Fascinating interactive chart reveals how UK's cancer survival rates are lagging 15 YEARS behind the likes of Australia, Canada and Norway
Just 7.9 per cent of Brits diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014 could expect to still be alive five years later. In Australia, the odds were almost double at 14.9 per cent. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
An exploration of multiuser perceptions of a Norwegian Complete Streets modification using interim design strategies - Vasilev M, Pritchard R, Jonsson T, P ánek J.
The need for cities worldwide to embrace sustainable transportation alternatives has given rise to innovative planning and design practices such as the use of Complete Streets. This research article presents an approach that utilizes interim design strateg... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
UK cancer care lags behind Australia and others in radiotherapy, experts warn
Patients in Canada, Norway and Australia are more likely to receive chemotherapy and radiotherapy, two major studies reveal. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
UK trails other countries on waiting times for cancer treatment, study finds
Research compared access to radiotherapy and chemotherapy in Australia, Canada, Norway and UKCancer patients in the UK wait up to seven weeks longer to begin radiotherapy or chemotherapy than people in comparable countries, research has revealed.The stark findings are yet more damning evidence of the extent to which the UK lags behind other nations, as experts warn that people ’s chances of survival are being affected by long waits for treatment.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 27, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Cancer Health Science UK news Society Source Type: news
Mauritius: Mauritius Lets Cruise Ship Dock After Cholera Scare
[DW] A suspected cholera outbreak aboard the cruise ship Norwegian Dawn stranded more than 3,000 people off the East African island of Mauritius. For passengers, an end to their involuntary stopover is now in sight. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 26, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance East Africa Europe and Africa External Relations Health and Medicine Mauritius Transport and Shipping Source Type: news
University of Washington CT expert offers contrast conservation tips
It's definitely possible to reduce CT contrast volume, even in a busy radiology department, according to CT supervisor Gulnoor Sheriff at the University of Washington Medical Center, Montlake, in Seattle.
In fact, by taking practical action, Sheriff and colleagues have achieved an overall contrast volume reduction of more than 20% and saved the department $30,000 annually. How? In part through adopting new technology such as syringeless contrast injectors and making use of dual-energy CT scanners.
"Strategic investments in the right technology is key to CT contrast conservation, coupled with effective education and train...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 26, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news
Norwegian Cruise Ship Quarantined, Denied Entry to Debark
Guests aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn are being denied debarkation at the conclusion of the current sailing, a 12-night one-way sailing from Cape Town, South Africa to Port Louis, Mauritius. Local authorities have made the difficult decision to quarantine the ship due to…#norwegiancruiselines #norwegiandawn #capetown #southafrica #portlouis #norwegian #mauritius #norwegiancruiseline (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Norway ’s Households See Inflation Pressure Easing in Survey
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Source: Reuters: Health - February 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Sex’ Review: Norwegian Prize Winner Is Complex And Dialogue-Driven First Entry In Dag Johan Haugerud’s Ambitious Trilogy
Don’t get too hot and bothered over the title of the new Norwegian film Sex. The act itself is this first entry in a new trilogy from writer-director Dag Johan Haugerud is really only just talked about in this intriguing movie mostly dependent on leaning into its main characters’ words and…#norwegian #sex #dagjohanhaugerud #besteuropeanfilm #panorama #berlinfilmfestival #worldpremiere #sexdreams #norway #oslo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Marine Corps artists brave combat and harsh conditions to sketch troops in action
US Marines Corps Maj. Michael Reynolds, a combat artist with the Marine Corps Combat Art Program, illustrates Marines during cold weather training in preparation for the NATO exercise Nordic Response 2024 in Setermoen, Norway. US Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Kumakaw Combat artists captured…#usmarinescorpsmaj #michaelreynolds #marines #nato #setermoen #norway #usmarinecorps #cpl #joshuakumakawcombat #nordicresponse24 (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Kia EV9 powers a light installation to mimic the sun in Norway
The EV9 features Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) that enables appliances and power cables to be plugged into the vehicle's charging port • Special Kia campaign sees a 5 metre LED disc mounted on a frame to closely mimic sunlight, powered by the EV9 FRANKFURT, Germany, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A unique…#ev9 #specialkia #kia #void #norway #davidhilbert #rampton #oslo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fremantle ’s Monster Sets Norwegian Drama ‘The Odesa Wrestlers,’ Co-created by ‘Vikings’’ Thorbjørn Harr, for Series Mania’s Co-Pro Pitch (EXCLUSIVE)
Fremantle’s Norwegian banner Monster, behind hit TV shows “Exit,” “Furia” and “Pørni, will be bringing to Series Mania Forum’s Co-Pro Pitching Sessions ‘The Odesa Wrestlers’, which has received development coin from Norwegian pubcaster NRK. Celebrated Norwegian podcaster Joachim Førsund and star…#fremantle #norwegian #furia #nrk #joachimførsund #thorbjørnharr #vikings #førsund #harr #thorbjørn (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
WTI Extends Gains After Big Product Draw, Smaller Crude Build
Oil prices dumped and pumped overnight but are holding gains for now ahead of the official inventory data as traders continue to weigh tightening physical supplies (Brent’s prompt spread strengthening to 95 cents in backwardation,…#brent #olehansen #saxobank #nvidia #middleeast #andremartinsen #dnbbankasa #norway #api #apicrude (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why Finland Could be Europe ’s Next Crypto Mining Giant
Finland is emerging fast as an attractive place for crypto mining due to its relatively cool climate, which helps with cooling mining rigs, and its abundant renewable energy sources. Additionally, Finland has a stable political and economic environment, which can be beneficial for long-term…#finland #additionally #nordic #lennukeinänen #oncemining #cryptonewscom #scandinavia #norway #sweden #montelnews (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Sex’ Review: Nordic Drama Digging Into Male Sexuality Is Provocative, Insightful and Entertaining
Had your fill of punishing investigations into toxic masculinity? Then the thoughtful questioning, sensitivity, low-key humor and refreshing candor of Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud’s Sex might be your antidote. Turning the male character study on its head with a gentle subversiveness that…#norwegian #dagjohanhaugerud #worstperson #sexdreamslove #marypoppins #oslo #ceciliesemec #haugerud #frida #davidbowie (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
