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EPHA and Public Health NGOs call for an updated EU Tobacco Products Directive»
On 18 June EPHA, together with eight public health organisations, co-signed a public statement on the proposal for a revision of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
eHealth European Interoperability Framework»
In 2012, the European Commission set the objective to develop, with the advice of the eHealth Network, an eHealth European Interoperability Framework
ENNAH - European Network on Noise and Health »
The ENNAH project (The European Network on Noise and Health) focused on the study of environmental noise sources, in particular transport noise.
Early HPV testing could detect sexually transmitted oral cancer»
Antibodies to a high-risk type of human papillomavirus (HPV16) could help detect cancer several years before the clinical onset of the disease, reveals a new study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
EPHA co-signs letter in support of WHO Europe Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2014-2020» epha.org
On June EPHA, together with other 18 public health organisations, sent a letter to the director of the WHO Regional Office for Europe Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab in support of the WHO Europe Food and Nutritio[...]People in the WHO European Region consume the most alcohol per head in the world. In the European Union (EU), alcohol accounts for about 120 000 premature deaths per year»
Status report on alcohol and health in 35 European countries 2013
Publication update 2012–2013 from WHO 'Marketing of foods high in fat, salt and sugar to children»
This publication provides information on the marketing of foods and beverages to children and the changes that have occurred in the last decade
Message by Tonio Borg on the occasion of the 54th GIRP's Annual General Meeting - 17 June 2013»
Message by Tonio Borg on the occasion of the 54th GIRP's Annual General Meeting - 17 June 2013
WHO calls for tighter controls on the marketing to children of foods high in saturated and trans fats, free sugars and salt, in order to fight childhood obesity»
Lax marketing regulations contribute to obesity crisis in children.
Focus» age-platform.eu
----- European Award on Social Innovation for Ageing 19.000 € for social innovations in the field of Active and Healthy Ageing Application open until 15 July, 2013 ----- `Mobile for Good Europe Award[...]Just published: Drugnet Europe 82» europa.eu
In this issue: European Drug Report 2013 highlights | Latest EMCDDA-Europol report on new drugs | Greece and Croatia modify penalties for drug offences | International day against drug abuse and illi[...]Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety SCCS: Perfume Allergies»
A layman version is now available for the 'Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products'
A Good Life in Old Age? Monitoring and Improving Quality in Long-term Care»
Published by OECD this book offers evidence and examples of useful experiences to help policy makers, providers and experts measure and improve the quality of long-term care services.Contribution of the European Union to improve transplantation and blood transfusion practices in Europe»
Transplantation & Blood Transfusion: contribution of the European Union to improve transplantation and blood transfusion practices in Europe, 27/28 June at the Spanish Ministry of Health, Madrid
New biomarker to help detect early stage cancer» europa.eu
The earlier cancer is detected, the more successful treatment is likely to be. Yet while this is a key message behind many public health campaigns, detection methods are still being improved. One way[...]European Commission’s Scientific Committees - 2012 Opinions CD»
The European Commission issued a CD gathering all opinions relating to consumer safety, public health and the environment adopted by the Scientific Committees in 2012. The scientific Committees provide the European Commission with advice on scientifically difficult and politically sensitive issues serving as a basis for regulations, contributing to a more evidence-based EU policy-making.
Solving the mystery of the off-beat heart» europa.eu
Modern medicine has come a long way, but the mere thought of having a heart defect can still rattle us to our very core. The heart is a human body s engine room. Each time its beat propels blood thro[...]Ex-smokers are unstoppable: "Quit Smoking With Barça" wins at EACA Care Awards» europa.eu
On 5 June 2013, the "Quit Smoking With Barça" campaign won a prize at the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA) Care Awards. T[...]Are you a journalist interested in health? The EU Health Prize for Journalists 2013 has just been launched»
EU Health Prize for Journalists is awarded to stimulate high-quality journalism that raises awareness of issues related to good health, healthcare and patients' rights.
Speech: EU Summit on Active and Healthy Ageing: An Action Agenda for European Cities and Communities» europa.eu
European Commission Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science Speech: EU Summit on Active and Healthy Ageing / Dublin 13 June 2013 First of all I would like to [...]ECDC report: Public health benefits of partner notification for sexually transmitted infections and HIV» europa.eu
The legal context for partner notification varies within Europe due to diverse legal and policy frameworks, cultural influences and social factors. The report presents key findings and recommendation[...]Status report on alcohol and health in 35 European countries 2013» euro.who.int
WHO Europe has today realeased a new report with up to date information from 35 European Countries on alcohol consumption and related harm, and countries policy responses[...]Just published: EMCDDA’s General Report of Activities 2012» europa.eu
The General report of activities is an annual publication providing a detailed progress report of the EMCDDA's activities over a 12-month period. It catalogues the Centre's achievements in each area [...]Joint Action on Improving Quality in HIV Prevention Successfully Kicked-Off» aidsactioneurope.org
On June 5-6, 2013 the kick-off of the Joint Action on Improving Quality in HIV Prevention took place in Berlin. AIDS Action Europe is an associated partner in this initiative. Identify WHY AIDS Actio[...]OiRA—the Online interactive Risk Assessment project—risk assessment made easy»
Intended for use by micro and small organisations, the tools enable a quick and efficient risk assessment process, reducing the costs that result from accidents and illness at work and improving overall business performance.
World Blood Donor Day: more voluntary blood donors needed»
On World Blood Donor Day, 14 June, WHO calls for all countries to obtain 100% of their supplies of blood and blood products from voluntary unpaid blood donors by 2020.
How to increase up-take rates in colorectal cancer screening» europa.eu
JRC organises an expert workshop[...]Physical education and sport at school in Europe - Just Published - EU Bookshop» europa.eu
Physical education and sport at school in Europe[...]MEPs call on the European Commission to protect minors from alcohol advertising» eurocare.org
In its May Plenary session the European Parliament voted on the report examining the implementation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) -Piotr Borys (PL, EPP; own initiative report (2[...]Spirometry day - EU Commissioner for health supports lung testing» epha.org
June 10, 2013 -The European COPD Coalition organised a free spirometry test (lung capacity assessment) on 10 June at the European Commission, Berlaymont Building. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseas[...]Striking differences of overweight and obesity rates in schoolchildren across Europe» eufic.org
Researchers from seven European countries have joined forces to assess overweight and obesity rates and energy-balance related behaviour in schoolchildren throughout Europe. Childhood overweight and [...]Research Headlines - Laying down markers for future cancer treatments» europa.eu
Targeting existing proteins in the human body which contribute to the growth of cancerous cells can help researchers develop tailor-made treatments. A team of EU researchers is working on ways to tri[...]UN General Assembly reviews progress in achieving the targets of the 2011 Political Declaration on AIDS »
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has presented his report on HIV to the 67th United Nations General Assembly which is taking place in New York from 10-11 June 2013. The report Accelerating the AIDS response: achieving the targets of the 2011 Political Declarationtakes stock of progress made in implementing the targets set out in the 2011 United Nations General Assembly Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS.Health and Safety: Commission welcomes Parliament adoption of new rules to protect EU workers from harmful electromagnetic fields» europa.eu
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 11 June 2013 EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion László Andor today welcomed the adoption by the European Parliament of the Commission's pr[...]Health and safety at work: Commission opens public consultation on future EU policy framework »
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather insights and contributions from the public further to results of the evaluation of the European Strategy on Safety and Health at Work 2007-2012.
Standing for the right to life: overdose prevention»
The discussion paper "Opioid overdose: preventing and reducing opioid overdose mortality" was launched by UNODC and WHO during a session of the Harm Reduction International Conference 2013 in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Its Men's Health Week, EMHF is calling for men to take control of their prostate health»
This Men’s Health Week (June 10 - 16 2013) the European Men’s Health Forum (EMHF) is calling for men to speak up and take control of their prostate health and have re-launched the Your Prostate service to empower men to actively manage this aspect of their wellbeing.
A historical day for the disability movement worldwide: the International Disability Alliance becomes a legal entity»
The legal incorporation of IDA is an important decision that should further strengthen the organisation, its members and will result in a better respect and protection of the human rights of persons with disabilities worldwide.
Examining food labelling across Europe» europa.eu
The FLABEL project ('Food Labelling to Advance to Better Education for Life') was the first EU-funded research programme to examine nutrition labelling when it was launched three years ago. Now havin[...]Monitoring recently acquired HIV infections in the European context» europa.eu
ECDC has launched a report describing studies on HIV incidence estimates in European countries, containing the results of a literature review of published incidence studies using Recent Infection Tes[...]Keeping dangerous food off the shelves : Commission publishes annual report on EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed» europa.eu
European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 June 2013 An annual report published today on Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) revealed that in 2012 almost 50% of notifications re[...]2012 Report on Europe’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed: Questions & Answers» europa.eu
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 10 June 2013 What is RASFF? Launched in 1979, the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) is primarily a tool to exchange information between national competen[...]Research: New partnership to fight poverty-related diseases» europa.eu
European Commission Press release Paris, 10 June 2013 The European Union and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have today pledged to work together to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and o[...]Public Health Research - Impacts, challenges and limitations of EU-funded public health research - Priorities for future research» europa.eu
Report of the Independent Expert Group on the Future of European Public Health Research.[...]Just published: EMCDDA communication strategy» europa.eu
Communication is a core activity of the EMCDDA both in supporting its role as an information agency and helping further its reputation as the `reference point on drugs in Europe'. We now face a rapid[...]ECDC launches 2013 West Nile fever maps: first cases in neighbouring countries in May, no cases in the EU» europa.eu
07/06/2013 00:00[...]WHO- World Health Organisation launches new tool to estimate health costs of climate change»
WHO launched the tool at a side-event at the climate change conference in Bonn, Germany on Thursday, 6 June 2013
'HIV in the European Region: vulnerability and response' new report from WHO- World Health Organisation»
Living on the margins drives HIV epidemic in Europe and central Asia. Conclusion of new report.
