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No cervical cancer cases detected in vaccinated women following HPV immunisation

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An exciting new study from PHS, in collaboration with the Universities of Strathclyde and Edinburgh, shows that no cervical cancer cases have been detected in women vaccinated at age 12-13 since the Human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme started in Scotland in 2008.

Source: No cervical cancer cases detected in vaccinated women following HPV immunisation

Vaccines work.

She’s a Pet Detective Who’s Tracked Down and Reunited 330 Lost Dogs with Owners for Free–Using Thermal Imaging

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Meet the pet detective who has helped track down and reunite 330 lost dogs with their owners for free—using a thermal imaging drone. She doesn’t accept a penny for her work, saying that the joy when an owner is reunited with their animal is all the reward she needs. Erica Hart, 44, got her first […]

Source: She’s a Pet Detective Who’s Tracked Down and Reunited 330 Lost Dogs with Owners for Free–Using Thermal Imaging

So cool.

MRI ‘signature’ may reveal dementia 5-to-10 years before symptoms appear

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Comparing the brain MRIs of people with and without dementia, researchers have identified an accurate ‘signature’ that may signal a person’s risk of developing the disease five to 10 years before symptoms appear. The novel biomarker could provide an early diagnosis, allowing therapeutic interventions to slow the disease’s progress.

Source: MRI ‘signature’ may reveal dementia 5-to-10 years before symptoms appear

Fascinating.