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Measles Outbreak in the Americas: Mexico Reports Highest Mortality Rate
As of September 9th, 2025, Mexico leads the Americas in measles deaths (19, according to PAHO; 21, according to Mexico) with 4,553 cases (PAHO) and 4,630 (Mexico), second only to Canada in total cases, highlighting vaccination gaps and regional importations as key factors.
Measles Outbreak in the Americas: Mexico Reports Highest Mortality Rate
As of September 9th, 2025, Mexico leads the Americas in measles deaths (19, according to PAHO; 21, according to Mexico) with 4,553 cases (PAHO) and 4,630 (Mexico), second only to Canada in total cases, highlighting vaccination gaps and regional importations as key factors.
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24% Bias Score
West Nile Virus: Increased Severity and Climate Change Impact
The West Nile virus, first appearing in Uganda in 1937, reached New York City in 1999, and has recently shown increased frequency and severity of symptoms, spreading through mosquito bites and potentially blood transfusions, with climate change accelerating its spread.
West Nile Virus: Increased Severity and Climate Change Impact
The West Nile virus, first appearing in Uganda in 1937, reached New York City in 1999, and has recently shown increased frequency and severity of symptoms, spreading through mosquito bites and potentially blood transfusions, with climate change accelerating its spread.
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36% Bias Score
Myasthenia Gravis: Delayed Diagnosis, Economic Burden, and Future Research Needs
Myasthenia gravis (MG), a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease affecting approximately 20 per 100,000 people globally, causes muscle weakness and fatigue; delayed diagnosis significantly impacts patients' quality of life and healthcare resource utilization, imposing substantial economic burdens ...
Myasthenia Gravis: Delayed Diagnosis, Economic Burden, and Future Research Needs
Myasthenia gravis (MG), a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease affecting approximately 20 per 100,000 people globally, causes muscle weakness and fatigue; delayed diagnosis significantly impacts patients' quality of life and healthcare resource utilization, imposing substantial economic burdens ...
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20% Bias Score
Netherlands Study Reveals 55 Chronic Q Fever Cases 15 Years Post-Outbreak
A recent regional health study in the Netherlands identified 55 individuals with chronic Q fever, 15 years after an outbreak linked to infected farms between 2007 and 2010, highlighting the long-term health consequences and the significant underdiagnosis of this disease.
Netherlands Study Reveals 55 Chronic Q Fever Cases 15 Years Post-Outbreak
A recent regional health study in the Netherlands identified 55 individuals with chronic Q fever, 15 years after an outbreak linked to infected farms between 2007 and 2010, highlighting the long-term health consequences and the significant underdiagnosis of this disease.
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32% Bias Score
"Krankheit X" in Kongo: Fast 400 Fälle, mindestens 17 Tote
In der kongolesischen Provinz Kwango verbreitet sich "Krankheit X", eine Krankheit mit grippeähnlichen Symptomen, die bereits fast 400 Fälle und mindestens 17 Kindertote verursacht hat; die Gesundheitsbehörden untersuchen verschiedene Erreger, während die hohe Sterblichkeitsrate auf Unterernährung u...
"Krankheit X" in Kongo: Fast 400 Fälle, mindestens 17 Tote
In der kongolesischen Provinz Kwango verbreitet sich "Krankheit X", eine Krankheit mit grippeähnlichen Symptomen, die bereits fast 400 Fälle und mindestens 17 Kindertote verursacht hat; die Gesundheitsbehörden untersuchen verschiedene Erreger, während die hohe Sterblichkeitsrate auf Unterernährung u...
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56% Bias Score
79 Dead in DRC from Mysterious Illness
A mysterious illness has killed 79 people and infected 376 in the Kwango province of the DRC since November 10th, with flu-like symptoms; the government is investigating and providing aid.
79 Dead in DRC from Mysterious Illness
A mysterious illness has killed 79 people and infected 376 in the Kwango province of the DRC since November 10th, with flu-like symptoms; the government is investigating and providing aid.
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32% Bias Score
Slowing Texas Measles Outbreak Amidst Record US Cases
Texas's recent decline in measles cases offers a temporary reprieve from a nationwide surge; however, the overall US total of 1,356 confirmed measles cases in 2024 surpasses numbers from the last three decades, fueled by low vaccination rates (84.8% in Wisconsin) and high exemption rates (7.6% in Wi...
Slowing Texas Measles Outbreak Amidst Record US Cases
Texas's recent decline in measles cases offers a temporary reprieve from a nationwide surge; however, the overall US total of 1,356 confirmed measles cases in 2024 surpasses numbers from the last three decades, fueled by low vaccination rates (84.8% in Wisconsin) and high exemption rates (7.6% in Wi...
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48% Bias Score
Death of Global Health Expert Sir David Nabarro
Sir David Nabarro, a prominent global health expert, died on Friday at age 75; his career spanned decades of work combating outbreaks like Ebola and COVID-19, advocating for vaccine equity, and criticizing excessive pandemic lockdowns.
Death of Global Health Expert Sir David Nabarro
Sir David Nabarro, a prominent global health expert, died on Friday at age 75; his career spanned decades of work combating outbreaks like Ebola and COVID-19, advocating for vaccine equity, and criticizing excessive pandemic lockdowns.
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20% Bias Score
U.S. Measles Vaccination Rates Far Lower Than Reported, Raising Elimination Status Concerns
A study reveals that U.S. measles vaccination rates for young children are far lower than reported, with only 71.8% of children under 5 receiving at least one MMR dose, raising concerns about the potential loss of the country's elimination status as over 420 measles cases have already been reported ...
U.S. Measles Vaccination Rates Far Lower Than Reported, Raising Elimination Status Concerns
A study reveals that U.S. measles vaccination rates for young children are far lower than reported, with only 71.8% of children under 5 receiving at least one MMR dose, raising concerns about the potential loss of the country's elimination status as over 420 measles cases have already been reported ...
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40% Bias Score
Bowel Cancer Rates Surge Among Young Adults in England
Analysis of NHS data reveals a sharp rise in bowel cancer diagnoses among 40-44 year olds in England, increasing by 57 percent in men and 50 percent in women between 2019 and 2022, prompting a reduction in the bowel cancer screening age to 50 due to concerns about lifestyle factors.
Bowel Cancer Rates Surge Among Young Adults in England
Analysis of NHS data reveals a sharp rise in bowel cancer diagnoses among 40-44 year olds in England, increasing by 57 percent in men and 50 percent in women between 2019 and 2022, prompting a reduction in the bowel cancer screening age to 50 due to concerns about lifestyle factors.
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44% Bias Score
Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC: 27 Deaths Reported, WHO Responds
A mysterious illness is rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), causing at least 27 deaths (likely an undercount) as of December 3rd, with symptoms affecting the respiratory system. The World Health Organization (WHO) is on-site to assist, and the pathogen's nature remains undet...
Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC: 27 Deaths Reported, WHO Responds
A mysterious illness is rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), causing at least 27 deaths (likely an undercount) as of December 3rd, with symptoms affecting the respiratory system. The World Health Organization (WHO) is on-site to assist, and the pathogen's nature remains undet...
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32% Bias Score
Global Measles Outbreak: A WHO-CDC Report
A joint report by WHO and CDC reveals a significant global surge in measles cases in 2023, primarily due to low vaccination rates. The European region also experienced a dramatic increase.
Global Measles Outbreak: A WHO-CDC Report
A joint report by WHO and CDC reveals a significant global surge in measles cases in 2023, primarily due to low vaccination rates. The European region also experienced a dramatic increase.
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