Tag: Disease
Solving Finland’s medical care crisis: Alternatives for children’s heart surgery are sought from abroad
This has primarily been due to a shortage of nursing staff, which is why many children do not receive the timely care required by law. The new children’s hospital, in accordance with the recommendations of the national children’s intensive care working group, started discussions with Nordic university hospitals about children’s heart surgeries. Cooperation opportunities with […]
Agnes Wold on the difference between being hypersensitive and allergic
Agnes Woldprofessor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues with the host Christopher Lundberg. Agnes Wold on allergies: That is why it is so important that you treat celiac disease correctly and what is the difference between being allergic and hypersensitive. And then Agnes and Christer talk about ticks which, in addition to TBE and […]
Long-term sickness absence due to sleep disorders quadruples and affects middle-aged women the most
Researchers investigating the matter urge people to take this trend seriously, as lack of sleep is a clear health risk and can also negatively affect a person’s cognitive performance, making it both a public health and economic problem. Temporary sleep disorders are not considered a disease, but long-term problems can be diagnosed as sleep disorders. […]
The lack of anti-epileptic drugs increases the purchase limit
In Finland, the sedative drug marketed under the name Rivatril is used to treat several diseases, but it is also sold as a street drug.
The high level of street dust affects the air quality in the capital region
Breathing in street dust is harmful to everyone, and it affects the general comfort of the population. Street dust consists mostly of fine asphalt and sand particles, which are used for road treatment. Studded tires are a significant source of dust particles because they are ground off on asphalt. Traffic and wind raise dust and […]
The study reveals a high level of support for supervised drug use rooms in Finland
The report also emphasizes the need to get more information about the nature of addiction, as Finland is still one of the leading countries in Europe in terms of the number of young people who die from drug use. Acting Director of A-Clinic Foundation managing director, Hanna Paikkala, emphasizes that drug addiction is a disease […]
Do Danish insurance companies invest too much in BMI scores?
Insurance companies are increasingly rejecting applicants based solely on their BMI – especially those seeking life or disability insurance. A DR report cites the example of Danica Pension, which in September rejected an application for the latter, based solely on a BMI score. Mona Ebdrup, 32, has a BMI of 37.5, but she “cycles every […]
Agnes Wold: Basically all people have herpes
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program leader Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold about the mouth and dental health: The bacteria that give you bad breath and if your tongue scratches can help. And therefore you cannot detect a disease by looking at someone’s tongue. And then Agnes surprises host […]
The whole town is invited to a medical check-up
All 9,750 inhabitants of Grindsted are invited to visit their doctor, as the fear of the effect of long-term local pollution continues to grow, informs DR. Grindsted, a small town in Region Southern Denmark, has a dirty secret. From 1962 to 1975, Grindstedværket dumped tons of heavy metals, pharmaceuticals and solvents into the ground around […]
More than half of Finns have COVID-19 antibodies caused by both the vaccine and the disease: study
Randomly selected adults aged 18-85 from different parts of Finland were invited to the study, and blood samples were taken from almost 9,800 people. Antibodies to the coronavirus infection in children and adolescents were also examined using anonymized surplus serum samples from the HUS diagnostic center. These studies have made it possible to assess the […]
Right now: The government and FHM are holding a press conference about the pandemic situation
The government and the Public Health Agency are holding a press conference on measures linked to the corona pandemic. Taking part is Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed together with the Public Health Agency’s Director General Karin Tegmark Wisell. Hear Ekot’s live broadcast with Sverige Radio science commentator Ulrika Björkstén and Magnus Gisslén, professor of infectious […]
Uje Brandelius “The Melody Festival is a campfire for the LGBTQ community, especially in Europe”
Uje Brandelius: I have also looked down on Melodifestivalen, but today I see how important it is for the LGBTQ community and for Public Service – I have friends who see the competition as low-level art, and of course I have also sometimes felt that way about certain entries. But today I think in a […]
