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Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz

Members of the Senior Policy Council have been selected

The open call for applications to the Senior Citizens' Policy Council under Senior Citizens' Policy Minister Marzena Okle-Drewnowicz has ended. Candidates could be submitted by universities, NGOs and local governments, among others. Out of 173 proposals, 30 were selected. This is the maximum...

Feb. 16, 2024
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In the fight against dandruff and against plastic

Etiology of dandruffMedical data shows that up to 50% of people, at some stage in their lives, will experience dandruff. It manifests as excessive and accelerated scaling of the scalp, which is often also accompanied by itching. Importantly, patients with a tendency to dandruff complain that it...

Feb. 16, 2024
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Professional hair styling from A to Z

How to properly style hair to keep the effect straight from the salon? What hair finishing accessories are fashionable this season? The secrets of well-prepared styling are revealed by celebrity hairdresser Bartek Janusz, ambassador of professional hair care and styling at Hebe.

Feb. 16, 2024
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AOS: There will be greater availability of CT scans of the coronary arteries

A Draft Regulation of the Minister of Health amending the Regulation on guaranteed services in the field of outpatient specialized care has been submitted for consultation.

Feb. 16, 2024
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NCK: Blood of minus groups is needed

"The current situation in blood donation is dynamic and thus requires a response and concrete action," reports the National Blood Center. Currently, there is a shortage of minus groups.

Feb. 16, 2024
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President handed out professorial appointments

The President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, handed out nomination acts to academics and employees of science and the arts. Eleven professorial appointments were given to those associated with medical and health sciences.

Feb. 16, 2024
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Can anyone live a hundred years?

In the 20th century, life expectancy increased by almost thirty years. And since then it has remained more or less constant. The fact that it fails to increase at a similar rate despite the achievements of science and medicine puzzles. The riddle that is longevity still remains unsolved.

Feb. 16, 2024
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Self-governments of nurses and doctors about the higher good clause

At a joint meeting of the Presidium of the Supreme Medical Council and the Presidium of the Supreme Council of Nurses and Midwives, important issues concerning the medical professions they represent were discussed. Among others, the draft position on criminal liability, referring to the...

Feb. 15, 2024
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AOTMiT: Transparency Council on prevention of RS virus infection

On Monday, February 26, the next meeting of the Transparency Council.

Feb. 15, 2024
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The power of women

Women are strong and determined, yet sensitive and ethereal. No wonder, then, that they have inspired painters for centuries, sculptors or graphic artists. Now the time has come for outstanding Polish women. They have become the protagonists of an unusual calendar, the works for which were...

Feb. 15, 2024
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Izabela Leszczyna: Three national averages for doctors? Yes, but under an employment contract

- I'm ready to sign three national averages even today, if doctors will work on an employment contract and not on contracts," Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna said in an interview with Polish Radio Program 3. She also referred to the demands for nurses' and midwives' salaries under the civic bill.

Feb. 15, 2024
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Senior's medicine cabinet: lots of unnecessary drugs and pathosupplementation

The Polish senior citizen's medicine cabinet is usually pathological, we have a great deal of unnecessary drugs and pathosupplementation. There is also a problem with so-called invalidating pharmacotherapy, when, as a result of drug complications and side effects, seniors feel increasingly...

Feb. 15, 2024
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Doctors and nurses discussed liability for adverse events

- I am very happy that we can talk in this group. The system is changing. Today our joint effort is to make the system patient-centric, so that the patient is surrounded by medical professionals, both nursing specialists and specialist doctors," said NRL President Luke Jankowski during a joint...

Feb. 15, 2024
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Izabela Leszczyna: I hope the president will sign the law on the morning-after pill

- I hope that Mr. President will sign this law, in 25 countries of the European Union the pill is available , even without an age limit," said Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna in the program Salon Polityczny Trójki on Polish Radio Program 3. She also referred to the issue of work on a bill...

Feb. 15, 2024
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Self-healing - What does it look like in Poland?

In the European Union, there are an estimated 3.3 million cases of minor ailments per day. Those that patients can, or at least could, handle on their own. In an era of staffing crisis - a phenomenon occurring globally - responsible self-medication is a necessity, bringing powerful benefits to...

Feb. 15, 2024
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[SONDA] February 14: Epilepsy Day

Today is February 14, which is St. Valentine's Day. He is also the patron saint of people struggling with epilepsy, which is why in Poland this day is also celebrated as Epilepsy Day. And what do Warsaw residents associate this date with? We asked them about it in a street poll. We also checked...

Feb. 14, 2024
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Bartłomiej Chmielowiec: It is necessary to fight the stigmatization of people with epilepsy

An interview with Patient Ombudsman Bartłomiej Chmielowiec

Feb. 14, 2024
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Anna Alicja Lisowska: We appeal because people with epilepsy have come to love themselves. Then they will open up to others

An interview with Anna Alicja Lisowska, founder of the EPI-BOHATER Foundation.

Feb. 14, 2024
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Standards for the Protection of Minors in Health Care, including pharmacy and laboratory from February 15, 2024.

In accordance with The Law of July 28, 2023 on amendments to the Family and Guardianship Code and certain other laws, new obligations have been imposed on health care providers.

Feb. 14, 2024
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The Polish Ophthalmological Society invites ophthalmologists' offices and clinics from all over Poland to join the joint campaign

Registration of ophthalmology offices and clinics for the 8th edition of the "Polish Ophthalmologists vs. Glaucoma" campaign has started. Registration of establishments lasts until March 1. This is a great opportunity to promote your offices.

Feb. 14, 2024
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Prof. Konrad Rejdak: In patients with epilepsy, we aim for permanent remission

Interview with Prof. Konrad Rejdak, president of the Polish Neurological Society

Feb. 14, 2024