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DNA side-effects dash gene editing hopes
The CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing tool may cause nearly undetectable genetic damage, British researchers warned last night. Read more
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Heatwave horsefly risk warning
High levels of horseflies amid the human population could test the limits of antibiotics, campaigners warn today. Read more
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Dismay at risks to vulnerable children
The safety of vulnerable children and teenagers is at risk because of the “wildly” varying quality of social care – and underfunding, according to a hard-hitting report. Read more
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Wiltshire public warned to avoid litter
A large area of Wiltshire is going to remain at risk for weeks because of the growing mystery about the extent of contamination from a Russian nerve agent, public health officials have warned. Read more
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High-dose chemo for neuroblastoma
A new study has looked at long-term outcomes for children with high-risk neuroblastoma treated with high-dose chemotherapy plus autologous stem cell transplantation. Read more
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Hope for heart regeneration treatment
A treatment that can regenerate the heart after myocardial infarction was unveiled last night. Read more
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New ultrasound technique better targets liver tumours
A technique to treat liver cancer patients with heat-activated lipid capsules filled with chemotherapy has been found to be successful in phase 1 clinical trials, British researchers report today. Read more
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How victory in the semis will aid dementia patients
World Cup victory on Wednesday night will lead to days of replays of England’s 1966 triumph – and this may benefit many elderly people with dementia, according to a senior doctor. Read more
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Anticoagulant drugs prevented 4,000 strokes in a year
An increase in the number of people with atrial fibrillation taking anticoagulant drugs helped to prevent 4,000 strokes in England between 2015 and 2016, according to research published today. Read more
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Poor quality healthcare is a global concern – report
Poor quality health services are preventing improvements in health in countries at all income levels, a new joint report by the OECD, World Health Organisation and the World Bank has revealed. Read more