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‘Amazing’ trial shows drug combination stops lung cancer advancing for longer
“Better understanding of the biology that drives lung cancers has guided the development of these targeted therapies,” said Dr Martin Forster (UCL Research Department of Oncology) on his team’s newly developed treatment for lung cancer.
HRT: what every woman needs to know now
“If you have any concerns about your menopause or treatment, you should contact your own GP surgery and certainly not rely on social media for advice,” said Dr Nicky Keay (լƵ Medicine) on finding the right menopause treatment.
Ruby, 18, died after her tumours were missed SEVEN times by SIX doctors.
“As a country, we are leading the world in effectively treating and curing it, but we need to up our game when it comes to diagnosis,” said Professor Alastair Sutcliffe (UCL GOS Institute of Child Health) on the difficulties diagnosing cancer early.
90-day delay in chemo for breast cancer as women face postcode lottery over waiting times for treatment
“Given that evidence of increased mortality risk as the time to chemotherapy period increases, the causes of regional disparities needs further investigation,” said Dr Pinkie Chambers (UCL School of Pharmacy) on the importance of treating breast cancer promptly.
New Covid XEC variant to become dominant strain and will fuel winter wave
“It is concerning that coronavirus evolution does not seem to be slowing down yet and this is now our fourth significant wave this year and only a couple of months after the last one,” said Professor Christina Pagel (լƵ Mathematics).
'Extraordinary' burial of ancient Egyptian governor's daughter discovered in a coffin within another coffin
“It is nice to see here a burial that is discovered by a modern team and will get a proper recording and publication,” said Dr Wolfram Grajetzki (UCL Archaeology) on a recently discovered Egyptian tomb in good condition.
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Three Surprising Voter Groups That Could Swing Election for Trump or Harris
Professor Iwan Morgan (UCL Institute of the Americas) and Dr Katie Gaddini (UCL Political Science) explore how different demographics of voters in the United States are shaping the US presidential election.
Barack Obama Comes to Kamala Harris' Aid As She Lags With Black Voters
“There's enormous nostalgia for Barack Obama, not least among Black voters. From that perspective, Obama going on the campaign trail for Harris can only help her,” said Professor Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) on the former president’s campaign appearance.
Panic as pensioners taking to new vice - with 40% now spending money on it
“Gambling disorder is a mental illness which can have a devastating impact on individuals and their families if left untreated,” said Dr Henrietta Bowden Jones (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) on the risks of online gambling.
In British politics, the centre no longer holds
Research by Dr Matteo Tiratelli (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society) analysing 2020 polling data, challenges the idea that most Britons hold moderate political opinions on most issues.