Sweden to cover Voxzogo treatment for children with achondroplasia from November 1
As of November 1, a drug for short stature will be covered by the high-cost protection scheme, Dagens Medicin reports.
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Cardiologist who wrongly declared 78 children healthy has medical licence revoked
The cardiologist declared a large number of children healthy on incorrect grounds. He has now had his medical licence revoked, reports Dagens Medicin.
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Stockholm to offer free measles vaccine for adults from September
Stockholm Region introduces free measles vaccine for adults from September after the measles outbreak at the Urkult festival.
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Blood test could detect colorectal cancer recurrence months early, Swedish study finds
A blood test can reveal recurrence of colorectal cancer months before it is detected by other methods, according to a Swedish study. The results could lead to patients being spared unnecessary chemotherapy.
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Ambulance Association calls for security guards on high-risk callouts
The ambulance union is demanding security guards for risky calls after the murder of an ambulance paramedic in Harmånger, Gävleborg, last year, according to Dagens Medicin.
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Price increase for hormone patches to combat shortages in Sweden
Reports of a shortage of hormone replacement therapy are pouring in. Now the Swedish Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency (TLV) is giving the thumbs-up to a price increase intended to reduce the shortage of hormone patches.
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Blood pressure should be lowered more for risk groups
Only one in five people with high blood pressure receive adequate treatment, and now healthcare will become better at finding and treating these people.
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New drug may slow down deadly pancreatic cancer
A new drug could help people with pancreatic cancer survive twice as long, according to a new study.
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