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WHO convoys restore HIV drugs to Ukraine
The relief of Kyiv has opened the way for a big drive to restore care for thousands of patients with HIV in Ukraine, the World Health Organization indicated today. Read more
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Virtual reality can aid agoraphobia
Psychological therapy using virtual reality has been found effective for people with agoraphobia and those who are housebound, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Test predicts effective cancer drug combinations in 48 hours
A prototype artificial intelligence test has been developed that can predict in 48 hours which drug combinations are likely to work for cancer patients, British scientists have announced. Read more
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Atrial fibrillation screening should be routine – GPs
GPs believe atrial fibrillation screening could be integrated into flu vaccination and cancer screening programmes, according to a new Europe study. Read more
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Global genomic surveillance strategy unveiled
The World Health Organization is to release a new ten year strategy aimed at increasing global genomic surveillance. Read more
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First global postnatal guidelines published
The first global guidelines to support women and newborns in the postnatal period have been launched by the World Health Organization (WHO). Read more
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Urgent work needed to increase MMR uptake
More children and young people in England should have the MMR vaccine to help prevent a potentially devastating measles outbreak, warn experts today. Read more
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Access to opioids reveals global disparities
Significant disparities exist globally when it comes to access to opioid painkillers, a new UK study shows today. Read more
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Genes causally linked to immune disease
Scientists have reported progress on identifying the genetics of several immune-mediated diseases. Read more
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Relative finger length may indicate COVID risk
Finger length ratio may help indicate vulnerability to COVID, according to a new study. Read more