The World Health Organization has designated Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences as a Collaborating Centre on Primary Health Care.
Oxford Department Named WHO Collaborating Centre
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Two Colon Polyps Together May Raise Bowel Cancer Risk Fivefold
Researchers found that people with both adenomas and serrated polyps face a much higher risk of developing advanced bowel cancer changes.
US Issues Russia-Related Oil License
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Global EV Sales Fall Again in February
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China Approves World’s First Brain-Computer Interface Device
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Musk’s X May Change Verification System in Europe
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STMicroelectronics Plans Robots and Worker Retraining
STMicroelectronics plans to deploy robots and retrain workers in older semiconductor plants as part of efforts to increase efficiency and prevent site closures.
Asian Stocks Fall as Oil Near $100 Amid Middle East Conflict
Asian stock markets declined as the Middle East conflict pushed oil prices near $100, increasing inflation concerns and shaking investor confidence.