New study reveals the cause of frequent brain disease
Solution on the wayTina Nørgaard Munch treats patients with hydrocephalus on a daily basis and realized that not everyone received the same treatment for the condition. The neurosurgeon works to better understand the mechanics of the disorder with a view to improving and developing a universal treatment in the future. Munch believes that adapting the […]
We work ourselves to death
Prolonged stress can cause several different diseases. Heart attacks and strokes, but also psychological ailments such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression, which in the worst case can lead to suicide. Long-term stress is a growing problem, and it is often connected with the increasingly intense modern working life. P3 Dystopia unravels why we have […]
Lindén: Removing Covid-19 from the list of universally dangerous diseases is worth discussing
Mika SalminenHealth and Safety Director of the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), told MTV News on Saturday that Covid-19 can be removed from the list because it no longer meets all the criteria of a universally dangerous disease. “I think it’s a viable option,” he said. “We could do excellently even with a smaller […]
The Court of Appeal takes into account Räsänen’s remarks related to homosexuality
Read more: Finnish legislature acquitted of desecrating comments on homosexuals (March 31, 2022) According to the court, Räsänen also did not want to offend or denigrate homosexuals. The prosecutor demanded a 120-day fine from the former board member. “Under no circumstances may the verdict take effect,” said Anu Mantila, the public prosecutor told me YLE […]
The first case of monkey pox in Finland
Finland’s largest hospital district, HUS, announced on Friday that it had confirmed the country’s first case of monkeypox late Thursday. Lasse LehtonenAccording to HUS’s Director of Diagnostics, the case was so far the only case suspected in Finland. Currently, a patient recovering at home has blisters and a high fever, but otherwise he is well, […]
First case of monkey smallpox registered in Denmark
Cases are popping up all over EuropeMonkey pox has been recorded in Africa for many years and only rarely appears in Europe. But as of yesterday, there were 59 confirmed cases across a number of EU countries. Symptoms of monkey pox can include fever, chills and blisters with blisters that can cause sores when they […]
Part 1/2 The forgotten syphilis children
Around the turn of the century, syphilis is a common and deadly disease but also shameful. Many children are infected in the womb and do not survive. They are abandoned due to their illness. There are many brothels in Stockholm at this time. Women who are or are only suspected of being prostitutes are checked […]
Mad cow disease
More than 200 people die of mad cow disease and 4 million cows are killed. The cause of the spread of infection turns out to be meat meal mixed into the cows’ feed. Hear the story of one of the 90’s most terrifying diseases and one of Europe’s biggest and most costly crises. Warning: the […]
Finland is reviewing other Covid support schemes for younger age groups
The National Vaccine Advisory Committee (Krar) is due to discuss the possible introduction of other booster doses of Covid in people under 80 on Friday. Last week, two experienced doctors in Finland – Eeva Swedish and Markku Broas – called on the health authorities to introduce a fourth Covid vaccine for younger age groups. Currently, […]
The Finnish children of war
It is called the largest child movement in world history. Sweden decides not to help Finland militarily. During a sleepless night, Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maja Sandler gets an idea: She wants to help Finnish children by evacuating them to Sweden. More than 70,000 children will be sent to Sweden over the next six years. Children […]
COVID-19 may have long-term effects on the brain, research shows
Researchers at Tulane University have explained how COVID-19 affects the human central nervous system. The findings are the first comprehensive assessment of neuropathology associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in a non-human primate model. The results of the study were published in the journal Nature Communications. Surprisingly, these findings were in subjects without severe viral respiratory disease. […]
New record for flu vaccinations: almost every third person got a jab
The Danish public has clearly got used to standing in line for a jab. During this flu season, 1.7 million people were vaccinated against influenza. This is almost every third person in Denmark. According to the General Practitioners Organization (PLO), it is the highest admission in history. The total number is 800,000 more than the […]
Nature filmmaker Jan Lindblad’s lifelong struggle
