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Hormone infusion may aid osteoporosis
A hormone treatment may stimulate bone-forming cells, bringing hope for improved osteoporosis treatments, according to a new study. Read more
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Community trial to test new antiviral
A new antiviral could become available in the community as part of a major trial, it was announced today. Read more
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Two new antimicrobials in NHS pipeline
Two new antimicrobial drugs could become available on the NHS as part of a deal to accelerate antibiotic drug development, it was announced today. Read more
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Promising new immunotherapy results in early trial
A new type of immunotherapy has shown early promise as an effective treatment for a range of solid tumours. Read more
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New gene targets for immune drugs
British scientists have found dozens of genes linked to autoimmune disorders, it has been announced. Read more
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New draft guidance on waist-to-height ratio
People’s waist measurements should be less than half of their height, an updated official draft guideline published today says. Read more
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Outrage as attacks on Ukraine health facilities pass 100
Health facilities in the Ukraine continue to be subject to attacks – with the 100th and three others taking place yesterday, the World Health Organization has alleged. Read more
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COVID-19 jeopardises tuberculosis progress
The COVID-19 pandemic has risked progress on the global control of tuberculosis, experts will warn today. Read more
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Specific genes in neurons linked to schizophrenia
Large numbers of specific genes could play important roles in the development of schizophrenia, the largest genetic study into the disorder has found. Read more
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Steroid injection effective for hip pain
Steroid injections provide effective pain relief and enable improved movement for up to four months for adults with hip osteoarthritis, researchers report today. Read more