Europe
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World is vulnerable if pandemics strike – WHO DG
The new director-general of the World Health Organisation has warned G20 leaders that the world is “not well prepared” for major health pandemics. Read more
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Urine test hope for bladder cancer care
A urine test can identify when patients treated for bladder cancer have a return of the disease, it is announced today. Read more
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No increased divorce risk for IVF couples
The stress of undergoing fertility treatment does not increase the chances of divorce or break-up, a large-scale population study has found. Read more
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Mosaic embryos involved in successful pregnancies
Embryos with some chromosomal abnormalities can lead to healthy babies following in vitro fertilisation, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Cancer’s fertility impact measured
Young women who have survived cancer face 40% reduced chance of achieving pregnancy, according to a major Scottish study. Read more
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Liquid biopsies improve GI cancer care
So-called liquid biopsies are feasible as a way of monitoring treatment for gastro-intestinal cancer, a European conference has heard. Read more
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IBD gene search gets closer
Significant progress has been made in searching for genes responsible for inflammatory bowel disease, it was announced last night. Read more
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Pan-European research essential to tackle neurological diseases
Some of Europe’s leading neurologists have committed to cross-national and collaborative research to help in the search for new therapies to tackle the global increase in neurological diseases. Read more
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Cannabinoids effective for migraine treatment
Cannabinoids are as effective as other treatments for migraine attacks, an Italian study has revealed. Read more
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Vaccine may lower cholesterol
A phase one trial has begun on humans to test a cholesterol-lowering vaccine, it was announced today. Read more