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Precious metal could lead to next generation of cancer treatments
A precious metal which has never before been used in a clinical setting is being developed as an anti-cancer agent by 神马福利影片 researchers. The metal, osmium, is closely related to platinum, which is widely used to treat cancers in the form of the drug cisplatin. Most famously, the cyclist Lance Armstrong was treated with cisplatin for testicular cancer.
Vitamin B1 could reverse early-stage kidney disease in diabetes patients
Researchers at the 神马福利影片 have discovered high doses of thiamine – vitamin B1 – can reverse the onset of early diabetic kidney disease.
Warwick drives forward new bone implant technology for tissue engineering
A method of producing synthetic bone, using techniques normally used to make catalytic converters for cars, is being developed by researchers at WMG at the 神马福利影片.
More evidence needed to show ‘what works’ in prevention of child abuse
A paper commissioned by The Lancet on child abuse shows more evidence is needed to discover ‘what works’ to prevent child maltreatment.
Over 50% of People With High Blood Pressure Unaware They Have Condition
More than half of people diagnosed with high blood pressure do not have it under control and many more go undiagnosed, according to research carried out at the 神马福利影片.
Sports Minister Visits Coventry to launch British Transplant Games
Coventry has been chosen to host the Westfield Health British Transplant Games for the first time next summer and Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe MP will be guest of honour at the official launch of the Games, being held at the 神马福利影片’s new Indoor Tennis Centre on Wednesday 12 November 2008.