Cancer incidence and mortality patterns in Europe: Estimates for 40 countries in 2012 »
Published by in the European Journal of Cancer, it is now available via open access.
Polio commission calls on Europe to improve surveillance and reporting»
The European Regional Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication (RCC) called for significantly greater engagement in the Region to maintain polio-fee status until global eradication is achieved.
Hepatitis B and C infect one in fifty adults in European Region »
Over 13 million adults are living with hepatitis B and 15 million with hepatitis C in the WHO European Region – indicating a huge burden of treatment and care.
New publication - Strategic intelligence monitor on personal health systems, phase 2 »
Citizens and ICT for health in 14 European countries : results from an online panel published in a new publication.
Experts Group on Health Information»
Experts Group on Health Information, Luxembourg, 11 December 2012 - Summary record and presentations now available
Periodic Report Summary 2 - PAPA (Promoting Adolescent health through an intervention aimed at improving the quality of their participation in Physical Activity)»
europa.eu
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Project context: The rise in childhood obesity is a global epidemic with immense consequences for public health (WHO, 2007). One key contributor to the increased prevalen[...]Alzheimer’s disease drugs linked to reduced risk of heart attacks » escardio.org
Drugs used for treating Alzheimer's in its early stages are linked to a reduced risk of heart attacks and death, according to a large study of over 7,000 people with the disease in Sweden published o[...]Speech: Cleaner Air for All: Policies for Europe and beyond» europa.eu
European Commission Janez Potočnik European Commissioner for Environment Speech: Opening of the Green Week 2013 Brussels, 4 June 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to welcome you to th[...]Research Headlines - Finding a cure for a rare and debilitating genetic disease» europa.eu
DevelopAKUre is a European Union (EU)-funded research project which is working to establish a safe, reliable treatment for a rare and hitherto incurable disease. Caused by a genetic mutation, Alkapto[...]Launch event for "HIV in the European Region: vulnerability and response"» aidsactioneurope.org
The World Bank Group, WHO/Europe and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine will release findings and recommendations from a new assessment of HIV epidemics and vulnerability in Europe [...]Personalising treatments for cancer therapy» europa.eu
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 7. 6 million deaths (around 13 % of all deaths). Despite significant efforts invested [...]Success Stories - Burn fat, not energy» europa.eu
There are around 1.5 million sporting facilities in Europe helping people have fun, stay healthy, and have fun.[...]66th World Health Assembly approves Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020» epha.org
The Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020, aiming at promoting mental well-being, preventing mental disorders and reducing their burden, was approved during the annual Health Assembly that took place i[...]eNews: Tobacco products proposal: Setting the record straight on 10 common myths» europa.eu
Directorate General for Health & Consumers[...]Smoking leads to five-fold increase in heart disease and stroke in under-50s » escardio.org
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by five-fold in people under the age of 50 and doubles risk in the over-60s. The protection of children and adolescents from taking up smoking i[...]Mind the Gender Gap! Smoking and Drinking in Girls andWomen»
In support of the European Week Against Cancer and in celebration of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the European Institute of Women’s Health (EIWH) held a workshop 'Mind the Gender Gap: Smoking and Drinking in Girls and Women'.
World No Tobacco Day 2013: Major milestone in the "Ex-Smokers are Unstoppable” campaign» europa.eu
European Commission - 31 May 2013 - World No Tobacco Day 2013:[...]Meeting highlights from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) 27-30 May 2013» europa.eu
This page provides an overview of the opinions adopted at the May 2013 meeting of the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) and other important outcomes.[...]Oral almitrine to be withdrawn by EU Member States» europa.eu
The Co-ordination Group for Mutual Recognition and Decentralised Procedures ? Human (CMDh), a medicines regulatory body representing the EU Member States, has endorsed the recommendation by the Europ[...]Hope sparked by new vaccine for Alzheimer's» europa.eu
Brain research has made unprecedented progress over the years, with Europe at the forefront of scientific advances. But more can be done. This comes from Alzheimer's Disease International who issued [...]Hepatitis A: EFSA and ECDC publish a joint rapid outbreak assessment» europa.eu
Published on: 29 May 2013 EFSA is working closely with ECDC to help identify the origin of the recent outbreak of Hepatitis A virus infection in humans in Germany, the Netherlands and Poland. All 15 [...]World No Tobacco Day - message from Health and Consumer Policy Commissioner, Tonio Borg» europa.eu
[...]Shortening the time from medical research to treatment» europa.eu
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 di[...]European Medicines Agency publishes guideline on clinical investigation of medicines for depression» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency has published a guideline on clinical investigation of medicines for the treatment of depression.[...]Benefits of Diane 35 and its generics outweigh risks in certain patient groups - PRAC recommendation endorsed by CMDh» europa.eu
The Coordination Group for Mutual Recognition and Decentralised Procedures ? Human (CMDh) has endorsed by majority (26:1) the recommendation of the European Medicines Agency?s Pharmacovigilance Risk [...]New publication: Public Health Capacity in the EU - Final report» europa.eu
European Commission - 0[...]Tobacco products proposal: Setting the record straight on 10 common myths» europa.eu
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 30 May 2013 Every year, smoking kills almost 700,000 people in Europe and causes millions more to suffer from diseases associated with smoking, including cancers, c[...]European Launch of the UNICEF Report "The State of the World's Children Report 2013: children with Disatilities"» edf-feph.org
They have the same rights as others - among these, the right to life and to the opportunties that flow from good health care, nutrition and education the right to express their views and particiapa.[...]Major human drug trial underway for Alzheimer's» europa.eu
A potentially ground-breaking human drug trial is currently underway, which aims to discover whether blood pressure medication can slow or halt the progression of Alzheimer s Disease (AD). This is th[...]ECDC Director at European Tuberculosis Networks meeting: “We need to remain vigilant” » europa.eu
Three European networks in TB surveillance, laboratory and prevention and control are coming together to discuss tuberculosis elimination. ECDC Director Marc Sprenger says[...]Launch of a new webpage for the 8th Edition of The European Pharmacopoeia» edqm.eu
29 May 2013 Launch of a new webpage for the 8th Edition The page contains detailed information on the different versions and subscriptions available, the publication schedule and instructions on how [...]Measles elimination target only met by half of the EU/EEA countries » europa.eu
Fourteen out of the 30 reporting countries to ECDC (29 EU/EEA countries plus Croatia) have met the elimination target of less than one case of measles per million population during the last 12 months[...]Joint ECDC-EFSA assessment: outbreak of hepatitis A virus infection in residents and travellers to Italy » europa.eu
Since 1 January 2013, 15 laboratory-confirmed cases of hepatitis A have been reported in Germany, the Netherlands and Poland. All cases had travelled to northern Italy during the exposure period. 29/[...]"Right to health, right to life" - High Level Meeting on HIV and Human Rights, Brussels, 27-28 May 2013 - eNews, recordings and pictures» europa.eu
European Commission - Brussels[...]Just published: European Drug Report 2013: Trends and developments» europa.eu
The Trends and developments report presents a top-level overview of the drug phenomenon in Europe, covering drug supply, use and public health problems as well as drug policy and responses. Together [...]"Ex-Smokers are Unstoppable" in the 20km of Brussels! (26 May 2013) - Watch the pictures» europa.eu
European Commission - 26 May 2013 -[...]Strong leadership, late diagnoses: new ECDC reports show Europe’s response to HIV» aidsactioneurope.org
Stockholm, 27 May 2013 - ECDC today published a first set of reports illustrating how countries have been responding to HIV up till 2012 based on their commitment outlined in the Dublin Declaration o[...]European Perinatal Health Report Launched»
The European Perinatal Health Report: The Health and Care of Pregnant Women and Babies in Europe in 2010 released by the Euro-Peristat project is the most comprehensive report on the health and care of pregnant women and babies in Europe.
Call for an EU Strategy and Action Plan on HIV/AIDS after 2013 » epha.org
EPHA joined over 200 health advocates in signing a call to the European Commission and European leaders to re-affirm their leadership and Commitment on HIV/AIDS, both inside and outside of the EU, by[...]
Commissioner Borg delivers a keynote address at the EUFAMI Annual Conference "A Perfect Vision for Mental Health 2020", Dublin, 24 May 2013»
Tonio BORG, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, participates at the Annual Conference of the EuropeanFederation of Associations of Families of People with Mental Illness (EUFAMI).
