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'No evidence' of autism-MMR link
Posted on 05/02/2008There is no evidence linking the combined mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) vaccine to autism, according to a study published today. The research, conducted by Guy's Hospital, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) and Manchester University, ...
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read moreSprained ankles 'linked to DVT'
Posted on 15/01/2008Spraining your ankle can lead to an increased risk of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), a study by Dutch scientists suggests. The researchers examined 2,471 patients who had been treated for a venous thrombosis (VT), and found that 11.7% of ...
Category: Health read moreAntibiotic may slow MS progress
Posted on 11/12/2007The progress of multiple sclerosis (MS) may be slowed by adding an antibiotic to a medication currently used to treat the disease, according to new research. Scientists at Louisiana State ...
Category: Health read moreStem cell 'success' for sickle cell treatment
Posted on 07/12/2007Skin cells may help to alleviate symptoms of sickle cell anaemia, according to research published in the online edition of Science. By reprogramming skin cells to act like ...
Category: Health read moreCell transplant may help heart attack victims
Posted on 06/12/2007Receiving a transplant of genetically-engineered cells may decrease the risk of a leading cause of sudden death, according to new research. The research published in the latest issue of Nature ...
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