Europe
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Link found between genes and penicillin allergy
A link between genes and penicillin allergy has been discovered by an international team of scientists. Read more
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World falling behind on non-communicable diseases
Most of the world is falling behind on promises to tackle chronic and non-communicable diseases – and the COVID-19 pandemic has made this worse, according to a major analysis. Read more
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Social smokers face disproportionate lung disease and cancer risk
So-called “social smokers” are more than twice as likely to die of lung disease and more than eight times as likely to die from lung cancer than non-smokers, a European conference hears today. Read more
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Immunotherapy hope for aggressive pancreatic cancer
An aggressive form of pancreatic cancer could respond to immunotherapy, according to a study published today. Read more
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New drug option for heart disease prevention
The common gout medication, colchicine, may help prevent major cardiovascular events in patients with chronic coronary disease, a European conference has heard. Read more
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COVID-19 risk in pregnancy analysed
Pregnant women with COVID-19 infection were less likely than other seriously ill patients to present with fever, according to a major new analysis published today. Read more
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Cholesterol drug combinations best to reduce cardiovascular risk
People who have the highest risk of cardiovascular problems could benefit being prescribed lipid-lowering therapies, a major conference – held on-line – has heard. Read more
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New mosquito immune cells discovered as atlas launched
New types of mosquito immune cells, including a rare cell type that could be involved in limiting malaria infection, have been discovered by scientists creating the first cell atlas to map the insects’ immune cells. Read more
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Lifestyle linked to MS risk
People with unhealthy lifestyles may face an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis, according to research published today. Read more
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No safe level of caffeine’ for pregnant women
Women who are pregnant or who are trying to conceive should avoid caffeine because there is “no safe level of consumption”, according to an observational study published today. Read more