Strong leadership, late diagnoses: new ECDC reports show Europe’s response to HIV» europa.eu
ECDC today publishes a first set of reports illustrating how countries have been responding to HIV up till 2012 based on their commitment outlined in the Dublin Declaration on Partnership to Fight HI[...]JRC publishes a report entitled 'Genetic testing offer in Europe' » europa.eu
Main outcomes of an experts' meeting held in November 2012[...]Developing human organs and body parts in the lab» europa.eu
Tissue engineering is making a huge impact in the world of science with artificial scaffold structures, in which new cells are encouraged to grow. This means that the nanostructure of tissues in the [...]ECDC technical report: EMIS 2010, the European Men-Who-Have-Sex-With-Men Internet Survey» europa.eu
With more than 180 000 participants from 38 countries across Europe, ECDC and the EMIS network today publish the results from the largest transnational survey on sexual health among men who have sex [...]Speech: Healthy Brain: Healthy Europe Conference» europa.eu
European Commission Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science Speech: Month of the Brain/Dublin 27 May 2013 Minister Reilly, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like [...]Speech: HIV AIDS and Human Rights: The urgent need to overcome stigma and discrimination» europa.eu
European Commission Tonio BORG Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy Speech: High-level meeting on HIV and Human Rights / Brussels 27 May 2013 Thank you Chairman for your kind introduction. It [...]May 2013 Newsletter» epha.org
The last few weeks have been full streamed for EPHA We launched the invitation for our 4th Annual Conference entitled Brave New World: Inclusive Growth and Well-Being or Vested Interests and Lost Gen[...]EU research making headway in early cancer detection» europa.eu
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 ultrasou[...]
Commissioner Borg delivers an opening speech at the European Patients' Forum»
Tonio Borg, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, participates at the European Patients' Forum Conference 'Towards active patient participation in healthcare'
HIV/AIDS Think Tank, Luxembourg, 4-5 December 2012 - Presentations now available» europa.eu
European Commission - Luxembourg [...]EU Health Programme: new Publication on Joint actions funded in 2008-2011»
This booklet explains the Joint Action funding mechanism and provides a brief description of 20 Joint Actions, their results and impact on national health policies.
UNFPA - UNFPA Drives Family Planning Innovation to Reach World’s Most Marginalized, at Major Women’s Health Conference » unfpa.org
UNITED NATIONS, New York —UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, will launch two new initiatives that will increase access to family planning and improve maternal health in some of the most-hard-[...]eNews: Members of "investing in health" expert panel nominated today» europa.eu
Directorate General for Health & Consumers[...]Public consultation on advanced therapy medicinal products» europa.eu
European Commission - A summary of the responses is here. Academic GMP Research Consortium[...]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[...]European Medicines Agency issues six key recommendations to tackle the issue of medication errors» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued six key recommendations to tackle the issue of medication errors causing harm in the European Union (EU).[...]Health systems in times of global economic crisis: an update of the situation in the WHO European Region» epha.org
WHO has worked with many Member States on various areas of policy to assist them in navigating through the crisis. This work, as well as an in-depth examination of selected countries and the results [...]Major human drug trial underway for Alzheimer's» europa.eu
A potentially ground-breaking human drug trial is currently underway, which aims to discover whether blood pressure medication can slow or halt the progression of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). This is th[...]Preparing the way for the understanding of a rare neurological disease » europa.eu
ENRAH-SME was a pioneering European Union (EU)-funded project which laid the crucial groundwork for a major breakthrough in the understanding and potential treatment of a rare childhood neurological [...]Monitoring current threats: ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR), week 20» europa.eu
The CDTR reports this week on an ongoing outbreak of hepatitis A virus (HAV) affecting individuals from various northern countries in the EU. Since the beginning of the outbreak on 1 October 2012 unt[...]EU-compass - List of reports and studies updated - Expert White Paper on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder “ADHD: making the invisible visible”»
The Expert White Paper was funded and reviewed by Shire AG. It was developed on the basis of a European Expert Roundtable on ADHD held in Brussels on 27 November 2012.
How flooding affects health»
More frequent, extreme rainfall is projected. Flooding has extensive and significant effects on health, spanning the short and long terms and ranging from drowning and injuries to infectious diseases and mental-health problems.
Post-2015 development agenda in focus on first day of World Health Assembly»
The Sixty-fifth World Health Assembly, WHO’s annual global meeting of ministers and senior health officials, opened on 20 May.
European Health Forum Gastein pre event»
29th May 2013 - European Health Forum Gastein together with MEP Karin Kadenbachare pleased to invite you to join us for a EHFG 2013 pre-event on 'Resilient and Innovative Health systemd for Europe'.
UNFPA - Inaugural Day to End Fistula Highlights Progress, Challenges » unfpa.org
UNITED NATIONS, New York —Countries around the world will mark the first-ever International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, 23 May, with a variety of events to raise awareness of this neglected health [...]Success Stories - Deep inside the brain» europa.eu
The brain controls our thinking, feelings and movements and a new exhibition in southern France aims to reveal some of its secrets.[...]The NCD Alliance launch a new report» uicc.org
The NCD Alliance's Vision for Health and NCDs in the Post-2015 Development Agenda Geneva, 20 May 2013 - Global health and development experts gathered today to call for non-communicable diseases (NCD[...]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[...]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.[...]Benefits of Diane 35 and generics outweigh risks in specific patient group » europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency?s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has concluded that the benefits of Diane 35 (cyproterone acetate 2 mg, ethinylestradiol 35 micrograms) and its gener[...]European Medicines Agency reiterates PRAC recommendation for Diane 35 and generics» europa.eu
Following the conclusion of the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) that the benefits of Diane 35 and its generics outweigh the risks in a specific patient group, the French National A[...]European Medicines Agency recommends first vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease for authorisation at EU level» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) has recommended the marketing authorisation for Aftovaxpur DOE for use in response to outbreaks of foot-and-[...]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[...]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[...]Operations research in disaster preparedness and response-The public health perspective»
A new publication from the EU - Disasters are defined as events whose consequences exceed the capability of civil protection and public health systems to provide necessary responses in a timely manner.
Novel coronavirus update – new virus to be called MERS-CoV»
As of 15 May 2013, WHO had been informed of a global total of 40 laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with novel coronavirus, including 20 deaths, in 6 countries: France, Germany, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.
Experts speak about the need for a renewed and strong alcohol strategy»
Several experts have been interviewed during the first Alcohol Awareness week organized in Brussels
Infographic: Europe’s fight against antimicrobial resistance» europa.eu
Published on: 16 May 2013 The third joint EFSA and ECDC report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria affecting humans, animals and foods shows the continued presence of resistance to a ran[...]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.
Joint EFSA and ECDC report: resistant bacteria remain an important issue that can affect humans through animals and food.» europa.eu
EFSA is the EU risk assessment body for food and feed safety. It provides independent scientific advice to risk managers.[...]Exploring the genetic and neurobiological bases for mental disorders»
Psychiatric disorders are a major, though often "hidden", health problem. It is estimated that mental disorders affect more than 160 million Europeans - 38% of the population each year.
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.
World Hypertension Day: 17 May 2013»
World Hypertension Day was initiated by the World Hypertension League and is held every year on 17 May to highlight the preventable symptoms and diseases caused by high blood pressure and to communicate information on prevention, detection and treatment to the public.
Annual report 2011: implementation of the Health Programme in 2011 »
This working document provides detailed information on all actions and projects funded in 2011 under the Health Programme 2008-2013, the relevant budget and its execution.
European Patients' Rights Day: 10 benefits the EU brings to patients» europa.eu
Commission MEMO Brussels, 15 May 2013 European A high level of health protection; the right to benefit from medical treatment; access to healthcare - preventive, diagnostic and curative treatment reg[...]Preventing Alcohol Use Disorders Among Children and Adolescents in the EU» eurocare.org
A report commissioned by the EU cites research showing the long-term health effects of even moderate drinking among children.[...]Highlights of the Scientific Opinion of EFSA on the testing methods for assessing of the effects of endocrine disruptors on human health and the environment» greenfacts.org
Highlights prepared by Greenfacts of the report: The scientific criteria for identification of endocrine disruptors and appropriateness of existing test methods for assessing effects mediated by thes[...]Hospital visits take on new meaning with therapeutic robots» europa.eu
Having hospital visits from a robot may sound like a strange form of therapy, but according to robotics experts, they can be extremely helpful therapeutic devices. The idea comes from the MOnarCH pro[...]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 [...]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[...]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[...][EPHA Briefing] Access to Medicines in Europe in Times of Austerity» epha.org
When discussing the topic of access to medicines in the context of the economic crisis we have to consider three determinants: affordability and availability, in terms of access to medicines, and inn[...]Commissioner Borg on alcohol minimum pricing 'happy to learn that litigation has failed'» eurocare.org
On May 7, the ENVI Committee held an exchange of views as part of the structured dialogue with Commissioner Tonio Borg[...]Massive study closes in on cancers risk markers» europa.eu
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 internation[...]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.
New Action Plan agreed for innovative cross-border healthcare»
EU Health Ministers, today agreed a Declaration on eHealth presented by the Irish Presidency. The Declaration is aimed at prioritising the use of ICT in health among Member States to contribute to better, safer, sustainable and innovative healthcare systems for all European citizens.
Reform of health systems welcomed by European Commission Vice-President for the Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes and Health Commissioner Tonio Borg»
Digital Agenda: Kroes & Borg welcome recognition of the contribution ICT can make in reforming health systems.
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.
