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Learn about the launch of the innovative smart inhaler device in Europe

Learn about the launch of the innovative smart inhaler device in Europe

FindAir, a European company developing digital systems for asthma and COPD control, on 16th of January 2019, launched its commercial smart inhaler device FindAir...
Game of phones: Phone therapy in healthcare

Game of phones: Phone therapy in healthcare

New research from the University of Southampton, UK, found that remote, phone-based, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could help people living with IBS – So...
Melanoma-associated retinopathy has a new treatment which could restore sight

Melanoma-associated retinopathy has a new treatment which could restore sight

Innovative treatment has improved the vision of a patient suffering from the rare syndrome, melanoma-associated retinopathy, affecting the eye – Can this therapy restore...
Priorities for breast cancer resources questioned after global HER2 testing survey

Priorities for breast cancer resources questioned after global HER2 testing survey

A global survey of HER2 testing has raised questions about how resources should be spent on potentially lifesaving HER2 targeted therapies for breast cancer,...
NHS technology is about to get revamped with Matthew Gould as new CEO of NHSX

NHS technology is about to get revamped with Matthew Gould as new CEO of...

Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the appointment of Matthew Gould as the new CEO of NHSX – Could this bring a new era of...
Malta: Discover the acquisition of the medical cannabis pharmaceutical facility

Malta: Discover the acquisition of the medical cannabis pharmaceutical facility

MPX International announces acquisition of GMP-ready medical cannabis pharmaceutical facility in Malta, and receipt of Letter of lntent from Malta Enterprise for a cannabis...
The Datura genus: the examination of the recreation uses of stramonium

The Datura genus: the examination of the recreational uses of stramonium

Encompassing several plant species featured heavily in traditional medicine & pop culture, the Datura genus, including stramonium, is now being further investigated for its...
Youth suicide rates increase after the release of Netflix show ‘13 Reasons Why’

Youth suicide rates increase after the release of Netflix show ‘13 Reasons Why’

NIH-supported study emphasises importance of responsible portrayal of suicide by the media, and according to researcher’s youth suicide rates have increased significantly since watching...
Non-melanoma skin cancer: The hidden epidemic faced by outdoor workers

Non-melanoma skin cancer: The hidden epidemic faced by outdoor workers

We talk to Professor Swen Malte John, Chair of the EADV Task Force on occupational skin disease, who emphasises the magnitude of the neglected...
Discover the promising new Noonan syndrome treatment

Discover the promising new Noonan syndrome treatment

According to researchers at Université de Montréal and CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, Canada, there may be a new Noonan syndrome treatment on the horizon. Noonan...
Discover the intelligent fall detector, Grannyguard

Discover the intelligent fall detector, Grannyguard

pikkerton presents Grannyguard, the intelligent fall detector, a light switch replacement that detects critical situations such as falls, requests help and allows two-way communication. Founded...
Global call to action to end the non-melanoma skin cancer epidemic in outdoor workers

Global call to action to end the non-melanoma skin cancer epidemic in outdoor workers

Discover the organizations that are calling for the implementation of a systematic approach to addressing the Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer epidemic. Seven co-hosting organizations of the...
Tilray bringing medical cannabis cultivation, research and more to Portugal

Tilray bringing medical cannabis cultivation, research and more to Portugal

Located in Cantanhede, Portugal has officially been announced as the hub for Tilray’s medical cannabis cultivation, processing, distribution and research for Europe. Tilray, a global...
Results through research: shaping the future of medical cannabis

Results through research: shaping the future of medical cannabis

Discover how, together, EMMAC Life Sciences and Imperial College London are advancing our understanding of the therapeutic properties of medical cannabis for a range...
A budding industry: How EMMAC Life Sciences is growing the medical cannabis industry across Europe

A budding industry: How EMMAC Life Sciences is growing the medical cannabis industry across...

EMMAC Life Sciences’ Antonio Costanzo discusses the booming medical cannabis industry in Europe and EMMAC’s role in its future. As investment and interest in the...
Discover how millions has been donated to accelerate malaria elimination efforts

Discover how millions has been donated to accelerate malaria elimination efforts

Tableau, Mapbox, Exasol, and Alteryx commit $4.3 million (~€3.9 million) to accelerate malaria elimination efforts for more than 60 million people. Paris, France, 25 April...
The ICBC recap: Explore the monumental world of medical cannabis research

The ICBC recap: Explore the monumental world of medical cannabis research

Attending this year’s International Cannabis Business Conference in Barcelona, Health Europa delve more into the dynamic space of medical cannabis research. The world regarding medical...
Wayland Group is going global as a medical cannabis producer

Wayland Group is going global as a medical cannabis producer

The medical cannabis producer, Wayland Group, is committed to building brands that consistently offer best-in-class products across medical & non-medical cannabis categories. Wayland is a...
Revolutionising personalised cancer treatment with targeted therapy

Revolutionising personalised cancer treatment with targeted therapy

My Personal Therapeutics announces funding and secures exclusive Mount Sinai School of Medicine Technology license, bringing targeted therapy to transform personalised cancer treatment. My Personal...
What do you know about olfactory receptors and smelling with your tongue?

What do you know about olfactory receptors and smelling with your tongue?

Smelling with your tongue may be a real thing, but can identification of functional olfactory receptors in human taste cells open doors to new...

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