Jan Lindblad’s nature films enchant the Swedish television audience from the mid-sixties and twenty years onwards. The films open the door to unknown worlds: the rainforests of South America and the Caribbean. Jan becomes a super celebrity. But not only for his films, but also for his adventurous life. In his eagerness to film a […]
“He could lose his Oscar”
It has been called “Slap Gate” in the United States. During the Oscars, comedian Chris Rock joked about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Jada Pinkett Smith has been open about the fact that she suffers from a disease that leads to hair loss. The joke did not land well with her husband Will Smith who […]
The coronavirus epidemic has not yet subsided, says a ministry official
The number of deaths in people aged 80 and over has increased in the first months of 2022. The number of people over the age of 80 who have received three doses of the vaccine is 280,000 and the number of younger residents in the care home is about 20,000, so a total of about […]
Denmark has obtained herd immunity
According to Tyra Grove Krause, scientific director of the Statens Serum Institut (SSI), Denmark has finally reached herd immunity regarding COVID-19 – at least for now. The term herd immunity refers to when there is so much immunity in the population that a disease can no longer spread widely in society. Even without restrictions, infection […]
High blood pressure – our deadliest disease
There is really only one way to take it already if you have high blood pressure or not. You have to take a test. You can go with a life-threatening condition without knowing it as the symptoms do not have to be very serious. It can be about blurred vision, mild nausea and other things […]
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 […]
A temporary change in the law on the vaccination status of workers has been submitted for comment
The government’s ministerial-level coronavirus working group has proposed that proposals for amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act be sent for opinion. The temporary adjustments include a provision allowing employers to obtain and process information about an employee’s Covid vaccination or disease status. The proposal follows a trialogue with employers ‘and workers’ representatives. According […]
Russian invasion threat, the public disease postcovid and so a city’s soul is moved …
Time 1: Russian invasion moves closer to Ukraine Postcovid may become a new public disease Festive protests in Ottawa Movie about poverty in Egypt meets criticism – meet the celebrated actor Chronicle by Göran Rosenberg The panel with Lisa Pelling, Stig-björn Ljunggren and Tove Lifvendahl Time 2: Kiruna moves – but how do you get […]
Study: Children under the age of 18 had to wait longer for surgery during Covid
New research suggests that young people have had to wait longer for elective surgery than their older counterparts during the Covid-19 pandemic. Non-emergency operations were postponed in March 2020 during the first Covid shutdown. Data were collected from three Finnish hospitals in 2017–2020 and covered 88,716 surgeries. It noted that when the first closure ended […]
YLE: New omicron sub-variant may become dominant in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area in a month
However, it is starting to make room for a newer sub-variant, BA.2. According to Lehtonen, the first infections caused by an even more contagious subvariant were confirmed in the hospital district about a week ago. “The BA.2 sub-variant could become the dominant virus in the hospital district in as little as a month,” he said. […]
The highest risk of developing severe COVID-19 is receiving the least number of monoclonal antibodies, says study
The study was written by researchers at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. The analysis was published online in JAMA. “Monoclonal antibodies should first be obtained from patients at highest risk of dying from COVID-19, but vice versa – the healthiest patients were most likely to receive treatment. Unfortunately, our federal and state systems […]
The restrictions are released – but not everyone can lower the guard
Participating are Tove Fall, professor of molecular epidemiology at Uppsala University and Magnus Gisslén, professor of infectious diseases at Sahlgrenska Academy and chief physician at the infection clinic at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Samuel Larsson, Swedish Radio’s correspondent in Denmark, is also present. Host Camilla [email protected] Producer Jonna Westin [email protected]
Right now: Strong reactions to the government’s decision to lift the restrictions
On February 9, the vast majority of restrictions and recommendations will be released in Sweden. In addition, the disease ends up being classified as generally dangerous. Hear reactions in the player above.
