Representatives of the Romanian Society of Pneumology (SRP) drew an alarm signal on the occasion of the World COPD Day, about the impact of SRP, a disease affecting over 10% of adult world population and representing the third cause of death in the world. Specialists estimated that only half of COPD patients are diagnosed in Romania and many of them are seen by a pysician in advanced stages of the disease. According to Dr. Roxana Maria Nemes, former SRP president over 2020-2024, the early discovery of the disease could change destinies and could mean years of active life, independence and hope. At golbal level, over 600 million people will live with COPD by 2050, according to the GOLD 2025 Report. COPD is the third cause of death in the world, and 425 people are dying every hour on the hour because of COPD. Specialists say that a moderate exacerbation could increase the death rate by 17% and would double the risk of a heart attack in the first five days. So, over 20% of patients die in a year after being admitted to hospital for exacerbation. The estimated world cost of COPD between 2020 and 2050 is 4.3 trillion US dollars. Over 60% of Romanian patients with COPD spend at least 5 days in hospital annually, while in serious cases theyspend 8 days. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) for 2025 introduces new data about the connection between COPD and climate changes, about the role of microbial dysbiosis in the evolution of the disease and about new treatments which reduce the frequency of crises and improve the patients' quality of life. The report points out the fact that COPD is no longer the smokers' exclusive disease: air pollution, professional exposure and even childhood respiratory affections are major risk factors. Also, pulmonary rehabilitation, including online programs and long distance monitoring, play an imprtant role in disease control.
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel marks a milestone that goes far beyond an anniversary this year. It celebrates 25 years of stories — of people, vision, and the unwavering belief that hospitality has the power to shape a city’s spirit. “Marking 25 years is, first and foremost, a statement of trust. Guests have chosen JW […]
Three-quarters of Romanian citizens believe that the national healthcare system offers poor services, and 70% think that it is overstretched, according to the seventh edition of the Ipsos global report on health services, carried out in 30 countries, including Romania. The study analyzes the population’s perceptions of healthcare systems, major issues in the field, and […]
An 11-story building is currently being built next to the graves in Bucharest’s famous Bellu Cemetery, and the project, authorized by the District 4 City Hall in 2023, has sparked controversy in the context of local elections for general mayor. District 4 City Hall, led by Daniel Băluță, currently a candidate for the position of general […]
Romania is preparing to select its first-ever national team for the Bocuse d’Or, marking the country’s official debut in the prestigious culinary competition. The Bocuse d’Or Romania National Selection will take place on November 27 in Brașov, where five teams will compete over six hours for a single place in the 2026 Bocuse d’Or Europe […]
Prosecutors and police in Romania conducted 17 searches on Tuesday, November 25, in a case concerning falsified documents for persons from Russia, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, and other states of the former USSR. The searches mainly took place in Suceava county, on the border with Ukraine, but also in Bucharest. Some of the targeted individuals […]
HILS Development has announced a EUR 200 million investment in a new large-scale mixed-use residential project in northern Bucharest, marking the company’s expansion into one of the capital’s most dynamic growth areas. The development, called HILS Nord, will span 10 hectares near Lake Șaulei and feature 2,705 apartments alongside green spaces, retail areas, and other […]
