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Try exercise with osteoarthritis – NICE
Osteoarthritis symptoms can be eased with exercise – and can help to improve quality of life, according to new draft guidelines from NICE, published today. Read more
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Warning of measles, polio resurgence
The world is facing a new threat from measles, with a near doubling of cases in the wake of the pandemic, world agencies have warned. Read more
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Low deaths in communities with high COVID-19 vaccine rates
People living in communities with high COVID-19 vaccination rates record fewer deaths from the virus, a new US study has found. Read more
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Using swarm learning to diagnose cancer
British researchers have reported a new method of diagnosing cancer using artificial intelligence in the laboratory. Read more
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Improved measure for long COVID
A new assessment tool will be the most thorough developed to date for long COVID, according to researchers from Birmingham. Read more
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New guidance to diagnose fibromyalgia
New guidelines have been published to support clinicians diagnosing fibromyalgia syndrome. Read more
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Promising start for on-demand contraceptive pill study
A “promising candidate” for an on-demand contraceptive pill has been identified in preliminary research, it was announced today. Read more
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Calcium supplements linked to worsening heart valve disease
Calcium supplements are linked to worsening aortic valve stenosis among older people – and an increased risk of earlier death, new US research published today has found. Read more
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Million milestone passed for malaria vaccine
More than one million children in three African countries have received at least one dose of the world’s first malaria vaccine as part of a pilot programme. Read more
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Salt levels in tumours ‘new diagnostic tool for breast cancer’
Examining salt levels in breast cancer tumours can indicate how aggressive the disease is and if chemotherapy is working, researchers report today. Read more