A herpetologist who was bitten by a horned viper in Thessaloniki was moved from intensive care into a regular ward on Saturday after being rushed to the northern port city’s Papanikolaou Hospital on March 26 with anaphylactic shock.
HEALTH
The National Public Health Organization (EODY) on Thursday reported 45 Covid-related death in the week of May 22-28, adding that all the fatalities were in the 71-96 age group.
A recent survey conducted by the Panhellenic Medical Association reveals deep dissatisfaction among doctors working in Greece’s National Healthcare System (ESY).
Ministry officials and representatives of shipyard workers have met and agreed on increased safety measures at shipyards during the summer, following a fatal accident on Monday.
The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund is implementing a series of 28 tenders worth 144.2 million euro to upgrade infrastructure in 28 hospitals, 57 health centers and three medical centers around the country.
Four former executives of Swiss pharaceutical giant Novartis along with a former politician were cleared on Monday of charges relating to The aspect of the Novartis case that regarding allegations of bribery involving politicians and doctors has been closed following a resolution by the Council of Misdemeanor Courts. Konstantinos Frouzis, the former vice president of […]
New cases of both SARS-CoV-2 and of influenza (flu) went up slightly over the week of May 15-21, according to the weekly report by the National Public Health Organization (EODY), published on Thursday.
A new research center focusing on fighting cancer was inaugurated at the campus of the University of Cyprus earlier this week, aiming to bring together leading scientists working across different areas of biology and medical sciences to develop an internationally competitive program of research on cancer.
Shortly before the summer season, public hospital workers are reporting significant shortages in essential medical specialties in health centers and hospitals on the Greek islands. They are calling upon the next government to prioritize the staffing of these positions.
The case of Thanasis Kontaris, a doctor on the island of Serifos, deserves closer attention because it represents two very difficult realities in Greece today and two huge challenges in how the country moves forward.
New cases of SARS-CoV-2 rose slightly over the week of May 8-14 while cases of influenza (flu) dropped, according to the weekly report by the National Public Health Organization (EODY). Hospital admissions for coronavirus also dropped last week, dropping 23% overall compared to the weekly average for admissions during the last four weeks. In addition, […]
A diet rich in salt and fat and a more sedentary lifestyle has resulted in one in 20 youngsters in Greece being diagnosed with high blood pressure, according to experts on World Hypertension Day, who call for more vigorous testing.
Due to medication shortages, more pharmacists are returning to their laboratories and offering an additional service in their pharmacies that is often overlooked: the preparation of galenic formulations.
According to research conducted at the University of Athens’ Pharmacy Department, the cannabinoid acids found in the cannabis plant appear to significantly reduce the cells that cause breast, liver and skin cancer.
New cases of SARS-CoV-2 went up slightly over the week of May 1-7 while those of influenza (flu) decreased, according to the weekly report by the National Public Health Organization (EODY).
On the occasion of May being Skin Cancer and Melanoma Prevention and Awareness Month, dermatologists are expressing concern about the problems of access to health facilities for citizens during the three-year coronavirus pandemic and how this has impacted the diagnosis of melanoma.
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