2013 is the beginning of a dramatic shift in women’s health»
Millions of girls in the world’s poorest countries to be immunised against the human papilloma virus (HPV) thanks to GAVI negotiating low price for vaccine
eHealth Week Exhibition: Driving a Healthier Europe »
The use of technology to revolutionise healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes will be the focus of international eHealth Week, taking place in Dublin’s Convention Centre from 13th – 15th May 2013.New recommendations on the use of phthalates and parabens as excipients in human medicines released for public consultation» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency has published today a draft guideline on the use of phthalates and a reflection paper on the use of parabens as excipients in human medicines, which include precautionar[...]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[...]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.
Heart Failure Awareness Day - It's happening this week!» escardio.org
Heart Failure Awareness Day (held on either 10-11-12 May depending on the country) is designed to raise awareness about the importance of recognising Heart Failure, getting an accurate diagnosis and [...]PRESS RELEASE: Help! Europe’s expertise in allergy is at risk» efanet.org
By 2040 every second patient in the EU will suffer from some type of allergy. Despite the fact that allergies affect more than 60 million people in all European countries, there is an alarming defici[...]Assessing the impact of indoor air pollution on Europeans» europa.eu
The health impact of indoor air pollution is a real environmental health issue, which is believed to have a bearing on respiratory conditions such as asthma. This has prompted a European study to tak[...][Water is a Human Right campaign] First ever European Citizens Initiative to make it !» epha.org
Brussels, 7 May - The first up and running European Citizens Initiative (ECI) - Water is a Human Right - has collected over 1.5 million signatures across Europe. Eight countries have just passed the [...]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[...]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[...]Monitoring current threats in week 18/2013: ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR)» europa.eu
Last week, public health authorities reported on the on-going outbreak in Wales. Public Health Wales reported 503 measles cases in April, bringing the total number of notified cases in the outbreak a[...][EPHA position paper] Reforming Health Systems in Times of Austerity» epha.org
Amidst the backdrop of the financial crisis and countries being recommended to reform health systems to achieve better public administrations and fiscal consolidation, EPHA launches its position on h[...]Genetics, age and ethnicity are risk factors in prostate cancer, say experts» uroweb.org
Genetics, age and ethnicity are risk factors for prostate cancer, while the evidence for obesity, smoking and diabetes as associated risks remains uncertain, according to prostate cancer experts.[...]Ukraine Adopts State Program to Fight Hepatitis» aidsactioneurope.org
The Cabinet of Ministers adopted the first in the history of Ukraine State Program to fight hepatitis. In fact, this document is crucial in the area of treatment of Hepatitis B and C. The Government [...]Assessing the impact of indoor air pollution on Europeans» europa.eu
The health impact of indoor air pollution is a real environmental health issue, which is believed to have a bearing on respiratory conditions such as asthma. This has prompted a European study to tak[...]How the brain influences our eating behaviour» europa.eu
Why do we overeat and consume more calories than we need? Is food our way of rewarding ourselves, and can stress make us want to eat more? These are just some of the questions a European food study a[...]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[...]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[...]Minimum pricing will bring “substantial health and social benefits” says new IAS report» eurocare.org
A new report published today by IAS summarises the latest evidence on minimum pricing and rebuts some common criticisms (often from vested interest groups) of the policy.[...]European Medicines Agency reorganisation» europa.eu
The first details of the planned reorganisation of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have been announced.[...]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, [...]ECDC launches rotavirus protocols to help Member States assess vaccine effectiveness» europa.eu
ECDC has produced three generic protocols: a protocol for developing cohort studies to assess the effectiveness of the rotavirus vaccination in EU Members States; a protocol proposing prospective cas[...]European Medicines agency publishes final advice from clinical trial advisory groups» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published the final advice from the advisory groups that have been set up to inform the EMA in drafting its policy on proactive access to clinical-trial data.[...]RareConnect announces 40th online community»
RareConnect.org, the platform created, monitored and run by patient organisations EURORDIS and NORD, continues its mission of bringing rare disease patients together, across borders and beyond language barriers
Why climate change is causing upset stomachs in Europe» europa.eu
Much has been said about the effect of climate change, but little is known about its impact of water-related health issues. Scientists are now suggesting that greater quantities of rainfall and bigge[...]ESC guide on new oral anticoagulant drugs (escardio.org, ) »
A practical guide on the use of the new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) has been produced by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) of the ESC. A guide was needed to summarise existing information [...]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[...]Eurocare on Heineken’s new social media strategy (eurocare.org, ) »
Brewer steps up mobile focus to drive more fan engagement from social media marketing.[...]European Medicines Agency recommends approval of combined advanced-therapy product (europa.eu, ) »
The European Medicines Agency?s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended marketing authorisation for MACI (matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation), an advance[...]Rift valley fever: EFSA looks at the risk of introduction and spread in Mediterranean countries neighbouring the EU (europa.eu, ) »
Published on: 26 April 2013 The introduction of the Rift Valley fever into countries in North Africa and Middle East that border the Mediterranean Sea is most likely to occur through the uncontrolled[...]Food Allergen Labelling (eufic.org, ) »
Effective labelling is essential to enable allergic consumers manage their condition. Specific rules regarding the labelling of allergenic ingredients in pre-packed foods are established in European [...]European Medicines Agency recommends approval of first treatment for pseudobulbar affect (europa.eu, ) »
The European Medicines Agency?s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the granting of a marketing authorisation for Nuedexta, a medicine for the treatment of pseudobul[...]Threshold levels and effective avoidance of food allergens (eufic.org, ) »
During the EAACI (European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology) Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Meeting, which was held in Nice, France from 7th to 9th February 2013, threshold levels and effecti[...]New toolkit available to support influenza communication campaigns (europa.eu, ) »
ECDC releases a communication toolkit for seasonal influenza, with materials targeting healthcare workers and people at higher risk of developing flu-related complications. If you are planning to or[...]Meeting highlights from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) 22-25 April 2013 (europa.eu, ) »
This page provides an overview of the opinions adopted at the April 2013 meeting of the CHMP and other important outcomes.[...]Epidemiological update of 26 April: avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China» europa.eu
Since 31 March 2013, one hundred and twelve (112) cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus have been reported from eight provinces in eastern China. 26/04/2013 00:00[...]Violence Against Children Report Cards to be launched» epha.org
On May 30 the European Child Safety Alliance will launch Violence Against Children Report Cards for 29 European countries. This is the first time that Violence Against Children Report Cards are being[...]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 - ANTIGONE (Anticipating the global onset of novel epidemics)»
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ERASMUS UNIVERSITAIR MEDISCH CENTRUM ROTTERDAM Project context and objectives: In recent years, an increased number of zoonotic viruses and bacteria have crossed the species barrier to humans and cau[...]
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[...]ESC recommends patients and centres for renal denervation » escardio.org
Novel treatment has potential in multiple cardiovascular diseases: Up to 10 percent of patients with high blood pressure are resistant to treatment, which puts them at increased risk of cardiovascula[...]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[...]Acrylamide – EFSA launches call for recent analytical data» europa.eu
Published on: 25 April 2013 EFSA would like food business operators and other stakeholders to submit analytical data on acrylamide occurrence levels in foods and beverages and collected outside offic[...]The European Medicines Agency (EMA) publishes list of drugs under additional monitoring» epha.org
As part of the deliverables of the pharmacovigilance legislation that came into effect in July 2012, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) released an initial list of drugs subject to additional monito[...]UNICEF Innocenti Report Card: Child Well-being in Rich Countries. » epha.org
The Report card considers five dimensions of children's lives: material well-being, health and safety, education, behaviours and risks, and housing and environment. The report is a good example of in[...]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[...]Measles monthly report now includes Croatia; UK reports highest measles cases since 1994 and Poland faces nationwide rubella epidemic» europa.eu
During the period March 2012 to February 2013, 8 499 cases of measles were reported by 29 EU/EEA countries and Croatia. For the same period, there were 21 549 rubella cases were reported; 99% of whic[...]Mr Neven Mimica named as Commissioner-designate for consumer protection» europa.eu
European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 April 2013 Mr Neven Mimica has today been named by Croatia as Commissioner-designate. President Barroso has met with Mr Mimica and has confirmed his agr[...]Establishing the link between climate change and human security» europa.eu
The UN Security Council has expressed concerns that the adverse effects of climate change could lead to certain threats to international peace and security. However, research suggests that scarcity c[...]European Medicines Agency publishes initial list of medicines under additional monitoring» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency has published today the initial list of medicines that are subject to additional monitoring.[...]Speech by President Barroso at the Global Vaccine Summit» europa.eu
European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Global Vaccine Summit/Abu Dhabi 25 April 2013 Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Distinguished guests, F[...]Video message from President Barroso for public hearing on "Food surplus to feed deprived people"» europa.eu
European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission European Parliament/Brussels 25 April 2013 Honourable Members, Ladies and gentlemen, We are all aware that the socia[...]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[...]In the fight against alcohol misuse, pricing policies are the way to go» epha.org
Today Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from various political groups, along with representatives of governments, leading academics and public health organisations (1), have renewed their sup[...]Review of the CAP schemes providing agricultural products to school children» epha.org
This article is a contribution to DG Agriculture public consultation on the Review of the CAP Schemes Providing Agricultural Products to School Children EPHAC response to CONSULTATION ON THE REVIEW O[...]Alcohol minimum pricing and alcohol attributable hospital admissions» eurocare.org
A new article shows the effectivess of minimum pricing in lowering alcohol attributable hospital admissions.[...]Supporting diagnostic preparedness for detection of avian influenza A(H7N9) viruses in Europe» europa.eu
To assist European laboratories in verifying and ensuring their diagnostic capability to detect and identify the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus, ECDC jointly with CNRL and WHO Europe is releasing a te[...]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[...]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[...]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[...]EU - Liver disease a major cause of illness and death across the EU: action needed to save lives (16.4.13)» eurocare.org
Liver disease is the cause of a considerable burden of illness across the European Union (EU), investigators report in The Journal of Hepatology. The authors calculate that 170,000 deaths each year a[...]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[...]The European Soundscape Award 2013 - open for applications» europa.eu
Do you want to make some noise about your campaign for a quiet environment? Or do you want to show others how your community solved a noise problem and created a healthier soundscape? The European So[...]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[...]New resources to support routine vaccination programmes» europa.eu
ECDC is launching a complement of new resources to support front line health care workers and public health professionals working on routine vaccination programmes. This coincides with European Immun[...]New blog entry: Interview with Lluís Pagès Pons about using XploreHealth modules in the classroom» xplorehealth.eu
Interview with Lluís Pagès Pons, Biology and Geology teacher in a Secondary School: Using XploreHealth modules in the classroom Have you ever used the tools proposed at the Xplore Health portal for y[...]First meeting of the newly appointed Scientific Committees, Luxembourg, 11-12 April 2013 – Presentations now available» europa.eu
European Commission - When preparing its policy and proposals relating to consumer safety, public health and the environment, the Commission relies on independent Scientific Committees to provide it [...]Stem cell therapy treatments» europa.eu
Concerns have been raised in the media about certain stem cell therapy treatments.[...]World Immunisation week (20-27 April) – New vaccine scheduler»
A new interactive platform of vaccination schedules for individual European countries and for specific age groups has been developed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), with the Groupe d’Etudes en Preventologie.
