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Access to health care not equally realised in Finland: report
A recent country report by the OECD and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies indicates that access to care is not…
Obesity may increase risk of severe infections: study
An international study of more than 540,000 people has shown that adults with obesity face a 70% higher risk of hospitalisation or…
Date expired COVID-19 vaccines administrated to 87 people in Helsinki
Two health centres in Helsinki administrated COVID-19 vaccines after expiry of date to a total of 87 people in late 2025 and early…
Up to 40% cancer cases preventable: WHO
Up to 40 percent of cancer cases worldwide are preventable, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday, reported Xinhua. In…
Artificial organ keeps patient alive for 48 hours after removal of bilateral lungs
A groundbreaking case published this week in the journal Med reported the successful use of an external, artificial lung system to…
4 avian flu cases detected in waterfowls in Helsinki
Wild birds infected with H5N1 avian influenza have been found in Helsinki, said the City of Helsinki in a press release on Monday.…
Portable artificial kidney tested in the Netherlands
A portable artificial kidney is being tested in patients for the first time at University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht), Karin…
HUS to establish joint replacement hospital in Helsinki
The Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) is going to establish a dedicated joint replacement hospital in Helsinki, offering…
Cell death discovery could aid cancer treatments: study
An Australian-led study reveals how dying cells are cleared from the body, potentially aiding recovery from cancer, infections and…
WHO reports influenza A viruses dominate ongoing global flu season
Influenza activity has risen globally since October this year, with influenza A viruses dominating circulation, the World Health…