Meissner, I. et al. Prevalence of potential risk factors for stroke assessed by transesophageal echocardiography and carotid ultrasonography: the SPARC study. Stroke Prevention: assessment of Risk in a Community. Mayo Clin. Proc. 74, 862–869…
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UHNM to receive continued national funding for life-saving HIV and hepatitis testing programme
A potentially life-saving opt-out testing programme for HIV and viral hepatitis at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has secured renewed national funding for a further two years.
Since March, patients aged 16…Continue Reading
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Major project identifies shared mechanisms and biological pathways that explain why cardiovascular disease and depression can develop together
Key takeaways
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and depression are two of the world’s leading health challenges, and their frequent coexistence dramatically worsens patient outcomes.
- These two conditions do not co-occur by chance; their…
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Influenza signs to watch out for as H3N2 strain spreads globally
An expert has pinpointed the key warning signs of influenza to watch for, as a new…
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Stress-Related Brain Signals Drive Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in People with Depression and Anxiety
Patients with depression are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a new study suggests that stress may help explain why. Research from Mass General Brigham suggests that this increased risk is driven by stress-related brain activity,…
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Study Illuminates How an Antiviral Defense Mechanism May Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease
Authorship: In addition to Eimer and Tanzi, Mass General Brigham authors include Alex S. Rodriguez, Michael T. DeFao, Joseph Park, Deepak K. Vijaya Kumar, Nanda K. Navalpur Shanmugam, and Robert D. Moir. Additional authors include Simon…
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Australian research identifies biological differences in people with chronic fatigue syndrome – news.cgtn.com
- Australian research identifies biological differences in people with chronic fatigue syndrome news.cgtn.com
- Multiple biological systems show abnormalities in ME/CFS patients News-Medical
- Study reveals disruptions to vascular immune system…
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Caesareans overtake natural vaginal births in England for first time, NHS data finds | Caesareans
Births through caesarean section have overtaken natural vaginal births in England for the first time, NHS data has revealed.
Last year, 45% of births in England were through caesareans, 44% were through natural vaginal births and 11% were assisted…
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Marburg Virus Disease Response, Ethiopia: Situation Report #2 (Situation update December 16, 2025) – ReliefWeb
- Marburg Virus Disease Response, Ethiopia: Situation Report #2 (Situation update December 16, 2025) ReliefWeb
- 12/04/2025 CDC Issues Alert for the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Ethiopia Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
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Pharmacies open in Ayrshire on Christmas Day and Boxing day – NHS Ayrshire & Arran
With GP practices being closed on Thursday 25 December 2025 and Friday 26 December 2025, residents of Ayrshire and Arran are being urged to check who to turn to if they need advice or support to cope with any common health concerns.
Some…
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