Flu & Viruses
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Molecule blocks birth defect virus
British scientists have discovered a key molecule linked to birth defects and miscarriage. Read more
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Improving HIV therapy normalises life expectancy – study
Anti-retroviral therapy for HIV is so successful that some young patients can expect the same life expectancy as healthy people, according to an analysis published today. 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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HIV care challenges set out
Care of patients with HIV needs strong leadership in England as patients age and the NHS is fragmented, according to a major report published today. Read more
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Infant emergency admissions increasing – study
A surge in hospital emergency admissions for infants indicates weaknesses in community services for families, researchers say today. Read more
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Rapid tests need more investment – academy
Greater priority should be given to the development of rapid diagnostic tests, according to a major report from UK medical scientists published today. Read more
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Hepatitis link to Parkinson’s
People infected with hepatitis face an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new UK analysis. Read more
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How a flu vaccine stopped a pandemic
Flu vaccines work and can successfully halt pandemics, according to a major analysis reported today. 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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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