Health policy

What is the optimal combination of asthma treatment? ICS-Formoterol combination therapy is superior

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What is the optimal combination of asthma treatment? ICS-Formoterol combination therapy is superior

While the Global Asthma Initiative (GINA) and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program recommended the use of ICS (inhaled steroid)-formoterol rather than SABA (short-acting beta agonist) alone, a meta-analysis study supporting this was released. As a result of the analysis, both ICS-formoterol or ICS-SABA were effective in reducing asthma exacerbations and improving asthma control … Read more

Exploring the first medical reform plan (Part 4)

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Exploring the first medical reform plan (Part 4)

In the last three parts, we looked at the implementation plan for supply, training, deployment, and operation of the agenda of ‘expansion of medical personnel.’ As pointed out earlier, even if the supply and demand estimation organization estimates the number of doctors through scientific statistics and data analysis, if there is a separate organization capable … Read more

“No visible improvements”: why are the billions spent not solving the hospital crisis?

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“No visible improvements”: why are the billions spent not solving the hospital crisis?

For 2 years, the State has paid 30 billion euros in exceptional aid for hospitals. However, are the quality of care and reception in emergency services better? To find out, the JT of TF1 spent a day at the Valenciennes hospital in the north. Follow the full coverage Is France living beyond its means? For … Read more

Addiction counseling centers have their backs to the wall

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Addiction counseling centers have their backs to the wall

According to the German Center for Addiction Issues (DHS), many addiction counseling centers in Germany have their backs against the wall financially. The Tagesspiegel app brings current news, background information and analyzes directly to your smartphone. Plus the digital newspaper. Download for free here. In a survey, around three quarters of publicly funded addiction counseling … Read more

Upside down world | Health, social services, education and science

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Upside down world | Health, social services, education and science

The federal government wants to create financial incentives to work longer: employees should do more overtime, part-time workers should increase their working hours and people should continue working after they reach retirement age. I thought the world was upside down when I first heard this. Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) wants to spark employees’ … Read more

November Ballot: Nebraska to Decide on Conflicting Abortion Initiatives Post-Roe v. Wade Overturn

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November Ballot: Nebraska to Decide on Conflicting Abortion Initiatives Post-Roe v. Wade Overturn

Conflicting Ballot Initiatives on Abortion to Face Nebraska Voters This November Fact-checking Kamala Harris on abortion, Trump, accomplishments We analyzed a number of claims Vice President Kamala Harris made during her speech at the Democratic National Convention. LINCOLN – Nebraska voters will soon determine the future of abortion rights in the state as two opposing … Read more

Open letter from the health union GÖD to the Minister of Health Rauch

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Open letter from the health union GÖD to the Minister of Health Rauch

Dear Minister of Health, On behalf of the members of the health union GÖD, we are turning to you today to once again draw attention to the gross injustice of the current heavy work regulations, which especially affect health and care professions. These professions, which make a significant contribution to our society, are at a … Read more

Health: these two ages when the human being ages considerably

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Health: these two ages when the human being ages considerably

Aging is not a slow and steady process, a study published in the journal Nature Aging reveals. Two drastic changes occur at ages 44 and 60, according to the scientists who wrote the study. These findings could explain why health problems, including cardiovascular disease, occur at certain ages. The 30-year mark, then the 40- and … Read more

Rhineland-Palatinate significantly increases funding for Mainz University Medical Center – kma Online

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Rhineland-Palatinate significantly increases funding for Mainz University Medical Center – kma Online

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate has significantly increased its financial support for research and teaching at the Mainz University Medical Center, which is generally running at a loss, in recent years. The so-called state allocation amount grew by around a quarter from 95.04 million euros to 119.19 million between 2020 and 2024, according to a response … Read more

Lauterbach: Corona measures more than justified

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Lauterbach: Corona measures more than justified

Berlin. The Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) has not commented on FDP Vice-President Wolfgang Kubicki’s demands to Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) for “personal consequences” in connection with the publication of the so-called Corona files of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). “The BMG is not commenting on Mr Kubicki’s statements,” was all it said when … Read more