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HEALTHOct 15'Spain's hallmark in Vatican': The Spanish medical science behind Pope Francis' lung operationThoracic surgeon Diego González Rivas, based in A Coruña, Spain, developed the Uniportal VATS technique, a minimally invasive procedure using a single incision, which was used in the pontiff's surgery.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHOct 8The disease that once ravaged Europe still exists: could plague return to Spain?The death of a scientist in Russia has reignited fears of plague. Spain has seen no local cases for decades, yet the disease persists elsewhere. How real is the risk in Europe?EuroNews [en]
HEALTHOct 8Menopause patients left without treatment: what is happening in Spain?The shortage of Lenzetto has had a domino effect on other menopause hormone treatments in Spain and other European countries. Spain's Health Ministry expects supplies to improve in November, but Spain's Medicines watchdog warns the timetable is still unclear.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHOct 1Spain’s warning on drug pricing dealsWant to receive this newsletter straight to your inbox? Sign up here to receive the reporting and intel from the Gastein Health Forum. SNEAK PEEK — Europe must band together to tackle drug pricing pressures rather than being picked off one by one, Spain’s Health Secretary Javier Padilla Bernáldez tells Morning Health Care. — Parliament’s […]Politico Europe
HEALTHSep 30Mental health under scrutiny: Spain lags Europe in psychologists, pay or waitWith six clinical psychologists per 100,000 people, against nearly 18 in Europe, regular therapy in Spain is out of reach for many; the alternative is costly private care.EuroNews [en]