Europe
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Handgrip test for lung cancer survival chances
Testing handgrip strength can help predict the survival chances of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, a conference will hear this weekend. Read more
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Backing for artificial pancreas
Artificial pancreas systems are a “safe and effective” treatment for people with type 1 diabetes, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Europe challenged to tackle vaccine uptake
European countries need to tackle the problem of families that reject the use of vaccines – and the need for action is immediate in the light of recent measles outbreaks, senior doctors have warned. Read more
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Monoclonal antibody offers migraine hope
A monoclonal antibody offers a promising treatment for migraine, German researchers are to tell a major conference. Read more
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Home situation linked to heart relapse
People who go through divorce or have low socioeconomic status faced increased risk of repeated cardiovascular incidents, Swedish researchers report today. Read more
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Regular nut intake could reduce AF risk
Eating several servings of nuts every week could help to reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation and heart failure, Swedish researchers say today. Read more
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Challenge to find treatable cancer mutations
Oncologists face a huge task to identify which of thousands of recently identified genetic mutations in cancer are worth targeting with drug treatments, European experts have warned. Read more
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New Euro-advice on antimicrobial resistance
New European guidance aims to help hospitals control antimicrobial resistance. Read more
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Call for improved hep B diagnosis and care
Some 90% of people with hepatitis B infection remain undiagnosed, experts say today. Read more
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Men should be involved in breast cancer trials
A leading oncologist has called for men to be included in breast cancer trials to help improve treatments for the disease. Read more