Cancer: New Partnership between IARC and CRI» uicc.org
To Spur Cancer Research in Thailand and across South-East Asia Lyon, France, 19 April 2013 - The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the Chulabhorn Research Institute, Thailand, la[...][European Network for Workplace Health Promotion] Guide to good practices on chronically ill employees» epha.org
The European Network for Workplace Health Promotion (ENWHP) has released its European Guide to Good Practice on chronically ill employees. Chronic illness poses a major challenge for public health - [...]International Thalassaemia Day – 8th of May» epha.org
For the global thalassaemia family, the 8th of May constitutes a very special day as it is dedicated to both commemorate the thalassaemia patients who are no longer with us but are always close in ou[...]Open Door Day 2013 at the European Commission, Brussels, 4 May 2013» europa.eu
Under the theme of the European Year of citizens, the Europe Day 2013 will allow all citizens to discover the concrete actions of the European Commission.[...]Conference for the European Week Against Cancer (29-30.05.13) Dublin» eurocare.org
The Irish Cancer Society in partnership with the Association of European Cancer Leagues two day conference will bring together the best international evidence and public policies that can reduce the [...]Mediterranean diet, the poorest can't afford it anymore» escardio.org
The Mediterranean diet has achieved many distinctions, from the inclusion by the UNESCO in the World Heritage list to a series of dedicated congresses and meetings held everywhere around the globe wi[...]Seasonal influenza receding in Europe: ECDC weekly monitoring» europa.eu
After more than three months of active transmission, a long period compared to other years, the 2012-13 influenza season in Europe is waning and moving towards its end. 19/04/2013 00:00[...]
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[...]European statistics on accidents at work (ESAW) - Just Published - EU Bookshop» europa.eu
Summary methodology[...]Green jobs and occupational safety and health - Just Published - EU Bookshop» europa.eu
Foresight on new and emerging risks associated with new technologies by 2020 : summary[...]Guidance for the preparation of dossiers for additives already authorised for use in food - Just Published - EU Bookshop» europa.eu
Guidance for the preparation of dossiers for additives already authorised for use in food[...]European Union Drugs Strategy 2013-2020 - Just Published - EU Bookshop» europa.eu
European Union Drugs Strategy 2013-2020[...]A literature review on effective risk communication for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in Europe - Just Published - EU Bookshop» europa.eu
Insights into health communication[...]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 [...]Epidemiological update of 18 April: avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China» europa.eu
As of 18 April, eighty-seven (87) cases of human infection with influenza A(H7N9) have been reported from six provinces in eastern China. 19/04/2013 00:00[...]Report on Global Roundtable Series on Prostate Cancer now available» uicc.org
Hosted at MD Anderson Cancer Center on 4 April 2013 On 4 April 2013, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), organised a globa[...]eNews: High level conference addresses frailty in old age» europa.eu
Directorate General for Health & Consumers[...]
Periodic Report Summary - HITEA (Health effects of indoor pollutants: Integrating microbial, toxicological and epidemiological approaches)»
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TERVEYDEN JA HYVINVOINNIN LAITOS Project context and objectives: Healthy housing and good indoor air quality are important goals of public health. Biological indoor pollution due to dampness, moistur[...]Global Forum unites international organisations to tackle how to best prevent CVD» escardio.org
International initiatives and national strategies outlining important steps to prevent the ongoing spread of CVD will be presented Friday afternoon at the Global Forum for CVD Prevention in Clinical [...]Key deliverable of Falsified Medicines Directive achieved » europa.eu
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).[...]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
EP resolution underlines the need for action on medicines access problem» epha.org
On 18 April, the European Parliament (EP) voted on a Resolution on the impact of the financial and economic crisis on human rights. The resolution highlighted some of the global impacts of the crisis[...]Dietary Reference Values - a reference for whom?» eufic.org
Dietary Reference Values (DRVs) are important for supporting public health, developing labelling laws and identifying populations at risk of over- or under-consumption. However, the process of develo[...]Providing robotic carers and smart systems for the elderly» europa.eu
As people enter old age it can become increasingly difficult to maintain a good quality of life without help. Perhaps a faltering memory leads to missed meals or drinks, or a decrease in mobility lea[...]EUFIC’s Cool Food Planet educational website: nutrition, food safety & physical activity for children!» eufic.org
In 2012 EUFIC launched www.coolfoodplanet.org, a new and exciting educational website for children, to help them learn about health, nutrition and food safety in a way that is engaging and fun.[...]In search of quality: the scientific peer review process» eufic.org
Have you ever wondered how the work of scientists is checked? When a new finding is published, how do we know it is sound?[...]Mental vulnerability associated with increased risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular disease independently of classical risk factors » escardio.org
People deemed to be[...]Demanding physical work associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease » escardio.org
Additional physical activity during leisure time in those who are already physically exhausted from their daily occupation does not induce a 'training' effect but rather an overloading effect on the [...]Long-term exposure to fine particles of traffic pollution associated with increased risk of heart disease » escardio.org
Fine particle matter and traffic noise are believed to act through similar biologic pathways, thereby increasing cardiovascular risk; they both cause an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system, whi[...]Working Group on the European Workforce for Health, Brussels, 12 Arpil 2013 - Presentations now available» europa.eu
European Commission - Brussels, 12 April 2013 [...]
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 [...]
Periodic Report Summary - PURGE (Public health impacts in urban environments of greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies)»
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LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE Project context and objectives: There is growing evidence that policies to reduce greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions can have direct and potentially large e[...]
