Medications
New cancer drugs approved faster in U.S. than Europe
New oncology therapies generally are approved more quickly in the United States than in Europe, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Network Open.
Jun 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Europe tops 100 million COVID cases
Europe has recorded over 100 million coronavirus cases, more than a third of all infections worldwide, since the start of the pandemic, an AFP tally Saturday showed.
Jan 2, 2022
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Health
Worldwide shortage of health workers threatens effective health coverage
More than 43 million additional health workers are needed to meet targets for universal health coverage around the world, according to a new peer-reviewed study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at ...
May 24, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The psychological benefits of working less
The daughter of a friend of mine recently left university and entered the world of work, taking on a temporary office job. At the end of her first week, she phoned home in tears. "It's horrible," she complained to her mother, ...
Dec 6, 2019
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Medications
European paediatricians sound alarm over medicine shortage
Paediatricians from European countries have raised the alarm over a shortage of medicines for children including antibiotics and asthma treatment, warning it was endangering health.
Apr 29, 2023
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Health
Bicycle infrastructure can reduce risk of cycling injuries by half
Certain types of routes carry much lower risk of injury for cyclists, according to a new University of British Columbia study on the eve of Vancouver's Bike to Work Week.
Oct 18, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The Ilizarov method heals fractures just as well as pins and screws
The Ilizarov method is routinely used in eastern Europe in the treatment of bone fractures. Studies of Swedish patients have shown that the unorthodox steel frame has many advantages over traditional open surgery, opening ...
Oct 14, 2014
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Health
Life expectancy improves in some countries after big drops in 2020, but US and others see further falls
The COVID pandemic triggered an unprecedented rise in deaths around the world, leading to falls in life expectancy. In research last year, we found that 2020 saw significant life expectancy losses, including more than two ...
Oct 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scaling up screening for viral hepatitis in Europe
A new toolkit on screening for chronic viral hepatitis seeks to raise awareness, improve knowledge and motivate public health professionals in Europe to take action. Knowledge and understanding of what works in screening ...
Dec 12, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
6-year-old dies in Spain's first diphtheria case since 1987
A 6-year-old boy has died in Spain's first case of diphtheria since 1987, his hospital said Saturday.
Jun 27, 2015
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