Europe
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Growth hormone treatment tested for stroke survivors
Growth hormone treatment could help stroke survivors to regain better cognitive abilities and help them recover from fatigue, according to an experimental study. Read more
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Women miss out on heart trials
Heart failure trial enrolment rules are discriminating against women patients, a European conference has heard. Read more
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AI may aid melanoma diagnosis
An artificial intelligence system has beaten dermatologists for the first time at identifying malignant melanomas, it was announced last night. Read more
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New board to oversee world health crisis planning
A new global board will oversee preparations for international health crises, it has been announced. Read more
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How weight aids seriously ill patients
Carrying extra weight improves patients’ prospects during treatment for a range of life-threatening conditions in hospital, according to a series of studies published yesterday. Read more
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Link between IBD and Parkinson’s
People with inflammatory bowel disease face an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, Danish researchers report today. Read more
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Brain stimulation ‘safe to treat obesity’
Brain stimulation could be a safe way help to treat obesity because it helps to reduce food cravings, a conference will hear today. Read more
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Hope for anti-inflammatories for heart
Senior cardiologists have set out their views on the relationship between hypercholesterolaemia and inflammation in atherosclerosis. Read more
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New guidance on pain conditions
Education is critical in pain management in inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis, according to new European guidance. Read more
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Genetic roots of MS explored
Scientists have made progress in understanding the genetic basis of multiple sclerosis. Read more