North America
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Botulinum based drug to “revolutionise” pain relief
A drug that combines botulinum and opioids could “revolutionise” pain management, according to its UK developers. Read more
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Diet, but not supplements, prevents cancer – studies
A healthy diet may help prevent cancer – but some supplements and alternative therapies offer no benefits, according to a series of studies reported today. Read more
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DNA side-effects dash gene editing hopes
The CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing tool may cause nearly undetectable genetic damage, British researchers warned last night. Read more
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Penicillin allergy link to resistant organisms
Increasing awareness of penicillin allergy may be driving resistance as patients use other antibiotics as first-line treatment, researchers warn today. Read more
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Synthetic cannabis could increase stroke risk
Young users of synthetic cannabis, also known as ‘spice’ or ‘k2,’ could increase their risk of a stroke, doctors have warned after a 25-year-old was left with a permanent disability. Read more
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Lymph node radiation benefits some breast cancer patients
Early stage breast cancer patients live longer when they have radiation therapy to the lymph nodes behind the breast bone and above the collar bone, according to new research. Read more
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AI may aid melanoma diagnosis
An artificial intelligence system has beaten dermatologists for the first time at identifying malignant melanomas, it was announced last night. Read more
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How weight aids seriously ill patients
Carrying extra weight improves patients’ prospects during treatment for a range of life-threatening conditions in hospital, according to a series of studies published yesterday. Read more
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Genetic variants that could predict glaucoma risk
More than 100 genetic variants have been identified that could help to predict the risk of developing glaucoma, a joint UK-US study has revealed. Read more
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Pregnant women can take some RA drugs
Pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could use specific drugs to treat their condition without increasing the health risks to their unborn babies, according to a new Canadian study. Read more