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Botox molecule could halt chronic nerve pain
A Botox-based treatment may have the potential to safely reduce chronic pain over the long term. Read more
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NHS backs olaparib for breast and prostate cancer
A decision today to allow olaparib for NHS patients with both early-stage breast cancer and prostate cancer has been hailed a “life-changing” decision by leading specialists. Read more
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COVID-19 infection ‘increases dementia progression’
Individuals with dementia experience rapidly progressive symptoms after they have had COVID-19, according to a new study. Read more
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Infertility care shows inequality around the world
Infertility care is hugely variable around the world with inadequate care in many countries, according to a new World Health Organization backed report. Read more
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Poor sleep ‘doubles risk of genetic susceptibility to asthma’
Poor quality sleep could double the risk from an individual’s genetic susceptibility to asthma, according to a study of the British population published today. Read more
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Natural silk could repair injured nerves
Tubes manufactured from natural silk could provide a promising tool for the repair of large gap nerve injuries, according to a new study. Read more
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Exercise ‘reduces negative effects of unhealthy sleep duration’
Physical activity may counter some of the negative effects associated with sleeping either too little or too much, researchers report today. Read more
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‘Important’ cancer drug information often missing
Clinicians and cancer patients need better information on the benefits – and potential harms – of medicines, experts say today. Read more
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Brain adaptation after face transplant
Patients who receive a facial transplant have to adapt their identities to their new appearance, according to a new study. Read more
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Immunotherapy available for advanced cervical cancer
Patients with advanced cervical cancer are to get a new immunotherapy treatment in England, it was announced today. Read more