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 Latest News
Dutch hospital info chief as medical chatbot is rolled out: Let’s not regulate AI to death on 29/12/23
An AI chatbot is used to help answer hundreds of questions from patients every week in order to help ease the workload of already overstretched healthcare providers. The initial positive results mean the tool will be rolled out to other hospitals.
Bulgaria is facing lawsuits because of the pandemic on 29/12/23
Three legal complaints have been filed against Bulgaria related to the failure of the vaccination campaign and the response of the authorities during the pandemic, which led the country to the highest death rate from COVID-19 in Europe, Euractiv has learned.
Sweden uses drones to fight cardiac arrest on 29/12/23
Flying drones with defibrillators to help cardiac arrest patients is faster than ambulances in two out of three cases, a new Swedish study shows.
2023 in EU health policy: From Pfizer-Commission mystery deals to alcohol labelling on 27/12/23
What 2023 brought for the EU's health policy was a mixed bag, with progress on key EU-level files such as the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and pharmaceutical revision taking place alongside national laws and controversies that echoed throughout Brussels.
Poland’s innovative approach to reducing prostate cancer mortality rate on 22/12/23
With prostate cancer the most frequently diagnosed malignant tumour among men in Poland, the country is hoping that PRAISE-U - a multi-country screening and detection initiative - will help reduce mortality rates.
Netherlands’ research ‘recipe’ makes it a hub for European clinical trials – report on 22/12/23
A new report on the Netherlands’ attractiveness as a destination for clinical research found that the country is excelling in several key areas, including access to healthcare, research output and specialist areas.
Stockholm hospital to use AI to estimate breast cancer risk, in world first on 22/12/23
A new AI-based model that can predict women’s breast cancer risk will now be tested in clinical practice at a hospital in Sweden.
Slovakia delays law on maximum waiting times for medical procedures on 22/12/23
The Slovakian parliament voted to delay a reform that would cap waiting times for hundreds of medical procedures, as the state did not prepare the necessary mechanisms - making the planned January 1 2024 start date unfeasible.
Ireland’s 1000-day drug delays: Faster access to innovative medicines needed on 22/12/23
The Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) has expressed concern to Ireland’s parliament – the Oireachtas - over delayed access to innovative medicines.
‘Football is free’ following EU court ruling on 22/12/23
Europe's top court dealt football governing body UEFA a scything legal tackle on Thursday (21 December), but an attempt by rival Super League promoters to kick off a new competition met a solid defensive wall of clubs and fans.

 Health Weekly 
Stem cell transplant risks mitigated with stem cell therapies (21/12/23)
EU’s regional innovation balance risks widening with AI [Promoted content] (20/12/23)
Skills shortages, closing divisive files: The Belgian EU presidency’s health agenda (20/12/23)
Belgium assembles specialised team to take on sepsis (19/12/23)
Lack of basic data clouds action on post-stroke care (19/12/23)
Ireland future-proofing emerging health threats response with new appointment (18/12/23)
Bulgarians have the highest private healthcare costs in the EU (18/12/23)
Greek Cancer Plan to be tabled soon amid concerning mortality rates (18/12/23)
Role of pharmacies in Polish vaccination strategy: Plenty of room for progress (18/12/23)
EU agrees on new rules for substances of human origin  (15/12/23)
Swedish expert praises potential of precision medicine, call for more collaboration (15/12/23)
Paris under fire after latest refusal to adopt EU-wide rape definition (14/12/23)
Slovakian health minister holds keys to unlocking abortion pill impasse (14/12/23)
Irish policymakers draw on report to implement forthcoming EU health data law (14/12/23)
European Parliament approves non-communicable diseases approach (14/12/23)
EU Parliament agrees position on digitalising health data (13/12/23)
Macron’s feminist(ish) diplomacy (13/12/23)
Bulgaria’s health system in critical state due to staff shortage (13/12/23)
Stockholm looks for perfect balance in EU pharma package (13/12/23)
EU parliament approves its first report on mental health (12/12/23)
Call for a responsible use of the term ‘probiotic’ in Europe [Promoted content] (12/12/23)
Greek NHS fails to meet mission due to mismanagement, study shows (12/12/23)
Sweden explores increased state control over healthcare (12/12/23)
Member states scrambling to secure steady flow of diabetic drug (12/12/23)
How extended and virtual reality can improve medicine and surgeries (11/12/23)
Post-stroke care in Poland far from bad, with room for improvement (11/12/23)
Nurturing Brilliance: Fostering Talents Within European Frontiers [Promoted content] (08/12/23)
EU Council agrees position on health digitalisation (07/12/23)
COSMILE Europe – cosmetic ingredient information at your fingertips [Promoted content] (07/12/23)
EU’s first list of critical medicines and other key measures to tackle shortages (06/12/23)
Could a ban on outdoor smoking work in Europe? (06/12/23)
Council wrapping up the 2023 health agenda (06/12/23)
New registered HIV infections in Poland reach record high (06/12/23)
What Europe can learn from America’s failed experiment with Prohibition [Promoted content] (05/12/23)
Belgium: Six hospitals collaborate on ‘extra layer of care’ for young cancer patients (05/12/23)
Czech MPs approve law to tackle drug shortages, pharma industry unconvinced (05/12/23)
Dutch survey finds redispensing cancer pills can save millions (05/12/23)
Czechia initiates prostate cancer screening programme (05/12/23)
The push to put diabetes at the heart of Europe’s election manifestos (04/12/23)
Diabetes care in Europe: The path forward (04/12/23)

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