5/6/09 - Hydrangea gives allergy drug hope
A new treatment for autoimmune disorders may be on the way, derived from
the root of the hydrangea plant. More
5/6/09 - Healthy blood cells from patient's skin cells
Scientists have developed a new method of producing healthy blood cells
from skin cells of patients with a rare blood disorder. More
4/6/09 - Bone
disease poorly treated - Euro-conference
Most people with osteoporosis do not get the right treatment, a European
medical conference was told yesterday. More
4/6/09 - Gene/smoking
link to arthritis
New research has highlighted a possible new genetic link to rheumatoid
arthritis. More
3/6/09 - Warning
over trampoline dangers
Having a trampoline at a family party or barbecue may be a bad idea, doctors
warned today. More
3/6/09 - Swine
flu grips south
Swine flu is getting a grip on the southern hemisphere as it heads into
winter, according to the latest figures. More
2/6/09 - Heart
failure a growing problem
Growing rates of obesity and diabetes will lead to a surge in numbers
of patients being treated for heart failure, a British expert has told
a European conference. More
2/6/09 - Tai
Chi may relieve pain
The Chinese art of Tai Chi can improve the lives of people with arthritis,
researchers reported last night. More
1/6/09 - Asthma
advice cuts hospital attendance
Experts believe that giving better advice could avoid emergency hospital
visits for asthma. More
1/6/09 - Coeliac
disease plea
Campaigners are urging doctors to be made aware of new guidelines that
help in the diagnosis of coeliac disease. More