What is health literacy? The term “personal health literacy” was coined in 1970 and now denotes the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand and use health-related information to make informed decisions or take action. People with low health...
Pharmacies are a very important component in the structure of health systems, and their qualified employees have much broader competence than only dispensing medicines recommended by doctors. Pharmacists are able to advise patients on drug regimens and can offer...
The concept of one medicine was invented by Calvin Schwabe in the 20th century. Its underlying assumption is that if humans are able to cure a disease in a particular species, the knowledge obtained from research studies should also be used to help other species....
December 9th is the next MEDmeetsTECH conference sponsored by KONTEKST! This edition will be dedicated to the area of #mHealth and new technological solutions in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. There will also be time for presentations of the most...
Before a new medical device is placed on the market and authorized for use, it must undergo a conformity assessment procedure. Its aim is to verify whether the product meets all the applicable core requirements. Labelling and instructions for use are among the...