North America
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Guidelines for thyroid disorder ‘out-dated’
Doctors treating patients with mildly underactive thyroid gland may be prescribing ineffective medication, Scottish experts said yesterday. Read more
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Knee surgery could be restricted – US study
Total knee replacement could be limited to most severe cases of knee osteoarthritis, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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New cancer genes unveiled
A British-led research project has found 13 new genetic variants linked with risk of developing glioma, it was announced last night. Read more
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Stem cell lung disease hope
Stem cell therapy is showing promise as a potential treatment for some chronic inflammatory lung diseases, a European conference has heard. Read more
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How prostate gene findings could lead to new testing
At least 6% of men are genetically at risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer, a conference in London, UK, heard yesterday. Read more
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Insight into opioid overdose rise
People who take opioids together with benzodiazepines are placing themselves at a raised risk of overdose, new research shows. Read more
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Space radiation gives leukaemia clue
Radiation exposure at levels encountered in deep space may increase the risk of leukaemia, scientists have warned. Read more
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New gene behind young cardiac arrest announced
A leading heart specialist has welcomed news of the discovery of a fresh gene responsible for making young people vulnerable to cardiac arrest. Read more
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Anorexia responds to deep brain stimulation
Deep brain stimulation could help the mental and physical health of people with chronic anorexia nervosa, a report published today has found. 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