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ECDC readies for congenital rubella syndrome surveillance» europa.eu
Most EU/EEA countries monitor rubella, rubella in pregnancy and congenital rubella syndrome through mandatory and comprehensive systems, but changes could be made to help align surveillance data acro[...]ECDC updates Rapid Risk Assessment on Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (novel coronavirus)» europa.eu
ECDC has published an update of its rapid risk assessment on Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), previously referred to as the novel coronavirus. 17/05/2013 00:00[...]Inequalities and multiple discrimination in access to and quality of healthcare - Just Published - EU Bookshop» europa.eu
Inequalities and multiple discrimination in access to and quality of healthcare[...]Launch of World MS Day 2013: Raising awareness of the challenges facing young people with MS»
The campaign this year centres on asking ‘What’s your Motto?’. We all have mottos and inspirational words that get us through the tough times in life. The 2013 campaign will share the mottos of six inspiring young people for identity, relationships and the future, as well as inviting the public and people with MS to share their own mottos on the website.
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[...]New therapy for fragile X chromosome syndrome discovered» europa.eu
Researchers at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and the Achucarro neurosciences centre have discovered a new therapy for the fragile X chromosome syndrome, the most widespread cause of [...]Exploiting a new genetic model in the study of Parkinson's disease» europa.eu
Parkinson's disease is the second most widespread neurodegenerative disease in the world, with an estimated 1.2 million sufferers in Europe alone. One Marie Curie Fellow is carrying out innovative ge[...]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[...]Commission seeks to improve access to rail travel for persons with disabilities and passengers with reduced mobility»
The European Commission is making accessibility an essential requirement for rail infrastructure when newly built, upgraded or renewed. Accessibility can be achieved by preventing or removing barriers and through other measures such as provision of assistance. The rules apply to infrastructure (e.g. obstacle-free routes, ticketing, information desks, toilets, visual and spoken information, platform width and height, and boarding aids) and to rail carriages (e.g. doors, toilets, wheelchair spaces, and information)