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Health PR Zone publishes the latest health press releases all in one place, allowing you to keep up to date with what's happening in the world of nursing and health care.
Covering everything from pharmaceutical developments to upcoming events and conferences, Health PR Zone is the go-to source for nurses and health care professionals who want to keep in the know.
April 2013
2nd European Colorectal Cancer Days - Call for prioritising screening in the new EU member states
Austria, 29 Apr 2013 /- United European Gastroenterology (UEG)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children: new guidelines aim to reduce diagnostic uncertainty and improve treatment
Austria, 17 Apr 2013 /- United European Gastroenterology (UEG)
16th European Health Forum Gastein, 2 - 4 October 2013
Austria, 16 Apr 2013 /- European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG)
EAHP launch search for good practice initiatives in hospital pharmacy
Belgium, 05 Apr 2013 /- European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)
March 2013
Online press conference at the 2nd World Summit "Gut Microbiota For Health"
Austria, 25 Mar 2013 /- Gut Microbiota and Health
Europe cannot be complacent about the TB challenge
Belgium, 22 Mar 2013 /- European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)
23nd Meeting of the European Neurological Society 8-11 June, 2013, Barcelona/Spain
Switzerland, 15 Mar 2013 /- European Neurological Society (ENS)
Ireland ignoring malnutrition time bomb, according to international health experts
Ireland, 13 Mar 2013 /- Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism
Pan-European survey shows more still to do in order to achieve inter-professional collaboration
Belgium, 11 Mar 2013 /- European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)
Importance of Specialist Care in reducing premature mortality from cardiovascular disease
UK, 05 Mar 2013 /- British Cardiovascular Society
Warfant ® 5mg Tablets
Ireland, 05 Mar 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
February 2013
Faecal microbiota transplantation cures gastrointestinal diseases
Austria, 26 Feb 2013 /- Gut Microbiota and Health
Orthopaedics and Traumatology: 14th EFORT Congress 5-8 June 2013, Istanbul/Turkey
Switzerland, 25 Feb 2013 /- EFORT
Gut microbiota plays important role in functional bowel disorders
Austria, 24 Feb 2013 /- Gut Microbiota and Health
Much homework left for EU member states: Exhibition reveals shortcomings in colorectal cancer screening
Austria, 19 Feb 2013 /- United European Gastroenterology (UEG)
CPsychI Trainee Committee launch premiere of MedFest in UCD
Ireland, 19 Feb 2013 /- College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
UEG launches first issue of United European Gastroenterology Journal
Austria, 15 Feb 2013 /- United European Gastroenterology (UEG)
Pethidine Hydrochloride 50mg/ml, 2ml Solution for Injection
Ireland, 13 Feb 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
Gut microbiota and metabolic syndrome: unveiling the hidden mechanisms
Austria, 07 Feb 2013 /- Gut Microbiota and Health
Phorpain™ 5% w/w gel
Ireland, 06 Feb 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services Announces Expanded Capabilities in Global Drug Safety Processing and Reporting with Oracle® Argus Safety 7.1
USA, 06 Feb 2013 /- CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services
Eltroxin™ 25 microgram Tablets
Ireland, 05 Feb 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
ESMO supports World Cancer Day cautioning that the era of personalised cancer medicine is not here yet
Switzerland, 04 Feb 2013 /- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
MEPs support use of common training framework for pharmacy and veterinary medicine specialty recognition
Belgium, 04 Feb 2013 /- European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)
Notification of Temporary out of stock - Macrobid Capsules PA 0899/014/001
Ireland, 01 Feb 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
Notification of Temporary out of stock - Codant Tablets PA 0073/029/001
Ireland, 01 Feb 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
January 2013
Real progress in colorectal cancer screening in Europe as Estonia develops 'road map' for population-based programme
Austria, 29 Jan 2013 /- United European Gastroenterology (UEG)
Invitation to press activities - 'Join the fight against IBD'
Austria, 28 Jan 2013 /- European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO)
Macrodantin 50mg Capsules New Packaging Release
Ireland, 16 Jan 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
Morphine Sulphate 30mg/ml Solution for Injection
Ireland, 11 Jan 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
Chloromycetin® 0.5% Redidrops Eye Drops Solution
Ireland, 11 Jan 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
Suxamethonium Chloride 50mg/ml Solution for Injection
Ireland, 11 Jan 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
Macrodantin 100mg Capsules
Ireland, 11 Jan 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
2nd World Summit Gut Microbiota For Health to be held in Madrid
Austria, 09 Jan 2013 /- Gut Microbiota and Health
Doxapram Hydrochloride 20mg/ml Solution for Injection
Ireland, 04 Jan 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
Doxapram Hydrochloride 20mg/ml Solution for Injection
Ireland, 04 Jan 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
New Pain treatment option in Ireland
Ireland, 02 Jan 2013 /- Mercury Pharma
December 2012
EAHP & PGEU Joint Press Release
Belgium, 17 Dec 2012 /- European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)
CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services Announces Multiple Office Expansions
USA, 14 Dec 2012 /- CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services
UEG Press Release
Austria, 13 Dec 2012 /- United European Gastroenterology (UEG)
Diamox® SR 250mg Modified Release Hard Capsules
Ireland, 10 Dec 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
