EU News - Research & Innovation

Commission proposes a European Innovation Partnership to tackle water issues

The European Commission has proposed to create a European Innovation Partnership (EIP) focused on water in order to deal with water related challenges by promoting innovation. This partnership will seek to align the activities and outcomes of existing European, national and regional activities.

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Telehealth is already being deployed in the UK, Denmark, and some regions of Italy and Spain

The European leaders in deployment of telehealth as they have succeeded in integrating telehealth into standard patient treatments, are Denmark, the UK and some regions of Italy and Spain. Telehealth is healthcare empowered by Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Such healthcare supports independent living of individuals and contributes to more efficient health and social care services delivery, according to the Commission.

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Commission launches a €34.8 million call for eco-innovation projects

The European Commission launched a call which is targeted particularly at SMEs that have developed an innovative green product, process or service, which is struggling to find its place in the market. Therefore, businesses and entrepreneurs from across Europe can apply for funding to help bring novel environmental projects to the market.

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The European Institute of Innovation and Technology outlined its strategic objectives for the 2013-2015 period

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) published its Triennial Work Programme (TWP) which outlines the EIT's priorities and activities planned on the basis of currently available input.

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The Galileo's second launch of two satellites will be in September 2012

The European Commission announced the Galileo's second launch of 2 satellites with the aim at creating a 4-satellite mini-constellation that will enable testing of the functioning of the Galileo infrastructure. According to the Commission, Europe's investment in satellite navigation technology opens the global market for European industry.

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epSOS European project seeks to facilitate access to cross-border eHealth services

The epSOS project develops an eHealth framework and ICT infrastructure that intends to enable secure access to patient health information among different European healthcare systems. The project, according to the European Commission, uses the European Health Insurance Card as one of the tools for identifying patients.

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A report from the Commission confirms the achievements of the European Metrology Research Programme

The European Commission has published a report in which it shows itself in agreement with the expert panel view that evaluated the European Metrology Research Programme (EMRP). The evaluation results showed that this Programme is a successful European public-public partnership so far.

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EU-funded study shows that mums and babies benefit from salmon intake

A European study founded that two servings of salmon per week give mothers and babies the means to secure the minimum recommended omega-3 fatty acid intake. The researchers also found that salmon does not modify oxidative stress levels, inflammatory response or vascular homeostasis.

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The European Medicines Agency published a guide to assure ethical standards in the conduct of clinical trials

The final reflection paper on ethical and good clinical practice (GCP) published by the European Medicines Agency has as main aim to strengthen existing processes to provide assurance to regulators and stakeholders that clinical trials meet the required ethical and GCP standards.

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A European study has identified a link between a chromosomal abnormality and a deadly form of brain cancer

A team of researchers from the UK and France have identified a link between a chromosomal abnormality and a greater risk of dying in children suffering from a deadly form of brain cancer. The European scientists states that their research results could develop a new diagnostic test more precisely.

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