The SCUBY project and the world of hypertension
Discover the SCUBY project, the mission of scaling up integrated care for diabetes and hypertension in Cambodia, Slovenia and Belgium.
The University of Antwerp’s Josefien...
Is there a milestone in the treatment of men’s disease with tissue engineering?
About 1% of the male population suffers from strictures of the urethra, discover the breakthrough in tissue engineering with MukoCell.
Utilising tissue engineering, the product...
Learn about the missing ingredient in medicinal cannabis acceptance
MediHuanna founder and chief medical officer Dr Teresa Towpik, discusses the importance of developing the education of professionals regarding medicinal cannabis.
Towpik highlights MediHuanna’s work...
A new innovation for gene editing may improve disease treatment
Purdue University, USA, have developed a new technology that could change how gene editing is approached and even improve disease treatment for the future.
Gene...
Acute flaccid myelitis and sudden muscle paralysis
Investigators call for more accelerated research regarding acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), as the condition is associated with infections that can cause sudden muscle paralysis.
Acute...
Did you know that brain growth is inhibited by heavy alcohol use?
A study at Oregon National Primate Research Center, USA, shows that heavy alcohol use can slow the rate of brain growth.
The study, published in...
Premature babies may avoid vision problems with light therapy
According to researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, USA, light therapy might help premature babies avoid vision problems.
Scientists discovered a light-dependent molecular pathway...
Diabetes Prevention Programme exceeds expectations for patients with type 2
Patients on the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programme have between them lost close to 60,000kg, according to new figures.
In total, the 17,000 people...
Canada set to take a leading role on the global stage for cannabis research
Health Europa looks at Canada’s new potential for cannabis research and education following the introduction of the Cannabis Act.
Medicinal cannabis is set to go...
Patients, progress and participation in cystic fibrosis research
Hilde De Keyser talks to Health Europa about the importance of involving patients in cystic fibrosis research.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited and to...
Germany cautiously embraces medical cannabis regulation
A new era in medical cannabis regulation has been marked by excited anticipation and idealism in markets, caution and precision from authorities.
In the world...
Let’s talk about Little Green Pharma and medicinal cannabis
Discover Little Green Pharma – an innovator and pioneer in Australian-grown, cultivated and exported medicinal cannabis.
Managing director Fleta Solomon explains how Little Green Pharma...
Developing a first-in-class regenerative gene therapy for cystic fibrosis
OmniSpirant Limited is an Irish company developing a regenerative gene therapy with the potential to transform respiratory medicine.
The innovative OmniSpirant platform is based on...
After legalisation, what next for medical cannabis in Portugal?
Cannativa’s Maria Álvares reflects on the landmark decision of legalising medical cannabis in Portugal - Is this a game changer to the cannabis landscape?
In...
OXIMONITOR: a medical revolution in circulatory failure
Alison Sundset introduces the ODI Medical OXIMONITOR, the first non-invasive medical monitoring system providing accurate prognosis for patients with circulatory failure.
Diseases and conditions where...
Holigen: from farm to pharmacy, taking on the worldwide medical cannabis market
Holigen is the new kid in town in the worldwide medical cannabis market, here we explore their mission to become the next leader in...
Enhanced data sharing and continuity of care in Denmark
MedCom’s Anna Seeberg Hansen and Janne Rasmussen present an overview of MedCom’s role in the Danish healthcare system and its priorities in the area...
Medical cannabis in the Republic of North Macedonia
The Republic of North Macedonia is one of the few places in the world that allows for the cultivation and exportation of medical cannabis.
Back...
Privileged access management: the cyber priority for the pharmaceutical sector
Privileged access management operates as a much-needed step to secure pharmaceutical organisations in the age of the mass data breach, says CyberArk’s David Higgins.
When...
Learn about medical cannabis in the Czech Republic
The International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute presents the medical cannabis landscape in the Czech Republic and their national and international role.
Numerous countries in the...