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Palantir protests: Pressure grows on NHS to end links as Tom Watson launches defence of tech giant
Russia plague outbreak after reported death of lab worker: what you need to know
A laboratory worker at an anti-plague research institute near Irkutsk, in the Siberian region of Russia, has reportedly died after being diagnosed with a pneumonia of “unknown” origin
Russia plague outbreak after reported death of lab worker: what you need to know
A laboratory worker at an anti-plague research institute near Irkutsk, in the Siberian region of Russia, has reportedly died after being diagnosed with a pneumonia of “unknown” origin
Weight loss drugs: Does microdosing GLP-1s work?
GLP-1 drugs have changed the face of weight loss. But amid high prices and obstacles to access, people are attempting experimental small doses. Are the drugs effective at these doses—and is microdosing GLP-1s safe?
Weight loss drugs: Does microdosing GLP-1s work?
GLP-1 drugs have changed the face of weight loss. But amid high prices and obstacles to access, people are attempting experimental small doses. Are the drugs effective at these doses—and is microdosing GLP-1s safe?
Comparison of robotic versus conventional hip replacements
Two new big data studies suggest that robotic assisted hip and knee replacements offer no clear benefit over conventional surgery for implant survival, revision risk, or surgical complications
Comparison of robotic versus conventional hip replacements
Two new big data studies suggest that robotic assisted hip and knee replacements offer no clear benefit over conventional surgery for implant survival, revision risk, or surgical complications
Doctor who “manhandled” female students is cleared of sexual harassment
Man admits impersonating medical student to gain access to hospital
Doctor suspended for falsifying 31 death certificates to cut workload
UK pandemic procurement reform must address both preparedness and integrity
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Foreign trained doctors, misconduct, and misleading headlines
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