20/4/18 - Handgrip test for lung cancer survival chances
Testing handgrip strength can help predict the survival chances of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, a conference will hear this weekend. More

20/4/18 - NHS genomics project “at risk” - MPs
Ambitious plans to make the NHS a world leader in genomics are at risk, MPs warn today. More

19/4/18 - World medicine lacks knowledge on multi-morbidity - experts
Treatment of people with multiple health conditions is often ineffective and strategies for prevention “lacking”, medical scientists warn today. More

19/4/18 - Backing for artificial pancreas
Artificial pancreas systems are a “safe and effective” treatment for people with type 1 diabetes, according to an analysis published today. More

19/4/18 - Europe challenged to tackle vaccine uptake
European countries need to tackle the problem of families that reject the use of vaccines – and the need for action is immediate in the light of recent measles outbreaks, senior doctors have warned. More

18/4/18 - Monoclonal antibody offers migraine hope
A monoclonal antibody offers a promising treatment for migraine, German researchers are to tell a major conference. More

18/4/18 - Home situation linked to heart relapse
People who go through divorce or have low socioeconomic status faced increased risk of repeated cardiovascular incidents, Swedish researchers report today. More

17/4/18 - How lifestyle and diet is important pre-conception
The diet and lifestyle of parents plays a major role in the growth, development and health of a child before conception, experts say today. More

17/4/18 - New drug targets for prostate cancer
Landmark research into prostate cancer has revealed 80 molecular ‘weaknesses’ that could be targeted by drugs, it was announced last night.More

17/4/18 - Regular nut intake could reduce AF risk
Eating several servings of nuts every week could help to reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation and heart failure, Swedish researchers say today. More

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