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Tervis−EL uudiste- ja ürituste vood genereeritakse automaatselt vastavalt Euroopa Komisjoni kriteeriumidele. Need võivad sisaldada liigitusvigu.
Research Headlines - A breath of fresh air for Europe's citizens» europa.eu
Over half of the world's population lives in urban areas and that proportion is rising. This has severe consequences for the quality of the air we are exposed to thanks to increased transportation an[...]New free allergy track app launched» efanet.org
Allergy Track is a new mobile app which helps people suffering from allergy to stay on track with their allergic and respiratory symptoms during critical periods and helps measuring the impact of the[...]International Clinical Trials Day: 20 May 2013» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency supports International Clinical Trials Day, which is took place on Monday 20 May 2013.[...]Massive study closes in on cancers risk markers»
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.
Improving healthcare for young cancer survivors»
Dr Hjorth, a paediatric oncologist is researching the hitherto incompletely understood area of childhood and adolescent cancer survivors and the complications they can face in later life as a result of their cancers and the treatments they have received.New treatment may lead the way to fighting obesity and diabetes»
Two professors believe they may have a promising lead from which to develop a new treatment for obesity and diabetes.
Breaking through the blood-brain barrier» europa.eu
To mark the European Month of the Brain, we look at one EU-funded project that has focussed efforts on drug delivery across the so-called blood-brain barrier. The blood-brain barrier (BBB), while pre[...]Research Headlines - Understanding cell behaviour to help treat major diseases » europa.eu
The ability to measure concentrations of oxygen inside living human cells is a key requirement to help advance our understanding and treatment of a range of serious medical conditions. These include [...]SMEs a presence in the medical world in developing cancer treatment»
With research predominately conducted in large pharmaceutical research organisations, it is rather significant to hear of small medium enterprises (SMEs) developing their own innovative treatment for cancer.
Commission awards prizes to best eHealth SMEs»
The winners of the 2nd EU SME eHealth Competition came up with innovations in areas such as improving cognitive behavioural therapy for mental care, improving physiological monitoring, and people facing emergencies.
Paving the way for thought-controlled prostheses» europa.eu
Understanding how the brain processes new skills and actions can help to improve learning and aid research into neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders such as Parkinson's and Huntington's diseas[...]Moving closer to personalised medication for complex diseases» europa.eu
There are some problems that are more complicated than others, and some problems that are more common than others. Unfortunately, when it comes to disease, complex diseases are also the most common o[...]European gene therapy research may restore essential human senses» europa.eu
A world without hearing, sight or smell; without music, the light of the day or the scent of a delicious meal. This is the reality for those who suffer from congenital cilia diseases, a condition ste[...]An unlikely region leads the way in the study of dairy intolerance» europa.eu
Food allergies are reported to be on the rise, with an estimate of between 11-26 million people suffering in Europe. One of the most common of these allergies is intolerance to dairy products. Althou[...]Losing sleep? Scientists evaluate why» europa.eu
The issue of sleep deprivation has gone beyond the counting of sheep and into the scientific domain, as European researchers set up 'sleep labs' to study the biomedical and sociological factors keepi[...]Research Headlines - Sweetening the bitter pill of cancer treatment» europa.eu
Despite a massive research effort, cancer is still a major killer in Europe. European researchers are working on a sugar-based drug-delivery system which they believe will boost the potency of anti-c[...]ERC projects to unlock mysteries of the human brain» europa.eu
To celebrate the European Month of the Brain, researchers funded by the European Research Council (ERC) will participate in two key events organised by the European Commission in Brussels on 14 May, [...]Press Centre - €150 million for brain research launches EU 'Month of the Brain'» europa.eu
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 to[...]Submit your research for ESC Congress 2013 (escardio.org, ) »
Don't miss two important ESC Congress 2013 submissions: Submit your research on your latest and hottest results from your studies. Call for Hot Lines and Clinical Trial Updates & RegistriesCall f[...]Lending an ear to age related hearing loss» europa.eu
Age related hearing loss (ARHL) is far too easily ignored. Its onset is insidious. Its progression gradual. People with declining hearing often mistakenly believe the problem is that their conversati[...]
