Labour vows to use AI to slash record NHS waits

Labour vows to use AI to slash record NHS waits as figures reveal service still uses 80,000 pagers Wes Streeting, the party’s shadow health secretary, will set out his plans READ MORE: Experts warn AI could lead to the EXTINCTION of humanity Labour has vowed to embrace new technology and artificial intelligence to slash NHS waiting lists as new figures […]

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Study reveals elevated risk of ischemic stroke in women and men with migraine headaches

Women and men who experience migraine headaches also carry an elevated risk of having an ischemic stroke, but women alone may carry an additional risk of heart attack and hemorrhagic stroke, according to a new study led by Cecilia Hvitfeldt Fuglsang of Aarhus University, Denmark publishing June 13th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine. People diagnosed with migraine are […]

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Scientists uncover the structure of the first step in amyloid formation for Huntington's disease

Devastating neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington's, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's are all associated with protein deposits in the brain, known as amyloid. Despite extensive research investment into the cause and toxicity of amyloids, deciphering the first step in formation along with effective therapies has remained elusive. For the first time, scientists at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have uncovered the structure […]

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Why women with multiple sclerosis get better when pregnant

Women suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis temporarily get much better when pregnant. Researchers have now identified the beneficial changes naturally occurring in the immune system during pregnancy. The findings, published in Journal of Neuroinflammation, may pave the way to new treatments. Pregnancy is a very special condition from an immunological point of view. The immune system serves to […]

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ACMG publishes updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has released updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening –Updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening: A position statement of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. Pathogenic variants in the CFTR gene can cause cystic fibrosis (CF) as well as CF-related disorders. The new updated ACMG CFTR variant list includes a […]

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No10's focus on Brexit 'crowded out' pandemic preparation plans

No10’s focus on Brexit ‘crowded out’ pandemic preparation plans, claims Covid inquiry lawyer as long-awaited probe finally kicks off – 2 YEARS after Boris Johnson ordered it The Inquiry’s lead lawyer Hugo Keith KC said the nation was ‘taken by surprise’  A ‘dignified vigil’ was also held outside the Inquiry by bereaved relatives The Government’s focus on Brexit preparations distracted […]

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What the colour of your poo says about your health – from yellow to black

Michelle Geraghty-Corns, founder of eternalbeing, said the appearance of poo could indicate what you might be lacking in your diet and if you have an underlying illness. The ideal healthy stool should be “medium brown, soft and formed”, said Michelle. Certain foods could cause short-term colour changes, however, that should not be concerning, Michelle said: “Beetroot, as an example, gives […]

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