Tag: Cancer
The Swedish-headquartered hospital chain Medicover plans to double India’s footprint
New Delhi [India]March 14 (ANI): Sweden-headquartered multinational hospital chain Medicover Hospitals, which currently has 24 hospitals in India, plans to double its footprint over a period of next five years. Medicover is a specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare services. The company operates through two divisions – Diagnostic Services and Healthcare Services. In its healthcare […]
They Practiced For 24 Hours: ‘We All Know Someone Who Deals With Cancer’
“I’m a little cold and tired, but what we’ve done is absolutely amazing. It was a long challenge and we often thought it would never end. But suddenly it was over,” says Sigurjón Ernir Sturluson, athlete and owner of Ultraform. The day before yesterday, together with Halldór Ragnar Guðjónsson and Berg Vilhjálmsson, he completed the […]
A music therapist from Poland helps you quit smoking
An interesting project started last year when seven MPs from the South constituency tabled a draft parliamentary resolution ordering the Minister of Health to enter into an agreement with the Cancer Society of Iceland to study cancer rates in Suðurnes compared to other parts of the country. The study concluded that certain types of cancer […]
Harmful additives were found in Helsinki’s street cocaine samples, says a new study
The latest report covers lab results from 118 samples collected between September 13, 2022 and January 11, 2023, with the most commonly submitted samples being sold as amphetamine, cocaine, alprazolam, MDMA, or a variety of other synthetic stimulants. According to the report, the number of cocaine samples received (15 in total) has increased since the […]
The growing popularity of CBD oil in Germany
In recent years, the popularity of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil has grown rapidly in Germany. It is now one of the most popular natural remedies for various health problems – from chronic pain to insomnia and anxiety. Studies suggest that CBD oil may be beneficial for those suffering from epilepsy or other neurological disorders, as well […]
A new medication offers a promising treatment option for advanced melanoma patients
However, a Finnish study revealed that patients who do not benefit from T-cell activation treatments do not have the right type of T-cells to attack cancer cells. The new therapy must utilize other parts of the immune system, such as natural killer cells or NK cells, which help recognize cancer cells that have evaded T […]
Expats, immigrants, internationals, non-Danes… we salute you all
It’s crazy that we haven’t had an ‘Expat of the Year’ before. One of the problems is the word ‘expat’. A lot of people don’t like it. Expats are foreigners who know that one day they will return to their home country, but many move to Denmark who are open to the idea of staying […]
Parents are advised to limit their children’s intake of organic eggs following the discovery of PFAS
You couldn’t really make it up: for a long time now, the perceived wisdom has been that eating caged eggs is a bad choice for society, to the extent that today they are frowned upon, some supermarkets have stopped selling them altogether , and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries wants to phase them […]
In Finland, cancer screening is being reconsidered
The EU proposes lowering some of the age limits for cancer screening.
Mixed opinion on success of colon cancer screenings
Every year, more than 800,000 Danes are invited to a screening for colon cancer. This screening program has proven successful, reducing the risk of death from the type of cancer by 29 percent for all ages and sexes. The effect of the screenings has been shown to be even more successful among men over 60, […]
Flyers refrains from F Oskar Lindblom in order to buy out
The Philadelphia Flyers placed Oskar Lindblom on dispensation on Tuesday in order to buy out. Flyers buy out the last season of the Swedish forward’s contract, worth 3 million dollars. The team also announced a $ 100,000 donation in Lindblom’s name to a local organization that supports families affected by cancer. Lindblom, who turns 26 […]
Pär Lernström
Pär Lernström is one of Sweden’s most popular and experienced presenters. He started his career at Swedish Radio more than 20 years ago. Today he leads “Idol”, “Talang” and “Kockarnas kamp” on TV4. He also works as a lecturer and conferences and has held several large galas. Pär Lernström has also written the book “Gubbe: […]
US approves ambassador to Denmark nominee
An unpopular predecessorLeventhal also serves on the board executive committee of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and on the executive committee of the Corporation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. According to DR Nyheder, Leventhal is known for his philanthropy in the Boston area. If approved, Leventhal will follow Donald Trump-appointed Carla Sands, who […]
Meteorologists will issue the first UV warning of the summer
The Finnish Meteorological Institute issued six UV index warnings on Sunday, which is being held "high"-The region of southwestern Finland and Uusimaa. International guidelines recommend sun protection when the UV rays reach three or more. As the summer solstice approaches, ultraviolet radiation is at its peak in the south of the country. Dermatologists recommend that […]
Speculation that Putin is seriously ill
