Internal Medicine
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Immunotherapy boosts cancer survival
A new immunotherapy treatment could “revolutionise” cancer treatment after a trial with patients with pancreatic cancer delivered dramatic results, researchers say after reporting the results of a new trial. Read more
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Transplant boost "not enough"
The UK has achieved a record level of organ transplants from deceased donors – but it is still "not enough", campaigners say today. Read more
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Pancreatic cancer drug trial announced
A new ovarian cancer drug is to be tested as a treatment for pancreatic cancer. Read more
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Gene test for oesophageal cancer
Genetic testing can identify patients at risk of developing oesophageal cancer, researchers have announced. Read more
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Bladder cancer trial begins
An early stage clinical trial of a drug aimed at preventing chemotherapy resistance in bladder cancer is to get under way, it is announced today. Read more
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Plea for world action on hepatitis
Hepatitis is becoming a forgotten disease in spite of soaring death rates, according to the World Health Organisation. Read more
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Artificial pancreas hope
The artificial pancreas should be available for patients with diabetes within two years, according to experts. Read more
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Hope for new pancreatic cancer drug
An experimental drug has halted the spread of pancreatic cancer in tests, scientists have revealed. Read more
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First paintball liver injury reported
Doctors have treated a teenager in what is believed to be the first reported paintball related liver injury. Read more
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Improved survival rates among young liver transplant patients
Four out of five youngsters who receive liver transplants are now expected to survive for 20 years, it has been revealed. Read more