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Ancient human DNA hints at why MS affects so many northern Europeans

The findings finally offer an explanation for the north-south MS divide in Europe.

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First vaccine for devastating disease with 75% mortality rate trialled

The first participants in a trial received doses of a vaccine for the Nipah virus - a disease with a mortality rate of up to 75 per cent.

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Ozempic, Wegovy not linked to increased risk of suicidal thoughts

The researchers called for closer evaluation of reports of suicidal thoughts linked to the diabetes and obesity drugs and for patients to be followed for a longer period of time.

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Hydroxychloroquine use in COVID pandemic may have led to 17,000 deaths

The drug hydroxychloroquine was prescribed off-label during the pandemic and touted in particular by a prominent French researcher.

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Thousands of UK junior doctors stage longest strike in NHS history

Thousands of doctors are going on strike in the UK in a six-day walkout set to be the longest in the history of the state-funded health service (NHS).

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Ukraine war leads to heightened demand for bionic prosthetic limbs

An estimated 20,000 Ukrainians have had amputations since Russia invaded the country in February last year, most of whom are wounded soldiers.

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Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in new hope for a cure

A protein released by the foetus is thought to be linked to severe morning sickness. The discovery could lead to better treatment of the condition.

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EU gives green light to new drug to treat endometrial cancer

The new drug treatment for uterine cancer, which is already in use in France on an early access scheme, will be used in combination with chemotherapy.

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AI could change the game for drug development

Biotech startups are using AI to speed drug discovery, revolutionising pharmaceuticals. Iktos aims to halve pre-clinical drug discovery time.

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'Forgotten heroes': Hundreds of Italian doctors and nurses protest

They demand respect, call themselves "the forgotten heroes", and, most importantly, are determined to have their voices heard.

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What is cybersickness and how do you prevent it?

From motion sickness to eye strain, electronic devices can have serious effects on our health. How do we prevent them?

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Stem cell therapy offers 'promising' early results for MS patients

Scientists had promising results in the preliminary stage of a neural stem cell therapy trial for progressive multiple sclerosis.

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High doses of ADHD medication could increase risk of heart disease

Long-term treatment of ADHD may be linked to cardiovascular disease, but many people stop taking these medications in the first year.

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Levofloxacin could be a cheap solution to drug-resistant tuberculosis

Levofloxacin demonstrates efficacy in curbing drug-resistant tuberculosis, offering a cost-effective solution with potential global implications.

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Surgeons perform transplant of a whole human eye in world first

Aaron James destroyed much of his face in an accident with high-voltage power lines but is now recovering well from a face and eye transplant.

Smart Health

'The silent pandemic': How is the EU facing Antimicrobial Resistance?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Smart Health, we hear from a sufferer of Antimicrobial Resistance, the deadly disease which has researchers and authorities scrambling for solutions.

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'You feel powerless': The painful reality of living with AMR

In partnership with The European Commission

Smart Health spoke to Iñaki Morán about the difficulties he has faced in his daily battle against multidrug-resistant bacteria.

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Patients hospitalised after using counterfeit weight-loss drugs

Austria’s health authorities said they had reports that Ozempic counterfeit medicine had reached patients. UK regulators also said a small number of patients were hospitalised.

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Sepsis taking too many lives due to hospital failings - UK ombudsman

Despite progress, UK hospitals continue to make the same mistakes on sepsis, the ombudsman said.

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Brussels drafts plans to avoid EU pharmaceutical shortages

The European Commission presented a series of measures Tuesday to prevent future drug shortages, including the immediate launch of a voluntary EU-wide solidarity mechanism for medicines.