Europe
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How physical activity in elderly helps heart health
Older people should undertake even moderate amounts of physical activity to benefit their heart health, new research has suggested. Read more
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New drive to report drug adverse events
A new drive has been launched to encourage patients to report side-effects from drugs and medical devices. Read more
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Euro-Asian conference studies cultural barriers to cancer care
Efforts to improve breast cancer detection among women from Asian societies need education programmes tailored to local culture, a major conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Cholera map to aid prediction
Cholera has been endemic in Asia for 50 years, repeatedly crossing into Africa and Latin America, according to a major study of the disease published last night. Read more
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UK GP visits shorter than other rich nations
GP consultation lengths in the UK are twice the global average – but lag well behind other developed countries, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Managing side effects from breast cancer combined therapies
Breast cancer patients who combine targeted drugs with hormone therapy have an increased risk of severe side effects, a major European conference will be told today. Read more
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Cancer prevention genes reported
British scientists have reported 27 new genes that they believe are involved in preventing the development of cancer. Read more
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HepC patients unaware of treatment possibilities – conference
Britain is lagging behind other countries in the identification of patients with hepatitis C infection, a global conference will hear today. Read more
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Anti-ageing gene therapy passes lab test
Scientists in Barcelona have unveiled proposals for a gene therapy to protect against age-related cognitive and memory defects. Read more
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Aptamers as allergy treatment
RNA aptamers are showing promise as a treatment for contact allergy, German researchers have reported. Read more