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Plastic surgery -more “bespoke tailoring” than “ready-to-wear”
The craft of plastic surgery is arguably widely misunderstood because people often confuse it with cosmetic enhancement alone. Plastic surgery is a medical specialty encompassing both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.…
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Study reveals health gender gaps
A new Women’s Brain Foundation study reveals substantial sex and gender differences across key stages of the Alzheimer’s disease (AD)…
New “tool” aims to “transform” care experience for cancer survivors
A “groundbreaking” digital tool designed to empower individuals living with and beyond cancer has been unveiled. The “Cancer Survivor Smart Card”, developed by…
Rising antidepressant use among Belgian youth
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Antidepressant use among Belgian youth has surged, increasing by 60% from 2013 to 2022, particularly…
Bluetongue Virus Outbreak Spreads Across Belgium
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The bluetongue virus has spread across Belgium, affecting thousands of livestock. Reports indicate the outbreak…
Vaccination Campaign Aims to Protect Vulnerable Populations
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The campaign encourages vaccination for vulnerable groups, including those over 65 and healthcare workers, to…
Belgian Company Develops Innovative Neurostimulation for Epilepsy
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A new neurostimulation treatment for epilepsy, using Synergia Medical's NAO. VS system shows promise in…
Belgium’s Troubling Care Crisis for French Disabled
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Since 2015, a French Court report highlights severe mistreatment in over 60 Belgian facilities for…
Rising Use of Sleep Aids Among Young People
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Over 16% of young people in Belgium use sleep aids, with stress as a factor.…