The European Chemicals Agency is calling for an EU-wide restriction on the use of lead in ammunition. A new study has revealed that only a limited number of ranges in the EU meet the proposed derogation conditions. Moreover, the agency has underestimated the costs of upgrading shooting ranges to meet the conditions of the derogation by €4-5 billion.

Experts say classifying technologies according to their civilian or dual use lacks sense, as the border between military and civilian use is blurry.

29 Oct 2024 13:00

 

 

The virtual roundtable, entitled "Bridging the Gap: Advancing Psoriasis Care in Europe" sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) will take place on World Psoriasis Day, October 29, 2024, at 13.00 – 14.15 (CET). 

This roundtable discussion will focus on addressing critical gaps and opportunities in the psoriasis care pathway, focusing on the European region. The webcast will be available in English, interested participants are invited to register now.

This important discussion comes following the publication of the Economist Impact report “Beyond skin-deep: tackling gaps in psoriasis care” which examines challenges and opportunities across the psoriasis care pathway in the France, Italy, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, the United States, China, and Japan and how health systems can better meet patients’ needs. 

 

The report, commissioned and supported by BMS, emphasizes psoriasis is a serious, chronic, non-communicable autoimmune disease. Psoriasis is not only a painful and stigmatizing illness, but is also associated with many serious, systemic comorbidities. Moreover, many patients report experiencing a significant detrimental impact on quality of life and overall health. However, despite its widespread prevalence, the report finds psoriasis to be misunderstood, under-resourced, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. 

 

The roundtable will bring together policy experts, healthcare providers, patients, and advocates to discuss the policy recommendations from the Economist Impact report, and highlight the need for their implementation at the local and regional level. Key topics include undertreatment, promotion of shared decision-making, and understanding the burden of comorbidities.

 

• Dr. Tiago Torres, Professor of Dermatology at University of Porto, Portugal
• Antonio Manfredi, Psoriasis patient and advocate for ACCIÓN PSORIASIS, Spain
• Ilse Van Ee, Psoriasis patient and advocate for Psoriasispatiënten Nederland, Netherlands
• Penilla Gunther, Former Swedish politician and FOKUS Patient founder, Sweden 
• Rene Wyndham, Moderator and Broadcaster
• Jasmine Greenamyer, Vice President, Global Patient Outreach, BMS, United States

 

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful discussion across various stakeholders on how to address ongoing gaps in care for the psoriasis patient community. 

 

Register now to join us on October 29, 2024, at 13.00 – 14.15 (CET)!

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