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Reduce antidepressant prescriptions, doctors urged
Doctors should prescribe fewer antidepressants and when they do so, for shorter periods of time, experts say today. Read more
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UK project will find rare cancer treatments
British scientists today launch an ambitious project to treat rare cancers by using genetic testing to repurpose existing drugs. Read more
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Limited association between myocarditis and COVID vaccine
The risk of myocarditis after an mRNA COVID-19 vaccination is rare, according to a study reported today. Read more
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Heart transplant for seriously ill COVID patient
Surgeons have successfully performed a heart transplant on a patient seriously ill after COVID-19 infection, a European conference is to be told. Read more
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The hazards of festive foliage – and other research
It’s safe to rock around the Christmas tree – but be careful about the berries on holly, according to the latest annual round of quirky seasonal medical research. Read more
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HIV prophylaxis recommended in England
Those at the highest risk of catching HIV should be offered prophylaxis, according to the first guidance of its kind in the UK, published today. Read more
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Cannabis to treat epilepsy?
Whole-plant medical cannabis may be effective at reducing epileptic seizures in children, according to a new analysis published today. Read more
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Lab study suggests Omicron impact on vaccinated
The Omicron variant is likely to increase the risk of infection amongst vaccinated people – but not the severity of disease, according to a new laboratory study by leading British scientists. Read more
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Brain surgeons ‘no smarter’ than general population
Brain surgeons and rocket scientists are no more intelligent that the general population, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Pandemic alert levels raised in Omicron panic
The UK last night raised its pandemic alert levels as the number of COVID infections reached its highest point for nearly a year. Read more