Thursday, November 21, 2024

Polish healthcare unprepared for another crisis. Experts: We did not learn lessons from the pandemic

The Polish health protection system is currently poorly prepared for crisis situations, such as further pandemics or natural disasters. Essentially, every element needs improvement: from personnel policy and funding...

National Recovery Plan Fuels Poland’s Digital Health Innovations

The Polish e-health platform is the fifth most advanced system in the EU, according...

Polish healthcare market on the rise – EY forecasts annual growth of 11% until 2028

According to an analysis by EY, the Polish healthcare service market is projected to...

Social stereotypes make it hard for men to seek help for depression. In health and education, their situation is more difficult than women’s

Education gap, poorer test results, lower chances for higher education, shorter lifespan, later retirement...

AI-Powered Digital Medicine Centres to Revolutionize Healthcare in Poland Through Data-Driven Innovations

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly present in medicine. Digital algorithms can enhance treatment through...

Low HPV Vaccine Awareness Hinders Cancer Prevention Efforts in Poland

According to the study "Polish Women and Men and Diseases and Health," of all diseases, Poles are most afraid of cancer. Therefore, if there...

Private Health Insurance on the Rise in Poland

The Number of People Covered by Private Health Insurance Continuously Rises, Reaching 4.8 Million by the End of 2023, Nearly 14% More Than the...

Overworked and Understaffed: Polish Healthcare Faces a Crisis

Forty-eight hours a week – that's how much a doctor can work according to the European Union directive. "If we wanted to apply these...

The healthcare sector is responsible for higher CO2 emissions than aviation. Green changes require drastic acceleration

The health protection sector is significantly affected by the increasing number of extreme climate events and serious air pollution, with related costs expected to...

Flu Vaccination Rates in Poland Plummet: Only 5.5% Got Vaccinated This Season

From the beginning of September to March 3, nearly 14 million outpatient consultations were recorded in Poland due to acute respiratory infections, including influenza....

Light-Controlled Pacemaker Will Help Patients with Heart Failure. The Device is Ultra-light and Biodegradable

Scientists from Chicago have developed an innovative heart stimulator that operates using light. The device, which works similarly to photovoltaic cells, can be implanted...

Ombudsman: In Poland, children and teenagers wait months for psychological help. There is a lack of psychiatrists and psychologists in the public health service

"The rate of suicides and suicide attempts among children and adolescents is on the rise," warns Dr. Marcin WiÄ…cek, the Ombudsman for Citizens' Rights....

Polish Ministry Announces Sweeping Reforms to Address Student Mental Health Crisis

The mental health crisis among students has long been evident in the entire school environment. This is confirmed by recent reports and police statistics...

Japanese researchers are working on a drug for tooth regrowth. Studies on mice ended successfully. Human trials to begin in July

A team of Japanese researchers from multiple scientific centres is working on the development of a tooth-regrowth drug. Laboratory tests on mice and ferrets...

Patients and Doctors Appeal for a National Plan for Rare Diseases. An Updated Strategy is Expected to be Ready by the Second Quarter

The Polish Register of Rare Diseases is the only tangible accomplishment of the strategy implemented in Poland in recent years, according to representatives of...

Alarming Rise in Digital Device Use and Addiction Among Young Children in Poland

Over half of children up to six years old use mobile devices – this is the result of the "Toddler on the Net" study....

The mental health of Polish teenagers is increasingly deteriorating

The mental health of children and adolescents in Poland is deteriorating. - "There is a lack of psychologists in Polish schools, often also a...

AI-powered Diagnostics and Medical Robotics: The Key to the Future of Healthcare

The global healthcare system is grappling with staff shortages, and the deficit of workers is one of the biggest challenges in the sector. In...

Examining the Promise and Reality of a Tooth Regrowth Drug

Recently, a debate has been reverberating in the media about a Japanese scientist's announcement that a drug for tooth growth could be developed within...

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