First oral Covid treatment approved in the EU
Pfizer’s pills have been recommended for clinically vulnerable patients The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has given its conditional approval to Pfizer’s Covid-19 pills, amid the continued spread of the Omicron variant of the virus in the region. Announce the Conditional Marketing Authorization (CMA) for the treatment, EMA sa that Paxlovid has been recommended “for the […]
Researchers find an explanation for the Omicron variant, which causes a less serious illness
The reasons for this have so far remained unclear. A new study published in the journal Cell Research has shed light on this topic. A study by researchers at the University of Kent and Goethe University in Frankfurt showed that Omicron variant viruses are particularly sensitive to the inhibition of the so-called interferon response, a […]
The coronavirus mainly kills people over the age of 80 in Germany
“By the end of 2021, after the outbreak of the pandemic, 96,200 more people had died than would normally have been expected. This means that the number of additional deaths due to the pandemic is lower than previous estimates suggest, says Joachim Ragnitz from the Dresden branch office of the ifo institute. Again, in the […]
Danish report: lower risk of hospitalization with Omicron
Register in case, but not admissions Yesterday, it was revealed that over 10 percent of the country has had COVID-19 over the past month. Just over 40,000 confirmed cases were registered on Wednesday, while Denmark last winter only registered more than 4,000 cases a few times. However, the highest number of admissions so far this […]
Hope for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
According to Morgunblaðið, an application has been submitted to investigate a new drug that offers hope in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The Icelandic physician Hákon Hákonarson, director of the Center for Applied Genomics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the US and founder of Arctic Therapeutics, a drug discovery and development company, is […]
PM: Time to reconsider COVID-19 restrictions
Encouraging numbers According to the latest figures from the Statens Serum Institut (SSI)802 people were hospitalized with corona-related disease today, an increase of 68 over the day before. The news comes despite the fact that a record 28,780 new cases have been registered today. But there was again a drop in the number of people […]
Icelanders are looking for sun for Easter
While the coronary disease epidemic continues to rage, it does not seem to prevent Icelanders from traveling towards the sun. Þórunn Reynisdóttir, general manager of the travel agency Úrvals-Útsýn, says today in an interview with the daily Morgunblaðið that she is optimistic about the situation. “We have a lot of reservations during the Easter period. […]
THL’s new rules: What to do if you get Covid
The Health Authority THL has published updated guidelines for the treatment of people infected with the coronavirus. According to THL, Covid vaccines protect against severe forms of the disease, and most vaccinees who become infected with the Omicron variant of the virus get only a mild illness. If you have mild respiratory symptoms, but you […]
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health makes recommendations on home tests
It is also recommended that asymptomatic people who have been in contact with the virus do self-testing at least twice every three days with a series of tests designed specifically for people who have no symptoms. According to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, a positive result should be treated in the same way […]
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 […]
Covid quarantine shortened to five days
Health authority THL announced on Thursday that quarantine after a diagnosis of Covid could be shortened to five days. The duration of quarantine and isolation prescribed by an infectious disease doctor after a diagnosis of Covid has been ten days, but according to health authorities it is no longer necessary. As a result of the […]
Finland announces the first death of a child related to the corona
An elementary school student has died in Laihia, Ostrobothnia, after diagnosing Covid’s disease. This is the first coronavirus-related death of a child in Finland. It is still unclear whether the death of the young student was directly due to the virus. Laihia Education Director Markku Laukkonen confirmed that the child was at increased risk for […]
Researchers are developing new therapy for lupus patients
JERUSALEM, January 12 (Xinhua) – Researchers from Israel, China, the United States and Sweden have developed a new targeted therapy for lupus patients, Bar Ilan University in central Israel said on Wednesday. The new treatment, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, inhibits specific immune cells associated with lupus nephritis. These T cells affect the […]
