Tag #Public Health

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NHS Text Saves Man's Life After 9cm Aneurysm Detected

A 65-year-old Lancashire man, Shaun Flatley, unknowingly had a potentially fatal 9cm abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) until an NHS screening text message prompted him to seek medical attention, leading to timely surgery and recovery; ignoring such screenings is like "Russian roulette", he says.

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Greece Implements Stricter Traffic Code to Combat High Traffic Fatality Rate

Greece's new traffic code, announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, introduces stricter penalties for traffic violations, differentiates between first-time and repeat offenses, and increases surveillance through the installation of 1,500 cameras to address the country's high traffic fatality...

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Germany to Investigate COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Germany's new government, a coalition of CDU and SPD, will form a Bundestag committee to investigate the country's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to restore public trust and improve future pandemic responses; this follows a previous failed attempt by the opposition Left party.

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Hundreds of Unregistered Veterinary Professionals Found in Netherlands

An investigation uncovered at least 100 unregistered veterinary assistants and four veterinarians in Dutch animal clinics, prompting shocked reactions from authorities and calls for stricter enforcement of registration requirements, including potential criminal prosecution for unregistered practitio...

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Potent New Opioid Nitazene Threatens to Worsen Opioid Crisis

A new synthetic opioid, nitazenes, 40 times stronger than fentanyl, is spreading in the US and Europe, causing increasing overdose risks due to its potency and uncontrolled distribution in various forms (intravenous, pills, powder, aerosols).

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Fentanyl Crackdown: A Temporary Solution to a Complex Problem

China's 2019 decision to strictly control all fentanyl-related substances correlated with a roughly 25 percent decrease in US overdose deaths over a limited period, highlighting the potential for pragmatic diplomacy in addressing complex geopolitical challenges; however, the temporary nature of the ...

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liberation.fr
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France Launches Major Health Study to Assess Environmental Exposures

France launched a large-scale health study, Albane, on June 10th, to monitor population health, including exposure to environmental substances like pesticides and bisphenols, by analyzing 3,150 people every two years, with first results in early 2028.

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Cashew Butter Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Dozens of Children Across Europe

A salmonella outbreak linked to cashew butter has sickened 52 children in Germany and 13 in Austria, leading to a product recall across several European countries; the bacteria is usually associated with contaminated poultry.

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dailymail.co.uk
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England Extends Cervical Cancer Screening Interval to Five Years

Starting July, England will screen women aged 25-49 for cervical cancer every five years instead of three, impacting up to seven million people, based on UK National Screening Committee recommendations and studies showing similar cancer detection rates with less frequent testing.

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Omsk Summer Camp's Abrupt Closure Amid Norovirus Outbreak

Following a norovirus outbreak that hospitalized 11 children, the Orlyonok summer camp in Omsk Oblast, Russia, was unexpectedly closed on June 9th, leaving parents to organize their children's return home amid confusion and unanswered questions about refunds and lost belongings.

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politico.eu
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Vaccines Crucial in Combating Rising Global Burden of Chronic Diseases

New research reveals that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 75% of global deaths, costing $2 trillion annually; vaccines against influenza, pneumococcal infections, and COVID-19 offer crucial protection for NCD patients, and the UN will discuss a new political declaration to address the r...

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Highly Contagious Covid Variant Nimbus Spreads Rapidly in UK

A new, highly contagious Covid variant called Nimbus (NB.1.8.1) is spreading rapidly, with 13 cases confirmed in the UK, causing concern due to its efficient infection of human cells and a distinctive 'razor blade' throat symptom; current vaccines are expected to remain effective.

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