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USA-China Tensions Transform Global Market

After the U.S. elections, relations between the...

Nearly Half of Teenagers Have Faced Online Violence – EU Ministers Discuss Mental Health of Youth in the Digital Age

Nearly half of teenagers have experienced online violence. One in four has been insulted online, and one in five has been mocked or ridiculed, according to the "Teenagers 3.0"...

Alcohol is Too Cheap in Poland: Experts Call for Urgent Tax and Policy Reforms

Alcohol consumption in Poland is steadily increasing, leading to tens of thousands of premature...

EU Takes Action: The Critical Medicines Act and Europe’s Fight for Pharmaceutical Security

The European Commission has presented a draft of a new Critical Medicines Act. Its...

Enhancing Healthcare Access for Rare Disease Patients in Poland

The Rare Diseases Plan is a comprehensive solution aimed at transforming the approach to...

Poland’s Pharmaceutical Sovereignty at Risk: A Push for Domestic Drug Production

Less than one-third of the medicines sold in Poland are produced domestically, while the...

Over 1.14 Billion PLN Allocated for Biomedical Research from the National Recovery Plan

More than 1.14 billion PLN will be allocated to biomedical research from Poland’s National Recovery Plan (KPO). In January and February, the Medical Research...

Artificial Intelligence Supports Prenatal Diagnostics in Poland

Detecting congenital heart defects in a fetus enables prompt treatment and significantly improves the baby’s chances of a better outcome. In Poland, diagnostic effectiveness...

Psychiatrists Warn: Changes to Mental Health Centers Could Undermine Reform

Psychiatric care based on community care is the most effective form of providing assistance to patients - claim psychiatrists. This is how services are...

The shortage of military medical personnel deepens. Their education system urgently needs reform

The military health service in Poland may soon face a serious staffing crisis, which could influence the safety and defensive capabilities of the country....

US withdrawal from WHO could have catastrophic consequences. EU countries will also pay the price

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump decided that the United States would no longer be a member of the World Health...

Community Care is the Most Urgent Need of Polish Psychiatry. The Reform is Proceeding Too Slowly

Every fourth adult faces mental disorders during their lifetime. The frequency of occurrence of the problem is highest among adolescents entering adulthood and in...

Poland approaches the OECD average in health spending. The challenge is the efficient use of these funds

The OECD experts appraise positively the progress in the form of increasing public expenditures on health, but they also point out several challenges related...

The healthcare system in the Gaza Strip is devastated. Repeated humanitarian aid deliveries are a drop in the ocean of needs

Since the end of January, a gradual exchange of prisoners and hostages between Israel and Hamas has been taking place. This is part of...

AI Algorithms to Enhance Detection of Congenital Heart Defects During Prenatal Care

Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are set to improve the early detection of congenital heart defects (CHD) during the prenatal stage. Identifying these issues early...

Greater Interoperability Between Civil and Military Medicine: A New Model for Training Medical Professionals

Increasing interoperability between civilian and military medicine and fostering readiness for quick decision-making in crisis situations are key pillars of a new training model...

Declining Alcohol Consumption Among Polish Youth, but Risky Drinking Remains a Concern

Alcohol consumption is becoming less popular among young people, particularly in the 15–16 age group, with positive trends also visible among 17- and 18-year-olds,...

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: A Growing Tool for Diagnosis and Treatment of Rare Diseases

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly proving its value in medicine, extending beyond imaging analysis to identifying therapeutic targets for rare diseases. Nearly 80% of...

Cities will age more slowly than the rest of the country, but in some, seniors will make up 37% of the population by 2050

The proportion of elderly people in Poland’s population is set to gradually increase, reaching 34% by 2050. In the 12 largest cities, this figure...

Ukraine’s Experiences Provide Valuable Lessons for Polish Medics, Helping Prepare for Potential Conflict

"Ukraine's battlefield experiences offer valuable lessons for Poland's military medical services, prompting a shift in how we approach medical support in the event of...

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