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently went out and said that there were no signs of illness in President Putin. It is unusual for the Kremlin to comment on such a thing at all. Since the invasion of Ukraine, rumors that Putin may be ill have intensified, and the Kremlin has repeatedly been asked about […]
The super-mind that can turn ants into cancer hunters
It is the communication with scents that largely enables the ants’ complex communities to function. And now French researchers have taught ants to recognize the smell of cancer cells. So how can we train ants to do what we want? Are there more things the sniffing insects can help with? Ant expert Anders Hagman takes […]
The Macchiarini scandal – the new trial
There are three cases, all of which were operated on with synthetic tracheas at Karolinska University Hospital and which then died. The charge is aggravated assault. The first patient was Andemariam Beyene, a 36-year-old Eritrean researcher living in Iceland who had throat cancer. He underwent surgery in June 2011 and was highlighted at press conferences […]
Genetic differences can affect the ability to utilize the energy of different nutrients: Research
The study showed how nutrition planning based on genetic information could contribute to the development of individual health nutrition. Australian, Danish and Finnish researchers found in an international collaborative study how individuals in the same population differ in their ability to cope with different diets. The researchers used a genetic control panel consisting of about […]
One in three teens buys snus on social media, the study says
Social media platforms have become a popular way for young people to get their hands on the oral tobacco product snuff. With the exception of Sweden, the sale of snus is banned throughout the EU, including in Finland. According to the latest school health promotion survey, as many as 43 percent of 10-12-year-old students and […]
HS: In Finland, the number of Covid-19 deaths in the first quarter of 2022 was higher than in the whole of 2021
Just over a third (1,163) of deaths were recorded between January and December 2021. Mika SalminenTHL’s Health Security Manager told Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday that the high mortality rate is primarily due to a sharp increase in coronavirus infections in the early months of the year. The majority of deaths have been observed in patients […]
Sweden allows the use of a new drug to prevent covid-19
STOCKHOLM, March 29 (Xinhua) – A new COVID-19 prophylactic agent from AstraZeneca has been approved for use in Sweden, the country’s Medicines Agency for Xinhua confirmed on Tuesday. Evusheld has recently been licensed for prescription to individuals who, due to underlying medical conditions, have not developed adequate protection against covid-19 despite being vaccinated. The drug […]
Agnes Wold: Laughable that ginger would strengthen the immune system
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on children and colds: Therefore, it is much more dangerous for the elderly to catch a cold and therefore children’s viruses are more contagious. Agnes also explains what happens to the immune system during a cancer treatment and […]
The health authority needs to revise the recommendations to tackle teens’ alcohol consumption directly
Danish teenagers have long had a reputation for being the most drinkers in Europe. Transitional rituals such as being slaughtered on 1 May, on school trips to Prague and at Roskilde Festival are part of most normal Danish upbringing. And the law and big business make it easier than ever to get drunk. Over 16s […]
Iodine tablets are sold as hot bread in Denmark
In the wake of the war raging in Ukraine, the physical and digital sales of iodine tablets have gone through in Denmark. The dramatic increase is driven by people’s fears of some form of nuclear fallout. “We have gone from selling two to three units a day to up to 40,” Maj Duchnick, Matas’ online […]
Pharmacy Association: Iodine tablets do not need to be collected
Demand for strong iodine tablets has been higher than usual since the beginning of the crisis in Ukraine, and stocks in several pharmacies have completely run out. By Charlotta SandlerIodine tablets have been widely sought after in pharmacies since the news of the Russian occupation of Ukraine. "According to the recommendations of the authorities, it […]
RNA molecules control the repair of human DNA in cancer cells: Study
Solna [Sweden], February 23 (ANI): It has long been believed that RNA molecules, which are the basic molecules found in all living organisms, only participated in protein synthesis. However, a recent study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden showed how certain RNA molecules controlled the repair of damaged DNA in cancer cells, a discovery that in […]
Estrogen levels linked to COVID-19 risk of death in older women, the study suggests
London [UK], February 15 (ANI): Estrogen is a category of sex hormone that is responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. New research has suggested that an older woman’s estrogen levels may be linked to her chances of dying from covid-19, with higher levels of the hormone […]
The old drug can protect against COVID-19 lung damage, the study found
They say the FDA-approved drug, which has been in clinical use for more than 70 years, can protect against lung damage and the risk of blood clots in COVID-19 and other diseases that cause immune-mediated lung damage. The results of their research were published in “JCI Insight”. The study found that disulfiram protected rodents from […]
Eating Disorder – How Do You Get Free?
