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Link between respiratory infection and CV incidents measured
A serious respiratory infection is linked to a six times increased risk of a cardiovascular incident, according to the findings of a major UK study. Read more
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Back pain over-treated – experts
Too many patients get the wrong care – and are over-treated – for low back pain, experts say today. Read more
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Child obesity trends show need for action
Child obesity is now as much a poverty related problem in the UK as under-nutrition, researchers say today. Read more
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Improved breast cancer relapse test unveiled
Breast cancer patients with the BRCA mutation and an increased risk of relapse can be identified by testing for other genetic variants, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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Sexist alcohol culture challenged
Social attitudes to women drinking are unacceptable and creating an unsafe culture, Scottish doctors say today. Read more
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Complementary GPs reduce antibiotic use
GPs who have training in complementary therapies enjoy some success in limiting use of antibiotics, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Osteoarthritis genes revealed
British researchers have identified nine new genes implicated in osteoarthritis, it was announced last night. Read more
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Colorectal cancer mortality rates falling – European analysis
Europe has achieved major progress in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, experts say today. Read more
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No healthy obesity – UK study
A major British study has challenged the idea that it is possible to be obese but healthy. Read more
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Cancer policies not delivering survival – analysis
National cancer policies in England have failed to lead to improved survival from the disease, according to an analysis published today. Read more