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Why we need to improve care for women with urinary tract infections
Dr Cat Anderson is a GP in North Staffordshire specialising in women’s health and UTIs (urinary tract infections). She outlines how traditional testing can miss UTIs and urges healthcare practitioners to listen closely to patients when they say they have a problem. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be common in women. Bacteria within our own … Continued
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Irritable bowel syndrome can take over a person’s everyday life
Over 1 in 10 people in the UK are thought to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the UK. It is not quite known what causes IBS, but there are certain triggers such as emotional stress or sensitivities to certain food. A gut infection such as food poisoning or gastroenteritis and certain medications can trigger … Continued
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Successful new drug candidate for patients with bladder cancer – from discovery to the clinic
From scientific discovery to the clinic — a new treatment for bladder cancer has demonstrated efficacy and safety in controlled clinical trials. The active molecule triggers apoptosis in cancer tissue — a beneficial form of cell death. The tumours respond rapidly to treatment, and fragments of the tumour are released, resulting in a reduction in … Continued