Periodic Report Summary - CHANCE (Low-cost technologies and traditional ingredients for the production of affordable, nutritionally correct foods improving health in population groups at risk of pover»
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ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA Project context and objectives: Although consciousness of the relationship between diet and health is increasing among the general population, currently t[...]Nutrition and Mediterranean Diet - What are the benefits in prevention? » escardio.org
A meta analysis of more than 1.5 million healthy adults demonstrated that following a Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduced risk of overall and cardiovascular mortality... Healthy adults a[...]European Medicines Agency publishes 2012 annual report» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency has published today its 2012 annual report. The report highlights the main trends recently observed in the Agency?s activities.[...]Outbreak of hepatitis A virus infection in four Nordic countries – Joint ECDC-EFSA assessment» europa.eu
Between 1 October 2012 and 8 April 2013, 16 confirmed cases of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections were reported in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. As none of the cases have a travel history outs[...]Join Eurocare at the European launch of Alcohol and Cancer report on 24th April» eurocare.org
The Royal College of Physicians, the Alcohol Health Alliance UK, European Public Health Alliance and Eurocare are holding an evening reception on 24th April in the European Parliament[...]EFSA updates grants and procurement lists» europa.eu
Published on: 16 April 2013 EFSA has updated the list of projects that will be put out for tender in 2013 under the Authority's grants and procurement programme. The calls for external support, which[...]Strengthening Europe's preparedness against natural and man-made disasters» europa.eu
European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 April 2013 The European Commission today presents a package consisting of two parts: The EU strategy on adaptation to climate change sets out a framewor[...]AIDS Action Europe: Sign-on to our call to action for renewed HIV policy» aidsactioneurope.org
Your support is needed! We strongly appeal to you as organisations to sign-on to our call to action to the European Commission. Call to action for renewed HIV policy AIDS Action Europe and EATG are a[...]Applications Helpdesk - tell EFSA what you think in online survey» europa.eu
Published on: 17 April 2013 Do you want to help shape the future direction of one of EFSA's key services? Then don't miss the opportunity to tell the Authority what you think about its Applications H[...]Weak link between food addiction and obesity in humans» eufic.org
Addiction to food cannot explain the current global obesity epidemic. In a recent review, researchers from the University of Cambridge, UK, closely examined the widely claimed link between obesity an[...]Flash Report: Workshop "Trans fatty acids in diets: health and legislative implications" 9-10th April 2013 Zagreb, Croatia» europa.eu
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) organised a workshop on the 9th and 10th April in Zagreb, Croatia entitled 'Trans fatty acids in diets: health and legislative implications'. The[...]Hepatitis A: EFSA and ECDC publish a joint rapid outbreak assessment » europa.eu
Published on: 16 April 2013 EFSA is working closely with ECDC to help identify the origin of the recent outbreak of Hepatitis A virus infection in humans in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Hepat[...]Commission publishes European test results on horse DNA and Phenylbutazone» europa.eu
Launched last month, the coordinated EU-wide testing for horsemeat DNA and phenylbutazone requested, and co-financed, by the European Commission in the wake of the horsemeat scandal has revealed that[...]The ‘Irresponsibility Deal’? : Public Health and Big Business» eurocare.org
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) an alliance of medical professionals hosted a conference in Edinburgh on vested commercial interests in the food, tobacco and alcohol industry.[...]Advising the EU on food safety – what motivates scientists to become EFSA experts?» europa.eu
Published on: 17 April 2013 EFSA relies on the expertise and judgement of hundreds of scientists to provide EU decision-makers with independent scientific advice on risks associated with the food cha[...]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[...]IROHLA - New portal to improve health literacy among older EU population»
Cooking to keep fit: a new cookbook for Parkinson's disease patients to cook and enjoy food»
Use of antibiotics in animals - EMA to give advice to European Commission on public and animal health impact» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) will provide advice on the impact on public health and animal health of the use of antibiotics in animals. The request was made by the European Commission as part [...]Inadequate data prevent EFSA from concluding on safety of GM maize 98140» europa.eu
Published on: 16 April 2013 The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) could not conclude on the safety of genetically modified (GM) maize 98140 after the applicant failed to supply essential data to [...]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 [...]
Final Report Summary - EUSANH-ISA (Improving science advice for health in Europe, EUSANH)»
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HEALTH COUNCIL OF THE NETHERLANDS Executive summary: The European science advisory network for health (EUSANH) is a collaborative network of science advisory bodies (SABs) within the European Union ([...]Every breath we take – Signals 2013 focuses on air quality in Europe» europa.eu
Poor air quality can have serious impacts on our health and the environment. How is Europe's air quality? What are the main sources of air pollutants? How do they affect our health and the environmen[...]Meeting highlights from the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) 8-11 April 2013» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has recommended restrictions in the use of Protelos/Osseor (strontium ranelate) based on the outcome of a routine be[...]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 [...]Influenza season in Europe getting close to its end: ECDC weekly monitoring» europa.eu
In all reporting countries, influenza activity continued to decline or had already returned to baseline levels. After more than three months of active transmission, a long period compared to other ye[...]EPHA Call to Action: Health in the reform of economic governance» epha.org
EPHA has launched its Call for Action regarding health, civil society and the reform of EU economic governance. Since the financial crisis struck in 2007 the EU has introduced numerous new mechanisms[...]Policy responses to the economic crisis – a shift towards investing in health?» epha.org
- 4. Europe and Health / EU Institutions, Civil Society, Access to Medicines, Economic crisis, financial , patient rights, Innovation, economic policies, health system, council of the european union,[...]Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) Meeting of 9-11 April 2013» europa.eu
The Committee adopted by consensus a positive opinion for an initial marketing authorisation application for Equilis West Nile from Intervet International B.V. a vaccine for the active immunisation o[...]Guideline on good pharmacovigilance practices: P I - Vaccines for prophylaxis against infectious diseases – Definitions for inclusion in GVP annex I: consultation open» europa.eu
Guideline on good pharmacovigilance practices (GVP): P I - Vaccines for prophylaxis against infectious diseases – Definitions for inclusion in GVP annex I Guideline on good pharmacovigilance practice[...]ECDC Risk Assessment on avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China» europa.eu
The updated ECDC risk assessment of 12 April concludes that the risk of avian influenza A(H7N9) virus spreading to Europe via humans or through poultry is low at this time. 12/04/2013 00:00[...]WHO confirms that the alcohol industry has no role in the formulation of alcohol policies» eurocare.org
More than 500 public health professionals, health scientists and NGO representatives from 60 countries have signed a joint Statement of Concern about the activities of the global alcohol producers.[...]Guideline on good pharmacovigilance practices: Product-or population-specific considerations I: Vaccines for prophylaxis against infectious diseases: consultation open» europa.eu
The objective of this module is to strengthen the conduct of pharmacovigilance for vaccines. It should be noted that the overall objectives and processes of pharmacovigilance are no different for vac[...]EU agencies consider phenylbutazone detected in horsemeat of low concern for consumers; recommend improved horse traceability and monitoring of veterinary medicinal residues» europa.eu
A joint assessment from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) concludes that the illegal presence of residues of phenylbutazone in horsemeat is of low conc[...]EFSA seeks new experts to join two Scientific Panels» europa.eu
EFSA is the EU risk assessment body for food and feed safety. It provides independent scientific advice to risk managers.[...]EPHA briefing: Health in the Europe 2020 Strategy» epha.org
The Europe 2020 Strategy was launched in 2010 to promote `smart, sustainable and inclusive growth'. It sets targets for employment, innovation, climate and energy policy, education and social inclusi[...]European Commission ensures commitment on HIV/AIDS in Europe beyond 2013» aidsactioneurope.org
On March 18, 2013, Lella Cosmaro and Anna Zakowicz, co-chairs of the HIV/AIDS Civil Society Forum (CSF) advocated for a renewed commitment of the European Commission on HIV policy beyond 2013. They m[...]Epidemiological update of 11 April: novel influenza A virus A(H7N9) in China» europa.eu
As of 10 April 2013, 33 human cases of infection with influenza A(H7N9) virus have been reported in four provinces of China: Shanghai (15), Jiangsu (10), Zhejiang (6) and Anhui (2). Of these cases, n[...]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[...]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.
European Partnership for Action Against Cancer launched the 'I’m a Fan of Life' campaign on Facebook»
The online campaign will consist of 11 fun games on cancer prevention, helping those who play learn how to protect themselves from cancer and live a healthy lifestyle, and provide fantastic prizes as motivation. The Campaign promotes the 11 simple recommendations from the European Code Against Cancer that are aimed at supporting people in adopting a healthier lifestyle and implementing preventive measures for early cancer detection
Applications now open for the European Health Award 2013»
The winner of the 7th edition of the European Health Award will receive prize money of Euro 10.000 at the 16th European Health Forum Gastein to be held from the 2nd - 4th October this year. Applications for the Award will close on Friday 31st May 2013
Periodic Report Summary 2 - MYCORED (Novel integrated strategies for worldwide mycotoxin reduction in the food and feed chains)»
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CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE Project context and objectives: MYCORED objectives are to develop novel solution driven methodologies, handling procedures and practically useful tools to reduce si[...]Alcohol: Testing content restrictions in self-regulation decisions» eurocare.org
EUCAM has published a new factsheet exposing the flaws of the advertising self-regulatory system[...]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[...]Are ‘green jobs’ safe? » europa.eu
With pressure to reduce carbon emissions, reduce waste, increase energy efficiency and the proportion of renewable energy, the EU is set for a rapid growth in the number of `green jobs' - jobs which [...]Making safer composite materials for ship building» europa.eu
Just like any mode of transport that carries members of the public, ships are subject to strict safety regulations. These not only cover the use and maintenance of the vessel but also its constructio[...]The adult generations of today are less healthy than their counterparts of previous generations» escardio.org
10 April 2013 - Despite their greater life expectancy, the adults of today are less[...]EPHA briefing on cyber security and health technologies» epha.org
Below is an updated version of the EPHA briefing on cyber security and health technologies, first published in September 2012, taking account of developments and further EPHA work since then. As note[...]
