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Medical Research
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NHS breast cancer screening guidelines for women under 50 are failing to identify many high-risk patients
Researchers warn that NHS breast cancer screening for women under 50 misses the vast majority of high-risk cases due to an over-reliance on family history.
NAFDAC Partners in £3.7 Million Global Initiative to Eradicate Counterfeit Vaccines
NAFDAC is collaborating with an Oxford-led international consortium on a £3.7 million project to implement advanced screening technology that detects fake and low-quality vaccines.
New research explores if women’s rugby requires unique concussion protocols
Cardiff University is conducting specialized research to determine if women's rugby requires distinct concussion protocols, as current standards are based primarily on the male game.
New research indicates targeted prostate cancer therapy minimizes side effects
A decade-long study from Imperial College London finds that focal therapy for prostate cancer matches standard treatment outcomes with substantially fewer long-term complications.
Newspaper Review: World Cup Hopes and Investigation into Widdecombe Death
Newspapers spotlight the England-Argentina World Cup semi-final, the ongoing investigation into the murder of Ann Widdecombe, and significant economic and medical news.
Innovative Non-Invasive Procedure Successfully Treats Rare Pregnancy Complication
A new, non-invasive ultrasound procedure has successfully treated twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, potentially transforming how doctors manage this life-threatening pregnancy condition.
Major Study Finds MenB Vaccine Fails to Prevent Gonorrhoea in Men
A significant clinical trial in Australia has revealed that the MenB vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea, challenging previous assumptions and prompting calls for a policy review.
WHO Announces Upcoming Ebola Drug Trials in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Starting next week, the WHO will initiate clinical trials in the DRC to test two new treatments for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain as the local outbreak continues to challenge medical responders.