POINT OF VIEW. Patients prohibited from driving: surprise, incomprehension, indignation, anger

These words sum up the feelings of France Alzheimer and related diseases and the Médéric Alzheimer Foundation the decree of March 28, 2022 prohibiting driving for anyone with mild cognitive impairment. Surprised by the calendar, a few days before the presidential election, why such a rush? People living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disease … Read more

Covid-19. Tests, passes, refunds… Seven questions about traveling abroad

When health restrictions are easing in many European countries, the desire to travel resumes. But how to prepare to leave serenely? We take stock. I’m going to the West Indies, do I have to do a PCR test? “What about the obligation of the antigenic test to travel to the West Indies? »asks Roger, from … Read more

Tech companies are finally taking an interest in women’s health

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 8:10 PM … 1 The start-up Ziwig presents on its site an individualized coaching application to improve the quality of life of patients suffering from endometriosis. © Photo : Ziwig.com They are called “femtech”. These are technology companies dedicated to specifically female health topics, whether it’s tracking the menstrual cycle or diagnosing … Read more

Covid-19. The number of tests in free fall in Brittany, the incidence rate too

This Friday, February 11, 2022, the Regional Health Agency (ARS) Brittany took stock of the situation on the epidemic of Covid-19 In the region. The incidence rates are down very sharply in all departments: – 1,056 points in the Cotes-d’Armor (1,990 cases per 100,000 inhabitants now); – 938 points in the Finistère (2,117 cases per … Read more

In Tréguier, despite growing fatigue, pharmacies are facing the health crisis

The three pharmacies in Tréguier, as in all the others located on the national territory (20,000), have been facing, with force and rigor, for almost two years the current health crisis and this despite growing fatigue of the teams. Indeed, in addition to the classic activity, pharmacies must manage the new missions entrusted to them … Read more