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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.

Scientists predict 4,000 new animal viruses by 2070

Scientists say that 2°C of warming by 2070 could create 4,000 new animal viruses, which could become COVID-level outbreaks.

Ivermectin does not stop risk of COVID hospitalisation

According to a large study, ivermectin does not protect virus patients from the risk of COVID hospitalisation - performing the same as the placebo.

Nine out of ten autistic women are victims of sexual assault

A study finds that nine out of ten autistic women are victims of sexual assault, with over 50% of them aged 15 or younger when first attacked.

Scientists invent drug that stops the biology of fear

Tokyo researchers reveal how the biology of fear works - potentially changing how PTSD and anxiety are treated in future.

Ukrainian patients lose access to multiple sclerosis drug trial

Biotechnology giant Roche warns that multiple sclerosis (MS) drug trials are compromised in Ukraine - with patients losing access to crucial treatment.

Ebola haemorrhagic fever outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo

A new case of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been detected in the Democratic Republic of Congo - healthcare experts say "time is not on our side".

Scientists identify longest COVID infection, at 505 days

After a study of immunocompromised patients, UK researchers found the longest COVID infection case to be 505 days.

UK child hepatitis outbreak has “no link” to COVID vaccine

Health authorities find that there is no link between the COVID vaccine and the ongoing child hepatitis outbreak, which continues to spread across the UK.

New treatment for cryptococcal meningitis in people living with HIV

The WHO have new treatment guidelines for cryptococcal meningitis in people living with HIV - a single high dose of liposomal amphotericin B.

Study says women more likely to have symptomatic Long COVID

A study finds that women are more likely to have symptomatic Long COVID, with breathlessness being the most common symptom.

Three rare brain diseases that attack your language skills

According to NorthWestern Medicine, there are three different brain diseases that attack the language areas in the left hemisphere of the brain.

Depression treatment less likely to work for non-white patients

The University of Cincinnati found that depression treatment is more likely to work for patients who are employed, or have a degree.

Legalised marijuana decreases prescription drug use

Recreational and medicinal legalised marijuana can reduce demand for prescription drugs, via state Medicaid programmes.

NHS Parkinson’s watch to help manage care at home

A Parkinson's watch is being given to patients with the condition, in an effort to improve NHS remote monitoring.

What is the average life expectancy in England?

The Health Foundation says that poor women in England have the lowest life expectancy of almost all OECD countries, at 78.7 years.

Could nanotechnology be the future of endometriosis treatment?

Magnetic nanotechnology is showing promise in locating and removing painful lesions, becoming a potential endometriosis treatment.

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