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Medical cannabis to be licensed in Greece
In an attempt to tap into the market worth billions, earlier this week Greece issued the first licence to private companies allowing the growth...
Spotlight: the European Public Health Association
The European Public Health Association is committed to delivering a healthier future for the people of Europe. Read more as Health Europa explores.
The European...
Could exercising outweigh negative effects of diesel exhaust emissions?
Diesel exhaust emissions contribute a considerable amount to air pollution in Europe, now thanks to CE Delft we can delve into the impacts of...
Study shows paediatric asthma can be avoided if obesity was eliminated
According to research led by Nemours Children's Health System, 10% of paediatric asthma cases could be avoided if childhood obesity were eliminated.
Now published in...
Trazadone dosage may not be better than the use of antipsychotics for dementia patients
Physicians are attempting to decrease the use of antipsychotics in senior dementia patients however the typical alternative trazadone dosage has similar detrimental side effects.
According...
Short life expectancy: Poorest dying nearly 10 years younger than the rich
According to the Imperial College London, the gap between short life expectancy of the richest and poorest sectors of society in England is increasing.
Researchers...
Time to get our malaria control efforts back on track
Malaria control efforts have stagnated after several years of global decline according to new World Malaria Report 2018 and its time to get reduction...
The use of pulse oximeters for assessing blood pressure
New research shows that assessing blood pressure can be done by fingertip pulse oximeters, a tool not generally used for that purpose.
Researchers at Canada's University...
Sugar tax news: research shows staggering support for sugar reduction
New survey from Public Health England (PHE) shows overwhelming public support for decreasing sugar and calories in everyday foods, bringing a positive wave of...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 07: explore the world of health and medicine
Editor Kathryn Washburn introduces the seventh edition of Health Europa Quarterly, focusing on sustainable healthcare, medical cannabis, drug development and neurological disorders, among other...
Digital mobility monitoring: evidence-based pressure ulcer prevention
Bertrand Hughes, CEO of compliant concept AG, outlines the cost-effectiveness of pressure ulcer prevention & the added value of digital mobility monitoring.
A recent report...
Continuous low mobility, yet do not disturb!
Compliant concept AG’s Bertrand Hughes outlines the advantages of the Active Mobilisation System® – purposely designed for those with low mobility.
Up until now, the...
Let’s talk about the taboo topic that is menstrual hygiene
WHO/Europe have been working together with Member States to develop policies to tackle the taboo topic of menstrual hygiene and develop better educational support...
Reference networks and research for rare diseases
Health Europa looks at the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases and related research efforts. Focusing on the European Reference Networks and the New...
From highly priced medicines to Medicines That Matter
Highly priced medicines represent a significant public health challenge. Global health advocate Ella Weggen shares how Wemos is responding through its dedicated project Medicines...
NHS to be short of 51,000 nurses by the end of the Brexit transition...
New report reveals the NHS could be short of 51,000 nurses, enough to staff 45 hospitals, by the end of the Brexit transition period.
The...
Cocaine contaminant, levamisole, may cause brain damage
Individuals who regularly take the cocaine contaminant, levamisole, demonstrate impaired cognitive performance & a thinned prefrontal cortex.
Recent findings from the University of Zurich, Switzerland, indicate...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 07
Exploring the rapidly changing environment of healthcare, Health Europa Quarterly issue 07 delves into environmental and climate-related harm and discusses the evolution of medical...
Cybercriminals: can steal data now but in future could steal memories too
Tech could be used by cybercriminals to exploit memory implants to steal, spy on, alter or control human memories already existing in the form...
Assessing the environmental risk of pharmaceuticals
AstraZeneca’s Jason Snape, outlined his company’s approach to the environmental risk assessment of human medicinal products and what more needs to be in place...
