‘Patient Basic Law’ passed in Health and Welfare Committee
The Patient Basic Law, which defines patients as subjects of healthcare policy and guarantees their rights, has cleared its first legislative hurdle in the National Assembly.
Saskatchewan healthcare worker associations 'very excited' about province's care plan
Healthcare worker associations in Saskatchewan express optimism regarding the province's new healthcare plan which empowers nurse practitioners.
Saskatchewan says ‘standing still’ not an option under new health-care plan
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has introduced a new health care strategy focused on improving access, which the opposition claims is outdated.
First successful cases recorded in patients who reduced injection frequency for weight loss
For the first time, patients using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss have successfully reduced their injection frequency without regaining weight, according to a report in the magazine Obesity.
Japan approves first worldwide stem cell treatment for Parkinson's
Japan has approved pioneering stem cell treatments for Parkinson's disease and severe heart failure, set to be available to patients within months.
Japan approves first stem cell treatment for Parkinson's; therapy may reach patients later this year
Japan has approved a groundbreaking stem cell treatment for Parkinson's disease that aims to replace damaged neurons in the brain and could be available to patients in 2026.
USP performs first robotic tele-surgeries in SUS and operates on patients remotely
The University of São Paulo has successfully conducted its first robotic tele-surgeries under Brazil's unified health system, allowing surgeons to operate on patients remotely.
First battle of the 'Ozempic' pill: Lilly's tablet outperforms Novo Nordisk's
Lilly's anti-obesity pill, orforglipron, shows better results than Novo Nordisk's semaglutide in controlling blood sugar and weight for type 2 diabetes patients, despite higher discontinuation rates due to side effects.
Brazil creates first rule for AI in medicine: diagnosis cannot be automatic and patients may refuse use
Brazil's Federal Medical Council has established its first specific guideline governing the use of artificial intelligence in medical practice, emphasizing that AI must serve as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human clinical judgment.
The youngest spa complex in the Czech Republic is Sanatorium Pálava. It will welcome its first patients this summer
Sanatorium Pálava, the youngest spa complex in the Czech Republic, is set to open this summer and start welcoming its first patients.
Stroke patients to receive faster care – Falu hospital pioneers
Falu Hospital in Sweden will become the first in Europe to perform thrombectomies on-site for stroke patients, significantly improving treatment times and patient outcomes.
Bestiary - Of Animals and Humans: First Pet, Then Drill
A unique dental practice in Karlsruhe employs a therapy dog, Jara, to ease the anxiety of young patients during their visits.
NHS rule lets people with seven conditions skip queue for GP - full list
Certain patients with specific conditions can skip the queue for GP appointments as per NHS rules.
Actinver Circuit: more than a thousand people come together against cancer
Over a thousand participants joined the first edition of Circuito Actinver, aimed at strengthening timely detection and support for colorectal and pancreatic cancer patients.
The True Story Behind 'The First Effective Therapy Against Pancreatic Cancer' by Mariano Barbacid
Mariano Barbacid's company Vega Oncotargets has toned down its slogan after generating false expectations from a promising experiment involving 45 'cured' mice, prompting over a hundred pancreatic cancer patients to seek assistance from the CNIO.
The first patients in Rijeka receive new lung tumor therapy
The first lung tumor patients in Rijeka have successfully undergone stereotactic radiotherapy, making KBC the first public health institution in Croatia to offer this advanced radiation treatment method.
Major cancer 'for the first time' update as govt issues NHS survival promise
The UK government has launched its National Cancer Plan, aiming for 75% of newly diagnosed cancer patients to be cancer-free or living well five years after diagnosis by 2035, following substantial NHS investment.
Reopening of the crossing in Gaza is accompanied by Israeli attacks. Only a few patients reached Egypt
The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is primarily symbolic, with reports indicating only a dozen people crossed on the first day, amidst ongoing Israeli attacks.
At 21:40 'In the First Studio' Arkadi Popov
The new city government is exploring options to halt the Tallinn Hospital project amidst concerns about its feasibility and the implications for patients.
WHO: Five patients crossed through Rafah opening on the first day
On the first official opening day of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, five patients were transferred with support from WHO and partners.
Rafah: 12 injured Palestinians crossed into Egypt – 12,000 doctors on standby
On the first day of the Rafah border crossing reopening, twelve injured individuals, along with their escorts, entered Egypt from the Gaza Strip, with a maximum of 50 patients allowed to cross each day due to restrictions.
So few were allowed out of Gaza on the first day
Only five patients were permitted to exit Gaza's Rafah border into Egypt on the first day of its re-opening, amid significant demand for medical care from thousands in the region.
The rehabilitation plan for the refugee apartments on Alexandra Avenue begins
The first phase of a rehabilitation project for four of the eight historical apartment buildings on Alexandra Avenue aims to create social housing and accommodate companions of patients from the nearby hospital 'Agios Savvas,' with a goal to restore 108 apartments by 2028.
Ideas for Poland's drug safety. 'We can start working'
The first meeting of the Presidential Health Council in Poland focused on ensuring a stable drug supply for patients, involving public administration, academic experts, and industry representatives.
Doctors in London Restore Vision with Revolutionary Gel Injection
Doctors in London have achieved the impossible by restoring vision and preventing blindness in patients with a rare eye condition called hypotony using a revolutionary gel injection, as highlighted by the experiences of the first patient and the success of a pilot study.
For the first time, the progression of Alzheimer's disease reversed
A new study published in Cell Reports Medicine shows that, for the first time, the progression of Alzheimer's disease can be reversed, challenging the long-held belief that patients cannot recover from brain damage caused by the illness.
The Cantabrian Exception: 51.5 million to create the first pure public proton therapy unit in Spain
Cantabria is set to establish Spain's first fully publicly funded proton therapy unit with an investment of 51.5 million euros, enabling treatment for 350 patients annually.
This is what patients are most likely to die from in the first weeks
A devastating fire during a New Year's Eve party in Crans-Montana claimed 40 lives and left 116 seriously injured, with Surgeon Gabriel Hundeshagen explaining the treatment of burn victims in the critical early days.
Treatment of obesity without injections: The first weight loss pill available in the USA
The first oral weight loss pill, Wegovy, is now available by prescription for patients in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the fight against obesity.
The first transplant of 2026 in Thessaloniki – A ‘gift of life’ from a 44-year-old – The record of 2025
Surgeons at Hippocrates Hospital in Thessaloniki celebrated the New Year by successfully performing kidney and liver transplants on three patients, using organs from a 44-year-old donor whose family chose to donate his organs after his death.