9/10/20 - Pandemic widens gaps in access to abortion services
The COVID-19 pandemic has widened the gaps that exist in accessing abortion
services across Europe, according to a review published today. More
9/10/20 - CRISPR/Cas9 pioneers win Nobel Prize
Two scientists whose work has revolutionised the treatment of haematological
diseases have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. More
8/10/20 - Long COVID clinics promised
England is to have a network of long COVID clinics aimed at identifying
and providing treatment for the syndrome, it has been announced. More
8/10/20 - Pregnancy complications linked to increased heart disease risk
Some pregnancy complications are associated with a heightened risk of
heart disease in later life, according to an analysis published today. More
8/10/20 - Genomic surveillance reveals re-emergence of yaws
Genomic surveillance has revealed the re-emergence of the bacterium that
causes yaws, scientists have announced. More
7/10/20 - Ablation cuts atrial fibrillation dementia risk
Patients with atrial fibrillation are at a reduced risk of dementia if
they undergo catheter ablation, researchers report today. More
7/10/20 - Anaesthesia aerosols smaller than feared
Anaesthesia procedures may not pose as much risk of COVID-19 transmission
as had been feared, according to a British study. More
6/10/20 - 'Game changer' paediatric neuroblastoma drug trial announced
A recently developed drug could be a “game changer” treatment
for children with neuroblastoma, it was announced today. More
6/10/20 - Long COVID guideline to be developed
A guideline on the persistent effects of COVID-19, known as Long COVID,
is to be developed by NICE, the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network
(SIGN), and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). More
6/10/20 - No evidence of antiviral benefit against COVID-19 - major trial
A powerful antiviral drug combination has proved ineffective in treating
COVID-19 infection, according to the latest findings from a major study. More
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