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Women at greater risk after heart attacks
Fewer women who suffer a heart attack each year in the UK would die if they were simply given the same treatments as men, according to new research.
Virus could treat brain tumours by boosting immune system
A virus injected directly into the bloodstream could be used to treat people with aggressive brain tumours, a major new study reports.
Using MRI to understand why some women go into early labour
Scientists are using imaging techniques usually used to map the brain to try and understand why some pregnant women miscarry or go into early labour.
Research points to second chance for rejected antibiotic candidate
An antibiotic candidate compound shelved in the 1970s in favour of more promising drugs could be worth a second look, new research has found.
Future of key musculoskeletal research centre secured
A multi-million pound investment has secured the future of a joint University and NHS research centre specialising in rheumatology, musculoskeletal diseases and joint replacement.