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Nov 2019
The NHS is conducting a new scheme whereby infant DNA will be tested at birth to protect them from genetic diseases. One in every 260 babies currently born in the UK, over 2,500 annually, develop a serious illness which could be treated before they reach the age of five. It is believed that by collecting…
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Nov 2019
Experts say that men who are more likely to develop prostate cancer should have additional checks each year from the age of 40. Men who have particular mutations in their genetic code or DNA, carry an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) say that a yearly blood…
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Nov 2019
A range of tests developed at Glasgow Precision Oncology Laboratory (GPOL) and the University of Glasgow could help cancer research and result in clinical trials becoming accessible to more patients. The Glasgow Cancer Tests are a new suite of affordable blood cancer and solid tumour tests, which are designed to be used in routine healthcare,…
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Nov 2019
Researchers say a DIY home swab or urine test could potentially help more women determine whether they are at risk of cervical cancer. In the recent study undertaken by Queen Mary University of London, scientists asked 600 women to provide self-collected samples for screening. Although they say larger trials are still needed, the study has…
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Nov 2019
It is usual when an individual is unhappy with the contents of a Will, that a new Will is made that revokes the older one. There are however, some circumstances that will automatically either revoke or invalidate some dispositions in a Will. Marriage/entering into a Civil Partnership On Marriage or Civil Partnership, an individual’s existing…
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Nov 2019
A report by the Care Quality Commission has found that a fifth of private practices put clients at risk, with procedures often performed by untrained staff who do not follow infection prevention standards. Many clinics were found to be poor at monitoring vulnerable patients whose health may deteriorate and who did not give proper consent…
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