There are a few different known reasons, according to the research. The causes can be sociocultural, psychological or genetic. The latter specifically concerns anorexia. – Dieting, which is one of the biggest risk factors, seems to trigger certain genetic changes. It can sometimes be involuntary, I have had patients who have had cancer, where the […]
Spotify responds to Joe Rogan’s dispute and names podcasts about COVID-19
According to The Verge, the counseling will lead to Spotify’s COVID-19 center, which provides credible and up-to-date information about the pandemic. To increase transparency in the handling of the issue, Spotify will publish its COVID-19 Content Policy and General Platform Rules publicly on its website. Spotify says anyone who violates the rules can be removed […]
The study finds new genetic clues about the risk of multiple sclerosis
Washington [US]January 30 (ANI): A team of researchers has found that a cell type in the central nervous system called oligodendrocytes may have a different role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) than previously thought. The study has been published in the ‘Neuron Journal’. MS is driven by immune cells that attack oligodendrocytes and […]
The study predicts long covid at the first diagnosis
Seattle [US], January 21 (ANI): A team of researchers has identified several factors that can be measured at the first point of covid-19 diagnosis that predict whether a patient is likely to develop long-term covid. The study has been published in the ‘Cell Journal’. A significant proportion of people affected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus – […]
Science Round-Up: Beef in ginger sauce is best avoided!
If beef in ginger sauce is on the menu at home tonight, you might want to check out these ingredients! A whole batch of ginger powder has been recalled due to abnormally high toxin levels, while PFOS – another harmful toxin that can affect the liver, immune system and be carcinogenic – has been detected […]
Corona Round-Up: New daily infection record of 33,493 cases for Denmark
Denmark has today broken its daily corona infection record with confirmation from the Statens Serum Institut that the number was 33,493 in the 24 hours until 14.00 today. That’s almost 5,000 more than Monday’s total – the previous record in total. This means that 1.15 million people have been infected at least once – almost […]
Timed circadian rhythms
Maybe it’s time to stop staring blindly at what we eat and how we exercise and instead think about when?Timing is more important than you think in order to stay healthy and healthy and iron out the body’s functions, in accordance with the internal clock. The internal biological clock affects all our cells and the […]
The new President of the European Parliament will be elected on 18 January
David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died Tuesday night at a cancer center in Aviano, Italy, where he was taken to hospital at the end of December for a serious complication of immune system dysfunction. “In accordance with the Rules of Procedure (Rule 20), the first Vice-President of Parliament will hold a provisional presidency […]
Research is finding a way to reduce the side effects of anticancer drugs
The method is based on hairy cellulose nanocrystals – nanoparticles developed from a major component of plant cell walls and designed to contain a huge amount of “hair” of polymer chain extending from each end. These hairs increase the potential drug capture capacity of nanocrystals significantly more than conventional nanoparticles and other materials. To produce […]
HUS’s gynecological oncology training received a quality certificate
Chief Physician of Gynecological Oncology Mikko Loukovaara considers the certificate to be particularly important for a large Cancer Center, as it is a guarantee of the quality of education. Accreditation also brings visibility to Finnish education. The ESGO quality certificate has been awarded to more than 100 European cancer centers, but this is Finland’s first. […]
