Thursday, November 21, 2024

Healthcare

13,000 people registered as stem cell donors in February

The monthly average is 670, but recently, interest in becoming a stem cell donor has exploded. 87,000 people are currently registered as stem cell donors in...

PFAS contamination of groundwater in 104 places around Denmark

You can see the map here.  PFAS is the collective term for more than 12,000 chemicals. They are used in packaging, plastics, paint, adhesives, carpets, electronics,...

Did you check your moles?

Mole cancer is the most frequent form of cancer among people aged 15 to 34 years old. Only 35% of the young people get...

Gonorrhea epidemic

40% more people infected with gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease) in 2022 compared to 2021. The highest number of people infected in the last 25...

Focus on paraffin oil

This week, Danish media concentrated on the cases of people that inject paraffin oil into the body. You can buy that oil from pharmacies...

The number of children on ADHD and depression medication is growing every year

9% of the population in Denmark is taking such medication. 4% of the 10 to 19 year old’s. 7.2% of 20 to 29 year-olds. People with...

Birth control pill for men

A new type of birth control pill for men is being developed that can prevent sperm cells from fertilizing an egg.  The new pill is different from...

Skin cancer app

An application called “Dermloop” is being used by family doctors (GPs) in Copenhagen Region to detect skin cancer. The app was tested in the Copenhagen Region until...

Warning

If you currently have or are taking Dicillin Sandoz 500 mg capsules as part of your treatment, you must return them to the pharmacy. If you...

Decriminalization of hard drugs in Copenhagen

The majority in the city council of Copenhagen wants to make the city a testing ground for decriminalization of possession of hard drugs in small quantities....
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