Peggy Maguire, Director General of the EIWH spoke on ‘Violence against women and girls – how can they be engaged and supported?’ at the 23rd WPA World Conference of Psychiatry on 30th of September in Vienna. You can view the presentation here. This session was chaired by and Meryam Schouler-Ocak, Board Member of the EIWH. Prof…
European healthcare professionals urge vaccination for COVID-19 and seasonal influenza
The Coalition for Vaccination released a statement calling for European countries to make influenza and COVID-19 vaccination easily available to high risk groups such as those with comorbidities, pregnant women, immunocompromised populations and the elderly. The Coalition also advises that healthcare workers should have up-to-date vaccinations and receive any necessary booster doses due to the…
Urology Awareness Month, UK: Discussion and news
Urology Awareness Month: Latest discussion and news See their Programe for their month of activities on different aspects and impacts of urological conditions that can impact on each and every family member at their different ages and stages of development and life cycle!
Guidelines highlight how time is critical to effective treatment.
Count to 40 seconds and an American has died of a heart attack. Over 800 thousand people die every year from heart attacks. One in five heart attacks are silent, meaning blockage of blood flow to the heart starts but the person remains completely unaware. There are many silent warning signs which could make the…
Revisiting OECD EU Diabetes Report, 2020
Diabetes is chronic and continues increasing overall health risks Diabetes is a chronic condition that mainly occurs when your body cannot regulate excessive glucose levels. If undiagnosed or poorly controlled, it will most likely result in various complications, including blndness, kidney failure and lower limb amputation. Diabetes increases risks of cardiovascular disease along with greater…
Event: The Interplay of Gender in Health – A global health issue!
Interplay of Gender in Health – A global health issue! See details of this event! – Here
Food can upset Prescription Drugs!
Prescription Drugs might not like the food you eat. About 70 percent of U.S. citizens take at least one prescription drug and according to John Hopkins. Food and medicine interactions can take place with both prescription and over the counter medications. Blood pressure, back pains, diabetes, and headaches, the medications that are meant to help, …
Slow down your natural ageing clock now!
Univ. of Virginia, School of Medicine researchers discovery – a key driver of chronic inflammation causing ageing to accelerate in human bodies. This finding can potentially lead to a position where we could slow down our natural ageing clock and so live longer,healthier lives, where many age related conditions like heart disease and devastating brain…
Warning Signs for Elder Abuse During Care
Warning Signs for Elder Abuse During Care It is estimated that about 16% of the elderly worldwide have been victims of abuse. There is not enough data about this internationally, particularly in less developed or developing countries in variosu parts of the world. The main advances in effect today to prevent abuse toward elders. Andrea…
Event: Interplay of gender and mental health a Global health Issue
SAVE THE DATE! The European Institute of Women’s Health & The European Psychiatric Association Interplay of Gender and Mental Health: A Global Health Issue! 12th September 2023 10- 11.30 am (CEST) Where: Zoom Cost: FREE REGISTER NOW! Join us for this exciting webinar Hosted by the European Institute of Women’s Health and the…