Europe
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New gene behind young cardiac arrest announced
A leading heart specialist has welcomed news of the discovery of a fresh gene responsible for making young people vulnerable to cardiac arrest. Read more
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PDE-5 inhibitors may protect against MI
People who take impotence drugs may benefit through improved survival after myocardial infarction, according to a new study from Sweden. Read more
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Peripartum cardiomyopathy – a global problem
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is increasingly being found in wealthy countries, according to a global analysis published yesterday. Read more
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CFS drug trial finds no solution
An interleukin-1 receptor antagonist offers no benefits for women with chronic fatigue syndrome, according to a Dutch study. Read more
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Malaria study points to genetic treatments
A study of the immune system reaction to malaria could lead to radical new vaccines, researchers have reported. Read more
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Activity critical to elderly health – study
Keeping physically active, rather than weight management, is the key to preventing cardiovascular disease in older people, according to a new European study. Read more
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Flu drugs safe in pregnancy
A large new study has found that drugs taken to prevent or treat flu during pregnancy are unlikely to damage the foetus. Read more
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WHO publishes first list of ‘priority pathogens’
The World Health Organisation has published a list of antibiotic-resistant “priority pathogens” for the first time, revealing 12 families of bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human health. Read more
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Education may not protect against memory loss
A study has found only ‘weak’ evidence that education can help protect memory function in older age. Read more
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Study backs vitamin D to prevent infection
Low levels of vitamin D may help explain the spread of colds and flu during the winter, according to a major international research project published today. Read more