Europe
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Neurologists warn on Zika threat to Europe
The Rio Olympics this summer will pose a "special epidemiological risk" to Europe because of the Zika virus, neurologists have warned. Read more
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Parkinson’s early diagnosis improving – conference
Researchers are increasingly identifying risk markers that could lead to early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and see early treatment applied, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Europe moves against colistin misuse
New European rules could restrict the use of the antibiotic colistin on farms, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Prospects for teens with cancer still worse than children
Adolescents and young adults have a lower chance of surviving eight common types of cancer than children, a new study has revealed. Read more
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Fall in number of women with osteoporosis
The number of women in the UK who suffer from osteoporosis has fallen over the past 10 years – but the decline in prescriptions for anti-osteoporotic drugs has been described as “concerning”. Read more
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Europe-wide e-cigarette study released
The rate of e-cigarette use is increasing across Europe – alongside the belief that they are harmful, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Heart failure rate high after heart attack
A quarter of patients develop heart failure before four years have passed since a myocardial infarction, according to a Dutch study. Read more
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Euro-guidance for cardiovascular health
Laws and policies around food, physical activity and smoking are key to the prevention of cardiovascular disease, according to new European guidance. Read more
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Refugees need dermatologists, conference told
Dermatologists have been urged to get involved with Europe’s refugee crisis to prevent the spread of skin disease. Read more
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How heart failure patients benefit from flu vaccine
The flu vaccine significantly cuts the need for hospital care for heart failure patients, according to the findings of a major UK study reported yesterday. Read more