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Should we include children in clinical trials?

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Children are suffering because of a lack of approved medication, but testing on minors continues to pose a number of challenges.

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Image shows a stock photo of a lab technician. Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a breath test to detect cancer in its early stages.

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UK researchers trialling breath test for early detection of cancer

The breath test allows researchers to capture vapours and gases which can be analysed to detect the presence of biomarkers of certain cancers.

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Lecanemab was shown to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in early-stage patients.

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AI predicts 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke from a single X-ray

Advances in AI are making it possible for researchers to use more data from X-ray imaging to predict future health risks.

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Our Future Health: UK launches its largest ever healthcare study

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An retinal test could predict a future heart attack

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A simple eye test could accurately predict a future fatal heart attack

Researchers say the advantage of a AI-driven retinal scan are that they are non-invasive and the process is fully-automated.

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A simple blood test could detect signs of cancer

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This blood test can spot cancer before you show any symptoms

The Galleri blood test can detect cancers that don’t currently have routine screening methods.

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Award-winning new device could help women self-check for breast cancer

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Joy Milne (left) discovered that she can distinguish Parkinson's in individuals from a distinct body odour before clinical symptoms occur.

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At least one child has died from mystery Hepatitis outbreak, WHO says

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Swiss people are voting on becoming first country to ban animal testing

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Will Switzerland become the first country to ban animal testing?

For the fourth time, animal welfare activists are trying to get the ban approved, but the government and researchers say it “goes too far.”

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