Periodic Report Summary - CANCERALIA (Development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to improve patient outcome in lung and pancreatic tumours)»
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FUNDACION CENTRO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES ONCOLOGICAS CARLOS III Project context and objectives: Lung and pancreatic cancer represent major public health challenges in Europe and the western world[...]Public consultation on Declaration of Helsinki on medical research involving human subjects» epha.org
A two-month public consultation (15 April to 15 June 2013) on the World Medical Association's Declaration of Helsinki on medical research involving human subjects has been launched by the World Medic[...]Clinical trials: Exploring the limits of transparency» epha.org
Glenis Willmott MEP (S&D, UK) took the initiative to bring together experts in order to discuss the extent to which more transparency is perceived to be workable in non-commercial clinical trials[...]New treatment may lead the way to fighting obesity and diabetes» europa.eu
Two professors believe they may have a promising lead from which to develop a new treatment for obesity and diabetes. The project titled i2MOVE ('Intelligent implantable modulator of vagus nerve func[...]EU research project develops new malaria test tool» europa.eu
European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 April 2013 An EU-funded research project aims to start testing a new diagnostic tool for malaria one year ahead of schedule. The pioneering smartphone-l[...]Joint Statement by Commissioners Andris Piebalgs (Development), Máire Geoghegan-Quinn (Research and Innovation) and Tonio Borg (Health and Consumer) on the eve of the World Malaria Day» europa.eu
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 24 April 2013 Millions of people living in highly endemic areas continue to lack access to effective malaria prevention, diagnostic testing, and treatment. As a res[...]Scientist from EU-supported institute makes important cancer gene discovery » europa.eu
A young scientist from a Czech research institute established in 2011 with European Union funding with the aim of becoming a leading European centre of science has made an important genetic discovery[...]Our latest "Nutrition Research Highlights" (issue 2/2013) is on-line!» europa.eu
Read about: Global data on diets and health, nutrition economics, salt and autoimmunity and the impact of nutrition on ageing[...]Research Headlines - Nanotechnology to fight hospital superbugs» europa.eu
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 ef[...]
Periodic Report Summary - COHEMI (Coordinating resources to assess and improve health status of migrants from Latin America)»
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ISTITUTO DI RICERCHE FARMACOLOGICHE MARIO NEGRI Project context and objectives: European health systems are committed to meeting the challenge of understanding the needs of migrant populations and ad[...]Better targeting of multiple sclerosis» europa.eu
European researchers have identified new biological indicators that can predict, among other things, the likely effectiveness of 'interferon-ß', a vital treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) that is [...]EU Health Programme: 2011 Call for Proposals - Abstracts of the actions selected for EU co-funding»
Brochure providing a comprehensive overview of the most recent actions to have received EU financial support in the field of public health
Periodic Report Summary - INTERQUALITY (International research on quality in healthcare)»
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WARSZAWSKI UNIWERSYTET MEDYCZNY Project context and objectives: Spending more on healthcare often does not result in improving quality, effectiveness and access to service. Resources that are wasted [...]Pilot project on increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables in vulnerable population groups - Progress report for March 2013 now available» europa.eu
European Commission - Pilot project summary Pilot project summary: Bulgaria, Slovakia, Romania, 2012-2014 Evaluation note V[...]Research Headlines - A breakthrough towards preventing cardiovascular diseases» europa.eu
The hardening of arteries also known as 'atherosclerosis' can cause cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. New evidence has been uncovered strengthening the link [...]First meeting of the newly appointed Scientific Committees»
Today, the newly appointed scientists who are to provide the Commission with independent advice on scientifically complex and politically sensitive issues relating to consumer safety, public health and the environment, meet for the first time in Luxembourg.
Success Stories - European researchers make advances in HIV and cancer detection » europa.eu
A multidisciplinary EU-funded research team has successfully tested a pioneering HIV-detection technique that is ten times more sensitive than any identification method used to date. The new methodol[...]European Medicines Agency publishes report on patient recruitment and geographical location of clinical trials» europa.eu
Almost 62% of the patients in pivotal trials submitted in marketing-authorisation applications (MAAs) to the European Medicines Agency between January 2005 and December 2011 were recruited outside of[...]Reducing the costs and trauma of inner ear implant surgery» europa.eu
People who are hard of hearing not only face the risk of slipping into social isolation due to their condition but, more seriously, they can also be at risk during simple, everyday activities: such a[...]Targeted cancer treatment shows real promise» europa.eu
An EU-funded research project is working to overcome current chemotherapy-related challenges, developing a new method which directs drug delivery exclusively to tumours, increasing effectiveness whil[...]Research Headlines - Developing a new screening test for a life-threatening maternal condition» europa.eu
In countries with well-developed healthcare systems, dying as a direct result of a condition brought on by pregnancy is a remote and shocking possibility. Nevertheless, one such condition, pre-eclamp[...]Using bioglass to mend bones» europa.eu
Bones have an amazing ability to regenerate after suffering slight damage. Past a certain point however, this natural healing process is really put to the test. When breaks are too big, bones need a [...]Concept paper on the development of medicinal products for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder: consultation open» europa.eu
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of neurodevelopmental disabilities with symptoms typically presenting before the age of 3 years and persisting into adulthood. They are described as[...]New members of the European Commission’s Scientific Committees are appointed»
The European Commission has renewed the membership of its Scientific Committees for a period of three years, starting on 1 April 2013. The newly appointed scientists are experts in the fields of consumer safety, public health and the environment.
