Summer of Sports Sparks Surge in New Activity

Writing for The Hippocratic Post, Dr Luke Powles, Clinical Director at Bupa Health Clinics reviews a summer of sports and new activities: Following a summer of high-profile sports events, it’s no surprise we have become inspired to try something new. Over the last few months, there has been a surge in searches on Google for […]

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Summer of Sports Sparks Surge in New Activity

Writing for The Hippocratic Post, Dr Luke Powles, Clinical Director at Bupa Health Clinics reviews a summer of sports and new activities: Following a summer of high-profile sports events, it’s no surprise we have become inspired to try something new. Over the last few months, there has been a surge in searches on Google for […]

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New therapy approach anaplastic large cell lymphoma

The anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of leukaemia which occurs primarily in children and young adults. An international team of researchers with significant involvement of MedUni Wien has now been able to demonstrate that the transcription factor BATF3 and its target genes play a key role in the growth of the tumour […]

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New therapy approach anaplastic large cell lymphoma

The anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of leukaemia which occurs primarily in children and young adults. An international team of researchers with significant involvement of MedUni Wien has now been able to demonstrate that the transcription factor BATF3 and its target genes play a key role in the growth of the tumour […]

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Monash University: Drug repurposing is no panacea in race to treat COVID-19

Drug repurposing is no quick fix for developing new treatments for disease, including COVID-19, and  there are inherent dangers and pitfalls with translating drugs such as chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin and similar compounds to treat COVID-19, say a team of experts. The potential challenges and opportunities with drug repurposing are highlighted in a paper authored  by a cross-section […]

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Monash University: Drug repurposing is no panacea in race to treat COVID-19

Drug repurposing is no quick fix for developing new treatments for disease, including COVID-19, and  there are inherent dangers and pitfalls with translating drugs such as chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin and similar compounds to treat COVID-19, say a team of experts. The potential challenges and opportunities with drug repurposing are highlighted in a paper authored  by a cross-section […]

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Trichologist offers advice on autumn hair care

Leading Trichologist offers her advice on autumn hair care, Alopecia and looking after your mental health:  September marks the start of a new season which means a change in how we should look after our hair to keep it strong and healthy. September is also significant in the hair-care calendar due to Alopecia Awareness Month, an […]

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Trichologist offers advice on autumn hair care

Leading Trichologist offers her advice on autumn hair care, Alopecia and looking after your mental health:  September marks the start of a new season which means a change in how we should look after our hair to keep it strong and healthy. September is also significant in the hair-care calendar due to Alopecia Awareness Month, an […]

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Common antibiotic reduces low birth weight and prematurity

A common antibiotic has been found to reduce low birth weight and premature births, if taken during pregnancy, in countries where malaria is endemic, according to a research review. The systematic review, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in The Lancet EClinicalMedicine, found that the antibiotic, azithromycin, reduced low birth weight and prematurity in Africa […]

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Common antibiotic reduces low birth weight and prematurity

A common antibiotic has been found to reduce low birth weight and premature births, if taken during pregnancy, in countries where malaria is endemic, according to a research review. The systematic review, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in The Lancet EClinicalMedicine, found that the antibiotic, azithromycin, reduced low birth weight and prematurity in Africa […]

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