Europe
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Infection link to cardiovascular disease
Adults admitted to hospital with pneumonia or sepsis may be at a raised risk of cardiovascular disease, new findings indicate. Read more
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Alcohol link to diabetes risk
Moderate drinking is linked to a relatively low risk of diabetes, Danish researchers report today. Read more
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New step towards MD gene therapy
British and French researchers have taken a key step towards developing effective gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, it has been announced. Read more
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Long-lasting injections offer HIV care benefits – conference
A monthly injection could be as effective as daily pills in maintaining viral suppression in patients with HIV infection, an international conference has heard. Read more
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Warning on growing HIV drug resistance
Progress in HIV treatment is under threat from growing rates of drug resistance, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more
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AF linked to long hours
Working long hours is strongly linked to the development of atrial fibrillation, researchers reported today. Read more
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Likely source of M. chimaera infection in patients uncovered
Contaminated heater-cooler units produced in Germany have been identified as the likely source of a Mycobacterium chimaera infection that affected 21 open-heart surgery patients across Europe, USA and Australia. Read more
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Low levels of radiation ‘harmful to cardiovascular system’
Low levels of ionising radiation can be harmful to the cardiovascular system, according to a new German study. Read more
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Measles still a problem in Europe
Measles continues to blight Europe and has been responsible for 35 deaths in the last year, the World Health Organisation has reported. Read more
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Coffee ‘reduces risk of death from all causes’
Coffee drinkers may live longer than non-coffee drinkers, according to the largest study yet on the effects of coffee drinking and mortality. Read more