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Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram, a London-based plastic surgeon, once noticed that despite the increasing digitalisation, operating rooms lagged in leveraging their potential to democratise access to quality healthcare. This realisation led her to become what she calls an "accidental entrepreneur" and found her company, Proximie, to introduce technology in traditional operating rooms. Euronews Tech Talks: The podcast unravelling the big questions shaping Europe's digital landscapeMeet the Europeans behind the world’s first AI regulation | Euronews Tech Talks PodcastIf everything we do leaves a data t...
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Several western European countries have seen their citizens' satisfaction with public services falling since 2011, according to a survey by Gallup. The UK suffered by far the largest fall on Gallup's Community Basics Index, from 79 to 67 out of a possible 100 points – followed by countries such as Ireland (76 to 70), Germany (79 to 73), and Luxembourg. Yet other countries' numbers either held steady or increased slightly. France and the Netherlands stalled at 70 and 76 respectively, while Belgium increased from 69 to 71 and Austria from 78 to 79. The survey tracks public perception of basic co...
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Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has recently overtaken electric vehicle maker Tesla, in terms of market valuation, following upbeat initial trial data for a new obesity drug. Novo Nordisk, already well known for the popular obesity drug Wegovy, had a market valuation of about $566 billion (€517.6 billion), on Thursday, as shares rose about 8%. That is more than companies such as Tesla and Visa, according to London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) data. It also surpassed LVMH as Europe's biggest company in terms of market valuation last year. Following the launch of Wegovy in June 2021, Novo Nordi...
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A proposal to introduce obligatory medical check-ups for drivers to get their driving licence renewed was put forward in a report by the rapporteur Karima Delli (France, Greens) and backed by socialists and liberals in a Parliament committee vote last December. The amendment aimed to extend to the whole bloc a requirement that is already compulsory in various forms in 14 member states. However, MEPs rejected the proposed measure in a plenary vote on Wednesday (28 February) opting to maintain the original commission text leaving decisions on whether licence holders seeking renewal should underg...
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By Hera Rizwan As per the latest data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organisation (WHO), India recorded over 14.1 lakh new cancer cases and 9,16,000 deaths in 2022. The report indicates a slightly higher number of cancer cases in women, with 7,22,138 affected compared to 6,91,178 men. Among women, the leading cancers were breast, cervix, ovary, mouth, and colorectum, while for men, they were oral cavity, lung, esophagus, colorectum, and stomach. Out of these, the estimates from the Global Cancer Observatory for 2022 indicate that breas...
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"Hospitals are very significant polluters, despite the great benefits that we all enjoy when we fall sick," says Novartis President. By 2050, 70% of the world's population is expected to live in cities - that equates to 2.5 billion more than today. By then, the global temperature is likely to be at least 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer, with some sources suggesting it could be 3 degrees, depending on how drastically the world reacts. Rising temperatures cause additional stress to the human body, but that's not the only risk to our health. As the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries battle to st...
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More than 170 pregnancies in Germany may have been at risk after being exposed to the anti-acne drug isotretinoin between the years 2004 and 2019, according to a new estimate. Isotretinoin, which is better known under its former brand name Accutane among others, is a drug prescribed for severe acne that hasn’t been responsive to other treatments like antibiotics. But the drug has a long list of side effects, among them the potential to cause birth defects, a risk called teratogenicity. This is why the treatment is heavily monitored. Despite these guidelines, at least 178 pregnancies were likel...
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Retirement is a time of life we often associate with freedom, leisure, and the pursuit of dreams long postponed. However, it should also be a time when prudent financial planning takes center stage, especially when it comes to safeguarding your good health. While a long, happy retirement is something we’d all like, the truth is that as we age, the need for specialized, long-term care emerges. The cost of long-term care can be intimidating and may even eclipse the savings you painstakingly accumulate over a lifetime. According to recent data from the National Council on Aging, 80 percent of old...
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We all wish for those extra years, but what’s the point if we’re not taking care of ourselves? Without a solid healthcare plan, living longer might turn into a burden. As you age, heathcare costs can eat up a big chunk of your spending, and that’s not the retirement dream anyone has in mind. One study showed that between 2009 and 2019, out-of-pocket healthcare costs for adults over age 65 rose by 41% to well over $6,000 a year. Today, older Americans are spending 13% of their annual expenditures on healthcare costs. For younger Americans that number is just 8%. Of course, these numbers shouldn...
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By Hera Rizwan The year 2023 will probably be remembered as a turning point in the usage of artificial intelligence. We saw OpenAI's ChatGPT reaching 100 million monthly active users. From Snapchat to Microsoft tech companies joined the ChatGPT bandwagon, bringing in their personalised artificial intelligence (AI). While AI is being projected as a technology for all, the field of healthcare is also catching up to leverage it. Here’s a look at the uses for AI and its potential to contribute to the Indian healthcare domain. AI in Indian healthcare sectorEarly disease diagnosis, drug creation, dr...
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