Around 600,000 in UK carry faulty gene that could lead to heart failure
A new study from scientists at Imperial College London suggests a gene variant can trigger heart failure when the organ is under stress.
Cannabis blunts the brain's reward system
Regular cannabis use over many years lowers levels of dopamine, which plays a key role in how the brain processes motivation, pleasure and reward.
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Severe dizziness treated with steroid injections into the eardrum
Injections of steroid into the ear are an effective treatment for a common form of severe dizziness, suggests a new study.
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High blood pressure affects 1.13 billion people, says new study
The number of people in the world with high blood pressure has reached 1.13 billion, according to new research.
HIV test performed on USB stick
Scientists have developed a type of HIV test on a USB stick.
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Dementia diagnosis delayed by complex referral criteria
Complex and time-consuming referral criteria are contributing to delays in the diagnosis of dementia.
Superbug outbreak costs an NHS hospital one million pounds, says new study
The cost to an NHS hospital of a superbug outbreak is nearly £1 million, according to a new study.
Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy may trigger post-traumatic stress disorder
Women may be at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder following a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, suggests a new study.
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MRSA uses decoys to evade a last-resort antibiotic
The superbug MRSA uses decoys to evade a last-resort antibiotic, reveals new research.
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"I thought I was sailing down the River Trent on a hospital ship"
Clinical Psychologist, Professor Michael Wang, shares his first-hand experience of post-operative delirium