RARE-Bestpractices: Researching rare diseases» europa.eu
Clinical research needs to optimise its agenda by taking into consideration both patients' and clinicians' needs and interests. This is the goal of a four-year project funded by the EU's Seventh Fram[...]The AgedBrainSYSBIO Project: Alzheimer's research underway» europa.eu
While science has achieved a broad understanding of the genetic, molecular and system-level biological principles of human ageing, cognitive decline remains one of the greatest health challenges of o[...]NEW: Guidelines to develop healthier and safer nightlife environments» eurocare.org
The European Club Health project has produced a series of resources to support local, national and European policymakers and practitioners develop healthier and safer nightlife environments.[...]EPHAC Open Letter to EU Ministers of Agriculture and Rural Development to recognise a public health dimension of European food, farming and rural development policy» epha.org
As agriculture ministers from the EU's member states agreed a negotiating position on reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on the 19 March AGRIFISH Council meeting, the European Public Heal[...]Scientists hit back at drinks industry criticisms of research on minimum pricing» eurocare.org
Scientists have today spoken out against criticisms from the drinks industry of research on the effects of minimum pricing.[...]Education: Meeting of the Xplore Health pilot centers 2012-13» xplorehealth.eu
XploreHealth organised on 13 March 2013 in C osmoCaixa Science Museum in Barcelona, a meeting of educational centres acting as pilot centres in Catalonia during the current academic year. These 15 ed[...]Bringing researchers and tools onto one DISH to optimise European food and health research» eufic.org
Organising European food and health research in a competitive and collaborative way is essential to turn taxpayer money into benefits for all. The new EU-funded project EuroDISH aims to assess the cu[...]Robotic Hand» europa.eu
Losing the use of a limb - or losing the limb completely - can have a huge impact on a person's quality of life. Coming to terms with an impairment or disability can be an equally traumatic experienc[...]Scientific guideline: guideline on the clinical development of medicinal products intended for the treatment of chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia, consultation open» europa.eu
This guideline describes the information on the clinical development to be documented when an application for a marketing authorisation for a medicinal product is made for the treatment of chronic pr[...]EU Joint Research Centre publishes new issue of 'Nutrition Research Highlights 1/2013'» europa.eu
Read about: multi-level policy actions and obesity prevention; zooming into the 'ugly' cholesterol; energy drink consumption and health-related concerns; fructose intakes in the spotlight[...]MyEuropia - The visionary tools helping myopia researchers see further » europa.eu
Professor Frank Schaeffel has spent a quarter of a century studying myopia, the phenomenon of how the eye often grows too long and becomes short-sighted. Schaeffel, who is the Head of the Section of [...]SAFEAST - Network of researchers helps making drivers more aware of road safety » europa.eu
In Europe over 41,000 people die and 1.6 million are injured in traffic accidents every year. However, there are striking regional differences. In Southern Europe the number of traffic deaths is as m[...]International conference - Child Health Research: Key to a Healthier European Society» epha.org
The RICHE and CHICOS projects, together with colleagues in TACTICS and EURO-PERISTAT are hosting a joint meeting to celebrate European child health research, and launch their reports in Dublin next M[...]Research Headlines - Turning the volume down in Europe's cities» europa.eu
Millions of European city dwellers endure urban noise pollution every day. Apart from its nuisance value, noise in Europe has health risks with stress and cardiovascular issues being particular conce[...]Scientists hit back at drinks industry criticisms of research on minimum pricing» eurocare.org
Scientists have today spoken out against criticisms from the drinks industry of research on the effects of minimum pricing.[...]
Final Report Summary - EFRAIM (Mechanisms of early protective exposures on allergy development)»
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LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN Allergic illnesses have developed into a major health concern in Europe. They diminish patients' quality of life and have considerable socio-economic costs. T[...]
