Europe
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Impact of symptoms after cervical cancer treatment
About half of women who have treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer suffer from insomnia, fatigue or hot flushes, Austrian researchers report today. Read more
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High mortality and financial burden for NTM
The high costs of a lung disease caused by organisms in soil and water has been revealed for the first time in a European study. Read more
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New blood test hope for prostate cancer patients
A new blood test costing under £50 could predict which men with advanced prostate cancer will benefit from targeted treatments, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Blood group heart risk link studied
Blood groups should be used as a risk factor for cardiovascular risk, a European conference has been told. Read more
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Vagus nerve theory on Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease may reach the brain from the gut through the vagus nerve, according to a theory set out by Swedish researchers last night. Read more
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Binge drinking link to heart risk
A study of a German drinking festival has reported a link between alcohol consumption and cardiac arrhythmia. Read more
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Flu jab risk for cancer patients
The annual flu jab may pose a specific risk to lung cancer patients who are being treated with drugs known as PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitors, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Cost of C.difficile quantified
Clostridium difficile infection remains costly to the NHS and dangerous for patients, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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Training needed on powerful new allergy test – study
Clinicians need specific training in the use and interpretation of a powerful new test for allergy coming into use across the UK and Europe, experts say today. Read more
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Circadian rhythm clue to severe brain injury
Managing the circadian rhythms of people with severe brain injuries may help them recover consciousness, according to Austrian doctors. Read more