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Dentistry

NHS dental budget needs reform to meet patients' needs

Routine scaling and polishing of teeth should be stopped as the NHS dental budget would be better spent elsewhere, experts warn.

Apr 2, 2019

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Autism spectrum disorders

Immersive virtual reality therapy shows lasting effect of treatment for autism phobias

Virtual reality has been shown to help children with autism with nearly 45% remaining free from their fears and phobias six months after treatment.

Feb 15, 2019

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Genetics

Scientists believe it may be possible to reverse the heart damage caused by aging

New research, which has been published today in the EMBO Journal, could suggest a new way of preventing heart failure in older patients.

Feb 11, 2019

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Health

More than enough on our plates

A smaller portion of fish and chips has been embraced by takeaway owners and customers, research has found and may well be healthier for us.

Feb 7, 2019

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Genetics

Exploring the dark side of the genome

Research has shown a direct relationship between mutations in introns and variability in human populations.

Feb 1, 2019

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Pediatrics

Slow vocabulary growth linked to teen behaviour and emotional issues

Children whose vocabulary skills develop slowly are more likely to experience emotional and behavioural issues in adolescence, according to new research published in the journal Child Development.

Jan 31, 2019

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Genetics

Breakthrough in understanding male infertility

Hope has emerged for infertile men as scientists at Newcastle University have understood the importance of a gene in regulating the production of fully-functioning sperm.

Jan 23, 2019

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Health

Study shows vitamin D supplements are of no benefit to the over 70s

There is little benefit for those over 70 taking higher dose vitamin D supplements to improve their bone strength and reduce the risk of falls, new research has revealed.

Jan 14, 2019

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