Europe
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More women needed for cardiovascular clinical trials
More women are needed to participate in heart disease research to ensure treatment recommendations meet their specific health needs, according to a new Dutch report. Read more
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How heparin helps in COVID care
Heparin is an effective treatment for moderately ill COVID-19 patients but not for those with critical illness, according to the findings of a major international study. Read more
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Artificial pancreas trial for people with type 2 diabetes
An artificial pancreas is being trialled for people with type 2 diabetes who also need kidney dialysis, it was revealed yesterday. Read more
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COVID vaccine effective with rituximab
COVID-19 vaccination can effectively produce antibodies in patients on rituximab treatment, according to a new European study. Read more
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Weight loss help for heart patients should improve – study
Many patients with coronary heart disease could be given improved advice and support with weight loss, according to a Europe-wide study. Read more
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How Delta is so dangerous
The COVID-19 B.1.617 variant, which originated in India can infect certain lung and intestinal cell lines more efficiently than the original virus, German research has found. Read more
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Europe commits to mental health as a human right
The World Health Organization European Region is today committing to ensuring good mental health is a human right for all in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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COVID-19 antibodies remain high post-infection
COVID-19 antibodies remain high for at least nine months after infection, a new study has found. Read more
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Flu vaccines, HIV risks and double infection reported to conference
People vaccinated against flu may have enjoyed some protection against the worst effects of COVID-19, a major European conference has heard. Read more
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Children’s risk of developing severe COVID-19 ‘very low’
The risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 is extremely low in children and teenagers, according to the most comprehensive analyses of public health data yet. Read more