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New Genetic Test for Identifying Prostate Cancer Risk

The identification of 63 new genetic variations that increase the risk of a man developing prostate cancer (PCa) has been announced following a study…

Preview of the 34th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

The 34th edition of the annual congress of ESHRE will take place in the vibrant Catalonian city of Barcelona, Spain, where the research presented…

Finasteride: Prostate Cancer Can be Prevented

New data have confirmed that it is possible to prevent prostate cancer (PCa) in men using the 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, finasteride.

New Scoring System to Improve HCV Treatment

A new scoring system can predict which patients with decompensated cirrhosis caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection would benefit the most from…

Statins Underutilised in NAFLD Patients

Statins are reported to be underutilised in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients, according to a recent study by researchers at the New…

The Innovation, Care, and Compassion of Daiichi Sankyo – Part 2

In Part 2 below, we move onto the science being developed, and the innovations that have and are taking place.

Genome Recovery from Skeletal Remains will Enable Greater Understanding of Syphilis

Enhanced understanding of syphilis is likely to emerge following a unique research project in which genomes of the bacteria that cause the condition…

Reporting for EMJ

Here at the EMJ, you’ll find yourself faced with a gold-medal winner in one form or another, no matter where you look.

New Figures Show Improvements in Childhood Cancer Survival

Cancer survival rates for children of all ages have significantly improve, statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed.

Higher Vitamin D Levels Reduces the Risk of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer risk can be reduced by increasing vitamin D levels, suggests a study from the University of California San Diego, California, USA in…