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Insights into skeletal body clocks and exercise
The skeleton seems to have its own body clock – which makes regular timing of exercise a significant benefit, according to British scientists. Read more
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Most people diagnosed with diabetes already have complications
Seven out of ten people with diabetes discovered they had the condition after developing complications associated with it, according to international research published today. Read more
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Trial to improve advanced bladder cancer survival
A major new trial to help improve survival rates of advanced bladder cancer has been launched. Read more
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Framework unveiled for climate resilient and low carbon health systems
Health services around the world must play their part in tackling the threat of climate change, according to new guidance published yesterday. Read more
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Commission on Nazi era medicine to inform modern ethics teaching
The most comprehensive report to date on medical atrocities under Nazism and during the Holocaust will help the medical community to be better equipped and resilient in the face of ethical pressures, it was announced today. Read more
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Public want blood tests to diagnose dementia
Blood tests for diagnosing dementia would be much more acceptable than the current lumbar puncture tests, according to a new survey published today. Read more
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Guideline change affected outcomes for very premature babies
Survival among very premature babies has risen following recent guideline changes in England and Wales, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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NHS to give hybrid loop systems to diabetes patients
The NHS is to begin offering an advanced technology, branded an “artificial pancreas”, to patients with type 1 diabetes, it has been announced. Read more
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Lateral flow test could detect brain tumours
A lateral flow test to detect aggressive, recurring brain tumours is to be developed in a pioneering study. Read more
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NHS to offer women drug to prevent breast cancer
Up to 300,000 women at risk of breast cancer could take a drug that prevents the disease, it was announced today. Read more