Europe
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Study reveals heart risks after major surgery
One in five high-risk patients who undergo major, non-cardiac surgery develops one or more heart complications within a year, researchers report today. Read more
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New genes linked to developmental disorders
Scientists have identified 285 genes, including 28 newly associated genes, linked to developmental disorders, it was announced last night. Read more
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Pandemic widens gaps in access to abortion services
The COVID-19 pandemic has widened the gaps that exist in accessing abortion services across Europe, according to a review published today. Read more
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CRISPR/Cas9 pioneers win Nobel Prize
Two scientists whose work has revolutionised the treatment of haematological diseases have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Read more
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Genomic surveillance reveals re-emergence of yaws
Genomic surveillance has revealed the re-emergence of the bacterium that causes yaws, scientists have announced. Read more
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Treatment hope for HER2+ breast cancer patients
Women with early HER2+ breast cancer survive longer if they are prescribed lapatinib and trastuzumab before surgery, the results of a Spanish trial have revealed. Read more
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How virus affected breast screening Europe-wide
The pressure on breast screening programmes across many European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an increase in deaths from cancer, a conference will hear today. Read more
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Masks cut transmission rates – conference hears
Consistent wearing of masks together with social distancing and regular handwashing are effective means of preventing the spread of COVID-19, a European conference of infectious disease experts has heard. Read more
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Skin contact affects babies’ pain response
Skin to skin contact between a parent and newborn baby reduces the infant’s response to pain, a new study has found. Read more
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Human heart atlas could guide personalised treatments
A cellular and molecular map of the healthy human heart has been created to help clinicians understand what goes wrong in cardiovascular disease. Read more