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Epilepsy drug could help curb sleep apnoea symptoms - study

Researchers said the drug could help people who don’t use Cpap machines, but that larger studies are needed to confirm the results.

11 September 2024

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How did Germany run low on potentially life-saving HIV medication?

There was a warning of a shortage of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, as early as October before authorities said they were intervening in January.

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Watch: Qatar's medicine man healing his valuable patients

In partnership with Media City

Nasser Muftah is the visionary behind Oryx Falcon Veterinarian. The renowned falcon specialist turned his passion for animals into a thriving business.

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Early HIV treatment leads to better long-term control of the virus

There is a “window of opportunity” in the weeks after someone is infected with HIV where treatment may lead to better control later on, researchers say.

18 January 2024

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Five hundred new jobs coming in Chartres, south of Paris

On Thursday, Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announced a major investment in a French production site to expand the capacity and manufacturing of a blockbuster anti-obesity drug.

24 November 2023

Smart Health

'The silent pandemic': How is the EU facing Antimicrobial Resistance?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Smart Health, we hear from a sufferer of Antimicrobial Resistance, the deadly disease which has researchers and authorities scrambling for solutions.

2 November 2023

Smart Health

'You feel powerless': The painful reality of living with AMR

In partnership with The European Commission

Smart Health spoke to Iñaki Morán about the difficulties he has faced in his daily battle against multidrug-resistant bacteria.

2 November 2023

Smart Health

Biosimilars: a cheaper and efficient alternative to name-brand drugs

In partnership with The European Commission

The European Commission's pharmaceutical reform would improve access to cheaper biosimilar medicines and speed up the time it takes to access the market.

19 October 2023

Smart Health

What is medical interchangeability?

In partnership with The European Commission

Have you ever heard of the concept of 'interchangeability' in the medical field? We went to the European Medicines Agency to understand what it is and what it means for EU patients and health systems.

19 October 2023

Smart Health

New medicines to tackle paedriatic cancer 'imperative' in Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

Some 35,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year in the EU.

21 September 2023

Smart Health

Combatting pediatric cancer: Advocating for new medicines in Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

Around 35,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year in the EU.

21 September 2023

Smart Health

What is the EU doing to tackle Alzheimer's?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Smart Health, we travel to Ireland to hear from a family whose life was turned upside down by Alzheimer's and find out what the EU is doing to help the 8 million Europeans who suffer from the disease.

7 September 2023

Smart Health

Dealing with dementia: What is it like living with Alzheimer's?

In partnership with The European Commission

Gerry Paley and his wife Nuala speak to Smart Health about how their lives have changed since he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's eight years ago.

7 September 2023

Smart Health

Why are Europeans finding it hard to get the new medicines they need?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Smart Health, we hear from patients who are struggling to get hold of the new medicines they desperately need and ask what the EU is doing to address disparities in access and availability across Member States

Smart Health

How do pharmacists tell patients they don't have the drugs they need?

In partnership with The European Commission

Polish pharmacist Anna Milczarek-Alwaked tells Smart Health about the challenges she faces when key medicines are in short supply.

Health news

Second Alzheimer's slowing drug to seek approval in the US

Donanemab has proven to slow disease progression by several months in some patients but has also shown serious side effects.

USA

US approves its first over-the-counter birth control pill

The US has approved its first over-the-counter birth control pill, broadening access to reproductive healthcare for millions.

Smart Health

Prescription for Disaster: Europe faces medicine shortages crisis

In partnership with The European Commission

In Lithuania, people have to travel across the country to get ahold of much-needed prescriptions.

Smart Health

How to prevent medicine shortages in Europe?

In partnership with The European Commission

European countries are struggling to get ahold of essential medicine supplies for its citizens. In Lithuania, the problem is no different, and many people are growing impatient.

Health news

Alzheimer's hope as new drug appears to reduce symptoms by a third

People in the early stages of Alzheimer’s who received infusions of donanemab in the 18-month trial showed 35 per cent less decline.