Medications
First effective treatment found for spitting cobra snakebite
Scientists have discovered a new snakebite treatment to prevent the devastating tissue damage caused by African spitting cobra venom.
May 1, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Call for palliative care to be adapted for severely ill Covid-19 patients
Emergency-style palliative care needs to implemented to meet the needs of Covid-19 patients who wouldn't benefit from a ventilator say researchers.
Apr 16, 2020
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Health
Using internet in retirement boosts cognitive function
Using the internet during your retirement years can boost your cognitive function, a new study has found.
Sep 20, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Doctors use existing treatment earlier to save the lives of COVID-19 patients
The lives of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are being saved by doctors who are using an existing medical treatment at an earlier stage.
Nov 25, 2020
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Neuroscience
Novel analysis methods used for Huntington's disease
The genetic disease Huntington's not only affects nerve cells in the brain but also has widespread effects on microscopic blood vessels according to research.
Jun 9, 2024
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Health
Warning over poor cooking skills among teenagers
Young people lack confidence and skills in the kitchen, with many considering microwaving a pizza to be cooking according to a study.
Jun 18, 2015
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Music proves to be a real hit in dementia project
Creative activities, such as designing musical instruments, can improve the quality of life of people with dementia, according to researchers at Lancaster University.
Oct 22, 2015
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Autism spectrum disorders
Why children with autism may be at risk of bullying
Children with autism may be at risk from bullying because they are more willing to accept unfair behaviour say psychologists.
May 3, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How your friends might help you avoid flu
A study of social networks has yielded clues about how best to improve vaccination rates for influenza.
Jan 26, 2015
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Addiction
Mephedrone boosts illegal drug use
Experienced clubbers are more likely to add the former 'legal high' mephedrone to their drug repertoires rather than use it to replace popular established club drugs such as ecstasy and cocaine, according to new research ...
Apr 23, 2013
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