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Most antidepressants ‘ineffective’ for pain relief
Most antidepressants are ineffective for pain relief – or evidence to support their use is inconclusive, according to new analysis published last night. Read more
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Concern over switching Parkinson’s drugs
Patients with Parkinson’s disease should be protected against unplanned switching of the brand of drugs they take, campaigners have warned. Read more
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New indication for cannabis treatments
The NHS is to support a new use of cannabis-derived medicines, it has been announced. Read more
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Knowledge of CPR not widespread in the UK
About half of UK adults would not be comfortable performing CPR for a cardiac arrest, according to a survey published today. Read more
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Cardiovascular disease ‘a complication of coeliac disease’
People with coeliac disease have a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease, despite having fewer known risk factors, a new study shows today. Read more
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Multiple concussions linked with reduced brain function
Having three or more concussions could result in worsened brain function in later life, the largest study of its kind reveals today. Read more
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Late stage cancer diagnoses affect ethnic minorities most
Women from Caribbean and African backgrounds are up to two times more likely to receive a late stage diagnosis for some cancers than white British women in England, a new study has revealed. Read more
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Loyalty card data could identify early ovarian cancer symptoms
Data extracted from retailer loyalty cards on purchases of over-the-counter medicine could help to spot ovarian cancer cases early, a new UK study suggests. Read more
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Enzyme’s role in cancer-causing mutations
An enzyme could be responsible for two mutational signatures found in cancers in the small intestine, according to the first study of its kind. Read more
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Healthy lifestyle ‘slows memory decline’ in older adults
A healthy lifestyle and diet can help to slow down memory decline, a decade-long study of older adults in China reports today. Read more