Europe
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Transplant boost for some type 1 diabetes patients
Islet transplantation could be a game changer for kidney transplant patients with type 1 diabetes, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Limit opioids on discharge from emergency departments – conference
Emergency department doctors should limit the extent of opioid prescriptions given to patients who are being discharged after injury, a European conference has been told. Read more
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Reflux disease not associated with increased cancer risk
Most people who have reflux disease do not have an increased risk of cancer, a new Swedish study has shown. Read more
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Babies with mature gut bacteria ‘protected from asthma’
Babies and young children are less likely to develop allergy-related asthma if their guts have mature communities of bacteria, a major conference has heard. Read more
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Air pollution exposure affects size of babies
Women who are exposed to high levels of air pollution are more likely to give birth to smaller babies, delegates to a respiratory health conference will hear this weekend. Read more
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E number intake link to cardiovascular disease risk
People who consume large amounts of some emulsifiers – E numbers – could be at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Two drug approach for acute coronary syndrome
Immediate treatment with two cholesterol-lowering drugs could reduce mortality among people suffering acute coronary syndrome, researchers report today. Read more
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Climate change health warning for those with lung conditions
Climate change is increasing the health risks of people with lung conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a report published today warns. Read more
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New DNA clues to epilepsy
Specific DNA changes increase the risk of developing epilepsy, according to the largest genetic study of its kind. Read more
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Chinese medicine may benefit heart failure
Good results have been seen for the traditional Chinese medicine qiliqiangxin after a diagnosis of heart failure, a European heart conference has heard. Read more