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Stress test could improve cardio-prediction
Doctors should use stress imaging to identify patients at high risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease, a European conference has been told. Read more
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Cancer trial recruitment hit by pandemic – and red tape
The number of patients in cancer trials has fallen by 60% during the pandemic, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Biomaterials test could avoid another vaginal mesh scandal
A new test that has been developed for biomaterials could help to avoid a repeat of the vaginal mesh scandal, researchers have reported. Read more
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Vaccine side-effects may mask infection symptoms – warning
People who get COVID symptoms after vaccination should not assume it is side-effects, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Elevated heart rate link to increased dementia risk
Having an elevated resting heart rate in old age could be an independent risk factor of dementia, a new Swedish study has found. Read more
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Personalised autism care urgently needed
People with autism should be offered personalised, stepped care throughout their lives, an international report sets out today. Read more
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COVID-19 pandemic leads to more malaria cases and deaths
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a marked rise in malaria cases and deaths – but the worst-case scenario was averted, according to new findings by the World Health Organization. Read more
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Epithelial cell states distinguish between uterine cancers
Two epithelial cell states have been identified that can help to distinguish between types of uterine cancer, British researchers announced last night. Read more
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COVID-19 boosters increase immunity
Six different types of COVID-19 boosters are safe and increase immunity following vaccination with either the AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech jabs, British researchers report today. Read more
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COVID infection link to maternal complications
Pregnant women with COVID-19 infection appear to be at increased risk of complications during their pregnancy and labour, new findings show. Read more