Health

800 million adults have diabetes – 59% go untreated

More than 800 million adults worldwide are living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, with the global diabetes rate doubling from 1990 to...

Pediatric stroke – new international study with Greek doctor’s contribution

Stroke in children is rare, and symptoms often differ from those in adults. A new study, which included the contribution of Greek doctor Panagiotis...

Doctors reject OKYPY proposal and announce 48-hour strike

Cyprus’ government-employed doctors will strike for 48 hours at the end of November, having rejected a financial incentive proposal from the State Health Services...

34 Cypriot nurses attend 52nd International EDTNA/ERCA Conference

The 52nd International EDTNA/ERCA Conference concluded recently in Greece, with 756 delegates from 49 countries, including 34 Cypriot nurses who are members of the...

UK: NHS to offer anti-smoking pill

The National Health Service (NHS) in England is set to offer a pill that helps individuals quit smoking by reducing nicotine dependence and alleviating...