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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…
Number of tick-borne encephalitis cases rises in Finland
The number of tick-borne encephalitis cases (TBE) has clearly increased in Finland this year compared to the previous year, said…
Smartphone ownership at younger age linked to poorer health outcomes: study
Owning a smartphone at a younger age is associated with poorer health outcomes, according to a new study published Monday, reported…
ECDC, WHO sound alarm over Europe’s ´hidden´ HIV crisis
Europe is facing a "hidden" HIV crisis as more than half of people diagnosed with HIV in the region are identified too late…
Govt moves to enable Int´l assistance for healthcare
The government on Thursday proposed amendments to the Act on Healthcare Professionals that will make it possible to receive…