# Health
A US start-up has announced research into ‘body-like structures’ for growing organs
The American start-up R3 Bio, which had been operating behind closed doors for some time, has announced its intention to create artificial biological structures for research and organ cultivation. The project has attracted the interest of investors whilst also provoking a strong reaction due to ethical concerns and claims regarding the potential future applications of such technologies.
In Ukraine, one in three young people smokes every day – smoking cigarettes reduces brain volume
A new study has revealed a link between the use of tobacco and cannabis and a reduced volume in certain areas of the brain. Against this backdrop, daily smoking rates remain high among young people in Ukraine, where e-cigarettes are particularly widespread.
Medicine with a ‘sales plan’: how Natalia Karamelyeva transformed a municipal medical centre into a private clinic
The Municipal Consultative and Diagnostic Centre in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv has found itself at the centre of several high-profile scandals: legal disputes with medical staff, complaints about fee-based services, concerns regarding access to dental care, and official responses and documents in which doctors are assigned not only medical but also financial targets.
New medicines have been added to the ‘Affordable Medicines’ scheme: the list
Patients now have a wider choice of medicines available for reimbursement. The updated list under the scheme now comprises 748 items.
Six towns and villages in the Kyiv region have been placed under quarantine following a case of rabies
A case of rabies has been reported in a community near the capital in the Kyiv region — quarantine restrictions have been imposed for 60 days across six settlements. The villages affected are Shchaslyve, Chubynske, Mala and Velyka Oleksandrivka, Bezuhlivka and Prolisky.
Sale of medicines at petrol stations and post offices: the main risks of the new initiative have been identified
The initiative to sell medicines outside pharmacies carries more risks than meets the eye.
A National Guard colonel tried to ‘buy’ a disability for $6,000 — he was caught red-handed
Law enforcement officers have arrested the head of one of the National Guard’s support units, who was attempting to obtain a fraudulent disability certificate. The offence carries a maximum sentence of eight years’ imprisonment.
From frontline Zaporizhzhia to Kyiv: a 500-kilometre struggle for life in an ambulance
A medical team from Médecins Sans Frontières has successfully evacuated two seriously injured civilians from Zaporizhzhia to the capital. A specialised medical truck was used for the transport, enabling complex medical procedures to be carried out whilst the vehicle was in motion
A panic attack or a heart attack: how to recognise the danger in time and save a life
Chest pain, a racing heartbeat and shortness of breath — these symptoms can indicate anything from severe stress to a life-threatening heart condition. It can be difficult to tell exactly what is happening to your body in a critical moment, but it is vital to know
Most families with children with disabilities live on the poverty line — a study
Most families with children with disabilities have an income of up to 20,000 hryvnias a month. Furthermore, the mothers of these children often experience anxiety and symptoms of depression, and in some cases, they contemplate self-harm.
The switch to summer time poses a number of health risks: how to adapt
On the night of 29 March, Ukrainians will set their clocks forward by one hour. This means less sleep and the body will have to adjust to a new rhythm. For many, this change is a real challenge: it can lead to fatigue, irritability and sleep problems. However, you can prepare yourself in advance.
The UK has issued a warning about a new wave of meningitis following the deaths of students
The UK Health Security Agency has warned that the meningitis outbreak, which began in the county of Kent, could intensify in the coming weeks and months. However, the risk of widespread infection among the local population has been assessed as remote.
