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Oct 2019
US scientists say a new way of editing the code of life could correct 89% of DNA errors that cause disease. The new prime editing technology has been described as a “genetic word processor”, which is able to precisely re-write the genetic code, and has been used to correct damaging mutations in the lab, including…
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Oct 2019
Scientists at King’s College London looked at data from a selection of nine cities in England and calculated that days with above average pollution levels would see an additional 124 cardiac arrests over the course of 12 months. Simon Stevens of NHS England said it was evidence of “a health emergency”. He added “It’s clear…
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Oct 2019
A new study suggests that blood pressure medication offer more protection against strokes and heart attacks when taken at bedtime rather than in the morning, as it is believed that our body’s natural 24-hour rhythm or biological clock alters our response to the medication. Blood pressure should dip naturally during the night, as we rest…
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Oct 2019
Cancer charity Bloodwise analysed data from the NHS and found that 28 per cent of patients are diagnosed with the disease only after receiving emergency treatment for their symptoms. Figures show that in the UK there are around 40,000 new cases of blood cancer, including lymphoma, myeloma and leukaemia, each year. If patients are diagnosed…
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Oct 2019
The new scanning technique will enable surgeons to position a distinctive type of pacemaker with extreme precision, to help regulate the beating heart. Experts believe the approach, which is the subject of a two year international trial, could enable more patients to live longer and healthier lives. Aldo Rinaldi, consultant cardiologist at Guy’s and St…
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Oct 2019
A review has called for easier access to NHS screening programmes in England, including weekend and evening clinics. The report by Professor Sir Mike Richards, also said that tests should be offered in a wider variety of locations, including mobile units, and also recommended the use of social media to promote available options. Sir Mike…
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