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Promising development in treatment for glioblastoma multiforme
A major advance in brain tumour research could pave the way for personalised treatment for the most deadly form of the disease, British scientists say. Read more
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Lockdown leads to double unplanned pregnancies
Unplanned pregnancies almost doubled during the first lockdown in the UK, a major study reports today. Read more
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Older former rugby players have ‘worse cognitive function’
Former elite rugby players over the age of 75 who had multiple concussions in their playing careers have worse cognitive function, researchers report today. Read more
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Alcohol is one of the biggest risk factors for breast cancer
Women should decrease their alcohol intake to help reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, the World Health Organization has urged. Read more
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Drug may limit damage from ageing
Scientists have identified a method of selectively destroying cells in the body linked to ageing. Read more
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Call for prostate screening in at-risk men
Men with Lynch syndrome benefit from targeted PSA testing for prostate cancer, according to a study published today. Read more
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Genetic causes of TB drug resistance identified
Almost all the genomic variation that gives people resistance to 13 of the most common tuberculosis drug treatments have been identified for the first time. Read more
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New recurrent miscarriages guideline published
A new draft guideline should help to improve the quality of care provided by women who suffer miscarriage or are at risk, it was announced today. Read more
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Heart attack link to high cholesterol during pregnancy
High maternal cholesterol in pregnancy is associated with increased cardiac risk among young adult offspring, Italian researchers warn today. Read more
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TB deaths increase for the first time in a decade
Tuberculosis deaths have risen for the first time in ten years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization has reported. Read more