Europe
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Common drug may fight TB
A common over-the-counter drug may be effective against tuberculosis, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Gene hope for chronic wounds
Swedish researchers are hoping to develop a genetic treatment for chronic wounds that fail to heal. Read more
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Allergy patients need injection training – guidance
Patients with severe allergies need improved training and information about the use of self-injection devices, according to new European guidelines. Read more
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Europe tackles motor neurone disease
A major new project is to test the benefits of an immune-dampening molecule in helping to treat motor neurone disease, it has been announced. Read more
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Phone risk for cardiac devices
Mobile phones used to be banned from hospitals – but some patients do need to treat them with care, if they have heart devices, researchers have warned. Read more
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Risk factors for prematurity and ectopic pregnancy
Dilatation and curettage, one of the most common minor surgical procedures in obstetrics and gynaecology, is linked with increased risk of preterm delivery, researchers have found. Read more
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Chocolate boost for heart
A small bar of chocolate daily may help cut the risk of developing heart disease or suffering stroke, according to the findings of a major UK study reported today. Read more
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How common women’s problem affects pregnancy
Women who develop endometriosis before having children face increased complications during pregnancy, according to a major Scottish study. Read more
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Brain cancer genes studied
Mutations in a gene that plays a key role in brain development lie behind an aggressive form of cancer, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Nuts for health
Eating regular quantities of nuts, including peanuts, may have major benefits for the health, researchers claim today. Read more