Europe
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Orthostatic hypotension link to dementia
Dutch researchers have linked episodes of low blood pressure to dementia risk. Read more
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Stresses that trigger AMI
Getting angry or emotionally upset can trigger a heart attack – as can heavy physical exertion, according to a large international study published last night. Read more
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Warning on immunotherapy side-effects
Studies of new cancer treatments, such as immunotherapies, often fail to report adverse events adequately, a European conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Delayed cervical screening backed by study
Some women may be safe waiting longer than the currently-recommended five years between cervical screening, researchers say today. Read more
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Cancer pill non-adherence studied
Cognitive disorders can affect adherence to oral cancer therapies, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Study rejects cancer bad luck theory
Researchers have challenged the idea that most cases of cancer are "bad luck." Read more
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Painkillers linked to increased risk of heart failure
Commonly used prescription painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of heart failure, a new study out this week has revealed. Read more
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HIV antibody creation tested
Swiss researchers have unveiled new findings about HIV antibodies in the hope of paving the way to vaccine development. Read more
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Increased VTE risk following caesarean section
Women are four times more likely to suffer postpartum venous thromboembolism after a caesarean section compared to a vaginal birth, new Swiss analysis has revealed. Read more
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Call to tackle post-op joint pain
Doctors need to do more to tackle the problem of pain experienced by joint replacement patients, a European conference has heard. Read more