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Saturday July 27, 2024

Study reveals rising Alzheimer's among working-age Finns

The incidence of Alzheimer's disease among the working-age population in Finland is on the rise, according to a study published Wednesday by Finnish researchers. Over a period of more than 10 years, the study found a significant increase in cases, reported Xinhua. A press release from the University

Published: 04:23 am,Friday 26 July 2024

HUS Heart and Lung Center gets Magnet recognition

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded HUS Heart and Lung Center the Magnet recognition, said the Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) in a press release on Thursday. The recognition proves that the quality of nursing, patient safety, and nurses’ job satisfaction in Heart and Lung Center are measured to be

Published: 02:34 am,Thursday 18 July 2024

Pihlajamäki health centre remains closed due to water damage

Pihlajamäki Health Station and Pihlajamäki Maternity and Child Health Clinic remained closed due to water damage, said the City of Helsinki in a press release on Wednesday. The hospital authority canceled all booked appointments at the health centre following the disruption caused by the water damage. The authority will contact

Published: 05:14 am,Thursday 11 July 2024

Inpatient falls cause harm to one-third

Inpatient falls in hospitals are common and cause harm to about one third of those who fall, according to a research. At worst, the consequences of falls may be lifelong and they also prolong hospitalizations, said a doctoral dissertation examined at the University of Helsinki in June . “Falls

Published: 04:55 am,Thursday 4 July 2024

30 minutes exercise increases cancer preventing cells

Already a 30-minute exercise can increase the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream of breast cancer patients, according to a new study published by the University of Turku. White blood cells, the cells of immune system, fight against cancer, bacteria, and viruses. However, not all white blood

Published: 03:48 am,Thursday 27 June 2024

Persons living on ventilators to shift from specialized care

With the entry into force of the new Act on Disability Services and Assistance at the turn of the year, the care of persons living on ventilators will be transferred from specialized health care to wellbeing services counties, said HUS in a press release on Wednesday. HUS Helsinki University

Published: 02:23 am,Friday 14 June 2024

Avian flu vaccine to be offered to risk group

Avian influenza vaccines will be offered to people who may be exposed to avian influenza. Vaccinations are scheduled to start as soon as possible, said the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in a press release on Thursday. Finland will receive vaccines as part of the EU’s joint procurement,

Published: 02:13 am,Saturday 8 June 2024

HUS to open childbirth helpline from June 10

The Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) decided to open a childbirth helpline from June 10, said HUS in a press release on Friday. A single phone number will guide all who are about to give birth in the HUS region with the view to centralize helpline making it easier to

Published: 03:15 am,Tuesday 4 June 2024

Oulunkylä laboratory remains closed due to water damage

The Oulunkylä laboratory remained closed due to water damage, said Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) in a press release on Monday. The appointments made for Oulunkylä laboratory for Monday and Tuesday have been canceled. The HUS informed the patients personally in this regard. The patients are served by Maunula laboratory and Haaga

Published: 15:58 pm,Friday 24 May 2024

THL calls for early COVID-19 boosters for vulnerable people

The Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) recommended on Thursday an early rollout and two-stage approach to administering booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this coming autumn, reported Xinhua. This fall, THL advised booster doses for a range of high-risk groups, including residents of nursing homes, individuals

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