Tag: Finland

Finland plans stricter smoking rules, unbranded cigarettes

Finland is seeking to tighten its already tough restrictions on public smoking and tobacco advertising in the next few years, in line with the national goal to phase out the habit almost completely by 2030. The Nordic country’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Health said that the proposal unveiled Monday will further tighten restrictions on

Large regional differences in endoscopic sinus surgery in Finland

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common disease that is usually treated with intranasal medication and nasal saline lavage. Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is considered when CRS is difficult to treat. The surgery aims to restore ventilation of paranasal sinuses and reduce inflammation. A new research published in BMJ Open studied the frequency of endoscopic sinus