Sheep with a rare genotype can eliminate scrapie
As reported by RÚV, sheep with a special genotype may be the key to eradicating the deadly disease scrapie in Iceland. The Tignarleg sheep, from a farm in Northwest Iceland, and Móbotna, from a farm in the Northeast of the country, carry a rare gene that protects them from the deadly degenerative disease of the […]
THL’s Salminen would replace quarantines with longer self-reported sick leave
“We should, quite frankly, already give up contact tracing. I’m talking specifically about the mild cases of vaccinated people and tracing their contacts,” he explained to the broadcaster. The health care staff assigned to tracing the contact information should be transferred to the actual care tasks, he added, stressing that many social and health care […]
In the capital region, dogs get sick and cough
Dozens of reports have been received by the Food Agency in recent days about coughing dogs. Members of the Hundasamfélagið group also report this condition on Facebook. Vets advise guardians to isolate sick dogs. “Kennel cough is a known respiratory disease in dogs and can have many causes – both viruses and bacteria. The most […]
Kiuru: It is not safe for children to return to the classrooms as the number of Covid cases increases
According to the Minister of Family and School Services, it is not safe for children to return to school classes on the Monday after the Christmas break Krista Kiuru (SDP). The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (STM) has proposed that the spring term in Finnish schools begin with distance learning. The Covid-Woking group in […]
Then we get vaccines updated for omicron
It was at the end of November that the new variant omicron of the coronavirus was discovered. Now a new Danish study has come out which shows that omicron gets along quite well with the current vaccines. When can the omicron vaccines be here? Richard Bergström, Sweden’s vaccine coordinator and Helena Hervius Askling, chief physician […]
THL recommends reducing quarantine to five days
In a statement to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the Public Health Authority THL has proposed a reduction of the mandatory Covid quarantine and isolation period to five days. Currently, the quarantine and isolation period prescribed by an infectious disease physician is ten days. THL suggested this in its statement "Reduction of quarantine […]
YLE: Most League clubs have complained about restrictions on participation
He added that the three non-appealing clubs are located in areas where the administrative courts have set a deadline for the removal of restrictions, which means that their appeal would have been irrelevant at best. “We are now monitoring the situation to see how it develops,” he said. On Thursday, the AVI of Northern Ostrobothnia […]
Unique stem cell pathway in lungs damaged by COVID-19, pulmonary fibrosis: a study
UCSF researchers Jaymin Kathiriya, PhD, Chaoqun Wang, PhD, Drs. Kathiriya and Wang, under supervision Hal Chapman, MD and Tien PengMD, respectively, used stem cell organoid models to reveal a new stem cell pathway observed in severely damaged lungs of COVID-19 patients and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients. This study provided a roadmap to understand how severely […]
Bi Puranen
For many years, Secretary General of the World Values Survey, which for 40 years has examined and analyzed people’s values and beliefs. Bi Puranen is an associate professor of economic history and collaborates with the Institute for Future Studies and Karolinska Institutet. Bi Puranen was for a period editor-in-chief of the National Encyclopedia. – My […]
Conference on COVID in the country
At today’s press conference, which was called due to the growing number of infected, the situation in the country was discussed by Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason, National Physician Alma D. Möller and the Chief of Civil Protection Agency Víðir Reynisson. The epidemiologist admitted that it will be possible to ease the restrictions in the country […]
A HUS official suggests special Covid hospitals
Head of the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital Districts (HUS) Eero Hirvensalo, says Covid hospitals should be set up to treat patients with coronavirus. Hirvensalo, who is responsible for planning the care of Covid patients in the HUS area, believes that separate Covid hospitals are needed both in the Helsinki metropolitan area and throughout the country. […]
About 2,500 flights canceled, 5,200 late worldwide on Tuesday: Tracker
Data from Flightradar24 showed that the day before, a total of 12,528 flights and 2,959 canceled flights were reported from airlines and airports in the United States, accounting for nearly half of all global delays and cancellations. Similarly, air passengers in the United States experienced flight disruptions when 2,513 flights were canceled on Sunday and […]
