Poppies to treat cancer
Scientists in our region have unlocked the secrets of poppies that could enable them to produce a new cancer fighting drug.
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New pill to treat MS
The world's first pill for treating Multiple Sclerosis could be available on the NHS in England and Wales next month. The drug, Fingolimod, was trialled in Newcastle. The healthcare guidance body NICE has changed its mind and decided it should be prescribed for certain cases
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