Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

EU says 'increased' effort needed to tackle Ebola

European Union foreign ministers agreed Monday to step up efforts to contain Ebola to prevent it becoming a global threat, including ensuring proper care for international health workers.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

EU suggests informing travellers about Ebola at airports

The EU suggested Wednesday that member states give medical information at airports to travellers from Ebola-hit west African countries but stopped short of recommending full continent-wide screening.

Autism spectrum disorders

A tool enhances social inclusion for people with autism

The University of Alicante has developed, together with centres in the UK, Spain and Bulgaria, a tool designed to assist people with autism spectrum disorders by adapting written documents into a format that is easier for ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

EU well armed to prevent an Ebola epidemic: experts

The European Union must fill gaps to stop the spread of Ebola now that an infected nurse in Spain has exposed these failings, but it is well armed to prevent an epidemic, EU officials and experts said.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Ebola outbreak could peak by end of year: EU

The deadly Ebola epidemic in west Africa could peak by the end of the year if global aid efforts are kept up, EU experts said Wednesday after visiting the stricken region.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

EU sharply increases aid for Ebola-hit West Africa

The European Union on Friday announced 140 million euros ($183 million) in funds to fight the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa, a sharp increase over its previous pledge as the outbreak worsens.

Medications

FDA approves Biogen's MS drug Plegridy

Biogen Idec says that federal regulators have approved the specialty drugmaker's new treatment for people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.

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