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Monkeypox guidelines lacking globally
There is a lack of reliable guidelines for monkeypox available around the world, experts warn today. Read more
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Rise in intravenous nutrition use among athletes
Elite sport players in European and America are increasingly turning to intravenous nutrition products, experts warn today. Read more
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UK approves the first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine
A bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, targeting the original strain and the Omicron variant, has been approved for use in the UK for the first time. Read more
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Bowel cancer screening extended
The first step in extending bowel cancer screening to all over 50s was taken today following an unprecedented public interest in tackling the disease. Read more
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Protein pathway discovery to boost cancer diagnosis
A new understanding of protein pathways could help to diagnose some cancers and brain disorders early, an international study has shown. Read more
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Surprising genetic variation’ in prostate tumours revealed
A new mapping technique has revealed a surprising genetic variation in prostate tumours, which could lead to “big implications for diagnosis”, according to scientists. Read more
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Serious non-COVID infections still a threat – study
The NHS should expect an increase in serious non-COVID respiratory infections in the coming winter as the UK approaches the season with reduced infection control, experts have warned. Read more
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Salt substitutes show clear benefit
Salt substitutes appear to be effective in tackling hypertension across a range of populations, researchers say today. Read more
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Biological sex differences behind men’s increased cancer risk
Underlying biological sex differences rather than behavioural differences could be why men are at greater risk of most cancers than women, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Genetically profile all patients’ cancers, say experts
The NHS should offer all cancer patients genetic profiling of their cancers to help inform their care and to track how the disease evolves, experts say today. Read more