Europe
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Call for cardiologists to be active post-op and other findings at major Euro-conference
Three complications are responsible for 75% of post-operative deaths following non-cardiac surgery, according to a major international study. Read more
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Alcohol never safe, experts claim
There is “no safe” level of alcohol to drink, experts claim today in a study of the global impact of the chemical. Read more
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Warning as measles peak in Europe
The measles outbreak in Europe has reached its highest levels this decade, health officials have warned. Read more
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Malaria protein to boost cancer assessment
A malaria protein has been adapted to hunt down cancer cells circulating in the blood, Danish researchers have reported. Read more
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Stroke death rates on the decline in Europe
Deaths from cerebrovascular diseases, such as stroke, have declined significantly in most European countries over the past 37 years, according to new research published today (15 August 2018). Read more
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Link between appendicitis and allergies
Children with allergies who undergo surgery for appendicitis are less likely to develop complicated appendicitis, a new study has shown. Read more
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Folic acid helps pregnant women with epilepsy
Women with epilepsy who take folic acid before and during early pregnancy could help to reduce the chances of their baby experiencing language delays, researchers have reported. Read more
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Brain disease link to injury
Researchers unveil new findings today about how brain trauma may trigger degenerative disease. Read more
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Heart risk after breast cancer therapy
Long term breast cancer survivors may face significantly increased cardiovascular disease risks because of the treatments they underwent, Dutch researchers report today. Read more
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Undetectable HIV safe for partner
Effective HIV treatment ensures men are not at risk of passing the infection to partners, according to a new analysis. Read more