Europe
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Genes show blood clot risk in breast cancer
Gene testing could highlight breast cancer patients at increased risk of venous thromboembolism, new research suggests. Read more
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Air pollution and traffic noise affect blood pressure
People exposed to air pollution and traffic noise long term have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a major European study published today. Read more
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European survey reveals health of the nations
Promoting healthy lifestyles alone is not enough for reducing health problems, according to the findings of the new European Social Survey (ESS) report out today. Read more
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Back to the Future technique for Parkinson’s diagnosis
German researchers have taken inspiration from the classic Back to the Future films in their search for a new technique for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Nose cartilage knee op shows promise
Surgeons in Switzerland have successfully used nasal cartilage to repair damaged knees, it was announced today. Read more
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Global success for haemophilia course
A course on managing haemophilia, created at Lund University in Sweden, has taken off and being attended by health care practitioners from around the world. Read more
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Mixed outcomes for hernia repair
Using mesh to reinforce hernia repair may reduce the risk of re-operation, but carries its own risk of complications, according to a Danish study. Read more
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New app helps heart attack survivors
An app featuring an avatar “nurse” could be used to help people recognise the symptoms of a heart attack so that they know what to do next, a European conference has been told. Read more
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Many A&E visits ‘preventable’
One fifth of emergency department visits are preventable, a European conference has heard. Read more
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New backing for e-cigarettes
Experts have repeated their backing for e-cigarettes being used as an aid for giving up smoking. Read more