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'Fake skin' success in treating burns

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26th February 2019
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Can doctors safely use Google to translate patient information?

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Looking after patients who don't speak English? 
26th February 2019
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Breastfeeding-only linked to less severe eczema

Breastfeeding-only linked to less severe eczema
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first three months could protect infants with eczema from chronic symptoms in childhood, US research suggests.
25th February 2019
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Is group therapy the answer for GPs' distress?

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GPs experiencing psychological distress may receive moderate relief by attending group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or mindfulness sessions, according to Australian research.
25th February 2019
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Doctors face 'challenge' rolling out new euthanasia laws

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Doctors will have to ensure Victoria's complex voluntary assisted dying laws don't prevent eligible candidates from accessing the scheme. 
25th February 2019
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Weight-loss surgery may boost sexual function

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Weight-loss surgery doesn't just slim a patient down, it may also result in lasting improvements to sexual function, a study suggests.
25th February 2019
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Tattoos a risk in MRI scanners

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Heavily tattooed patients face a theoretical risk of burns and other adverse events when undergoing  MRI, researchers warn.
22nd February 2019