Europe
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Polypill shows promise after infarction
A polypill has successfully been used to provide drug treatments after adverse cardiovascular events, a conference has heard. Read more
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Statin users should ‘continue’ with the therapy
Stopping statin treatment early could substantially reduce lifetime protection against heart disease because most of the benefit occurs late in life, a major conference is to hear. Read more
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Ukrainian health services shaken but continue
The health system in Ukraine has not collapsed although attacks on it continue “unabated”, the World Health Organization has reported. Read more
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New enzyme target for neuroblastoma
Scientists have identified a possible new treatment for neuroblastoma in children. Read more
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Air pollution heart attack risk explored
Researchers have found new evidence on the link between polluted air and the risk of heart attack, a conference will hear at the weekend. Read more
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Reduced risk of COVID-19 infection linked to regular physical activity
Taking part in regular physical activity is linked to a reduced risk of COVID-19 infection and severity of the disease, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Caffeine metabolite may slow myopia progression in children
A metabolite of caffeine may slow the progression of myopia in children, a preliminary study has found, researchers report today. Read more
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Medical cannabis for pain ‘increases heart problems’
Taking medical cannabis for chronic pain is associated with an increased risk of heart rhythm disorders, cardiologists will hear. Read more
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Progress on microsurgery
German surgeons say they are the first to undertake fully robot-supported microsurgical operations on human patients. Read more
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Gene variant that protects against heart disease
A gene variant has been identified that helps to protect against heart diseases. Read more