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12 December 2011 Last updated at 12:26 ET

Gene therapy hope for haemophiliaGene therapy

Gene therapy could reduce the need for medication in haemophilia B patients.


Woman experiencing a hot flushBreast cancer women 'stop drugs'

About a third of breast cancer patients stop taking medication because side-effects are more severe than they expect, researchers suggest.

Joel Barlow, undated police handoutHealth boss 'took $11m in a week'

A senior Australian health official is arrested after allegedly embezzling $11m in just one week, prompting the government to abolish his department.

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NHS-life sciences partnership

PM David Cameron has detailed his plans on accelerating drug development for NHS patients. But much of this work is already underway.

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Scrubbing Up: Provocative thoughts on health

Features & Analysis

  • Abdominal painFaecal transplants

    The most disgusting procedure in medicine?


  • British troops in AfghanistanBlast injuries

    Studying the impact of improvised explosives on British soldiers


  • Josh Hadfield asleep at schoolFlu jab side effect

    Search for possible link between swine flu vaccine and sleeping disorders


  • Lipitor(atorvastain calcium) tablets made by Pfizer The 'patent cliff'

    How India's generic drug makers stand to gain from expiring patents


  • Donor 2.0

    Social media help organise swab parties to boost donor registry

  • Skin deep

    A new challenge for man once branded ‘the world's fattest’

  • No more children

    Peruvians continue fight for justice for forced sterilisation

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  • Business man in GermanyBig business

    Whether it is for a quick stopover or a full-blown trip - you can bank on Frankfurt

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