There are currently several working theories – from an outbreak of acute respiratory viral diseases in the Verkhovna Rada to food poisoning.
A number of high-profile medical scandals have been exposed in Ukraine, undermining trust in the healthcare system. These include the "Doctor P" case, transplantation manipulations, and accusations against medical staff at the "Odrex" clinic for improper performance of duties.
The FDA has rejected Moderna's application for a new mRNA flu vaccine, citing inadequate clinical trials. The agency raised objections to the vaccine's comparison with the "best available standard of care in the US."
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine provided clarifications regarding vaccination and the updated National Calendar of Preventive Vaccinations. In particular, it concerns the hepatitis B vaccination schedule for newborns and children with risk factors.
An Oxford University study has shown that AI chatbots provide inaccurate and contradictory medical advice. This poses a threat to patient safety due to the misinterpretation of incomplete information.
Two people, including a child, died of influenza A in Poltava region within a week. The deceased had not been vaccinated against influenza this season.
Psychiatrist Yevhen Skrypnyk reveals the truth about antidepressants, dispelling myths about addiction and side effects. These medications are effective for many disorders, not just depression, and are not addictive.
WADA is investigating the possible injection of hyaluronic acid into the genitals of Olympic ski jumpers for aerodynamic advantage. Experts warn of the risks of infection, disfigurement, and gangrene from such injections.
The NHSSU has signed a contract with the controversial Odrex clinic for the "Health Screening 40+" program, despite criminal proceedings and patient complaints. This decision raises questions about patient safety and the use of budget funds.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has published basic rules for operating alternative power sources. This will help save health, lives, and property during power outages.
Modern screens do not pose a threat to vision, and computer glasses do not block blue light. They are useful for people with visual impairments, but not for healthy individuals.
Behind the facade of the scandalous Odrex clinic lies a history connected with the gambling business, offshore companies, and ties to Russia. And the key owners, who previously stood behind the production of slot machines and profited from ludomania, now manage a medical institution where the price of a mistake is a human life.
An international group of scientists has discovered that the psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT causes changes in the brain identical to states of deep meditation. A study with a Tibetan lama shows how chemicals affect the perception of 'self' and consciousness.
In Mlyniv, Rivne region, a woman born in 1959 and a man born in 1981 were poisoned by carbon monoxide. They were hospitalized in intensive care after emergency responders opened the doors of their house.
A scheme has been uncovered in Zakarpattia where doctors were diagnosing fictitious tuberculosis to help individuals evade mobilization or obtain disability status. Six individuals, including medical professionals, were involved in substituting biological samples, charging up to $4,000 per service.
Grapefruit, a hybrid of orange and pomelo, is a low-calorie fruit rich in vitamins and microelements. It is beneficial for the heart, vision, and joints, and also has specific advantages for men and women.
A study found that wildfire smoke causes 24,100 premature deaths in the US annually. Chronic inhalation of PM2.5 particles triggers respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases.
February 4 marks World Cancer Day. Doctors remind us of the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and debunk myths about oncological diseases.
The children's building of the capital's Center for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, damaged during a missile attack, has been fully restored. It is now admitting young patients for cardiac surgical interventions and diagnostics.
StopOdrex activists, including families of deceased patients of the Odrex clinic, launched a Telegram channel for communication. This decision was made after the third blocking of the StopOdrex website.
OpenAI is considering investing in pharmaceutical companies that use its AI for drug discovery, in exchange for royalties. This would cover the costs of computing power and provide a share of future discoveries.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine clarified the new polio immunization schedule. Now, vaccination will consist of 5 doses of inactivated vaccine, canceling the booster shot at 14 years of age.
Scientists at the Wistar Institute have created an HIV vaccine candidate that elicits neutralizing antibodies after a single immunization in primates. This approach could significantly simplify vaccination protocols and make them more accessible.
At the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, a patient received a face transplant from a donor who underwent euthanasia. This operation allowed for partial facial reconstruction and the beginning of functional rehabilitation.
At the address of the scandalous Odesa clinic Odrex on Rozkydailivska Street, 69/71, 27 legal entities are registered: medical companies, as well as an insurance company, an investment fund, a taxi and courier delivery service, a security agency, and businesses in IT and agricultural trade. Such a concentration of diverse companies at one address can create conditions for building a complex system of financial flow redistribution.
The WHO has expressed concern over the emergence of hybrid forms of schistosomiasis parasites, which affect internal organs and could spread globally. The waterborne disease has already been recorded in 78 countries.
The "Health Screening 40+" program has been launched in Ukraine via the Diia application. Citizens aged 40 and over will receive funds for examinations to identify disease risks.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting on preserving the lives and health of military personnel. The development of medical infrastructure and evacuation of the wounded are key priorities.
The program sends an invitation on the 30th day after the birthday, provides UAH 2,000 to a Diia. Card (or through a bank and ASC without "Diia") exclusively for paying for screening at a participating medical institution, and sets clear deadlines for using the funds, after which they are returned to the budget.
Asia is experiencing outbreaks of the highly lethal Nipah virus. Experts note that the virus is transmitted from bats to animals, and then to humans through contact.
