Europe
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Numbers with physical disabilities to increase
A quarter of women and one in six men across Europe are likely to have physical disabilities that severely impact their daily lives by 2047, according to analysis published today. Read more
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Blood pressure-heart valve disorder link
People diagnosed with hypertension early in life face an increased risk of developing mitral regurgitation, according to a new British study. Read more
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Fragile progress against drug-resistance
Progress in tackling drug-resistant organisms is “fragile,” senior scientists warn today. Read more
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Male fertility concerns
Urgent action must be taken over the decline in male fertility in the Western world, an expert says today. Read more
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Obesity link to sepsis
Obesity is an important risk factor for sepsis, according to a Norwegian study. Read more
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Study shows link between skipping breakfast and atherosclerosis
Eating a good breakfast may help to prevent atherosclerosis, Spanish researchers have reported. Read more
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Do statins protect against bacteraemia?
Statins may have a powerful protective effect against Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection, according to a major European study. Read more
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WHO calls for integrated care for older people
The World Health Organisation has called for a co-ordinated and integrated approach in providing care for older people. Read more
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HIV problem among over-50s
HIV infection is increasingly being diagnosed in adults over the age of 50 in Europe, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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New genetic syndrome caused by biallelic mutations identified
A new genetic syndrome caused by biallelic mutations in the Fanconi anaemia complementation group M (FANCM) gene predisposes the body to cancer, new research has discovered. Read more