Worldwide measles outbreak deadly for infants
December 6th 2019 - The world has been facing a "devastating" outbreak of measles, leading to thousands
of deaths, according to stark new figures.
European women diagnosed late with HIV
November 29th 2019 - European women in their 40s are three to four times more likely to be diagnosed with HIV at
a late stage compared to younger women, according to new figures.
Statins may protect against lethal prostate disease
November 22nd 2019 - Statins may help protect men from the most lethal forms of prostate cancer, according to Irish
researchers.
Combination drug hope for some breast cancer patients
November 15th 2019 - Some patients with HER2-positive breast cancer have responded well to
the combination drug T-DM1, new research reveals today (15 November 2019).
Over 60s should increase exercise
November 8th 2019 - People over the age of 60 should do more exercise - not less - to prevent heart
disease and stroke, according to the findings of a major study published today.
Measles causes 'immunological amnesia'
November 1st 2019 - The reason why measles causes long-term damage to the immune system, leaving people vulnerable
to other infections, has been revealed in a new study.
Patients feel 'overloaded' with information
November 2019 - Many patients about to undergo a heart procedure do not understand or remember the information
they receive about it, according to a UK study.
Calorie labelling has small impact - is it enough?
October 2019 - Policy-makers should not be deterred by evidence of the limited impact of calorie labelling
in fast food outlets, British experts said today.
Placebos may not be placebo - analysis
September 2019 - Clinical researchers should give more information about placebos - as sometimes they may
be more active than described, according to an analysis published today.
HRT cancer link "not new"
August 2019 - Women who take menopausal hormone therapy face a significantly increased risk of developing
breast cancer, according to the findings of a major study published today.
Lyme disease more common than believed
July 2019 - The number of cases of tick-borne Lyme disease in the UK have been significantly underestimated,
according to an analysis published today.
Child battery ingestion care needs guidelines - investigators
June 2019 - The NHS may evaluate the use of metal detectors for rapid diagnosis of children feared to have
swallowed dangerous items, including batteries.
Ovary
transplant baby born
September 24th 2004 - The first baby has
been born to a woman who underwent an ovary transplant, it was announced
today.
Celebrations and questions over Tamara birth
September 27th 2004 - The birth of a baby
to a woman who had an ovarian transplant has created hope for dozens of
others - despite some scientific scepticism.
Bioterrorism
alert as physicians from Australasia and Thailand meet
May 6th - 8th 2002 - News Special from the
Royal Australasian College of Physicians Brisbane.
Creativity
or mental chaos - debated at international psychiatric conference
July 9th 2001 - The links between psychiatry
and the arts are to be celebrated at a conference which starts in London
today.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has teamed up with the World Psychiatric
Association to stage the event: "2001: A Mind Odyssey".
Cover-ups that led to spread of mad cow disease
October 26th 2000 - The epidemic of so-called
mad cow disease in the United Kingdom probably sprang from a genetic mutation
in an animal in the early 1970s, according to a government report.
Curing bubble babies
June 27th 2000 - Two doctors spoke today
of the remarkable treatments they have devised for two once incurable
blood conditions - and how they hoped they could lead to more cures.
Childbirth and pregnancy - Steering a safe course. October 1998.
Childbirth and pregnancy - Original feature. March 1998
Discussion on the HRT - Cancer controversy - From February 2000.
Medicine & The Media - The breast cancer/HRT controversy. October 1997.
Human engine oil? - The conflicting evidence? From January 1998.