HS: Positive tests accounted for 21% of all tests taken at Huslab on Christmas Eve
“This is a huge proportion, given that the corresponding figure was only about 10 per cent three days ago and six per cent a week before. The proportion of positive tests sends a serious message that the omicron is spreading quickly, ”he said. According to him, the situation is developing as expected: “The number of […]
So the defense against covid needs to change as the omicron increases
The omicron variant of the coronavirus means that many and important parts of the virus have changed in one fell swoop. In Skåne, it was estimated that 15-20 percent of the confirmed cases were omicron two weeks ago, according to information to Vetenskapsradion. How should an ordinary Christmas party assess their vaccine protection if it […]
The epidemiologist proposes greater restrictions
In a memorandum to the minister of health, epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason proposes to tighten the current regulations related to the coronavirus epidemic. The epidemiologist wants, among others banning meetings for more than 20 people. Minister Willum Þór Þórsson received the memorandum yesterday. The epidemiologist suggests introducing stricter disease control measures than those that have been […]
The study shows why some cases of COVID are more critical than others
The study also showed that two known treatments – the use of monoclonal antibodies and the steroid dexamethasone – could help treat COVID-19 infections. But in the case of antibodies, treatment is only effective if it is given early in the disease. In the case of steroids, it is only effective if it is given […]
New restrictions leveled out for the culture and restaurant sector
Eating and bachelorette parties Furthermore, restaurants, cafés and bars must stop selling alcohol at 22.00 and close down at. 23.00. There will also be a ban on the sale of alcohol in general from 22.00-05.00 and… – Indoor areas will be limited to 2 sqm per. sitting guest and 4 sqm for standing guests. – […]
The European Medicines Agency recommends 2 new covid treatments
The European Union’s drug regulator, the European Medicines Agency, on Thursday recommended two new treatments for covid-19 for use among EU member states, as well as giving advice on the use of another, pending its approval. In separate statements on its website, the EMA recommended the use of Swedish-made drug Kineret and US-made Xevudy for […]
New meat options are being developed using 3D printing and cocoa butter
From animal welfare to environmental sustainability, there are many reasons why people choose to avoid eating animal meat. Many current meat options are based on plant-based proteins, mostly soy and wheat, which can easily mimic the structure and nutritional value of a real product. Although 3D printing has already been tested for meat alternatives, none […]
We eat to death
The number of people with obesity has tripled since the 1970s and diseases such as type 2 diabetes are increasing in more and more places and in increasingly younger age groups. A culprit in the drama is our sedentary lifestyle and the ultra-processed food we eat. P3 Dystopia explains how we ended up in a […]
The Ministry of Health is proposing a vaccination mandate for nursing home workers
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is proposing a temporary amendment to the Communicable Diseases Act that would oblige social and health workers to receive vaccination against the Covid-19 virus. The change only applies to those working closely with patients at risk and would take effect immediately if approved, according to ministry representatives. However, […]
HS: Marin violated internal government guidelines by attending a nightclub
The Directive specified that any voluntary avoidance should be the same as in quarantine prescribed by an infectious disease doctor. Helsingin Sanomat said yesterday, referring to a government spokesman, that the directive has become available to state and ministry employees, for example through internal communication channels. There are no separate instructions for ministers, but more […]
CBT – When therapy became popular
Anna Kåver has worked with CBT since the 70s and she describes the attitudes then, compared to today, as night and day. – When CBT entered the market, it was perceived by many as harsh and mechanistic. In the beginning, I stood on the barricades and fought for it. From then until today, when CBT […]
Covid Group: The situation is getting worse in Pirkanmaa
The prevalence of Covid-19 in the Pirkanmaa region is now the third highest in Finland Janne Laine, Infectious Diseases Doctor at Tampere University Hospital (TAYS). Laine spoke about the matter at a press conference of the Pirkanmaa Coronavir Coordination Group on Tuesday afternoon. The team found the coronavirus situation in the Pirkanmaa region to be […]
