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No evidence that ketamine helps with chronic pain, major review finds

Researchers cautioned that the existing evidence base is too poor to draw any solid conclusions on whether ketamine can help patients suffering from chronic pain.

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Rich countries pay more for medicines, but cost burden is far lower

European countries spent more than other regions on essential medicines in 2022, at approximately €167 per capita.

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Could a weekly injection replace daily drugs for Parkinson's patients?

Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a long-lasting weekly injection for Parkinson’s disease that could replace daily pills, easing the treatment burden for millions worldwide.

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Gene therapy restores sight to man with genetic eye disorder in Italy

A patient suffering from a genetic eye disorder in Italy regained his sight thanks to a world-first experimental gene therapy.

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Expo 2025 tackles sustainable food and next-gen healthcare

In partnership with Cabinet Secretariat

At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, Japan is putting its culinary heritage and medical innovation on the global stage, from zero-waste food systems to cutting-edge regenerative therapies using iPS cells.

EU Decoded

Can the EU establish common rules to limit sperm and egg donation?

Births conceived through sperm donation are on the rise in Europe, but recent controversies involving so-called "super donors" have prompted several EU countries to call for clear regulation and international limits on sperm and egg donations.

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What are the most common symptoms when people get off antidepressants?

Most people who stopped antidepressants had few enough symptoms that they were not considered to have clinical withdrawal, the study found.

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Microsoft says AI outperforms doctors at complex medical diagnoses

The tech giant’s AI tool made the correct diagnosis for the vast majority of patients in a small study.

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Why Spain thinks Novo Nordisk may be illegally advertising Ozempic

Spain is investigating Novo Nordisk over concerns it may be indirectly marketing its weight loss drugs. Euronews Health spoke to the country’s health secretary to find out more.

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A mobile clinic brings vital care to Ukraine's liberated communities

"A country cannot exist without its people. So we’re here, helping people so our country isn’t completely destroyed", says Anna Nikonenko, Co-Founder of Dignitas Ukraine

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Which countries in Europe pay the most for medicines?

Europeans pay different prices for medicines based on where exactly they live, but they spend way less than the US does.

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Hair loss drug linked to risk of suicidal thoughts, EU regulator says

The medicine will remain on the shelves but will come with additional warnings about the side effects, which appear to be rare.

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Watch: The Argentinian vet providing a floating lifeline for pet parents

In partnership with Media City

Pet owners on Tigre Island in Argentina had to travel to the city for animal care.

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Weight-loss drugs could treat patients with serious liver condition

There are currently no drugs approved in the European Union to treat the liver condition known as MASH, but a new trial of semaglutide has shown “exciting” results.

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Novartis posts better-than-expected sales driven by medicine demand

The Swiss pharma company also raised its full-year guidance, with sales expected to grow by high-single digits and core operating income set to grow by low double-digits.

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Experimental daily pill shows promising results in aiding weight loss

Other weight loss drugs must be injected, meaning the new pill from pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly could become patients’ top choice if it is approved.

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EU regulators block new Alzheimer’s drug over side effects

The company behind the drug donanemab said it will ask regulators to reconsider the decision.

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Palestinians line up for aid as UN scales back Gaza presence

The UN will reduce its Gaza presence after an Israeli tank strike killed a staffer, while Palestinians face worsening shortages amid ongoing bombardment and aid cuts.

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Beware of unproven cancer treatments, EU medicine regulators say

The warning comes amid reports that unregulated therapies are being offered directly to patients, potentially illegally.

Voices from Central Asia

Meet Serik Akshulakov, Kazakhstan’s pioneer in Neurosurgery

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Voices From Central Asia, we meet Dr Serik Akshulakov, a neurosurgeon whose work is transforming healthcare and advancing medical innovation in Kazakhstan.