Search Tag: EU
Using-health-services-must-not-break-family-finances
2013 05 Mar
High-level officials from health and finance ministries in 27 countries, and other experts, strongly supported the ideas underlying universal health coverage – that all people, irrespective of ability to pay, should have access to the health services they need, without putting their families at financial risk – at a joint WHO/World Bank meeting in...Read more
Cvd-data-to-be-standardised-across-europe
2013 05 Mar
Budgets are becoming tighter and health systems are under pressure to address the increasing burden of chronic diseases. Tackling chronic diseases requires up to date information on disease prevalence and risk factors but Europe currently lacks data on cardiovascular disease (CVD) that is standardised and can be compared. The European Society of...Read more
99-of-hospital-pharmacists-experience-difficulties-with-medicines-shortages
2013 05 Mar
The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) has published headline results of a recent survey that reveals 99% of responding hospital pharmacists say they have experienced difficulties with medicines shortages in the past year. With over 300 respondents from 27 countries, the survey also uncovered that 63% of hospital pharmacists report...Read more
Eu-ehealth-project-epsos-wins-healthtech-innovation-award
2013 09 Mar
epSOS project coordinator Fredrik Lindén received the 2013 HealthTech Innovation Award for pioneering the adoption of auto ID technologies in the world of healthcare. During the ID World Summit held in Abu Dhabi, the HealthTech Innovation Award was given to Fredrik Lindén, Project Coordinator of the Smart Open Services for European Patients (epSOS)....Read more
How-ict-can-improve-joint-replacement-surgery
2013 21 Mar
An EU project has confirmed that joint replacement surgery is much more successful with the use of ICT and computational modelling. It also decreases the costs associated with subsequent joint revision surgeries and it improves the quality of life of patients following such procedures. This all has been made possible by the researchers of the...Read more
Cocir-launches-report-on-financial-sustainability-of-healthcare-systems
2013 22 Mar
COCIR has launched its report ‘Fostering Financial Sustainability of Healthcare Systems in Europe’ at a workshop yesterday in Brussels co-organised by COCIR and the European Hospital and Healthcare Federation (HOPE). The report outlines the current challenges facing European healthcare systems and demonstrates how innovative health technologies...Read more
Using-simpler-synthesis-and-greener-chemistry-to-improve-medicines
2013 27 Mar
An estimated 170 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis C, which kills more than 350,000 every year from related illnesses like liver cancer. There is no vaccine for it, and treatments are costly thanks to the complicated chemistry used to make the drugs. However, if a way was found to simplify and speed up the manufacture of hepatitis...Read more
Ema-updates-guidance-in-line-with-new-pharmacovigilance-legislation
2013 28 Mar
The European Medicines Agency has revised its procedural guidance for pharmaceutical companies to include the latest information related to the new pharmacovigilance legislation. The guidance for applicants covers pre- and post-authorisation procedures. There are also specific sections for generic, hybrid and biosimilar medicines. The update concerns...Read more
Cocir-welcomes-ims-as-a-new-member
2013 28 Mar
COCIR, an organisation representing the European medical imaging, electromedical and healthcare ICT industry, has welcomed Italian company Internazionale Medico Scientifica (IMS) as its newest member. Founded in 1965, the company is a medical research organisation initially focused on X-ray products and conventional radiography. Since 1990, the...Read more
Ecdc-publishes-core-competencies-for-infection-control-and-hospital-hygiene
2013 09 Apr
The ECDC has published a technical report on infection control and hospital hygiene. The intent of ECDC is to propose a comprehensive list of core competencies that should be adopted by infection control and hospital hygiene professionals across Europe. The use of these core competencies would support: Standardisation of the competencies...Read more
Measuring-pancreatic-cancer
2013 12 Apr
The Health Consumer Powerhouse (HCP) will produce the Euro Pancreatic Cancer Index (EPI), for the first time comparing and analysing the therapy options around Europe. The EPI will be published early 2014. Although the actual number of people predicted to die from cancer in the European Union this year will increase, the rates of cancer deaths...Read more
Key-deliverable-of-falsified-medicines-directive-achieved
2013 23 Apr
The European Medicines Agency has upgraded its EudraGMP database so that it now contains information on good distribution practice (GDP) in addition to good manufacturing practice (GMP). The new database, now called EudraGMDP, is a key deliverable of the new European Falsified Medicines Directive, which came into force in January 2013. It will...Read more
Nanotechnology-to-fight-hospital-superbugs
2013 25 Apr
Each year, twice as many people die in Europe from hospital acquired infections than from road accidents. These infectious diseases have developed antibiotic resistance and spread despite the best efforts of staff, mainly through textiles like bed linen. But the technology developed by a European research project helps fight back against the so-called...Read more
150-million-for-brain-research-launches-eu-month-of-the-brain
2013 02 May
At the start of its 'European Month of the Brain' initiative, the European Commission has earmarked some €150 million of funding for 20 new international brain research projects. It will bring the total EU investment in brain research since 2007 to over €1.9 billion. The 'European Month of the Brain' (#brainmonth) will highlight European research and...Read more
New-toolkit-available-to-support-influenza-communication-campaigns
2013 02 May
The new communication toolkit for seasonal influenza targets healthcare workers and people at higher risk of developing influenza-related complications. It is built on the most recent scientific studies to raise awareness on the following key messages: Influenza can cause serious complications resulting in hospitalisation or even death; Specific...Read more
Commissioners-kroes-and-borg-welcome-recognition-ict-potential-for-health-system-reform
2013 14 May
