Drugs Strategy Launch of National Drugs Strategy Consultation Minister of State for Communities and the National Drugs Strategy, Catherine Byrne TD, has announced details of a public consultation on the new National Drugs Strategy. The strategy will set out Government policy on tackling drug problems from 2017 onwards. Minister Byrne said: “The development of the…
Work, Welfare and Inequalities in Europe
Event Work, Welfare and Inequalities in Europe – The Research Perspective A one day seminar will be organised on the 10th Oct 2016 at VML02 – Rue van Maerlant 2, Brussels Belgium to present research evidence related to the present and future of European welfare and work, reversing inequalities, social investment and poverty. Findings will be…
Europe listens to the citizens’ voice
PRESS RELEASE Europe listens to the citizens’ voice Saturday 24th September 2016 On Saturday in eight countries across Europe hundreds of citizens met to discuss and vote simultaneously on what European citizens think about epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response. The consultation meetings are part of a European Research project called ASSET which focuses on…
Shaping tomorrow’s Europe!
EU must be inclusive, open, just, sustainable, and work. And do it for people of all ages, social backgrounds and nations. The European Institute of Women’s Health is a signatory to the Common statement signed by 177 European and national Civil Society Organisations and Trade Unions, ahead of the EU27 Summit in Bratislava on 16…
Direct cost of alcohol abuse is over €155 billion
Alcohol -3rd highest risk to causing disease and death in EU. Tackling alcohol related harm The direct costs through healthcare, crime, policing, accidents and productivity losses were €155 billion in 2010. EU strategy to support Member States in reducing alcohol related harm identifies common priorities, including the need to develop common evidence base and monitoring,…
Trial to shrink and kill pancreatic cancer cells
Pancreatic cancers can be found when beyond using surgery Professor Jeff Evans, chief investigator, University of Glasgow, said: “This is the first time we’re looking at ways to make pancreatic cancer cells more sensitive to radiotherapy. One way to make pancreatic cancer a more treatable disease is to shrink the tumour enough to make surgery…
Women’s Equality Day
Women’s Equality Day Many groups around world are celebrating Women’s Equality Day, but why? If you are a European woman, maybe it would be better to put your celebrations on hold! Even better, you may be able to do something that would really be worth celebrating. While Europe is perceived as a global leader in…
Many to benefit from £2-a-day anti-clotting drug
Many to benefit from £2-a-day anti-clotting drug preventing heart attacks and strokes The draft guidance for ticagrelor for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in people who have had a heart attack NICE has published draft guidance recommending anti-clotting drug ticagrelor 60 mg (Brilique, Astrazeneca) with aspirin for people who have had a heart attack.…
Osteoarthritis caused by growing old?
Osteoarthritis can be caused by: Researchers have uncovered evidence that cellular senescence (growing old)- when cells stop dividing – is a cause of osteoarthritis, and they suggest by targeting these cells a promising way to prevent or treat the condition may be found. Osteoarthritis (OA), known to be as degenerative joint disease, is a condition…
Recommendation of secukinumab for patients with ankylosing spondylitis In draft guidance NICE,England and Wales,recommends innovative new drug secukinumab (Cosentyx, Novartis) for treating ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that mainly affects the back. Secukinumab was licensed for use in UK in May, is first in a new class of drug to treat…