Europe
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Assisted reproduction report out
A major new report on assisted reproduction in Europe shows increased use of procedures, a conference has heard. Read more
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Update adrenal tumour guidelines, experts say
Global guidelines on the care of patients with adrenal tumours need up-dating, experts reported last night. Read more
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Lower lung disease risk in fitter men
Men who show good cardiorespiratory fitness in middle age tend to have a reduced risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in later life, new research indicates. Read more
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Large study links atrial fibrillation to dementia
Patients with atrial fibrillation face a raised risk of going on to develop dementia, researchers warn today. Read more
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Hope for non-invasive prenatal sickle test
British researchers have developed a non-invasive prenatal test for sickle cell disease, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Harm concerns linked to youth epilepsy treatment
Treatment guidelines for young people with epilepsy could be reviewed after a Swedish study found a group of drugs is linked to an increased risk of suicidal behaviour. Read more
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Epileptic risk from strobe lights
Strobe lighting at music events is posing a major risk for people with epilepsy, Dutch researchers warn today. Read more
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Sixth finger should be retained – study
The practice of removing extra toes and fingers from polydactylic babies should be reconsidered in the light of new findings about them, British researchers say today. Read more
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How women suffer from gender differences in heart care
Two studies, published today, show how women receive inferior care for different aspects of heart disease. Read more
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Cancer diagnosis risk for women with sleep apnoea
Women with obstructive sleep apnoea are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than men with the condition, according to Greek research published last night. Read more