Internal Medicine
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Donor silence blamed for transplant refusals
Hundreds of organ transplants are not taking place in the UK simply because relatives do not know the wishes of a deceased person, campaigners warned today. Read more
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Call for European hepatitis testing guidance
Europe has limited monitoring of testing, diagnosis and treatment policies for viral hepatitis, according to the findings of a survey of the EU states. Read more
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Epigenetic test for cancer
An epigenetic test could provide a simple and cheap way to identify people at risk of anal cancer, British researchers say today. Read more
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Obesity blamed for kidney cancer increase
Rising rates of obesity have contributed to at least 2,000 cases of kidney cancer a year, according to an analysis 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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Personalised trial for pancreatic cancer
More than 600 patients are to take part in a network of clinical trials aimed at developing personalised treatment for pancreatic cancer, it was announced today. Read more
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Liver disease concern for young overweight men
Overweight or obese young men have an increased risk of developing severe liver disease or liver cancer in later life, researchers from Sweden say today. Read more
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Appendicitis antibiotic trial announced
Four hospitals are to take part in a randomised trial of antibiotics as an alternative to appendicectomy for child patients, it has been announced. Read more
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Genetic defect causes disease in multiple organs
Scientists have found a genetic defect that is behind multi-organ disease, new research out last night. Read more
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How saturated fat may trigger liver disease
A single large helping of saturated fat leads to fat accumulating in the liver and to metabolic changes, according to a German study published last night. Read more