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How old compounds could become tomorrow’s life-savers
University of Leeds scientists are looking back in time at previously discarded chemical compounds, to see if any could be developed for new antibiotics.
The benefits of earlier access to palliative care
Terminally-ill patients experience significantly better quality of life before they die if they receive earlier access to palliative care, according to new research.
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.