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How to Make Polypharmacy Safer  At European Connected Health Alliance (ECHAlliance) we just published a video about Medication Safety. The video talks about the risks of polypharmacy, the concurrent use of many medications, which occurs more and more often due to the ageing populations in the EU. The video was authored by a working group […]

WHO is launching a messaging service with partners WhatsApp and Facebook to keep people safe from coronavirus. This easy-to-use messaging service has the potential to reach 2 billion people and enables WHO to get information directly into the hands of the people that need it. From government leaders to health workers and family and friends, […]

What it means, why it’s necessary, when is it beneficial At European Connected Health Alliance (ECHAlliance) we just published a video about Medication Safety. The video talks about the risks of polypharmacy, the concurrent use of many medications, which occurs more and more often due to the ageing populations in the EU. The video was […]

In order to face the outbreak of COVID-19, the Lombardy Region has launched an international call for sanitary equipment. In attached you can find the list of materials needed to protect physicians and sanitary personnel facing the next 2 months of SARS-coV-19 emergency. ARIA S.p.A. the central purchasing company of the Lombardy Region, can be reached at gare@ariaspa.it  Thank you […]

The recent escalation of restrictions related to the COVID-19 outbreak may hamper applicants’ ability to prepare and finalise high-quality proposals. For this reason, for Horizon 2020 calls with original deadlines between now and 15 April, extensions will be applied. The precise new deadlines for each call and topic will be published on the call and […]

Due to concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19 disease the Finnish Society of Telemedicine and eHealth has decided to reschedule the #eHealth2020 International Conference from 20-22 April 2020, to the new dates. New dates for the conference are 30 September – 2 October 2020. All pre-existing registrations will be transferred to the new conference dates. […]

Thanks to La Vanguardia for inviting ECHAlliance to this interesting panel discussion about “How new technologies improve the efficiency of the health system” Cada vez vivimos más años y quien llega a edades avanzadas lo hace con mejores condiciones. Tenemos una población que, a menudo, sufre enfermedades crónicas y que demanda una atención médica constante. La investigación desarrolla […]

Brussels, Belgium, 3 March 2020 – the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) is launching a fast-track Call for proposals on the development of therapeutics and diagnostics to tackle current and future coronavirus outbreaks. The SARS-C0V-2 virus, which causes the COVID-19 disease. Image: NIAID-RML IMI is looking for proposals that address: the development of treatments to rapidly […]

On 19 February 2020 the EC published for consultation its white paper “On Artificial Intelligence – A European approach to excellence and trust”, giving us a clear view of the substantial changes the EC has in mind.  Artificial intelligence (AI) is a strategic technology that offers many benefits for citizens and the economy. It will change our lives by improving […]

Introduction Digital technology is changing people’s lives. The EU’s digital strategy aims to make this transformation work for people and businesses, while helping to achieve its target of a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. Therefore, the EU’s strategies for artificial intelligence (AI) and data aim to encourage businesses to work with, and develop, these new technologies, […]