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University-led research reveals UK and Ireland 'postcode lottery' for second trimester baby loss
The care that women receive following a miscarriage during the second trimester of pregnancy varies according to where in the UK and Ireland the woman is treated, new research shows.
Cafe Sci highlights Aberdeen's role in reimagining MRI
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen will showcase cutting-edge developments in medical imaging during a special Founders' Week edition of Café Sci on 10 February,exploring how Aberdeen continues to shape the future of MRI.
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