Tag Archives: quality of life

Almirall Pursues Better Outcomes for Skin Disease Patients Through Science

(IN BRIEF) Almirall is reinforcing its commitment to innovation in medical dermatology, with a focus on science, collaboration and patient needs. The company’s teams work to improve understanding of skin diseases and address complex dermatological challenges through research and multidisciplinary … Read the full press release

Embla Medical Secures Seven-Year NIB Financing for Healthcare Technology Development

(IN BRIEF) NIB has signed a EUR 50 million, seven-year loan with Embla Medical hf. The financing will support Embla Medical’s research and development activities from 2027 to 2029, focusing on prosthetics, orthotics and related healthcare solutions. The project includes … Read the full press release

Ramboll Foundation and WorldGBC Launch Partnership to Put Quality of Life at the Centre of Buildings and Cities

(IN BRIEF) The Ramboll Foundation and the World Green Building Council have launched a strategic partnership focused on making quality of life a measurable outcome of buildings and cities. The partnership aims to move the built environment sector beyond carbon-only … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen Review Challenges Assumptions About the Health Risks of Yo-Yo Dieting

(IN BRIEF) A review by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and German diabetes research institutions suggests that repeated weight loss and regain may not independently cause the lasting health damage often associated with yo-yo dieting. Published as a peer-reviewed … Read the full press release

Japan Authorises Sanofi’s Wayrilz for Patients With Difficult-to-Treat Immune Thrombocytopenia

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi’s Wayrilz® (rilzabrutinib) has received approval in Japan for the treatment of persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia in patients who have not responded sufficiently to other therapies or have tolerability concerns with existing options. The authorization is based … Read the full press release

Atos, Dassault Systèmes, JCDecaux, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics and Thales Present cleveR insights for Local Authorities

(IN BRIEF) Software République, the open innovation ecosystem created by Atos, Dassault Systèmes, JCDecaux, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics and Thales, has unveiled cleveR insights, a new territorial intelligence solution designed to help local authorities make better operational decisions through connected data, … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Study Reveals How Mental Defeat Intensifies Daily Suffering for Chronic Pain Patients

(IN BRIEF) A new study from the University of Warwick has found that “mental defeat” plays a significant role in shaping how people experience chronic pain on a daily basis. Using real-time tracking methods, researchers monitored 137 adults with chronic … Read the full press release

New Trial Aims to Boost Independence for Older Adults with Heart Failure and Frailty Through Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

(IN BRIEF) The £2.3 million CHART trial, set to launch in February 2025, will test the impact of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in helping older adults with heart failure and frailty maintain or improve their daily activities. The trial aims … Read the full press release

EIB Approves PLN 1 Billion Loan to Support Sustainable Urban Projects Across Polish Cities

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved over PLN 1 billion (around €274 million) to support sustainable urban development in Polish cities, including Kielce, Radom, Rybnik, and Chorzów. This financing aims to improve urban infrastructure, transport systems, … Read the full press release