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Genetic testing needed to identify high-risk blood cancer earlier
Genetic testing should be used to help doctors spot high-risk cases of myeloma and enable targeted treatments, say researchers from the University of Leeds and The Institute of Cancer Research.
More work needed on children’s supervised toothbrushing programmes
Barriers to running supervised toothbrushing programmes for young children must be overcome if the UK government is to successfully tackle childhood tooth decay, researchers say.
Smarter, kinder treatments mean I’m still here, says oncologist with incurable cancer
One of the UK’s most senior radiotherapy experts has spoken publicly for the first time about living with incurable cancer.
Leeds surgeons perform UK-first brain tumour operation
A groundbreaking operation to remove a patient’s brain tumour through her eye socket has been performed in Leeds.
Using AI to identify hidden heart condition
Nearly 2,000 people have taken part in a groundbreaking trial that aims to help doctors identify more people at risk of developing a condition that makes them five times more likely to have a stroke.