Search Tag: EU
The-eu-health-data-centre-a-new-total-virtual-organisation
2021 26 Nov
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed that the EU has no clear health data architecture regarding health data, its availability and comparability. There is a lack of harmonisation and an absence of an EU-level centre for health data analysis and use to support a better response to public health crises. Through extensive desk review, interviews with key...Read more
Eu-health-place-social-network-for-health
2021 01 Jun
Balancing Human Rights Online Through “Action” Regulation If we are to effectively modulate the benefits and harms from social networks and misinformation, there is an inherent value in the “audacious” idea of creating a publicly owned social network at the EU level. A balance between freedom of speech and dangers of misinformation has to be found....Read more
Putting-medical-radiation-protection-first
2019 26 Aug
Summary: How a European Society of Radiology flagship initiative is addressing quality and safety in medical imaging. EUROSAFE IMAGING has celebrated five years of success in its mission to support and strengthen medical radiation protection across Europe. Through its Stars network, EUROSAFE IMAGING makes efforts to give radiation protection...Read more
Brexit-means-brexit-radiologists-without-borders
2019 22 May
An in-depth interview with UEMS Secretary General Prof. Vassilios Papalois Prof. Papalois talks to Healthmanagement.org about BREXIT and the potential repercussions the break from the EU may bring to patients and medical professionals. Secretary General of The European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) Prof. Vassilios Papalois, talks...Read more
International-collaboration-boosts-research-on-antibiotic-resistance
2013 14 Nov
A four-year project entitled ‘TAILORED-Treatment’ is aimed at establishing a successful strategy to enhance the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment, lowering any potential therapy side-effects and limiting the rise of antimicrobial resistance in patients. Coordinated by the Netherland’s Erasmus MC, Rotterdam it is funded with € 6.000.000 by the...Read more
Eu-rules-on-medical-device-approval-system-strengthened
2013 25 Oct
Vital measures aiming at improving current approval method and patient safety are endorsed in plenary session, setting a solid discussion base with Member Sates for further improvements, though safety standards of device re-processing still questionable. Most of the measures aiming to revise the EU Medical Devices Directive (MDD) were adopted...Read more
Medical-implants-procedures-revised-to-increase-device-controls
2013 23 Oct
To further ensure the safety of patients undergoing treatment for breast or hip implants the European Parliament's Environment Committee has agreed on a revision of the medical implants procedures in order to improve controls. Monitoring will become stricter and new certification procedures will be introduced in a bid to ascertain medical device...Read more
European-in-vitro-diagnostic-industry-believes-proposed-transition-period-is-insufficient
2013 27 Sep
The European in vitro diagnostic industry appreciates the outcome of the vote in the European Parliament’s Committee for Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) but takes note of the Committee’s decision to provide a transition period of only three years. The change to the new classification and the implementation of clinical evidence will...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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