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Hope for endometriosis drug target
A potential drug treatment for endometriosis could available after a gene that increases the risk of the condition was identified. Read more
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COVID causes much more blood disease than vaccines – major analysis
The risk of blood clotting diseases caused by the COVID-19 vaccines is significantly outweighed by the risk of being infected with the virus and contracting those same diseases, British researchers say today. Read more
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Drones to drop off defibrillators?
A drone could deliver life-saving defibrillator to an individual with a suspected cardiac arrest quicker than an ambulance could arrive on the scene, Swedish research has found. Read more
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Major progress in osteoarthritis research
A major step forward has been made in understanding genetic risk factors in osteoarthritis, researchers have reported. Read more
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Trial improves outcomes for critically ill children
The outcomes for critically ill children on ventilators are improved with nurse-led care, minimising sedation and increased daily testing, a major new UK study has found. Read more
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Meat link to cardiovascular disease
Meat may be a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease – rather than dairy products, according to a major new study. Read more
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Large rise in global hypertension
New figures, reported today, show a sharp rise in global hypertension rates in the last 30 years, with a high proportion of cases going untreated. Read more
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Raised heart risk with gum disease
Periodontitis is linked to a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, a conference will hear today. Read more
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Major project to improve autism care
A major project, launched today, will seek to enrol thousands of people with autism to improve their treatment and support. Read more
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Young adults heart disease factors reported to major conference
People who suffer acute myocardial infarction under the age of 45 are more likely to be smokers, obese, and have high blood pressure or diabetes compared to their peers, researchers will reveal today. Read more