Health, Demographic Change and Wellbeing challenge Stakeholder consultation on H2020 Work Programme 2018-2020 In preparation of the next H2020 Work Programme Societal Challenge 1 (SC1 – Health, Demographic Change and Wellbeing), the European commission (DG CONNECT) is consulting with the SC1 Programme Committee, the SC1 National Contact Points and stakeholders. The National Contact Points together…
EPSCO Council of Ministers meeting, June 2016
EPSCO Council of Ministers Minister Marcella Corcoran Kennedy attended the EPSCO Council of Ministers meeting in Luxembourg. During a discussion on the pharmaceutical system in the EU and its member states, the Minister welcomed the focus on the issue of pharmaceutical pricing. She said: “I absolutely support greater voluntary bilateral and multilateral cooperation between member…
Healthcare Quality Reporting System Annual report. Ireland
Ireland: Healthcare Quality Reporting System report. The second National Healthcare Quality Reporting System (NHQRS) Ireland, annual report has been issued . It focuses on a range of outcomes that are important to patients and that reflect the broad range of health services provided in Ireland. Presenting the information in this way is an important first step in…
Improved breast cancer treatments
Breast cancer improvement – an updated quality standard England and Wales People diagnosed with a type of early breast cancer and at risk of the cancer spreading should be offered an Oncotype DX test. This test provides information about genetic makeup of the tumour to help predict its development. This information can be used to…
Whole grains could reduce premature death risks
Eating whole grains can reduce health risks Eating more whole grains may reduce the risk of premature death, according to new meta-analysis by Harvard researchers. The study found people who ate the most whole grains (70 grams/day, about 4 servings), compared to eating little or no whole grains, had a lower risk of dying during…
Families need information about vaccines!
Susanna Esposito, Professor of Paediatrics, University of Milan, Italy and President of WAIDID (World Association for Infectious Diseases), thinks families need more information about safety and efficacy of vaccines, in order to overcome their growing hesitancy towards them. Communication is the key!
Help consumers buy healthier food to improve their diet.
Do claims of better health on food improve diet? Encouraging consumers buy healthier food products to improve diet! Food industry uses health claims and symbols on food packages to help inform consumers to make a healthy choice, but do these work? CLYMBOL (Role of health-related claims and symbols in consumer behaviour), a project, funded by…
WHO and industry: agreements in case of pandemics
WHO and industry: agreements in case of pandemics One main source of distrust towards public health authorities is a suspicion of hidden connections with the pharmaceutical industry, but, in case of a severe pandemic, an adequate supply of antivirals and vaccines is essential. ASSET asked Norman Begg, GSK Vice President, Head of Scientific Affairs and…
EU Scientific Panel for Health (SPH)
EU Scientific Panel for Health (SPH) Value of health and biomedical research Improved health and wellbeing of the people is the ultimate research goal. This societal aspect is an important and traditional characteristic of European1 research and its emphasis and orientation toward humanitarian goals and solidarity. Health also contributes to economic prosperity. Research underpins every…
Did you take your pills today?
Polypharmacy can lead to many hospital admissions and it is something we can do now for our health! In the U.S. research has shown that nearly 30 % of hospital admissions are caused by patients mixing up or making mistakes with their drug use. Polypharmacy, defined as taking 5 or more associated drugs, is a…