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The US FDA has approved Lipfendra – the first medication for lowering 'bad' cholesterol that is taken in pill form rather than via injection. This opens a new era in cardiovascular disease therapy.
UMBAL "St. Ekaterina" is organizing a three-day campaign for free preventive cardiology consultations. The initiative is aimed at all citizens, including people with hypertension and arrhythmia.
Health Minister Katya Ivkova announced plans to update and digitalize the National Health Map, which has not been changed since 2018. The goal is more accurate planning of medical services at the regional level.
RHI – Stara Zagora is organizing a campaign for free testing and consultations for viral hepatitis. The initiative covers the cities of Stara Zagora, Radnevo, and Kazanlak.
Dr. Vivian Tsvetkova from UMBALSM "Pirogov" has been awarded a prestigious European diploma. She presented successfully with a topic related to the ethical aspects of using AI in neurology.
Medical specialists warn: a heart attack is not a brand reserved only for adults. Cases of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) show how young and healthy individuals can be at risk.
Patients with rhythm disorders are facing a serious problem due to the lack of medications such as 'Cordarone' and 'Sotagama'. Experts warn of the danger of arbitrarily stopping therapy.
Leading specialists from the country are preparing updated clinical guidelines for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, based on the latest global evidence.
Medical workers from emergency medical centers in Southwest Bulgaria held a protest in Dupnitsa. They are demanding a real increase in wages, a change in labor category, and the resolution of systemic problems in the sector.
On the occasion of World Hepatitis Day, the RHI Haskovo is organizing a campaign for free testing. Mobile clinics will be deployed in Haskovo and Harmanli, and the procedure is fast and completely anonymous.
Two successful kidney transplantations were performed at the capital's "Aleksandrovska" hospital. The recipients are a 28-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, both of whom are now recovering stably.
The European Court confirmed that private medical facilities do not fall within the scope of the public procurement regime, allowing them to conclude transactions on market terms.
Extreme temperatures in France during June led to record levels of excess mortality. Data from the French public health agency shows that the heat is affecting not only adults but also younger population groups.
A team of specialists at the Military Medical Academy performed a more than seven-hour and technically complex operation to save a 42-year-old patient through a liver transplant.
Despite medical progress, people spend an average of 14.5% of their lives with illnesses or disabilities. New data shows that life expectancy is growing faster than the period of healthy condition.
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