Getting the younger generation involved in Biomechanics
National Biomechanics Day (NBD) is an event which celebrates the breakthrough science of the 21st century, with the aim to have it as part...
New outcome measures to improve standards for incontinence care
A new consensus-based study has for the first time identified what a set of outcome measures and key performance indicators (KPIs) might look like...
Disaster medicine: healthcare in a humanitarian crisis
Health Europa looks at the work of Europe’s research centres in identifying what can be done to strengthen patient care and response in disaster...
Breaking down barriers in access to fertility treatment
Fertility Europe is working to make safe, fair, and efficient fertility treatment a reality for all who want it. Anita Fincham tells Health Europa...
Legalising medical cannabis – a German perspective
Germany legalised medical cannabis in March 2017; more than a year on, why are some patients still going without? Georg Wurth shares his thoughts.
Medical...
WHO and UNICEF promote breastfeeding in health facilities globally
This week, WHO and UNICEF have issued a new ten-step guide to boost support for breastfeeding in health facilities that provide maternity and newborn...
Making greater use of electronic health records to accelerate research
Professor Dipak Kalra reflects on the challenges and opportunities associated with the growing use of health data and electronic health records.
Many European countries have...
Denmark hosts WHO’s global dialogue on noncommunicable diseases
Denmark co-hosts the WHO Global Dialogue on partnerships for sustainable financing of noncommunicable diseases prevention and control.
Globally, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 40...
Animal health for the benefit of all
Roxane Feller, the secretary general of AnimalhealthEurope, provides an overview of the important role of the animal health industry in animal welfare, food safety,...
MHE pushes to make mental health services universal
Mental Health Europe (MHE) has called for parity of esteem between physical and mental health, with the aim of making mental health services truly...
Leading experts raise awareness for World Health Day 2018
For World Health Day 2018, experts from political and technological backgrounds are helping to promote a healthier lifestyle, as well as creating a greater...
Medical Cannabis Bike Tour funds glioblastoma clinical trial
Tim Lay and Dr Jonathan Newman explain how a European bike tour is boosting research, challenging assumptions and winning support in the journey towards...
Advanced care paramedics to be allowed to write prescriptions
Under new UK laws, advanced care paramedics will be allowed to prescribe medicines to patients who do not require hospital treatment.
According to recent statistics,...
NHS England introduces rapid diagnostic and assessment centres
The rapid diagnostic and assessment centres are being introduced across England with the aim of catching cancer earlier and preventing patients from being referred...
NHS England: ‘We’ve not got enough beds or staff’
Health bosses at NHS England say that there are not enough beds or staff ahead of the new financial year next week. Chief executives...
Andriukaitis: big data is shaping health policy in Europe
European Commissioner for Health Vytenis Andriukaitis has explained how big data is shaping health policy in Europe.
Andriukaitis was speaking at this week’s European Alliance...
Universal health coverage is focus of World Health Day 2018
This year’s World Health Day (7 April) will focus on getting universal health coverage for everyone, with the World Health Organization (WHO) calling on...
EUPHA continues to take action against tobacco
The European Public Health Association (EUPHA) has taken action against one of the biggest public health issues, tobacco, through various advocacy efforts and continues...
European Commission makes statement ahead of World Tuberculosis Day
The European Commission has released a statement on the eve of World Tuberculosis Day underlying its commitment to end the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic by...
Blueberry muffins contain more sugar than a can of cola
Campaigners have called for less sugar and clear nutrition labelling after new analysis shows that blueberry muffins sold in UK supermarkets contain up to...