Finland brings back border testing for unvaccinated passengers
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health says arriving passengers should be tested for Covid disease in the future if they do not have a vaccination certificate. This puts an end to any exceptions in countries where the Covid situation is considered reasonable, as the Omikron variant is spreading worldwide. But now anyone who doesn’t […]
THL Finland recommends a third shot for all 18-year-olds and older
“The third dose of the vaccine will reduce the spread of the virus in the population and improve protection against severe forms of the disease,” highlighted Hanna Nohy, Chief Medical Officer of THL. THL also on Thursday announced People aged 5 to 11 with diseases that predispose to serious illnesses will be vaccinated as soon […]
The first case of the Omicron variant has been confirmed in Iceland
As reported by mbl.is, the first case of the Omicron variant coronavirus in Iceland was confirmed yesterday evening. The infected person is a patient of the Landspítali National University Hospital. This was confirmed by Már Kristjánsson, head of the Landspítali infectious disease department. It is not known how the patient got infected, but it is […]
THL recommends booster vaccinations for adults and vaccination for at-risk groups aged 5-11 years
Finland recommends that every adult receive a booster dose of Covid 5-6 months after the second dose of Covid and that children at serious risk of coronavirus infection should also be vaccinated. The third dose was already recommended for those over 60 years of age, those with a shorter interval between the first two doses, […]
Five hours of successful search
After a five-hour search, before seven in the morning, Akureyri police found an 80-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease. The police received a report yesterday at two in the morning that the woman with Alzheimer’s had left the house at midnight and had not returned. Due to her state of health, it was unlikely that she […]
The WHO will meet on Friday over the COVID strain found in Botswana, South Africa
Earlier, the Daily Mail reported that British researchers had warned of the appearance of 32 mutant coronavirus strains in Botswana. Many mutations show its high infectivity and resistance to vaccines, with more changes in the strain peak protein than in all other COVID-19 variants. The South African National Institute of Communicable Diseases also later confirmed […]
Expert at THL: Unvaccinated adults play a key role in the hospital burden
“In that sense, I don’t think these other things are terribly urgent.” Nohynek justified his position by recalling that the first and second injections have been shown to have a greater impact on the burden of specific health care resources than the third vaccination. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a committee established under […]
Iceland is in the highest state of emergency on the ECDC map
For the first time since the outbreak, Iceland has received a dark red color on the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) map, which shows the state of the coronavirus outbreak on the continent. Iceland is marked in dark red, but it is not alone in this situation, many countries have this color […]
THL is proposing Covid boosters to healthcare staff
The Department of Health and Welfare (THL) recommends that any person at risk of a serious coronary infection be treated with a third dose of Covid vaccines. In addition, according to THL, municipalities should consider giving booster vaccinations to other caregivers to ensure that services can withstand strong demand this winter. THL and the Ministry […]
Covid-19 infection is on the rise and is straining hospitals in Finland
“The difference with previous waves of epidemics is that infections are very unevenly distributed among the population.” The incidence of coronavirus infections in the last two weeks was 199 cases per 100,000 population, an increase of 57 over the previous two weeks. In the week ending November 14, a record number of 5,900 infections were […]
THL: Unvaccinated people are 33 times more likely to need intensive care
Unvaccinated people are 33 times more likely to need intensive care and 19 times more likely to be hospitalized, according to figures released by THL on Thursday. Information released at a weekly coronavir virus briefing co-hosted by THL and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health on Thursday morning further revealed that the number of […]
The party leaders of the Greens mourn the loss of former MP Jyrki Kasvi
Jyrki Plant, a former MP, journalist and IT researcher, has died at the age of 57. Kasvi, who served as the Green MP in 2003–11 and again in 2015–19, was considered a pioneer in the field of information. society. The plant, born in 1964, died on Tuesday after a long battle against bladder cancer. He […]
