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French daily newspaper

Le Figaro is a French daily morning newspaper founded in 1826. It was named after Figaro, a character in a play by polymath Beaumarchais (1732–1799); one of his lines became the paper's motto: "Without the freedom to criticise, there is no flattering praise".

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Bipolar Disorder Misdiagnosis: A Critical Issue in Mental Health

Misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder as depression is widespread (10-40% of depression cases), causing delayed treatment (7-10 years on average) and increased suicide risk. A lack of reliable diagnostic tests and specialist access complicates early identification.

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US Budget Cuts Threaten Global HIV/AIDS Progress

The 31st Sidaction appeal highlights the urgent need for increased funding for HIV/AIDS research and prevention in the face of US budget cuts and persistent public misconceptions, threatening to reverse years of progress and increase global health disparities.

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40% Bias Score

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Rennes School of Business Launches Rapid Meningitis B Vaccination Campaign

Over 1000 students at Rennes School of Business received free meningitis B vaccines following two confirmed cases on campus, part of a larger campaign targeting 100,000 young adults in Rennes due to a shared bacterial strain linked to six other cases, including one fatality, in the area.

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Drug Repositioning Offers Hope for Rare Disease Treatment

Professor Guillaume Canaud's successful repositioning of a cancer drug to treat Cloves syndrome, a rare disease, highlights the potential of drug repurposing to address the treatment gap for rare diseases, offering a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional drug development.

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Advocate Highlights Systemic Issues in Rare Disease Diagnosis

Following her daughter's death from a rare liver disease due to delayed diagnosis, Hélène Berrué-Gaillard advocates for earlier diagnosis and improved care for rare diseases, leading to changes in child health records and pediatric consultation schedules, and highlighting persistent systemic challen...

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Global Rise in Breast Cancer Cases and Disparities in Mortality Rates

A global study reveals a rising incidence of breast cancer, with over 60,000 new cases annually in France and 2.3 million globally, resulting in 670,000 deaths; disparities exist between high-income countries with better access to care and low-income countries facing higher mortality rates due to la...

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Global Health Security Under Threat Amidst Rising Infectious Disease Outbreaks and Military Spending"

Concurrent outbreaks of an unidentified hemorrhagic fever in the DRC (over 50 deaths), mpox, and other infectious diseases in the Sahel highlight the global threat of infectious diseases exacerbated by conflict, climate change, and food insecurity; a shift in global priorities towards military spend...

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Measles Resurgence in France Prompts Health Alert

France is experiencing a measles resurgence, with 75 cases reported in two regions since January 2025, linked to a global increase and imported cases from Morocco, prompting the health authority to urge increased vaccination and vigilance.

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France's 2025-2030 Plan: Accelerating Rare Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

France's new 2025-2030 plan for rare diseases aims to improve patient care by strengthening the relationship between general practitioners and hospitals, accelerating diagnoses through increased lab testing capacity, and expanding newborn screening to include more conditions; coordinated by Pr Guill...

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Nazi Medical Atrocities and the Pernkopf Atlas: An Ethical Dilemma

The renowned Pernkopf anatomical atlas, known for its detailed illustrations of the human body, was created using the bodies of hundreds of political prisoners subjected to Nazi medical experiments, raising significant ethical questions about its continued use in medical education.

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Eight Women Hospitalized After Illegal Botox Injections in Paris

Eight women in the Paris area suffered severe botulism in August-September 2024 after receiving illegal Botox injections at a cosmetic center; improperly stored and overdosed Botox caused the botulism, leading to hospitalizations and an investigation by the ANSM.

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France Approves Saliva Test for Faster Endometriosis Diagnosis

France approved a new saliva test for endometriosis diagnosis (Endotest), offering 97% sensitivity and 93% specificity, aiming to reduce unnecessary invasive surgeries; initially available to 2500 women, expanding to 25000 within three years.

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