Joint position paper: NGO recommendations: Encouraging 3rd Party participation in the REACH authorisation process»
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Warning: a technical problem (SQL server) prevents access to this part of the site. Thank you for your understanding.[...]Rise in human infections from Campylobacter and E. coli, whilst Salmonella cases continue to fall: EFSA and ECDC 2011 zoonoses report» europa.eu
EFSA is the EU risk assessment body for food and feed safety. It provides independent scientific advice to risk managers.[...]EFSA wraps up aspartame consultation with public meeting» europa.eu
EFSA is the EU risk assessment body for food and feed safety. It provides independent scientific advice to risk managers.[...]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[...]VTEC strains: EFSA looks at public health risks» europa.eu
Published on: 9 April 2013 EFSA's scientific experts say that it is currently not possible to identify which VTEC bacteria strains have the potential to cause human diseases. In order to help risk ma[...]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[...]Managing Hospital Volumes: Germany and Experiences from OECD Countries» oecd.org
To help inform the Conference on Managing Hospital Volumes, co-organised by the German Federal Ministry of Health and the OECD, to be held on the 11th April 2013 in Berlin, the OECD Secretariat has p[...]Influenza season in Europe moving towards its close: ECDC weekly monitoring» europa.eu
In all reporting countries, influenza activity continued to decline or had already returned to baseline levels. After more than three months of active transmission, the 2012/13 influenza season is wa[...]World Health Day 2013 - Control your blood pressure» escardio.org
The WHO and partners focus on the global problem of high blood pressure (BP). Many people do not know they have high BP. As a result, it leads to more than nine million deaths every year, including a[...]Epidemiological update: Seven new confirmed cases of novel influenza A virus, A(H7N9) in China» europa.eu
Since the last epidemiological update of 3 April, seven additional cases including two fatalities were reported by Chinese authorities. For the first time a child, aged four years, was reported. 05/0[...]Rise in human infections from Campylobacter and E. coli, whilst Salmonella cases continue to fall: ECDC and EFSA 2011 zoonoses report» europa.eu
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the European Food Safety Authority launched their annual report on zoonoses and food-borne outbreaks. 09/04/2013 11:00[...]World Health Day: hypertension» europa.eu
Published on: 5 April 2013 World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948. The theme for this year is hypertension, a major[...]Addressing the physical health of people with mental health problems» mhe-sme.org
Mental health problems kill. No, this is not an overstatement, nor is it a cheap attempt to draw your attention. It is a sad, unpopular, but undeniable fact. The link between mental and physical heal[...]World Health Day on 7 April 2013: focus on high blood pressure» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency supports World Health Day, taking place on Sunday 7 April 2013.[...]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[...]Concept paper on the need for a reflection paper on quality aspects of medicines for older people: consultation open» europa.eu
Unlike the paediatric case (regulation (EC) No 1901/2006), there is no specific legal requirement for the development of medicines for geriatric use. Nevertheless, there is a need to ensure that medi[...]Meshing around made air planes quieter» europa.eu
Anyone living near an airport will testify to the ferocious sound of airplanes taking off and landing. It can be deafening very close to the runway and still very disruptive at a distance. But thanks[...]Can a healthy diet be environmentally sustainable?» eufic.org
In a review published in the Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, Dr Macdiarmid from the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health (Aberdeen), addresses the question whether a healthful diet can also[...]Overall notification rate for measles continues to exceed the elimination target» europa.eu
The latest data drawn from ECDC's The European Surveillance System show that of the 29 countries that contribute to measles monitoring, only 13 met the elimination target of less than one case of mea[...]Integrating cardiovascular imaging modalities revolutionises care offered to patients » escardio.org
How the different advanced cardio vascular imaging technologies fit together in managing cardiac patients, will be one of the main themes explored at the International Conference on Nuclear Cardiolog[...]EuroHeartCare 2013: slides are now available!» escardio.org
Knowledge at your fingertips: you can now access presentation slides from EuroHeartCare 2013 here. Topics: Cardiovascular Nursing[...]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 [...]1000 days until the MDGs target in 2015» uicc.org
On 5 April, the UN and partners worldwide will observe the 1,000 day mark to the 2015 target date for the MDGs*. Governments, international organisations and civil society groups around the world[...]ECDC publishes core competencies for infection control and hospital hygiene professionals in the European Union» europa.eu
With this technical report, 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. 26[...]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[...]Six new confirmed cases of novel influenza A virus, A(H7N9) in China» europa.eu
Following the announcement of three patients presenting with a novel influenza A virus on 31 March 2013, the health bureau of Jiangsu province of China confirmed four more cases of influenza A(H7N9) [...]ECDC surveillance report on Legionnaires’ disease in Europe in 2011» europa.eu
In 2011, a total of 4 897 cases of Legionnaires' disease (LD) were notified by EU Member States, Iceland and Norway, with a 22% decrease compared to the previous year. Most of the cases (67%) were co[...]Register to observe CONTAM plenary meeting» europa.eu
Published on: 3 April 2013 Registration for those interested in participating as Observers in the May Plenary meeting of the Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) is now open. Please regis[...]ECDC risk assessment on novel influenza A virus in China» europa.eu
In the light of confirmed novel influenza A virus, A(H7N9), infection in humans in China, ECDC has issued a rapid risk assessment for the EU/EEA. At this stage of investigation, the risk of spread of[...]Increase in alcohol-related cancers despite well-established link» eurocare.org
A new report from the Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) has found that hospital admissions for alcohol-related cancer in England have jumped 28% in just eight years.[...]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.
The state of health in Europe: Researchers uncover huge differences in health services and outcomes for people across Europe»
Shortfalls caused by withdrawn services due to the financial crisis, failure to adapt to new health challenges, and a lack of will to implement public health policies are outlined in the Lancet Series on Europe. Source: LSHTM.
Nanomaterials in plastic packaging - are they safe for consumers?» epha.org
During a roundtable discussion hosted by Holger Krahmer MEP (ALDE, DE) and organised by The Parliament Magazine and Plastics Europe, a study was presented on whether nanomaterials present in food pac[...]Future treatment of gonorrhoea at risk: new ECDC report» europa.eu
Effective control of gonorrhoea, the second most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection in Europe, relies on successful antimicrobial treatment. As data from the ECDC report Gonococcal anti[...]Food Allergy Campaign » eufic.org
Food Today, science based information on food, nutrition and safety from EUFIC, the European Food Information Council. More than 17 million people in Europe suffer from food allergies, with 3.5 milli[...]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[...]AIDS Action Europe: Registration Harm Reduction Conference 2013 still open» aidsactioneurope.org
With the Harm Reduction Conference fast approaching we would like to remind you that there is still time to register! We are delighted to announce that Mark Dybul, the newly appointed head of the Glo[...]Eurocare publishes IJADR Special Issue: Global burden of alcohol consumption and policy implications: A focus on infectious diseases » eurocare.org
The European Alcohol Policy Alliance is a network of public health orgnisations working on alcohol policy, alcohol prevention and reduction of alcohol related harm in Europe through effective and evi[...]Bisphenol A: EFSA will publicly consult on its draft opinion» europa.eu
Published on: 26 March 2013 Continuing its commitment to transparency and openness, EFSA will launch a public consultation in July on its draft scientific opinion on the possible risks to public heal[...]European Medicines Agency to begin PSUR assessment based on active substances in both centrally and nationally authorised medicines» europa.eu
On 1 April 2013, the European Medicines Agency will start carrying out single assessments of the periodic safety update reports (PSURs) of active substances contained in both centrally and nationally[...]LEXNET Project: Reducing electromagnetic field exposure» europa.eu
Wireless communications systems that use electromagnetic fields (EMF) are increasingly used both at home and on the move. Although no adverse health effects have been established, public concerns per[...]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[...]Epidemiological update: additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus including sixth case diagnosed in Europe» europa.eu
Since the ECDC epidemiological update of 22 February 2013, four new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection have been reported worldwide, totalling 17 cases and including eleven deaths.[...]Updated guidance on novel coronavirus by WHO: surveillance, applied epidemiological studies and clinical guidance» europa.eu
The WHO has recently updated a number of its interim guidance documents for the novel coronavirus including clinical management (11th February) and the case definition for reporting (19th February); [...]Speech: European strategies for health and safety at work: the role of social partners» europa.eu
European Commission László ANDOR European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion European strategies for health and safety at work: the role of social partners European[...]Mechanically separated meat: EFSA advises on public health risks and detection methods» europa.eu
Published on: 27 March 2013 Microbiological and chemical hazards associated with mechanically separated meat derived from poultry and swine are similar to those related to non-mechanically separated [...]Food additive re-evaluations given fresh impetus with new call for data» europa.eu
Published on: 27 March 2013 EFSA has prioritised the food additives for which scientific data are required to finalise their re-evaluation within deadlines established by European legislation. The Au[...]Active: Letter to EU Health Commissioner on protecting european children» eurocare.org
Active has sent An open letter to the EU Commissioner of DG Sanco, Tonio Borg, on protecting European children. See also their Press release on revolutionising how we understand youths' alcohol consu[...]Children's well-being: investing in a healthy future - a silent emergency in Europe» epha.org
On 27 March, the Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Daciana Octavia SÂRBU (S & D, RO) hosted a seminar on child health, nutrition and education policies. On her speech, EPHA Secretary Genera[...]European Medicines Agency Workshop on Medication Errors» epha.org
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) organised a workshop on Medication Errors on 28 February - 1 March, a timely event given that such incidents are much more frequent across Europe than is commonly [...]European Medicines Agency issues recommendations for 2013/2014 seasonal flu vaccine composition» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency has issued the European Union (EU) recommendations for the influenza virus strains that should be included in vaccines for the prevention of seasonal influenza next wint[...]A paradox: European law invoked to frustrate alcohol policy» eurocare.org
European law is being invoked to defeat alcohol harm reduction strategies. This is a paradox, since the wellbeing of the population and the promotion of public health are primary objectives in the Eu[...]Eurocare responds to Revised Draft Global Action Plan for the prevention and control of NCDs 2013 – 2020 » eurocare.org
