Hong Kong and US scientists believe illness is a coronavirus

Scientists at the University of Hong Kong's department of microbiology believe they have identified the cause of the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome as a new strain of the coronavirus.

Women facing prophylactic mastectomy need more advice and support

Women who go ahead with surgery are not prepared for the level of postoperative incapacity, and after surgery most women experience pain or discomfort for between 10 days and six months. More counselling, increased support, and better information are needed by women making decisions about prophylactic mastectomy.