19/9/17 -
Brain scientists form International Lab
A major international collaboration will seek new understanding of the
brain, it was announced today. More
19/9/17 - Budget cigarettes ‘killing’ infants
The sale of budget cigarettes across Europe has contributed significantly
to infant mortality, researchers warned today. More
19/9/17 - Ethics anniversary honoured
This week has marked a major anniversary in the development of medical
ethics and the drive to prevent doctors taking part in abuses such as
those perpetrated in the early 20th century. More
18/9/17 -
Robot assistance for uterus transplants
Swedish surgeons have begun using robot-assisted procedures to perform
uterus transplants, it has been announced. More
18/9/17 - Immune system reveals virus weak spot
Southampton scientists may have made a breakthrough in fighting a major
group of viruses by identifying a weak spot known to the human immune
system. More
15/9/17 -
Poor diet and heart disease the world’s health problem - analysis
Ischaemic heart disease is now the leading cause of premature mortality in most regions of the world –
while “unhealthy” diets are linked to 20% of deaths, according to a major analysis published
today. More
15/9/17 - Hormone treatment backed for PCOS
Hormone treatments are safe and effective to use for polycystic ovary
syndrome, according to the results of a small trial conducted in Spain. More
14/9/17 - Immunotherapy option for breast cancer care
Hundreds of breast cancer patients could benefit from immunotherapy
targeted at unusual genetic changes, British researchers have reported. More
14/9/17 - Chemo ear protection plan
A new research project is underway to help avoid hearing loss caused
by the chemotherapeutic drug cisplatin, often used to treat childhood
cancers. More
13/9/17
- Diet and exercise improve asthma
A healthy diet and taking more exercise can benefit people with asthma,
even if they are of a healthy weight, a European conference will hear
today. More
13/9/17 - Gene test may be needed for diabetes type 2
Genetic screening may be needed to identify people at raised risk of
type 2 diabetes, researchers reported last night. More
12/9/17
- Doubts over pregnancy alcohol harm
There is “surprisingly limited” evidence that drinking alcohol
during pregnancy is harmful, according to an analysis published today.
More
12/9/17
- Obesity cannot
be “metabolically healthy”
The term “metabolically healthy obesity” should no longer be
used because it misleads individuals into believing that obesity can be
healthy, British researchers say today. More
12/9/17 - Genetic variation behind type 1 diabetes development
A specific genetic variation could lead to late onset type 1 diabetes,
a European conference hears today. More
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