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31 July 09:00

Romania has no national screening program for lung cancer, resulting in a 5-year survival prognosis of less than 10%.

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30 July 18:39

A network of doctors and pharmacists in Bucharest and across the country is under investigation for illegally selling oncology drugs, affecting cancer patients.

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30 July 05:30

Alexandru Rogobete emphasized the need to reform the healthcare system to protect uninsured patients and reduce financial leakages.

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29 July 21:00

A study from the Pasteur Institute shows that the COVID-19 virus persists in the brain for up to 80 days, causing depression and memory impairment.

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29 July 20:54

Almost 5 million Europeans are living with undetected hepatitis B or C, putting themselves at risk of serious liver disease and cancer.

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29 July 16:57

The project offers genetic testing to 600 patients with early-stage breast cancer, with financial support of up to 12,350 lei.

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29 July 14:33

A new test developed by ACES Diagnostics has a sensitivity of over 90%, improving the diagnosis of Lyme disease compared to traditional methods.

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29 July 11:35

The number of cases of liver cancer could rise by 76% by 2050 to 1.52 million, according to an analysis in The Lancet.

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28 July 18:56

A new method discovered by Australian researchers blocks minor matting, slowing tumor growth without harming healthy cells.

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28 July 16:29

Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete has signed an order to revise the rules in units treating patients with severe burns, after complaints about lack of painkillers and hygiene.

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28 July 15:39

Two new studies show that walking and other physical activity can delay memory loss in people at genetic risk of Alzheimer's.

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28 July 11:53

The heatwave has led to an increase in cases of burns and skin irritations among holidaymakers, with doctors advising caution and sun protection.

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27 July 13:08

A drug to treat early-stage Alzheimer's, donanemab, has received a positive opinion from the EMA and is close to authorization in the European Union.

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26 July 06:40

Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete has announced that starting next week he will carry out controls in hospitals to check the quality of food served to patients, after receiving over 200 complaints

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25 July 16:50

The first twice-daily injectable HIV prevention drug based on lenacapavir has received CHMP recommendation for authorization, promising an effective and affordable solution.

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24 July 10:42

69% of Romanians use apps and smart devices to monitor their health, influencing their daily habits and lifestyle.

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23 July 18:57

Oncology patients in Bucharest can benefit from 5,850 lei for recovery services, including physiotherapy and psychological counseling.

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23 July 13:33

One study showed that the pandemic led to a 5.5-month ageing of the brain, affecting not only COVID patients but also the general population.

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23 July 13:17

Three identical baby girls have been born in Slovakia, a rare medical condition associated with risks, but the babies are developing well.

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23 July 09:58

Singer Ella Henderson has announced that she suffers from endometriosis and has joined a foundation to raise awareness of the condition.

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