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Benefits of prostate cancer screening revealed
A targeted screening programme for prostate cancer would have significant benefits, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Omicron evolving to evade antibodies
The fast-spreading new variants of the Omicron strain of COVID have evolved to evade human immune system responses, according to a new scientific study. Read more
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Early warning score useful to prevent post-surgery chronic pain
Conducting an early warning score of patients who are at high risk of developing chronic post-operative pain can help to prevent the problem, according to a new study. Read more
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COVID-19 vaccine benefit people of all weights
COVID-19 vaccines protect people of all weights from severe disease, according to the results of a UK study published today. Read more
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Long-distance transmission of COVID-19 indoors
Better ventilation in public venues may be needed after growing evidence around the potential for long-distance transmission of COVID-19, research out today says. Read more
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Policies over patient weight led to fewer operations
The number of knee replacement operations decreased after the NHS introduced policies based on a patient’s weight, a UK study has found. Read more
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Brain surgery benefits intracranial pressure
Craniectomy for intracranial hypertension offers significant benefit, according to new guidance, triggered by British research. Read more
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How heart failure risk rises after surgery
The development of atrial fibrillation following surgery is an important risk factor for heart failure, researchers report today. Read more
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Heart failure ranked ‘less important than potholes’
Heart failure is deemed less important than potholes in roads and pavements in the UK, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Cannabis users’ increased risk of hospital admission
Canadian researchers have called for curbs on the globally rising levels of recreational cannabis because users have an increased risk of needing emergency care and hospital admission for any cause. Read more