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Prostate artery embolisation gains backing
New treatment guidance is released today for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Read more
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Gene insight into malaria
Researchers have gained new insights into the genes linked to risk of malaria, it was announced today on World Malaria Day. Read more
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Wounded soldier gets transplant hope
A surgical team has successfully performed a full transplant of the penis and scrotum on a wounded soldier, it has been announced. Read more
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Women reject preventative tamoxifen
Most women with family history of breast cancer will refuse to take tamoxifen as a prophylactic, researchers warn today. Read more
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Backing for ultrahypofractionated radiotherapy
Ultrahypofractionated radiotherapy is safe and effective for prostate cancer patients, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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How vaccination shortfalls triggered measles outbreaks
Measles outbreaks across Europe are mostly affecting people who have not been vaccinated, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Handgrip test for lung cancer survival chances
Testing handgrip strength can help predict the survival chances of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, a conference will hear this weekend. Read more
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NHS genomics project “at risk” – MPs
Ambitious plans to make the NHS a world leader in genomics are at risk, MPs warn today. Read more
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Backing for artificial pancreas
Artificial pancreas systems are a “safe and effective” treatment for people with type 1 diabetes, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Europe challenged to tackle vaccine uptake
European countries need to tackle the problem of families that reject the use of vaccines – and the need for action is immediate in the light of recent measles outbreaks, senior doctors have warned. Read more