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Increased neurodegenerative disorder risk after COVID-19
People who contract COVID-19 have an increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders compared to individuals who have not had the virus, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Postnatal care model should be ‘reassessed’
The postnatal care model should be reassessed to include the mental health of both parents, a new study says today. Read more
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Development of new antibiotics is ‘stagnant’
Work to develop new antibiotics is ‘stagnant’ and does not meet global needs, a new report from the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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COVID-19 vaccines ‘prevented 20 million deaths’ in first year
In the first year of the vaccination programme, COVID-19 vaccines prevented about 20 million deaths globally, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Urgent investigation into spread of vaccine-derived poliovirus
An urgent investigation is under way after scientists discovered that a vaccine-derived poliovirus is loose in London. Read more
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Children with long COVID ‘must be taken seriously’
Children who have had COVID-19 can experience symptoms of long COVID for at least two months, Danish researchers report today. Read more
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How mutations cause drug resistant typhoid bacteria
A range of mutations has led to antimicrobial resistance in many strains of typhoid bacteria, according to a new genetic study published today. Read more
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UK-wide motor neuron disease project
A major new project into treatments for motor neuron disease has received substantial funding from a group of charities and government research organisations. Read more
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Cancer technique might diagnose early Alzheimer’s disease
Adapting an algorithm used to classify cancer tumours can help to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage, according to a new study. Read more
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Recommendations for gene testing athletes
Gene testing can be used to prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes, according to recommendations published today. Read more