02
Jul 2019
A Lancet review has shown a fall in cases of HPV and pre-cancerous growths and scientists say the success of the HPV vaccination offers hope that one day cervical cancer will be eradicated. Immunisation against the human papilloma virus, which is the cause of most cervical cancers, commenced over a decade ago. The review included…
02
Jul 2019
It has emerged that twelve people in Essex have died following an outbreak of the invasive Group A streptococcal (iGAS) infection. Public Health England have since issued a warning that the ‘ongoing outbreak’ carried a ‘high risk’ of further fatalities. The cases, most of whom the Mid Essex CCG report said were “elderly and had…
02
Jul 2019
Following trials, researchers have revealed an experimental urine test, which is able to predict whether men with the early stages of prostate cancer may need aggressive therapy or can be left monitored but untreated. The new prostate urine risk (PUR) test works by searching for genetic markers in order to give a more accurate assessment.…
02
Jul 2019
Researchers have revealed that a drop in the activity of a woman’s ovaries has been linked to air pollution. Experts say that although the study does not specifically look at the impact of air pollution on fertility, these findings suggest that environmental factors affect the female reproductive system. Speaking of the study, lead researcher, Antonio…
02
Jul 2019
Up to 500 delegates at the British Medical Association’s annual conference voted overwhelmingly in favour of abandoning charges to overseas patients for treatment under the NHS. However, although the rules are set by the government, they can only function if doctors follow them. One delegate said “We are doctors not border guards. Charging migrants for…
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Jun 2019
A new pioneering treatment has been offered to lymphoma patients which genetically re-programmes their immune system to fight cancer. The new CAR-T therapy, is a ‘living drug- which is personalised to each patient by using their body’s own cells. The process involves with removal of white blood cells, also known as T-cells, from the patient’s…
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