The European Alcohol Policy Alliance is a network of public health orgnisations working on alcohol policy, alcohol prevention and reduction of alcohol related harm in Europe through effective and evi[...]HIV/AIDS: Treatment as prevention - Evidence from Europe and beyond» aidsactioneurope.org
As part of its European HIV prevention work, NAM is collaborating with AVAC to provide a series of webinars (conference calls with accompanying slides) to train and inform prevention advocates and an[...]European Medicines Agency updates procedural guidance in line with new pharmacovigilance legislation» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency has revised its procedural guidance for pharmaceutical companies to include the latest information related to the new pharmacovigilance legislation.[...]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[...]“Investing in children: breaking the cycle of disadvantage” recommends EU's Social Investment Package» epha.org
The European Commission has recently proposed a Social Investment Package - a framework that sets up a number of recommendations to promote social protection and investments in people skills and capa[...]European Parliament votes in favour of wine quotas till 2030» eurocare.org
The EP has disappointingly sided with the wine industry by maintaining the planting quotas on wine production until 2030.[...]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.[...]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.[...]European Medicines Agency investigates findings on pancreatic risks with GLP-1-based therapies for type 2 diabetes» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency is investigating findings by a group of independent academic researchers that suggest an increased risk of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and pre-cancerous [...]The WHO 2012 European health report confirms alcohol as 1 of the 2 main risk factors in Europe» eurocare.org
Consumption of alcohol across European population remains dangerously high, in spite of the knowledge how to tackle it.[...]European Medicines Agency’s Management Board welcomes new civil-society members» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency's Management Board held its first meeting in 2013 on 20-21 March 2013. The Board welcomed four new civil-society representatives as full members.[...]EDCTP-funded projects for tuberculosis vaccines» edctp.org
Every year 9 million people are newly diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). The disease kills approximately 1.4 million people per year including infants and adolescents. TB/HIV co-infection and MDR/XDR-[...]Using simpler synthesis and greener chemistry to improve medicines» europa.eu
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 [...]Draft guideline on the declaration of the quantitative composition / labelling of biological medicinal products that contain modified proteins as active substance: consultation open» europa.eu
Draft guideline on the declaration of the quantitative composition / labelling of biological medicinal products that contain modified proteins as active substance Draft guideline on the declaration o[...]Call for experts: EDCTP Strategic Advisory Committee and EDCTP Interim Strategic Advisory Committee» edctp.org
EDCTP is calling on high level experts from across multiple fields and sectors to apply for membership of the Interim Strategic Advisory Committee (Interim SAC) and the Strategic Advisory Committee ([...]EU Parliament votes to adopt Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) measure as part of agricultural reform» epha.org
The European Parliament voted on its plenary session on 13 March on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). As part of this vote, an amendment concerning Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) wa[...]Ultrasound to Combat Liver Tumours» europa.eu
Liver tumours are either benign or malignant; if malignant then they can be primary or secondary. In Europe, a solitary lesion in the liver is more likely to be a metastatic carcinoma than a primary [...]Latest ECDC maps on vector distribution introducing enhanced information on spread of mosquitoes, ticks and sandflies in Europe» europa.eu
ECDC publishes today the latest maps on the geographical distribution of exotic mosquitoes, sandlfies and ticks in Europe, the new maps updated with a more detailed classification of the geographical[...]UN Commision of Narcotic Drugs: Pain relief on the agenda» uicc.org
Access to opioids for the treatment of cancer pain under the spotlight at the UN Commision of Narcotic Drugs. The UN's Commission on Narcotic Drugs held its annual session in Vienna from 11-15 March.[...]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[...]Working conditions: Commission urges Member States to implement ILO domestic workers convention» europa.eu
European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 March 2013 The European Commission has presented a proposal for a Council Decision authorising Member States to ratify the International Labour Organisa[...]Stayin’ Alive – delivering resuscitation messages to the public» escardio.org
Teaching bystander Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) strategically to the general public offers the greatest potential to make the biggest overall impact on survival in out of hospital cardiac ar[...]European Medicines Agency recommends restricting use of cilostazol-containing medicines» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency's Committee on Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended that the use of cilostazol-containing medicines in the treatment of intermittent claudication - a [...]Informing relatives of heart or lung transplantation patients» escardio.org
The results of this qualitative study showed a gap between the information and support that relatives to newly listed heart or lung transplant patients need and receive. The professional teams and so[...]Tool for seafood contamination» europa.eu
Since the horse meat saga began in 2012, some of us have decided to eat more fish and seafood - after all, we have been told they are better for our health. Well, that may not be quite true today. Wh[...]Influenza activity continues to decline in Europe: ECDC weekly monitoring» europa.eu
In all reporting countries but one, influenza activity continued to decline or had already returned to baseline levels. After more than three months of active transmission, the 2012-2013 influenza se[...]Meeting highlights from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) 18-21 March 2013» europa.eu
This page provides an overview of the opinions adopted at the March 2013 meeting of the CHMP and other important outcomes.[...]Complementary and Alternative medicine studies take centre stage at EuroHeartCare » escardio.org
Two abstracts show the potential for medical yoga and acupressure, in addition to pharmacological therapies, to reduce blood pressure and heart rates in patients with AF. In a third abstract, a surve[...]Revision of procedural advice on the submission of variations for annual update of human influenza inactivated vaccines applications in the centralised procedure: consultation open» europa.eu
The purpose of this revision is to provide guidance for the submission of variations for annual update of human influenza inactivated vaccines applications in the centralised procedure following amen[...]Preventing heart disease requires a universal approach» escardio.org
Three out of five of the world's most costly diseases are cardiovascular in nature, and their prevention is now recognised as an urgent public health need. This year's EuroPRevent congress, already t[...]Tuberculosis: Europe's Ticking Timebomb» aidsactioneurope.org
Drug-resistant forms on the rise in Europe; treatment costs to increase 50 times if epidemic left unchecked. MEPs get involved in the fight against deadly strains of the disease. Brussels, 20th March[...]The WHO 2012 European health report confirms alcohol as 1 of the 2 main risk factors in Europe» eurocare.org
Consumption of alcohol across European population remains dangerously high, in spite of the knowledge how to tackle it.[...]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[...]Infectious Disease Epidemiology: ESCAIDE 2013 to take place on 5-7 November in Stockholm, Sweden» europa.eu
The 2013 European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE) will be held in Stockholm, Sweden on 5 - 7 November. 20/03/2013 14:30[...]A paradox: European law invoked to frustrate alcohol policy» eurocare.org
European law is being invoked to defeat alcohol harm reduction strategies. This is a paradox, since the wellbeing of the population and the promotion of public health are primary objectives in the Eu[...]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[...]EU Agriculture Ministers reach agreement on Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform» epha.org
Last 19 March, agriculture ministers from the EU's member states agreed a negotiating position on reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. They reached an agreement on a number of issues: (1) the ge[...]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[...]Food additives and preschool children» eufic.org
In a review published in the Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, researchers from University College Dublin looked at the regulatory basis for the authorisation of food additives and focused on the[...]Health Commissioner Tonio Borg - EU Commission takes gender dimension and men's health into account on its policies» epha.org
The seminar hosted by Christel Schaldemose (S & D, DK) focused on Men's Health as a vital public health issue. Health Commissioner Tonio Borg highlighted the importance of reducing health inequal[...]EFSA supports European Commission in defining scientific criteria for endocrine disruptors» europa.eu
EFSA is the EU risk assessment body for food and feed safety. It provides independent scientific advice to risk managers.[...]European Medicines Agency reminds companies of timeframe to submit product-information translations in Croatian» europa.eu
The European Medicines Agency reminds applicants and marketing-authorisation holders that they need to submit of translations of product information in Croatian for opinions as of April 2013.[...]New ECDC/WHO Euro report: One in five TB patients has extrapulmonary tuberculosis»
The fifth report launched jointly by ECDC and the WHO Regional Office for Europe follows on from reports under the EuroTB project established in 1998
Health improves unequally within and among European countries» epha.org
As every three years, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its report on European Health. This year with a special focus on well-being.[...]European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership: High-Level Conference on EDCTP2: proceedings and video available online» edctp.org
Today the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) published the report of the High-Level Conference on the second EDCTP programme (EDCTP2) and a short video on the eve[...]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[...]2014 World Cancer Congress: Call for Session Proposals - Now Open» uicc.org
Call for Session Proposals - Now Open UICC is looking forward to receiving your session proposal for the 2014 World Cancer Congress, to be held in Melbourne, Australia, on 3-6 December 2014. The dead[...]Air pollution: breaches of legal limits continued through 2010 and 2011» europa.eu
Air pollutant emissions were above legal limits in eight Member States in 2011, preliminary data shows. In 2010, 12 Member States exceeded these limits, according to final official data reported unde[...]AGE Platform Europe: Towards a Europe-wide database of accidents and injuries »
A broad coalition of European organisations has come together to call on the European Commission to propose setting up a Pan-European Accident and Injury Data System. They are convinced that such a system would contribute to fewer accidents and injuries.
The Confederation of Family Organisations in the European Union (COFACE) 2014 Campaign: European Year for Reconciling Work and Family Life»
COFACE not only studies how families live and the challenges they face, but also aims to address how policy might be shaped to try and make the lives of men, women and children happier, and the decisions they make easier.
Road safety: EU reports lowest ever number of road deaths and takes first step towards an injuries strategy»
oad fatalities across the EU have decreased by 9% in 2012. According to new figures published by the European Commission, 2012 saw the lowest number of people killed in road traffic in EU countries since the first data were collected.
European Social Network publishes its annual review»
The European Social Network (ESN) is the independent network for local public social services in Europe.