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How is the EU boosting support for innovation in the health sector?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this latest episode of Smart Health, we ask why Europe is lagging behind other countries when it comes to medical innovation, and find out what steps industry leaders are taking to turn the tide.

Smart Health

How can the EU boost innovation in its pharmaceutical sector?

In partnership with The European Commission

Smart Health asks the Director General at the European Medicines Agency about what steps Europe can take to improve innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.

Earth News

Toxic forever chemicals found in almost half of Swiss groundwater

Groundwater provides 80 per cent of Switzerland's drinking water.

Healthcare

'We feel harassed’: Doctors in France protest working conditions

General practitioners in France say they have too much administrative work and that patients can’t find a primary care doctor. They are going on strike on October 13.

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Healthcare

Third of nurses report witnessing patients die due to staff shortages

A new global survey shows the extent to which staff shortages in the healthcare sector are impacting patients.

Health news

This ‘groundbreaking’ bionic arm fuses with the user’s bone and nerves

The bionic arm has been working for years, reducing the user’s level of pain. The first person to receive it tells how life changing it has been.

Earth News

When will Stockholm’s petrol and diesel car ban come into force?

Authorities say the new plans will create 'plenty of space for walking and cycling'.

World News

WHO says Europe to face multiple challenges as population ages

A new report by the World Health Organization says governments need to start investing in preventing poor health in old age now as Europe's population ages.

Health news

New €1 billion funding partnership for polio eradication launched

The EU, European Investment Bank (EIB), and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aim to contribute funding for global polio eradication.

Health news

First human clinical trial of cat allergy vaccine to be launched in UK

The first patients were recruited at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London to begin clinical trials.

Climate

Deadly, humid heat could creep into US Midwest and Australia

1.5 billion people could face deadly humid heat each year under a 3°C global temperature rise, a new study shows.

Health news

Growing drugs shortage is leaving pharmacists and patients in the dark

Shortages of common older medicines are increasing. Experts say it’s in part because pharmaceutical companies are de-incentivised from producing them.

Health news

Woman cured of bowel cancer in 6 months after receiving new drug

A 42-year-old woman had no evidence of cancer after receiving the drug dostarlimab which is still in early trials for treatment of a rare form of colorectal cancer.

World News

Euroviews. As COVID-19 cases surge again, access to vaccines will keep us safe

As we step into October, collaboration between governments, health authorities, and industry will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring that each individual has a choice when it comes to protecting their health, Chantal Friebertshäuser writes.

Health news

AI could make predicting lung cancer risks simpler, researchers say

Artificial intelligence models were able to predict lung cancer risk based on three variables.

Health news

US health officials propose using an antibiotic to prevent STDs

The guideline was released on Monday and officials will move to finalise it after a 45-day public comment period.

Health news

Scientists have designed a drug that mimics the benefits of exercise

The new drug boosted the metabolism and helped muscle gain and weight loss in mice - though it will be years before it will be trialled in humans.

Health news

Could AI help to scenario plan for a Disease X pandemic?

Researchers are looking at how artificial intelligence (AI), including large language models like ChatGPT, could be used to scenario plan for future epidemics.

Work

Which countries in Europe offer the most generous sick leave?

More workers are taking sick days in the UK than at any point during the last decade. How does the situation compare with European countries?

Health news

COVID antiviral drug linked to mutations that may have infected others

The use of molnupiravir to treat at-risk COVID patients coincides with mutations of the virus, scientists say.