Respiratory
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Most tonsillectomies ‘unnecessary’
Most tonsillectomies carried out in the UK are probably unnecessary, a new study reveals today. Read more
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Children suffering from air pollution – WHO
Nearly two billion children breathe heavily polluted air every day, the World Health Organisation has reported. Read more
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ACEIs linked to increased risk of lung cancer
Some blood pressure drugs have been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, according to a new observational study. Read more
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Genetic mutation link to dangerous fungal spores risk
A genetic mutation in humans has been discovered that is linked to a 17-fold increase in the number of dangerous fungal spores in the lungs. Read more
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World has momentum on TB – WHO
There is “new momentum” globally to tackle the resurgence of drug-resistant TB, the World Health Organisation has reported. Read more
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Polluting soot particles can reach the placenta
Soot particles from air pollution can reach the placenta, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Backing for innovative asthma treatment
The NHS is to be allowed to use the new treatment of bronchial thermoplasty for people with severe asthma, it was announced today. Read more
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Warning as self-harm rife among teens
Very large numbers of young teenage girls are self-harming – and doubts about sexuality increase the risk, according to the findings of an analysis published today. Read more
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New guidance for drug-resistant TB care
Patients with multi-drug resistant TB should be treated with oral medicines, according to new global guidance. Read more
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MPs back e-cigarettes
Britain is not doing enough to release the potential of e-cigarettes as an aid to stopping smoking, MPs say today. Read more