A declaration by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU committing Member States to developing eHealth ecosystems that could contribute to the reform of health systems has been welcomed by European Commission Vice-President for the Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes and Health Commissioner Tonio Borg. The Irish Presidency presented the Declaration...Read more
Uk-preventive-medicine-and-brain-control-wins-2013-eu-sme-ehealth-competition
2013 16 May
The 2013 EU SME eHealth Competition first prizes have been awarded to: Champion category: UK Preventive Medicine (UK), develops a solution for prevention, early detection and management of chronic condition. Promise category: BrainControl (Italy), grants disabled people the ability to control objects with their minds. Mrs. Neelie Kroes,...Read more
International-study-closes-in-on-cancer-risk-markers
2013 22 May
Cancer research has taken a huge leap forward with scientists now able to identify more than 80 genetic markers found to increase the risk of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. The COGS international research initiative is believed to be the largest of its kind. Although the results have been widely reported, the cross-border efforts behind...Read more
Mhealth-grand-tour-cycles-from-brussels-to-barcelona
2013 27 May
5 - 19 September 2013, Brussels (Belgium) to Barcelona (Spain) The mHealth Grand Tour, under patronage of Commissioner Neelie Kroes (Digital Agenda for Europe), is a cycle ride with a difference. Going from Brussels to Barcelona in just 13 days, it is 2,100km long with more than 22,000 metres of climbs. However, it isn't just a bike ride - it is...Read more
Ehealth-week-will-be-ehealth-forum-next-year
2013 27 May
During the recently held eHealth Week in Dublin, the Greek Delegation announced its intention to organise the next High-level eHealth Conference and associated events under the Greek Presidency: In May 2014, Greece will welcome you to the eHealth Forum. The introduction of the concept of "eHealth ecosystems" by the Irish Presidency presents a true...Read more
European-medicines-agency-issues-six-key-recommendations-to-tackle-medication-errors
2013 27 May
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued six key recommendations to tackle the issue of medication errors causing harm in the European Union (EU). These recommendations are described in the medication-errors workshop report. This workshop was held by the Agency from 28 February to 1 March 2013 to raise awareness of this important public-health...Read more
Eu-awards-12-million-euros-to-supercompute-a-healthier-future-for-europe-s-children
2013 28 May
To help fight childhood obesity and other child diseases, the European Commission has awarded 12 million euros to a medical research project that will use mathematical models to improve the treatment of children. According to recent data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), the number of overweight infants and children in Europe has steadily...Read more
Eu-research-making-headway-in-early-cancer-detection
2013 28 May
An EU-funded project is pushing the envelope on cancer treatment delivery, through the development of emerging technology based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and high-intensity focused ultrasounds (HIFU). Researchers are combining MRI-guided HIFU with selective nano-medicine to provide a full spatial and temporal control of the drug-release...Read more
Shortening-the-time-from-medical-research-to-treatment
2013 03 Jun
Chronic diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's have seen an increase across Europe due to higher life expectancy and changes in lifestyle. In principle it is biomedical research that will lead to discoveries, which can offer new therapies and diagnostic solutions. Yet often these stay too long in the laboratory, which creates delays reaching the patients...Read more
Alliance-for-mri-welcomes-european-parliament-move
2013 12 Jun
The Alliance for MRI has welcomed the European Parliament's approval of a derogation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in its draft report on the revised Directive on Protecting Workers from Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields. "Today's approval by the Plenary marks a milestone towards revising an erroneous European directive before it enters...Read more
Call-for-tender-on-prevention-strategies-for-type-2-diabetes
2013 28 Jun
The action will focus on developing prevention strategies for schoolchildren (teenagers, 12–14 years) at risk of type 2 diabetes. The first phase should include the development of systematic approaches for an effective identification of children at risk for developing type 2 diabetes including the early diagnosis with established methodology, preferably...Read more
Hospilot-intelligent-energy-efficiency-control-in-hospitals
2013 01 Jul
Hospitals consume enormous amounts of energy. Just think about all the equipment and processes in hospitals; 24/7 heating and lighting teamed with, among others, ventilation, sterilisation, laundry and food preparation. The big question, then, is how exactly do we go about introducing energy saving techniques and materials into our hospitals? ...Read more
Highlights-of-unique-european-hospital-pharmacy-survey-published
2013 10 Jul
The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) is proud to announce the publication of a new booklet which provides a detailed summary of the largest ever survey undertaken of hospital pharmacy practice in Europe. EAHP Survey 2010: Hospital Pharmacy Practice in Europe is the collected analysis of a comprehensive survey, conducted throughout...Read more
Use-of-rapid-molecular-assays-for-diagnosing-tuberculosis-and-detecting-drug-resistance
2013 10 Jul
The use of rapid molecular assays has diagnostic value in tuberculosis (TB) identification and detection of drug resistance, although there is not enough evidence to recommend these tools in all populations and situations and they should not replace standard diagnostic methods. The conclusion is part of an expert opinion prepared by the European Reference...Read more
Massive-study-closes-in-on-cancer-risk-markers
2013 04 Sep
Cancer research has taken a huge leap forward with scientists now able to identify more than 80 genetic markers found to increase the risk of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. The COGS international research initiative is believed to be the largest of its kind. Although the results have been widely reported, the cross-border efforts behind this...Read more