Written by Lauren Geall We all know how important smear tests are – but with so many appointments being cancelled as
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Wasp egg-laying organ inspires new tool to reduce trauma in minimally invasive surgery
A new tissue-transport device which was inspired by the egg-laying organs of parasitic wasps could greatly advance the field of
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Researchers set the stage to improve the efficiency of living kidney donor evaluations
Living kidney donation rates have remained stagnant over the last decade, and many potential living donors perceive the evaluation process
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Study confirms men have 62% increased risk of COVID associated death, possibly related to higher degree of inflammation
New research presented at this week’s ESCMID Conference on Coronavirus Disease (ECCVID, online 23-25 September) confirms that men with COVID-19
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NIH expands clinical trials to test convalescent plasma against COVID-19
Two randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are expanding enrollment to further evaluate convalescent
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You're Not Alone if Face Masks Make it Really Hard to Recognize People
After months of dealing with COVID-19, it’s the new normal to see people wearing face masks in public places. But
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Austria limits indoor events to 10 as virus spikes
Austria announced Thursday that private indoor gatherings would be limited to 10 people in the battle to contain a second
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DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Food to improve your mood… and boost your energy!
Food to improve your mood… and boost your energy! From Greek yoghurt and dill chicken to asparagus salad and a
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To repair a damaged heart, three cells are better than one
Cell therapy for cardiac regeneration, while promising, has been hampered by issues with long-term survival of the transplanted cells. Now,
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Cellular-level interactions that lead to the cytokine storm in COVID-19
A significant percentage of COVID-19 cases are severe enough to warrant admission to hospital for monitoring and treatment. A substantial
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