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Preparing for the European Health Data Space (EHDS): unlocking the potential of open data in the Czech Republic

Preparing for the European Health Data Space (EHDS): unlocking the potential of open data in the Czech Republic

Enabling progress on the most complex issues in health

As we mark the fourth year with covid-19, there is a sense in the health world that lessons from the pandemic are translating into action—acceleration in innovation, a new era in cross-sectoral collaboration and a greater focus on health inclusivity for all.

Enhancing patient-centred approaches to optimise early-breast cancer care: A review of current practice in South Korea

Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women in South Korea. Both the number of newly diagnosed patients and the age-standardised rate of breast cancer are increasing every year, with 28,049 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in 2018, an increase of 6.1% from 2017. It is estimated that there were an additional 28,032 women diagnosed in 2022.

Clean water for health and wellbeing

Access to reliable drinking water and sanitation services are basic human rights, but they have become more of a privilege than a right for many.

Shrinking inequalities in research: the case for women and the brain

One in three people globally live with a brain disease and the total number of people who have died as a result has increased significantly over the past 30 years, costing US$1.7trn in the US and Europe [1].

The effects of non-evidence-based technologies entering the health sector

Unlike new medical devices and pharmaceutical interventions, not all healthcare technologies undergo a rigorous clinical approval process. As a result, certain technological interventions may not be grounded in scientific evidence, potentially leading to harmful effects and costly interventions without benefit for those who use them.

Sex, gender and the brain: Towards an inclusive research agenda

The burden of death and disability from brain diseases is a global health challenge, costing over US$800bn in the United States (US) alone, exceeding that of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Brain disorders have been described as a pandemic far worse than Covid-19, with one in three people having some form of these conditions.

The first steps to rebuilding the Ukrainian health system

War is catastrophic for the health system of a country under siege. The current war in Ukraine is no exception—the Ukrainian health system is suffering immensely. Not only must the health system cope with the influx of wounded soldiers and civilians, but also with the destruction of its physical infrastructure and power supply. As the war in Ukraine continues, the Ukrainian government, allied governments and the non-governmental community seek to rebuild the health system in perilous conditions. 

Chronic kidney disease - driving change to address the urgent and silent epidemic in Europe

An estimated 100 million people in Europe are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and a further 300 million individuals are at risk.

CKD prevalence is outpacing other, more recognised non-communicable diseases, largely owing to an ageing population and the increasing prevalence of other risk factors such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

CKD is an incurable, long-term condition in which kidney function declines with time. If CKD is not detected early and managed properly it becomes very expensive and burdensome for all stakeholders.

Multiple Myeloma in Latin America - Supporting early and equitable access to care to improve patient outcomes

Multiple myeloma accounts for 10% of all blood cancers and is the 2nd most common blood cancer globally. The past three decades have seen a doubling of the global incidence and mortality of myeloma with the rise being most pronounced in lower and middle-income countries (LMICs).  Countries in Latin America (LATAM), including Brazil, Colombia and Mexico, have documented rising incidence and mortality due to multiple myeloma.

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