Écrit par Ministère de la Santé | 07 Août 2013

La vente de médicaments sur internet a été récemment autorisée en France, en application d’une directive européenne de 2011. Marisol Touraine, ministre des affaires sociales et de la santé, a choisi d’encadrer, aussi strictement que la réglementation le permettait, ce mode particulier de distribution, pour éviter qu'il ne soit la porte ouverte à la contrefaçon et pour...

Écrit par WILEY | 07 Août 2013

A new analysis has found that a type of radiation therapy called carbon ion radiotherapy can control cancer growth and prolong survival in patients with spinal tumors. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study indicates that the treatment is a promising alternative for patients whose spinal tumors cannot be surgically removed...

Écrit par WHO | 07 Août 2013

Universal health coverage ensures everyone has access to the health services they need without suffering financial hardship as a result. In December 2012, a UN resolution was passed encouraging governments to move towards universal access to affordable and quality health care services. As countries move towards it, common challenges are emerging -- challenges to which research can help...

Écrit par WHO | 07 Août 2013

New clinical protocol and guidelines to enable effective mental health care for adults and children exposed to trauma and loss.

GENEVA | 6 AUGUST 2013 - The World Health Organization is releasing new clinical protocols and guidelines to health care workers for treating the mental health consequences of trauma and loss.


Mental disorders are common, disabling and usually untreated, and...