Furosemide 20mg in 2ml.Solution for Injection
Ireland, 10 Dec 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
EltroxinTM 100 micrograms Tablets
Ireland, 05 Dec 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
November 2012
Flutiform® (fluticasone propionate/formoterol fumarate), a new combination therapy for asthma now licenced in Ireland
Ireland, 16 Nov 2012 /- Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals Ltd
17th Annual HISI Conference,14th-15th November 2012
Ireland, 14 Nov 2012 /- Healthcare Informatics Society of Ireland
Parnate Tablets
Ireland, 06 Nov 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
Triiodothyronine 20 micrograms powder for solution for Injection
Ireland, 02 Nov 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
Midazolam 5mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion
Ireland, 02 Nov 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
Fentanyl 50 micrograms/ml. Solution for Injection/Infusion
Ireland, 02 Nov 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
October 2012
Metoclopramide 5mg/ml Solution for Injection
Ireland, 26 Oct 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
Glycopyrronium Bromide 200mcg/ml Solution for Injection
Ireland, 09 Oct 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
EHFG 2012: EU Commissioner Dalli at the EHFG: Investing in prevention for sustainable health systems
Austria, 05 Oct 2012 /- European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG)
EHFG 2012: New EHFG President Helmut Brand calling for expansion of EU health mandate
Austria, 05 Oct 2012 /- European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG)
London to host the European Society of Cardiology Annual Congress 2015
UK, 03 Oct 2012 /- British Cardiovascular Society
September 2012
Warfant 3mg Tablets
Ireland, 26 Sep 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
Colorectal cancer screening; save lives while earning money
Austria, 19 Sep 2012 /- United European Gastroenterology (UEG)
New research confirms extensively hydrolysed formula as the cost-effective first-line choice for bottle-fed babies with cow's milk allergy vs amino acid formula
UK, 14 Sep 2012 /- Mead Johnson Nutrition
Notification of Temporary Out of Stock
Ireland, 12 Sep 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
Reminder of Precautions to avoid Photosensitivity Reactions with Fastum Gel
Ireland, 10 Sep 2012 /- A.Menarini Pharmaceuticals, Ireland Ltd
Stelazine 1mg in 5ml Syrup
Ireland, 07 Sep 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
EAHP meets Commission to discuss Clinical Trial regulation
Belgium, 07 Sep 2012 /- European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)
Introducing Eltroxin® Oral Solution – in a range of 3 strengths
Ireland, 03 Sep 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
August 2012
Fentanyl 100mcg in 2ml solution for Injections
Ireland, 31 Aug 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
SAGE to launch United European Gastroenterology Journal
Austria, 30 Aug 2012 /- United European Gastroenterology (UEG)
The fight against Pain counts on Doctor-Patient Communication
USA, 28 Aug 2012 /- International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
15th European Health Forum Gastein, 3 – 6 October 2012
Austria, 21 Aug 2012 /- European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG)
Furosemide 50mg in 5ml Solution for Injection
Ireland, 16 Aug 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
Methotrexate 2.5mg Tablets
Ireland, 09 Aug 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
Gut-directed hypnotherapy frees children from chronic abdominal pain
Austria, 02 Aug 2012 /- United European Gastroenterology (UEG)
July 2012
World Hepatitis Day emphasises need for medication management and seamless care strategies
Belgium, 27 Jul 2012 /- European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)
Neostigmine Metilsulfate 2.5mg/ml Solution for Injection
Ireland, 26 Jul 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
New treatment for essential hypertension, Edarbi® (azilsartan medoxomil) launches in Ireland
Ireland, 24 Jul 2012 /- Takeda Products Ireland Ltd
EAHP gives early welcome to Commission's Clinical Trial proposals
Belgium, 19 Jul 2012 /- European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)
EJHP announces appointment of new Editor in Chief
Belgium, 18 Jul 2012 /- European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)
CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services Announces the Formation of a United Kingdom Affiliate and Opening of London Office
USA, 17 Jul 2012 /- CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services
Clarithromycin 500mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Ireland, 13 Jul 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
European Hospital Pharmacists call for action on medicines shortage problems
Belgium, 12 Jul 2012 /- European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)
Breast Cancer Treatments Must Adapt for Elderly Patients
UK, 10 Jul 2012 /- GlobalData
Percent Density May Be As Strong a Risk Factor as Variation in Breast Density for Breast Cancer
USA, 03 Jul 2012 /- JNCI
Atropine Sulphate 600 micrograms/ml. Solution for Injection 1ml.
Ireland, 02 Jul 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
June 2012
Morphine Sulphate 60mg/ml. Solution for injection 1ml.
Ireland, 14 Jun 2012 /- Mercury Pharma
ENS Congress: International study: strokes among young people often overlooked
Switzerland, 12 Jun 2012 /- European Neurological Society (ENS)
UEG Week 2012 in Amsterdam will celebrate 20 years of advances in fighting digestive diseases
Austria, 01 Jun 2012 /- United European Gastroenterology (UEG)
May 2012 press releases
EFORT Congress in Berlin: New initiative for optimising care of fragility fractures in Europe
Switzerland, 23 May 2012 /- EFORT
EFORT Congress in Berlin: Risks of daylight savings time: New study shows steep increase in traffic accidents
Switzerland, 23 May 2012 /- EFORT
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