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The rise in infectious diseases is causing an increase in brain inflammation cases that can be fatal if not treated promptly.

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June 10, 2024 — Scientists have grown 'mini-guts' in the lab to help understand Crohn's disease, showing that 'switches' that modify DNA in gut cells play an important role in the disease and ...

As the spotlight turns again to the role of prevention for the NHS and population health, the Herald speaks to GPs in Scotland who have been ...

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