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East-West Connect

A rising destination for medical tourism

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is positioning itself as Central Asia’s medical tourism hub. The country attracted about 80,000 foreign patients last year and aims to increase that to 300,000 annually. Among the attractions is Astana’s National Research Oncology Center, which hosts the region’s only proton therapy unit.

Health news

Corneal transplants made of flakes from Grenada

Researchers at the University of Granada have developed corneal implants from fish scales with promising results in the laboratory and in animals. The finding opens a way to reduce dependence on transplants.

Health news

Health experts warn of risks of online ‘paracetamol challenge’

Health bodies across Europe are warning about the so-called “paracetamol challenge,” which encourages adolescents to ingest dangerous amounts of the medicine.

Sci-Tech

Inside Japan’s biotech scene: personalised DNA and cancer care

In partnership with The Government of Japan

As Japan faces the challenges of a rapidly ageing population, homegrown biotech pioneers are redefining the boundaries of preventative medicine and precision oncology.

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Health news

What is ALS? These are the symptoms, causes and treatments

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nervous system; around 400,000 people live with it worldwide.

Nature

'Ridiculous' US zoo's plan saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa

The plan was based on lessons learned at Palm Beach Zoo, where animals are taught to voluntarily participate in their own care.

Business Line

Transforming care nationwide in Uzbekistan

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is modernising its healthcare system with new hospitals, advanced pediatric care and a rapidly expanding private sector. Digital health systems, regional services and medical education are also improving, making quality healthcare more accessible nationwide.

Health news

Trump launches website to buy drugs at a discount

The Trump administration has framed the initiative as a challenge to the pharmaceutical industry's pricing power.

Made in Europe

Dessintey: The Saint-Étienne Success Story Changing Medical Rehabilitation

Our reporter Valérie Gauriat met Dessintey, a startup based in Saint-Étienne that has become a global reference in medical rehabilitation.

Iran

Tehran blames 'terrorists' for deaths of demonstrators in Iran

Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on nationwide unrest, blaming alleged "terrorists" and releasing graphic descriptions of violence to justify severe legal measures against those they label as "rioters" and "insurgents".

Health news

Stopping weight-loss drugs can lead to rapid weight gain, study finds

People who use weight-loss drugs can rapidly regain weight after stopping treatment, according to a new study

Make it Work

How Greece’s local health units are expanding access to healthcare for vulnerable citizens

In partnership with the European Commission

A new model of community-level care in Greece is helping bridge long-standing gaps in healthcare access.

Health news

US approves pill version of blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy

Availability of oral pills to treat obesity could expand the booming market for obesity treatments by broadening access and reducing costs, experts said.

wellbeing

How to keep healthy through the holiday season, according to experts

As the festive season begins, health officials across Europe share tips to stay safe amid the revelry.

Partner content

Prevention: Europe’s untapped ally against antimicrobial resistance

Partner content presented by OM Pharma

As we look toward World AMR Awareness Week, the conversation around antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has never been more urgent.

Smart Regions

Diagnosing tuberculosis in four hours instead of three weeks

In partnership with the European Commission

In Lithuania, the number of people suffering from tuberculosis is among the highest in the European Union. Kaunas’ hospital has been modernised thanks to European funding and is aiming to curb the disease thanks in part to a new genetic test that can diagnose the disease in just four hours.