Internal Medicine
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Plea as transplants slump
Britain is facing a reduction in organ transplants because of shortages of donors, it was revealed today. Read more
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World needs more surgery – analysis
Millions of people are dying world-wide because they do not have access to basic surgical procedures, according to an analysis today. Read more
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Elderly suffer from late cancer diagnosis
The over-60s are most likely to have cancer diagnosed through an emergency admission to hospital, according to figures published today. Read more
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Kidney failure kills two million a year
More than two million people across the world die prematurely from kidney failure every year because they cannot access life-saving dialysis or transplantation. Read more
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Risks underestimated for long-term paracetamol taking
The risks for patients who take paracetamol long term may have been underestimated, reseachers warn today. Read more
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The best obesity op?
The gastric bypass is the best surgical procedure for people with extreme obesity, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Daily drinking may be worse for liver
Daily drinking of alcohol may be worse for the liver than binge-drinking, according to Danish researchers. Read more
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Life expectancy increasing – mostly
Global success against many major diseases has improved life expectancy for most people in the last 25 years, according to a study published today. Read more
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Gene hope for metabolic disease
A gene therapy is showing promise as a treatment for a deadly metabolic liver disease, according to European researchers. Read more
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Decaf drinking ‘good’ for liver
Drinking decaffeinated coffee may be good for the liver, according to a new study. Read more