Final Report Summary - ÆRTOS (Associated European Research and Technology Organisations)»
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FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V The European research area net (ERA-NET) projects aim to create synergies among national research and development (R&D) progra[...]
Periodic Report Summary 3 - EFRAIM (Mechanisms of early protective exposures on allergy development)»
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LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN Allergic illnesses have developed into a major health concern in Europe. They diminish patients' quality of life and have considerable socio-economic costs. T[...]
Periodic Report Summary - ÆRTOS (Associated European research and technology organisations)»
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FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V The European research area net (ERA-NET) projects aim to create synergies among national research and development (R&D) progra[...]
Periodic Report Summary - IC-UP2 (Developing the research potential of Institute of Chemistry at Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia)»
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TALLINNA TEHNIKAULIKOOL The goal of the IC-UP2 project was to develop the research capabilities of the Institute of Chemistry (IC) at Tallinn University of Technology (TUT), Estonia, in order to fulf[...]Insomnia is linked to increased risk of heart failure» escardio.org
The study, which is published online in the EHJ followed 54,279 people between the ages of 20-89 for an average of more than 11 years, and found that those who suffered from three symptoms of insomni[...]Public consultation starts on first guideline on medicines for the treatment of lupus erythematous» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency has released the first guideline in the European Union on clinical investigation of medicines for the treatment of lupus erythematosus for public consultation.[...]Research Headlines - European nano-warriors tackle a big killer ... cancer » europa.eu
European researchers are waging war on cancer, a major medical and societal challenge today. Thanks to progress in nanotechnology and strong leadership by Trinity College Dublin, teams from diverse s[...]
Periodic Report Summary - ORCHID (Open collaborative model for tuberculosis lead optimisation)»
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Project context and objectives: Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of poverty affecting primarily young adults in their most productive years. Although the global incidence rate is slowly falling, in 201[...]
EU project Periodic Report Summary - IMECS (Identification of mechanisms correlating with susceptibility for avian influenza)»
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Publishable summary 1.1 Context and objectives of the IMECS initiative The mission of the consortium is to identify the mechanisms of protection from avian influenza in humans that will enable the de[...]Making the scientific link between the natural environment and good human health » europa.eu
For centuries, common wisdom has held that spending time in nature - walking through forests, strolling along the beach, breathing fresh air - can be good for one's body, mind and spirit. Seeking to [...]Concept paper on the need to revise the guideline on the clinical development of fixed dose combinations of medicinal products regarding dossier content requirements» europa.eu
The current guideline CHMP/EWP/240/95 Rev. 1 contains a section describing the legal basis applicable to fixed dose combination (FDC) product marketing authorisation application (MAA).[...]EU provides €144 million for new research on rare diseases» europa.eu
European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 February 2013 The European Commission has today, on Rare Disease Day 2013, announced €144 million of new funding for 26 research projects on rare diseas[...]Q&A on 26 new EU research projects on rare diseases» europa.eu
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 28 February 2013 1) Why is research at European level important? There is a huge need for European cooperation in rare diseases research. Individual Member States a[...][EPHA recommendations] Public health priorities towards Horizon 2020» epha.org
Negotations among EU Institutions are about to begin on the future research programme after the adoption of the partial general approach by the Competitiveness Council and the report by the Industry,[...]Mining for new drugs in the ocean» europa.eu
Each time we use an antibiotic, the weaker strains of infection are killed off while the stronger, more virulent strains are left behind to multiply. In the past, this has not caused much concern, as[...]Research Headlines - Eating high quantities of common foods during pregnancy can affect babies' health, EU study shows » europa.eu
A groundbreaking European Union (EU)-funded research project has shown that eating high quantities of common foods such as fried potatoes - or even toast during pregnancy can lead to significant heal[...][EPHA Statement] General Data Protection Regulation & implications for Health Research» epha.org
Data for health research must remain available for the benefit of society as a whole, whilst respecting the rights of the individual 27 February, Brussels - The European Commission proposal for a Reg[...]EPHA open letter to EPSCO Council - Boosting investment in health and sustainable development» epha.org
EPHA has published an open letter to the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO). Based on the recently-released Annual Growth Survey (AGS) for 2013, the letter makes r[...]Tackling hearing loss» europa.eu
Some 16 per cent of European adults suffer from hearing loss that is severe enough to adversely affect their daily life. Hearing loss impacts on one's ability to communicate - to hear, process sound,[...]European Society of Cardiology: Deprivation plays an important role in CVD, but interventions are not developed towards people from lower socio-economic groups » escardio.org
