Europe
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Targeted drugs beneficial to HER2 positive patients
Women with HER2 positive breast cancer could avoid having extensive surgery involving mastectomy and removal of several lymph nodes by receiving targeted drugs before surgery, leading oncologists have heard. Read more
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Concern as breast tumour detection progress stalls
Progress in detecting breast tumours at an early stage may have stalled this century, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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Link between respiratory infection and CV incidents measured
A serious respiratory infection is linked to a six times increased risk of a cardiovascular incident, according to the findings of a major UK study. Read more
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Improved breast cancer relapse test unveiled
Breast cancer patients with the BRCA mutation and an increased risk of relapse can be identified by testing for other genetic variants, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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Colorectal cancer mortality rates falling – European analysis
Europe has achieved major progress in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, experts say today. Read more
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No healthy obesity – UK study
A major British study has challenged the idea that it is possible to be obese but healthy. Read more
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Tooth loss risk for mothers
Women face increased risk of tooth loss through having children, researchers claim today. Read more
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Drink rather than vaccine may be cholera answer
A fast-acting, drinkable antidote for cholera epidemics is getting closer to being developed, according to two new studies. Read more
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Vegetarian and Mediterranean diets equally good for the heart
A Mediterranean diet and a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet are equally as good at reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new research. Read more
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Clear alcohol link to dementia
Long-term heavy alcohol intake is linked to an increased risk of all types of dementia, French researchers report today. Read more