17/2/12
- Microchip that delivers
drugs
Doctors have successfully tested a wirelessly controlled microchip that
releases drugs into the body, it was announced yesterday. More
17/2/12
- Pregnant smokers problem
for north
There are massive differences around England in the risk of women smoking
to the end of pregnancy, according to figures published yesterday. More
16/2/12
- Government considers alcohol
price plan
Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday unexpectedly signalled a willingness
to set a minimum price for alcohol. More
16/2/12 - Blood
clot therapies for cancer patients compared
Researchers have warned of low rates of prescribing for an 'effective'
clot-preventing drug in advanced cancer patients. More
16/2/12 - Europe focuses on environment disease
Europe is to get a new focus on diseases caused by the environment,
it was announced yesterday. More
15/2/12
- Web call for cancer patients
Doctors and nurses caring for cancer patients need to recognise that they
will seek advice from the internet, researchers said today. More
15/2/12
- Brief exposure to air pollutants
triggers heart risk
A new investigation into air pollution and heart attack has found a raised
risk from all major pollutants except ozone. More
15/2/12
- Promising results for stem
cell treatment after heart attack
A comprehensive new analysis suggests that stem cell therapy can be of
some benefit to heart attack patients. More
14/2/12
- New hope for heart renewal
Stem cell treatments may soon be used to repair damaged hearts following
the success of a pioneering trial, revealed today. More
14/2/12 - 2020
vision problem
Britain will face a major increase in rates of the serious eye condition
macular degeneration, experts warned today. More
14/2/12 - Adoption
study shows disorder risk
Adopted children can face a double risk of serious mental disorder if
both their biological and adoptive families are troubled, researchers
have warned. More
13/2/12
- Good news for vindaloo fans
Researchers say they have found new evidence that a curry spice could
help combat male cancer. More
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