15/11/19 - Combination drug hope for some breast cancer patients
Some patients with HER2-positive breast cancer have responded well to
the combination drug T-DM1, new research reveals today (15 November 2019). More
15/11/19 - Malaria drug target stops parasite entering liver
New drug targets that aim to stop malaria parasites entering the liver
have been identified in the first study of its kind, it was announced
yesterday. More
14/11/19
- Herbal risk to breast cancer patients
Patients with breast cancer are often tempted to turn to herbal therapies
- but they may delay healing and interfere with treatments, a European
conference will hear today. More
13/11/19 - Male cancer survivors may need hormone boost
Young male cancer survivors may benefit from treatment with replacement testosterone, British
experts have reported. More
13/11/19 - Vaping risk of vascular damage
Scientists have made further discoveries into the damage that can be done by vaping, it was
announced today. More
12/11/19 - Pneumonia is the forgotten 'epidemic'
Hospitals in England recorded 56,000 child emergency admissions for pneumonia in 2018 – up
more than 50% on 2008, according to analysis by Save the Children and Unicef published today
(12 November 2019). More
12/11/19 - Arts participation reduces poor health and inequality
Taking part in activities such as singing and dancing from a young age can reduce social inequalities
and encourage healthy behaviour, according to the world’s largest review into the health
benefits of the arts. More
12/11/19 -
E-cigarette fluid linked to lung inflammation
Fluid found in e-cigarettes could cause a potentially life threatening lung inflammation, doctors
warn today. More
11/11/19 - Icy VR experience may aid pain relief
Virtual reality immersion in Arctic ice may help relieve intense burning pain, according to
British researchers. More
11/11/19 - Bariatric surgery effective for over-65s
Bariatric surgery is an effective procedure for patients over the age of 65, a UK conference
has heard. More
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