Kategori: Health News
Three questions about expired drugs, eight out of ten of which remain largely effective according to a study
A study by UFC-Que Choisir tends to demonstrate that the majority of expired medications remain 90% effective, questions are nevertheless being asked about the use of our medications, starting with…
New study on virus origins strengthens hypothesis of Wuhan market outbreak
Since the appearance of Sars-CoV-2 at the end of 2019, two theories have been in conflict. That of a leak from a city laboratory where related viruses were being studied,…
“In most cases, UFC-Que Choisir is right,” according to a pharmacovigilance expert
Milou-Daniel Drici nevertheless calls for “caution”. Published 09/19/2024 5:29 PM Reading time: 1 min Capsules of a medicine (illustrative photo). (AMAURY BLIN / HANS LUCAS) Eight out of ten expired…
Medical analysis laboratories ordered to close from Friday to Monday against a reduction in reimbursements by health insurance, “a unilateral and destructive measure”
The health insurance budget envelope has already been reduced twice since 2023. Published 09/19/2024 4:13 PM Reading time: 1 min A medical analysis laboratory in Paris, October 2020. (ROMAIN AMBRO…
ANSM recommends giving priority to tablets and leaving injectable solutions to the most serious patients
With this decision, the Medicines Agency intends to allow patients with “serious absorption problems” to continue to benefit from intramuscular injections. Published 09/19/2024 2:00 p.m. Reading time: 1 min Vitamin…
How Laurène, suffering from autoimmune retinopathy, is preparing to lose her sight
Published 09/19/2024 2:18 PM Video length: 3 min “My face is already disappearing in the mirror”: how Laurène, suffering from autoimmune retinopathy, is preparing to lose her sight “My face…
franceinfo junior. What is Alzheimer’s disease?
On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day, franceinfo junior discusses the subject with Benoît Durand, deputy director of the France Alzheimer association. Published 09/19/2024 1:37 PM Reading time: 7 min…
In Saint-Symphorien-d’Ozon, the presence of PFAS in tap water exceeds regulatory thresholds
The investigation unit of Radio France and the France Bleu network have analyzed the tap water of nearly 90 municipalities. Although the extent of the contamination in Saint-Symphorien-d’Ozon has been…
“We are facing systemic pollution” and “this is only the beginning”, warns Green MP Nicolas Thierry
“The ‘eternal pollutants’ are a family of 12,000 substances, and we haven’t even identified them all yet,” the Green MP said on France Bleu Gironde on Thursday. The elected official…
Eight out of ten expired drugs remain 90% effective, study finds
The consumer association has announced that it will contact the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products. Published 09/19/2024 05:00 Reading time: 3 min Illustration of medicine…
In Italy, the scourge of violence against caregivers in a health system at the end of its rope
Attacks on healthcare workers are increasing, with an average of fifty reported each day in the country. Emergency rooms and healthcare workers are on the front line, while the healthcare…
chansigne, connected glasses… innovations to make shows accessible
Published 09/18/2024 5:13 PM Video length: 3 min Disability: sign language, smart glasses… innovations to make shows accessible Disability: sign language, smart glasses… innovations to make shows accessible (France 2)…
Three doctors retire on the same day
Published 09/18/2024 4:45 PM Video length: 2 min Pas-de-Calais: three doctors retire on the same day The three caregivers based in Bucquoy (Pas-de-Calais) will retire at the same time and…
The debate on tax increases and advertising for junk food in “franceinfo et vous” on Wednesday, September 18
Every day, franceinfo answers your questions on the radio about current events and their coverage. Published 09/18/2024 3:13 PM Reading time: 11 min “franceinfo and you”. (FRANCEINFO / RADIO FRANCE)…
A new generation of adhesive tape, without glue, can be removed without irritation
Soon the pain and irritation when a bandage is removed will be over thanks to a new technology inspired by octopus suction cups. Published 09/18/2024 10:02 Updated 09/18/2024 10:03 Reading…
Rémi Salomon calls on the future government not to “tighten the budget”
The deficit will approach “two billion euros” this year, warns the president of the Conference of Hospital Medical Commissions. “We have never reached this level.” Published 09/18/2024 10:04 Reading time:…
Health budget, elimination of AME, emergency services saturated during the summer… Rémi Salomon’s “8h30 franceinfo”
The president of the conference of hospital medical commissions and university hospitals was the guest of “8h30 franceinfo”, Wednesday September 18, 2024. Published 09/18/2024 11:26 Updated 09/18/2024 11:26 Reading time:…
Eliminating state medical aid “is a very bad idea”, assures Rémi Salomon, president of the AP-HP Medical Establishment Conference
“We, caregivers, refuse to limit care” for three reasons: ethics, public health and the additional cost caused by transmitted diseases. Published 09/18/2024 10:13 Reading time: 1 min Rémi Salomon, president…
“No minister has admitted the reality of this problem,” denounces Samu Urgences France
The new Prime Minister assured that he would make it a priority, but the president of Samu Urgences France does not believe it and calls on the State to “take…
packaging, utensils… 3,601 chemicals in the body
Published 09/17/2024 10:34 PM Video length: 2 min Health: packaging, utensils… 3,601 chemical products in the body Health: packaging, utensils… 3,601 chemical products in the body (France 2) A rather…