At the opening of the EuroHeartCare congress, the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology's (ESC’s) Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Health Professions (CCNAP), a special ple[...]OECD urges countries to harmonise clinical trial regulations to boost medical research and save lives» oecd.org
Increasingly complex and inconsistent clinical trial regulations are causing delays, raising costs and leading to a decline in the number of international trials conducted by academics for non-commer[...]Re-examining brain disorders» europa.eu
Brain disorders, including developmental, psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, represent an enormous burden in terms of human suffering and economic cost. Many brain disorders are chronic and [...][Special Summary] EU General Data Protection Regulation and Health Research» epha.org
On 17 December 2012, the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) released its draft report on the European Commission's proposal for a Regulation on the pr[...]Research Headlines - Controlling the killer» europa.eu
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) & cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) are parasitic diseases transmitted to humans by the bite of sand flies. In VL, the parasite migrates to the internal organs such as live[...]The Lancet to launch Europe series on determinants of population health and effects of health policy » epha.org
In recent years the Lancet, a world-class medical journal, has drawn attention to important developments in health and health policy taking place in parts of the world that would otherwise risk being[...]Success Stories - Award-winning innovation revolutionises vaccine production» europa.eu
A European Union (EU)-funded research project has opened up a radical new era in the world of vaccine discovery and production. Focused on veterinary vaccines, the project's work has made possible a [...]Reforms at all levels needed to take advantage from the benefits of active ageing in the workplace, says new European research» europa.eu
There must be reforms at every level to achieve the multitude of benefits gained from active ageing in the workplace. This is the key element debated in the final report of the European Policy Centre[...]Events - Collaborating for Cures-Leveraging Global Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to Accelerate Medical Product Development - 7 March 2013, Brussels » europa.eu
The Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) and Critical Path Institute (C-Path) will hold a joint event on the challenges and opportunities of public-private partnerships (PPPs). This first ever publi[...]
Joint WHO-IARC Statement in response to the recent Lancet report 'IARC in the dock over ties with asbestos industries'»
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer; WHO: World Health Organization
OECD publication: Knowledge Networks and Markets in the Life Sciences» oecd.org
This book introduces the concept of knowledge networks and markets (KNMs) in the life sciences, the emerging organisations and mechanisms to share and trade an increasing variety of knowledge assets.[...]OECD publication: Future Prospects for Industrial Biotechnology» oecd.org
This book examines international drivers, enabling technologies fast-tracking industrial biotechnology, industry trends, some products appearing on the market, industry structure and finance, and pol[...]Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public - Summary of the scientific opinion on Health Effects of Artificial Light» europa.eu
With the growing use of energy saving lamps and the development of new lighting technologies, comes the worry that some people who have conditions that react to light might be negatively affected by [...]Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public - Summary of the scientific opinion on Security Scanners» europa.eu
Because of increased concern over terrorist attacks on aircraft, sensitive security scanners have been developed to screen passengers at airports more effectively.[...]Research Headlines - How European research is making kidney transplants safer» europa.eu
For those unfortunate to suffer from kidney failure, an organ transplant may seem like the best long-term treatment. But kidney transplants are loaded with risk, the most salient being the rejection [...]Getting to cancer faster» europa.eu
Cancer causes around 13 % of all deaths in the world and thus represents a huge problem in public health. Every family in Europe is touched in some ways by this devastating disease. The problem is, t[...]Nanoparticles and the Immune System»
Until recently, nature was the only "manufacturer" of molecular matter. In the last few years however, nanotechnology has entered the public consciousness, bringing together different areas of science. The technology is expected to lead to innovations that can help address many of the problems facing today's society
Healthy seeds for healthy food»
One potential solution for feeding the world, which has been on the agenda for the last 30 years, has been genetically modified seeds, an issue that continues to divide opinion. Treating seeds chemically to get rid of pest infestation also remains controversial. Now, researchers have developed an innovative method to kill pathogens without genetically modifying the seed or harming the environment
Immune cells in 'love handles' could provide immunity against obesity»
A Marie Curie research Fellow has uncovered a potential ally in the fight against obesity, together with a team of international researchers. The ally, found in our 'love handles', is a type of anti-tumour immune cell which protects against obesity and the metabolic syndrome that leads to diabetes
EU project: Pinpointing cancer's origins»
EU-funded CancerPathways project explores the origins of cancer, as ultimately understanding how cancer begins and grows is fundamental to one day preventing the disease