Europe
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Europe sees bowel cancer rise in young adults
The rate of bowel cancer is rising among adults in Europe, researchers report today. Read more
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AI could reduce cardiac imaging – conference
Using artificial intelligence on patients with stable chest pain could save hospitals time and money because it can prevent unnecessary diagnostic tests, a UK study has found. Read more
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Apgar risk reconsideration call
Normal Apgar scores, used to assess the health of new-born babies, may conceal increased risk of serious illness, researchers warn today. Read more
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Premature birth linked to kidney risk
Babies born prematurely have an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease in later life, according to a Swedish analysis published today. Read more
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Call to personalise de-escalation treatment for HER2 positive breast cancer
The decision to remove chemotherapy from treatment for women with HER2 positive breast cancer must be done on a personalised basis to identify which patients would benefit the most, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Global burden of musculoskeletal conditions
The global burden of musculoskeletal diseases has increased by a third this century, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Gene test predicts breast cancer outcomes
A new test can help predict a breast cancer patient’s response to chemotherapy, British doctors have reported. Read more
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Glasgow hears about world obesity challenge
Health care agencies overwhelmingly underestimate efforts made by the obese to lose weight, according to a new international study. Read more
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Astronaut experiment for spine health
A space medicine research programme could help develop treatments for spinal postural deconditioning, according to a UK-based team. Read more
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Gut bacteria risk among young travellers revealed
Travellers under the age of 30 are at higher risk of contracting or carrying antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their gut if they stay in hotels or private accommodation in low and/or middle-income countries, a European conference heard last night. Read more