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Towards TB elimination: ECDC and ERS introduce new guidelines on tuberculosis care in Europe
Today, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) publish their jointly developed European Union Standards for Tuberculosis Care (ESTC). The 21 patient-centred ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 01, 2012 |
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New estimates predict nearly 1.3 million deaths from cancer in the EU in 2012
New figures published today (Wednesday) estimate that there will be nearly 1.3 million deaths from cancer in 2012 in the European Union (EU) – 717,398 men and 565,703 women. Although the actual numbers have increased, ...
Cancer
Feb 29, 2012 |
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Novartis says EU approves expanded use of Glivec
Swiss pharmaceutical group Novartis said Monday the European Union will allow it to expand its use of the drug Glivec to treat certain rare forms of gastrointestinal cancer.
Medications
Feb 27, 2012 |
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EU approves skin cancer fighting drug: Roche
Swiss drug giant Roche said on Monday it had been given European Union approval for its treatment to fight a highly aggressive form of skin cancer.
Cancer
Feb 20, 2012 |
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Smokeless tobacco sold illegally online, UK researchers find
Researchers from the University of Bath Tobacco Control Research Group have found that the tobacco product snus can still be purchased on the internet in the EU despite sales being illegal.
Health
Jan 25, 2012 |
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Novartis drug investigated after 11 deaths
A multiple sclerosis drug made by industry giant Novartis is under investigation after at least 11 patients taking the medicine died.
Medications
Jan 20, 2012 |
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German bosses call to ban cigarette breaks at work
Two major German employers' lobby groups called on Friday for workers to be banned from smoking cigarettes during work hours, saying it harmed productivity and cost firms money.
Health
Jan 13, 2012 |
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HIV spreading in Europe, but AIDS cases declining: study
HIV infections continued to rise in Europe in 2010, but thanks to treatment the number of cases of full-blown AIDS has dramatically declined in recent years, according to a report published Wednesday.
HIV & AIDS
Nov 30, 2011 |
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British women top obesity chart, French aren't all thin: EU
British women and Maltese men topped European obesity rates according to data released Thursday that also undermined popular belief that all French women are thin.
Health
Nov 24, 2011 |
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EU sounds cry of alarm over resistance to antibiotics
The European Union warned Thursday of a sharp rise in deaths across the 27-nation bloc due to bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.
Medications
Nov 17, 2011 |
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Brussels greenlights natural Latin American sweetener
Brussels gave its green light Monday to the use of the age-old natural South American sweetener, stevia, in foods and drinks across the European Union.
Other
Nov 14, 2011 |
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Europe switches to self-extinguishing cigarettes
It's lights out in Europe this weekend for old-style cigarettes that manufacturers haven't adapted to burn themselves out if left unattended.
Health
Nov 14, 2011 |
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The size and burden of mental disorders in Europe
A major landmark study released today by the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) sheds new light on the state of Europe's mental and neurological health. The study finds reveal that mental disorders have become ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 05, 2011 |
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European women live longer than men, but not better
European women live longer than men, because of both biological and behavioural advantages, but women's longer lives are not necessarily healthy lives. Studies commented on by Dr Vannuzzo at the ESC Congress 2011, show that ...
Health
Aug 29, 2011 |
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EU offers 2.1 mln euros to research new killer E.coli
The EU is to invest 2.2 million euros in research on the new killer E.coli strain which infected almost 4,000 people and left 51 dead across Europe and caused massive losses to vegetable farmers.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 09, 2011 |
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