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Gene variants cause hypertension in pregnancy
A unique pair of gene variants has been discovered that causes hypertension in pregnancy, a new global study has revealed. Read more
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Scientists make important oesophageal cancer cells discovery
Abnormal cells that develop into oesophageal cancer start life as cells of the stomach, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Call for treatments for cardiac microvascular dysfunction
Discoveries about abnormalities in the tiny blood vessels of human hearts should lead to new treatments, according to a UK study. Read more
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Global trial to test three drugs for COVID-19 patients
Three new drugs are to be tested globally to treat hospitalised COVID-19 patients, the World Health Organization has announced. Read more
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Protein clue to non-invasive breast cancer outcome
There is growing weight of evidence for the role of human epidermal growth factor receptor in predicting outcome of breast cancer, British scientists report today. Read more
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Backing for booster vaccines
An autumn booster vaccination against COVID-19 will make a significant difference in providing protection against viral variants, according to a major British research project. Read more
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Men’s fertility affected by arthritis diagnosis
Men’s fertility may be affected if they are diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis before or during peak reproductive years, according to new Dutch research published today. Read more
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Global eradication of COVID-19 ‘technically feasible’
The global eradication of COVID-19 is “technically” feasible, experts say today. Read more
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Call for change to neonatal sepsis guidelines
Global guidelines for treatment of neonatal sepsis should be changed to advise different antibiotics in poor countries, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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More women needed for cardiovascular clinical trials
More women are needed to participate in heart disease research to ensure treatment recommendations meet their specific health needs, according to a new Dutch report. Read more