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UCL tests new stroke risk score to avoid unnecessary surgeries

Researchers have tested a new scoring system to measure the risk of stroke in patients with narrow arteries due to atherosclerosis.

New study reveals over 400,000 people are affected by ME/CFS in the UK

Research from The University of Edinburgh has found that almost two-thirds more people are living with ME/CFS in England than previously recorded.

New study reveals trends in lung disease across the UK over two decades

The first comprehensive analysis of three major lung diseases, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and interstitial lung disease (ILD), across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland has been published.

Common genetic variants linked to drug resistance in focal epilepsy

A new global study has found genetic changes that may make individuals with focal epilepsy less responsive to seizure medications.

Combination therapy shows promise in preventing heart attacks

Patients who receive a combination of drugs shortly after a heart attack experience significantly better outcomes than those treated later.

AI-powered lung ultrasound outperforms human experts by 9% in TB diagnosis

An AI-powered lung ultrasound tool has outperformed human experts in diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), offering a faster, non-invasive alternative that exceeds WHO benchmarks.

Sharp rise in alcohol deaths in England an ‘acute crisis’

The increase in alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an ‘acute crisis’ and requires urgent intervention from the government.

Handheld device could revolutionise heart valve disease screening

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have designed a handheld device that could potentially replace stethoscopes in heart valve disease screening.

One in nine people is living with diabetes, finds IDF research

New research from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has revealed that one in nine adults is living with diabetes.

One in 3,000 people at risk of a punctured lung from a faulty gene 

New estimates put one in 3,000 people at risk of a defective gene that increases their risk of a punctured lung.

MHRA approves eplontersen for treating polyneuropathy in adults

The MHRA has approved eplontersen (Wainzua) for treating adults with polyneuropathy associated with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis.

WHO issues first-ever report on invasive fungal diseases

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report addressing the lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases.

Gastric bypass proven to be most effective for severely obese patients

A new NIHR-supported study has found that gastric bypass surgery is the most effective and cost-efficient option for treating severe obesity.

University of Oxford launches first human aerosol TB vaccine trial

The University of Oxford has commenced a new clinical trial called TB-45, which will test the safety of a new tuberculosis (TB) vaccine.

Global HIV response: Study warns of setbacks in HIV fight due to funding cuts

A recent study published in The Lancet HIV, conducted by the Burnet Institute and WHO, showed a critical issue regarding funding cuts on the global HIV response.

UK Government funds research to help people with dementia live independently

The UK Government has announced its support of new research that will help support those living with dementia, a condition that can severely impact memory, communication, and daily living.

UK launches genomic surveillance program to combat hepatitis C and enhance treatment strategies

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently launched a genomic surveillance programme to monitor the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and its response to treatment.

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