Europe
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Lung function not affected in young adults with COVID-19
COVID-19 does not affect the lung function of young adults, according to the first study of its kind. Read more
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Insight into COVID antibody failure
Around one in five infected people do not develop antibodies to COVID-19, according to a new study. Read more
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Genetic association with lack of adherence to medication
Adherence to medication prescriptions can be affected by a range of genetic factors, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Drones to drop off defibrillators?
A drone could deliver life-saving defibrillator to an individual with a suspected cardiac arrest quicker than an ambulance could arrive on the scene, Swedish research has found. Read more
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Major progress in osteoarthritis research
A major step forward has been made in understanding genetic risk factors in osteoarthritis, researchers have reported. Read more
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Raised heart risk with gum disease
Periodontitis is linked to a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, a conference will hear today. Read more
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Young adults heart disease factors reported to major conference
People who suffer acute myocardial infarction under the age of 45 are more likely to be smokers, obese, and have high blood pressure or diabetes compared to their peers, researchers will reveal today. Read more
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Damaged fetal membranes can repair themselves
Fetal membranes can repair themselves after injury, researchers have found. Read more
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Dementia link to mentally unstimulating jobs
Having a job that is not mentally stimulating is linked to a significantly increased risk of developing dementia, researchers report today. Read more
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Men’s fertility affected by arthritis diagnosis
Men’s fertility may be affected if they are diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis before or during peak reproductive years, according to new Dutch research published today. Read more