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Blood biomarker reduces risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Some blood lipid biomarkers linked to cardiovascular disease risk are also associated with a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, new research has found. Read more
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Trial backs CT screening for lung cancer
CT-based screening for lung cancer can significantly reduce death rates from the disease, according to the findings of a major UK trial. Read more
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Major cancer screening project launched
An ambitious project to use blood testing to screen for cancer is being launched today as the largest trial of its kind. Read more
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Weak recommendation’ for medical cannabis for chronic pain
Trials of cannabis products should only be set up for people living with chronic pain, experts say today. Read more
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Prolonged exposure to traffic noise linked to dementia risk
Prolonged exposure to traffic noise is associated with a raised risk of developing dementia, according to Danish research published today. Read more
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Excess weight affects asthma drug response
Children who are overweight or obese might be at a raised risk of asthma attacks due to reduced effectiveness of their medication, new research suggests. Read more
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International consensus sought on e-cigarettes
A group of pharmacologists and public health researchers are calling for tighter regulations on the purchase and use of e-cigarettes and related heated tobacco products. Read more
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Insights into spread of Delta variant
A new analysis has shown how the COVID-19 Delta variant became the dominant, hardly challenged strain of the virus. Read more
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Electronic nose ‘detects’ when failing lung transplant
An electronic “nose” can accurately detect when a lung transplant is starting to fail with 86% accuracy, experts will hear today. Read more
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Lung function not affected in young adults with COVID-19
COVID-19 does not affect the lung function of young adults, according to the first study of its kind. Read more