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Rzeczpospolita Babska

About women's action in health

March 21, 2022
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Daily report: 5,696 cases of coronavirus infection

The health department informed: We have 5,696 (including 593 re-infections) confirmed cases of coronavirus infection from provinces: Mazowieckie (977), Greater Poland (695), Silesian (501), Lower Silesia (435), Pomeranian (409), of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship (387), of Małopolska (375),...

March 20, 2022
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Prof. Marian Zembala dies

The body of an outstanding cardiac surgeon, former minister of health, was found on Saturday morning in the swimming pool at his family home in Zbrosławice. An investigation team is working on the spot under the supervision of the prosecutor, informed "Gazeta Wyborcza". Prof. Marian Zembala was...

March 19, 2022
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PLN 9.25 billion more for health services. Where's the catch?

Next week, the Health Commission will deal with the amendment of the financial plan of the National Health Fund for 2022. There will be more money for health services - by over PLN 9 billion.

March 18, 2022
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PPOZ: it's bad that we are no longer afraid of COVID-19!

Disregarding the pandemic, we should expect another, even bigger wave! - warns Bożena Janicka, president of the Alliance of Healthcare Employers.

March 18, 2022
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Research Findings: Mother-to-child transmission of COVID-19 is possible but rare

The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 infection can be passed from mother to baby before, during and after birth, new research shows - but such events are rare.

March 18, 2022
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The number of new infections is still five-digit

On Friday, the health ministry informed: We have 11,660 (including 1,251 re-infections) confirmed cases of coronavirus infection from provinces: Mazowieckie (2056), Greater Poland (1436), Lower Silesia (946), Zachodniopomorskie (928), Silesian (918), Pomorskie (845), Kuyavian-Pomeranian (769),...

March 18, 2022
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Ukraine: Millions of patients need support

Up to 2 million people with rare diseases remained in Ukraine. There is a lack of basic medications and medical products, which in the case of some diseases is directly threatening to life. The supplies bought three weeks ago may not be enough for long, and the pharmacy warehouses are empty.

March 18, 2022
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The special act does not help doctors in treating refugees from Ukraine

Doctors still do not have tools for systemic treatment of refugees from Ukraine. The problem of drug reimbursement is also still unresolved - the Zielona Góra Agreement is alarming.

March 18, 2022
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A clinical trial of a bivalent booster is now underway

Moderna announced that the first participant in the Phase II clinical trial of the candidate for a bivalent booster dose for the Omikron variant (mRNA-1273.214) has been vaccinated. This preparation is a combination of a candidate Omikron variant specific booster (mRNA-1273.529) and the Moderna...

March 18, 2022
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Poland plans to lift restrictions, WHO warns against an increase in infections

Health Minister Adam Niedzielski recommended the government to abolish quarantine, isolation and the obligation to use masks from April. Meanwhile, around the world, including Europe, there are alarmingly high increases in the number of infections, despite a much lower level of testing. WHO...

March 18, 2022
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There is a cure for Covid-19. People with a weak immune response will benefit

The UK drug regulator approved AstraZeneca, which is based on COVID-19 antibodies, and is used to prevent infection in people with a weak immune response. Evusheld contains antibodies made in a laboratory that are designed to persist in the body for months to stop the virus in the event of an...

March 17, 2022
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First robotic operations in Silesia at the National Health Fund at the Silesian Urovita Urology Center in Chorzów

Prostate cancer is the most common oncological disease among men in Poland. Every year, this disease affects nearly 16,000 men, of which as many as of them die. The detection of prostate neoplasms is relatively easy. For diagnostics, only blood tests and a visit to the urologist are necessary. To...

March 17, 2022
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Michał Modro

Dialogue in health care has been going on for over 17 years ...

It's good to be involved in a dialogue, not just to break with your voice by deliberately emphasizing how separate it is. Author: Jonathan Mills.

March 17, 2022
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The number of new infections is increasing all over the world. WHO warns

As the World Health Organization notes, the numbers showing the global increase in COVID-19 cases may indicate a problem. What? Perhaps this is not the end of the pandemic yet. Why? As some countries report a decline in test rates. WHO suggests being vigilant against the virus.

March 17, 2022
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Will "behavioral psychedelics" help patients make a lasting, positive change?

Psychedelics may find use in treating anxiety, depression, stress disorders, addiction, and other mental health problems. However, for this to happen, rigorous research and application methods must be developed.

March 17, 2022
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Daily report: 12,274 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection

The health department informed: We have 12,274 (including 1,332 re-infections) confirmed cases of coronavirus infection from provinces: Mazowiecki (1983), Greater Poland (1475), Lower Silesia (962), West Pomeranian Voivodeship (892), Lublin (890), of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship (889),...

March 17, 2022
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The Ministry of Health will appoint the Patient Organization Council

In Journal of Laws The Ministry of Health published the Order of the Minister of Health of March 16, 2022 on the appointment of the Patient Organization Council at the minister competent for health.

March 17, 2022
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Parliamentary Team on Multiple Sclerosis - Live

1.NMOSD - a rare and serious disease, is there any chance of reimbursed treatment? 2. Highly effective therapies in the treatment of MS. 3. The role of a nurse in caring for a patient with MS - recommended systemic changes.

March 17, 2022
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What about medical care for refugees? The Zielona Góra Agreement scores points for the government

Contrary to the government's assurances, in the light of the regulations, refugees in Poland can count - at the health care level - only on emergency aid. Doctors also have no grounds to issue prescriptions with a reimbursement or to vaccinate under the PSO.

March 17, 2022
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Time for a culinary revolution in hospitals. There is a draft regulation

The draft ordinance of the Minister of Health on the requirements for nutrition in hospitals was submitted for consultation.

March 16, 2022