Iceland in the highest CDC risk category and another infection record
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has placed Iceland in the highest risk category, Level 4. This means that people are advised to avoid traveling to Iceland. The CDC advises those who must travel to stay fully vaccinated. It is also reminded that even fully vaccinated people are susceptible to COVID-19 infection, […]
Vascular damage in type 2 diabetic patients caused by deficiency of important molecule in red blood cells
Stockholm [Sweden], November 13 (ANI): Altered function of red blood cells leads to vascular damage in type 2 diabetes. This effect is caused by low levels of an important molecule in the red blood cells, as shown by the results of a new study on cells from patients with type 2 diabetes and mice. The […]
Asperger in women significantly underdiagnosed
More and more Finns are being diagnosed with developmental disorder Asperger’s syndrome. While the number of cases for women has increased sevenfold in the last two decades, the number of cases for boys and men has tripled, according to the Department of Health and Welfare (THL). Mika GisslerTHL’s research professor said increased awareness of the […]
Vegan "chicken lover" protests the launch of KFC in Finland
The launch of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Finland was disrupted on Thursday when a man calling himself Benjamin announced that he was a “chicken lover” who was present to protest the company’s animal rights. KFC had promised to offer the first queue at the new outlet for free chicken for a year. Helsingin sanomat […]
Hospitality Association: Extending restrictions unreasonable
The government decided last night to continue the current restaurant restrictions, which MaRa condemned "unnecessary" and "unreasonable". The restrictions were originally scheduled to end on Monday, but Family and Social Affairs Minister Krista Kiuru (SDP) said the rise in infections and the inconsistent use of the Covid Passport have led restaurants to continue to operate […]
Organ donation and ethical dilemmas
The bill proposes, among other things, that medical interventions may be initiated before death, but only if it cannot wait until the patient is dead. It must not cause more than minor pain or injury and must not hinder efforts for the donor’s own sake. Gabriella was born with an unusual genetic disease. When she […]
Lack of important molecule in red blood cells causes vascular damage in type 2 diabetes
Stockholm [Sweden], November 10 (ANI): Altered function of the red blood cells leads to vascular damage in type 2 diabetes. Results from a new study on cells from patients with type 2 diabetes and mice show that this effect is caused by low levels of an important molecule in the red blood cells. The study […]
Researchers detect SARS-CoV-2 variant in dogs and cats with suspected myocarditis
This variant competed rapidly with variants already existing in England due to increased infectivity and infectivity. The study describes the first identification of the SARS-CoV-2 alpha variant in domestic animals; two cats and one dog were positive in the PCR test, while two other cats and one dog developed antibodies two to six weeks after […]
Covid-19 infections in the Faroe Islands
115 coronavirus infections were diagnosed yesterday in the Faroe Islands. This was reported by lawyer Bárður á Steig Nielsen during today’s meeting with journalists in Þórshöfn. The meeting was broadcast live on TV. The lawyer said the situation was serious and people had to follow the instructions. Most infections occur in the northern islands, but […]
THL wants a Covid passport for nurses and nursing staff, the ministry’s idea is good
Finnish health authorities want to introduce Covid passport rules for nursing home staff to ensure they are vaccinated, but the proposal may face legal obstacles. The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) presented its proposals for temporary Covid passport rules for nursing staff to put them at less risk to their co-workers or those […]
FACTS: These measures are recommended in case of high local infection
This means that there are now a number of measures that can be implemented if the infection in a municipality or a parish is high. The infection in a municipality is defined as high if there are 500 or more infected per 100,000 inhabitants and at least 20 cases of infection in the last seven […]
Professionals want more test centers after infection increases
Two professors and an associate professor want more and local test centers. It writes Jyllands-Posten. – There is so much distance between the test centers that it will prevent some from booking time and being tested because it is simply too cumbersome. There is a need for more and more local test centers, says Jan […]
