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Animal-spread infections that are increasing exponentially
Four types of zoonotic Infections have been increasing at an exponential rate, researchers warn today. Read more
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False positive mammogram linked to increased future risk
Women who receive a false positive mammography result face an increased risk of a future breast cancer diagnosis, according to a new study. Read more
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Cancer drug could treat inflammatory diseases
A drug in the final testing stages to treat cancer has the potential to treat a wide range of inflammatory diseases, a new UK study has found. Read more
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Brain pathology of domestic violence revealed
Women who have experienced domestic violence were found to have suffered substantial damage in the brain – but no evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to a major brain autopsy study. Read more
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Early Alzheimer’s disease brain change seen
Activity changes in the hippocampus may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have found. Read more
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Progress in stopping tropical diseases – WHO
Two developing countries have successfully become the first to tackle two pernicious tropical diseases, the World Health Organization has announced. Read more
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Gene therapy trial for Hunter syndrome to begin
A revolutionary gene therapy trial for young children diagnosed with Hunter syndrome has been given the go ahead in the UK. Read more
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RECOVERY trial to investigate flu treatments
The Oxford-based RECOVERY trial, which discovered four effective treatments for COVID-19, is to investigate treatments for influenza, it has been announced. Read more
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Dementia numbers set for big increase – analysis
Britain is facing a huge increase in the number of people living with dementia – far more than previously anticipated, researchers warned today. Read more
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New Parkinson’s infusion treatment approved
A treatment that improves uptake of dopamine in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease has gained approval for use in the NHS in England, it has been announced. Read more