Scientists have tested a new device that attaches to the ear and stimulates the nervous system to provide a solution for lowering blood pressure in those whose high blood pressure does not respond to standard treatments. #vererõhk #tervis #uuedlahendused (translated)
The Medicines Agency warns that cheap medicines ordered from the internet can cause serious poisoning and health risks, and has launched a campaign to inform people about the dangers of unofficial sales channels. #KahtlaneRavim #Terviseriskid #Ravimiamet (translated)
The Medicines Agency warns that medications should not be purchased outside of pharmacies, as such purchases may be associated with serious health risks and do not guarantee the authenticity, quality, or safety of the medication. #Лекарства #Безопасность #ИнтернетАптека (translated)
Ketamine is an effective tool for alleviating treatment-resistant depression, acting as a steroid that provides primary support for the patient, but sustained quality of life still depends on the individual's personal psychological effort. #ketamiin #psühhiaatria #vaimnetervist (translated)
Idufirma Varda Space Industries has sent two mini factories into orbit to produce valuable goods in space, including medicines, and plans further expansion with the support of a $251 million investment. #kosmos #VardaSpaceIndustries #minitehas (translated)
A weight loss drug purchased on the black market, sold under the name of its usual prescription, is associated with two deaths in the USA, although it has not been proven that the drug itself was the cause. #kaalulangetus #retatrutiid #FDA (translated)
The FDA plans to expand a legal loophole that would allow the addition of dangerous chemicals to everyday food without prior safety checks, posing a threat to children's health according to experts and favoring large industries. #toiduohutus #kemikaalid #rahvatervis (translated)
Studies confirm that gifts from pharmaceutical companies influence doctors' decisions on prescribing medications to patients, which can lead to inappropriate or overly expensive prescriptions. #фармацевтика #врачи #конфликтинтересов (translated)
Studies show that gifts and incentives given by pharmaceutical companies influence doctors' decisions when choosing medications, which means it is not true that "there are no free lunches." #ravimifirmad #arstideotsused #patsiendihüved (translated)
Studies show that consuming sugary treats while taking certain medications, including antibiotics, can harm gut bacteria and worsen inflammatory conditions. #tervis #toitumine #antibiootikumid (translated)
Flu vaccines will arrive in Estonia later than usual this year, as the World Health Organization changed the flu strains, which causes a delay in the production process, and the small Estonian market is not among the priorities of pharmaceutical companies. #tervishoid #vaktsiin #gripp (translated)
In Estonia, 71% of households are worried about paying for heating systems, and many feel they have to cut back on spending for food and medicine to cover it. #отопление #бюджет #экономия (translated)
Every third Estonian has to save on food or medicine due to heating bills in winter, according to a study, which found that 26% of people can pay their bills without difficulty, but 5% apparently cannot pay them. #talveküte #eelarve #majandus (translated)
The article discusses that chemical coding for alcohol addiction may not yield the desired results, and experts recommend instead long-term controlled use of medications and psychological support. #алкогольнаязависимость #химическоекодирование #психотерапия (translated)
Studies show that mental disorders are diagnosed in almost a quarter of adults in Estonia, where the potential of psychedelic therapy offers hope to those who do not receive adequate help from existing medications. #психоделики #нейропластичность #психическоездоровье (translated)
Due to the drug theft scandal, the head doctor of the women's clinic at Lääne-Tallinna Central Hospital, Signe Linkolm-Kadak, left her job by mutual agreement, as continuing the employment relationship is not possible. #LTKH #SigneLinkolmKadak #ravimitevargus (translated)
Unlike Estonians, Finns can already be vaccinated against the flu, as Estonia has to wait for the delayed delivery of the flu vaccines. #gripivaktsiin #ravimiamet #Soome (translated)
Scientists are testing a new generation weight loss drug that offers effective weight loss without the exhausting side effects of GLP-1 medications, such as nausea. #kaalulangetus #ravimid #tervis (translated)
Estonian cancer diagnostics ranks among the top in Europe, and treatment decisions based on genetic analyses are used on a daily basis, but patient access to innovative drugs still needs improvement in Europe. #personaalmeditsiin #vähiravi #geenianalüüs (translated)
According to the latest global Alzheimer’s report, Alzheimer's disease is no longer considered necessarily incurable, marking a significant change in the possibilities for treating the disease. #AlzheimeriHaigus #Tervishoid #UuedRavimid (translated)
