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We’ve still got a lot to learn about multi-cancer tests

Posted by: Dr Jessica Lloyd and Dr Sowmiya Moorthie, Posted on: 23 August 2024 - Categories: General

Dr Jessica Lloyd and Dr Sowmiya Moorthie, of Cancer Research UK, discuss multi-cancer tests, their potential use in screening, their challenges and uncertainties.

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Natalie brings sociological perspective to work of UK NSC

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 19 August 2024 - Categories: Uncategorized

Profile on Professor Natalie Armstrong, the UK NSC’s implementation scientist expert

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England achieves WHO certification for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B

Posted by: Tsitsi Muchayingeyi, Posted on: 15 August 2024 - Categories: General

Routine antenatal screening and neonatal immunisation have helped England achieve the World Health Organisation elimination targets for hepatitis B mother to child transmission.

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