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Many Lack Confidence in Skin Self-Examination for Melanoma Detection

The MEL-SELF trial reveals gaps in melanoma self-examination practices, highlighting patient confidence and psychological factors affecting early detection.

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Gut Microbiota May Predict Heart Disease Risk

Study finds gut microbiota composition may be linked to future cardiometabolic disease and cardiovascular events in a large multi-ethnic cohort.

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Recorded Cases of Meningitis Rise to 20 as UK Outbreak Worsens

As of 5pm on Tuesday, 9 laboratory cases of meningitis are confirmed and 11 notifications remain under investigation by UKHSA.

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Return of Periods Signals Liver Health Post-Transplant

Menstrual recovery after liver transplantation may indicate better graft liver health, as women whose periods returned were far less likely to develop liver complications.

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Suspended Lead Suits Cut Radiation in Heart Procedures

Suspended lead suits dramatically reduced radiation exposure for interventional echocardiographers during left atrial appendage occlusion procedures.

Prior Stroke Predicts Mortality After Acute Myocardial Infarction

In patients with post-stroke disability, all-cause mortality more than doubled (HR:2.18; 95% CI:1.84–2.60; p

Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Increased Fracture Risk

Researchers reveal the anatomical sites where people with Type 2 diabetes experience a particularly higher risk of fracture.

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Discrimination Against NHS Staff at Record High

Discrimination against NHS staff currently stands at a record high, with nearly one in 10 subjected to discrimination in the past year.

Study Tracks Early Parkinson’s Symptoms Over Three Years

New research tracks early Parkinson’s symptoms over three years, showing how daily impacts evolve and highlighting the value of wearable monitoring.

Brain and Spinal Cord Relapse Risk Identified in Leukaemia

A large retrospective study identified risk factors for CNS relapse after transplant in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, highlighting elevated risk in Philadelphia chromosome positive disease.