Cardiology

WHO: 4 out of 5 Patients Do Not Receive Adequate Treatment for Hypertension

Medscape Portuguese Edition coverage on the first WHO report on hypertension, demonstrating that despite the simplicity and affordability of primary drugs and care for treating the condition, four out of five patients fail to receive sufficient treatment.

Family Medicine

An App to Track Alcohol Consumption

A Swiss mobile app helped college students track their alcohol consumption and significantly reduced both the total volume consumed and days with heavy drinking. Univadis Italy coverage.

Hobbies Have a Positive Effect

Engaging in hobbies is strongly linked to reduced depression, improved overall health, and increased life satisfaction amongst individuals aged 65 and older, revealed a meta-analysis. A Univadis Germany report.

What Your Hands Say About Your Health

Coliquio (in German) publication’s Practical Knowledge reveals that changes in hands and nails can reflect various health conditions, including disease, liver cirrhosis, and overactive thyroid.

Young People's Health: Less Alcohol and Tobacco, but More School-related Stress

Mediquality (in French) reports on a Belgian survey that demonstrated that schools are no longer considered a “serene place” synonymous with security, as more than half of the students reported being stressed by schoolwork or affected by psychosomatic symptoms (like headaches, anxiety, and dizziness).

Infectious Diseases

Endemic Dengue Cases are Rising in Northern Italy

Univadis Italy reports 27 confirmed dengue cases transmitted locally in Rome; investigations are underway to verify any epidemiological links.

Inhaled Antibodies Can Reduce Symptoms in COVID-19 Patients

Univadis Germany reports on a study published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases suggesting that systemically administered neutralising antibodies infection resulted in complete resolution of respiratory symptoms in patients with COVID-19.

Vaccines Against Dengue

Univadis Spain publishes a feature on the challenges associated with vaccines available for dengue prevention in Europe, their dosing schedule, safety, and contraindications.

Neurology

New Bedside Genetic Testing Could Boost Stroke Survival

Medscape UK covers a revolutionary, point-of-care, shoebox-sized device that uses a cheek swab to detect genetic changes that reduce the effectiveness of clopidogrel (currently, first-line preventive treatment) so that alternative antiplatelet therapy can be prescribed. The device may soon be rolled out by the National Health Service.

Oncology

AI Boosts Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Outperforms Second Opinions

Univadis Italy reports on a Swedish study published in Lancet Digital Health which suggests that performance of AI in diagnosing breast cancer is equal or superior to that of two radiologists.

What Does the Future Hold for Multicancer Early Detection Tests?

Medscape France speaks with a medical oncologist on the liquid biopsies in the early detection of variety of cancers, and their potential for clinical and commercial use.

Professional News

New Vaccine Prescription Authorisations: Who, When, How, and Why?

The French Ministry of Health published two decrees and three orders which extend vaccination administration skills (including administration, training, and the ability to charge vaccination fees) to nurses, midwives, pharmacist, and postgraduate pharmacy students. A Univadis France report.

Psychiatry

1 in 4 Belgians Take Psychotropic Drugs: Awareness Campaign Launched

A recent report revealed that 1 in 4 Belgians consumed a psychotropic medication in 2022, prompting the Belgian Ministry of Health to launch an awareness campaign directed at general practitioners, pharmacists, and psychologists to encourage appropriate management.

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