Europe
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New genes linked to allergic syndromes
Some 141 genetic regions "largely" explain the genetic risks of asthma, hay fever and eczema, Swedish researchers have reported. Read more
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Haemoglobin level link to dementia
Both high and low levels of haemoglobin are linked to increased risk of developing dementia in old age, Dutch researchers reported last night. Read more
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Risks for elderly of stopping statins
Coming off statins at the age of 75 can significantly raise the risk of cardiovascular events, researchers warn today. Read more
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Drug-resistance study highlights infection control role
Infection control in hospitals may be the key to stopping the spread of antibiotic resistant strains of Klebsiella pneumonia, researchers said last night. Read more
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Regeneration device tested for myocardiopathy
A patient has successfully been implanted with a new microcurrent generator, developed to stimulate recovery from myocardiopathy, Austrian doctors have announced. Read more
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Down’s syndrome leukaemia genes pinpointed
An Anglo-German joint project has identified dozens of genes that contribute to children with Down’s syndrome developing leukaemia, it has been announced. Read more
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Most new drugs have no proven benefit – claim
More than 50% of new drugs are approved with little evidence that they offer added benefits, researchers claim today. Read more
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Air pollution linked to increased risk of COPD
Exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to decreased lung function, a UK study reports today. Read more
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Combination therapy improves advanced bowel cancer survival rates
A combination of targeted therapies can improve survival in patients with advanced bowel cancer and should replace chemotherapy, new data has revealed. Read more
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Ulcerative colitis two diseases
Genetic analysis has enabled doctors to divide ulcerative colitis into two types of disease, which respond differently to drugs, it has been announced. Read more