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Misdiagnosed Hay Fever Leads to Urgent Kidney Transplant
Ellen Swarbrick, a 28-year-old solicitor from Wilmslow, Cheshire, initially mistook symptoms of stage four chronic kidney disease for hay fever, leading to a delayed diagnosis and the need for a kidney transplant from her mother in May 2025 after her condition progressed to stage five.
Misdiagnosed Hay Fever Leads to Urgent Kidney Transplant
Ellen Swarbrick, a 28-year-old solicitor from Wilmslow, Cheshire, initially mistook symptoms of stage four chronic kidney disease for hay fever, leading to a delayed diagnosis and the need for a kidney transplant from her mother in May 2025 after her condition progressed to stage five.
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44% Bias Score
Deion Sanders' Successful Neobladder Surgery for Aggressive Bladder Cancer
University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders underwent successful surgery to replace his bladder with a neobladder constructed from his small intestine, highlighting advancements in bladder cancer treatment and the importance of regular checkups.
Deion Sanders' Successful Neobladder Surgery for Aggressive Bladder Cancer
University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders underwent successful surgery to replace his bladder with a neobladder constructed from his small intestine, highlighting advancements in bladder cancer treatment and the importance of regular checkups.
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24% Bias Score
Grange Hill Star's Cancer Scare Highlights Sun Protection Neglect
Lee Macdonald, the actor from Grange Hill, reveals two skin cancer scares stemming from teenage sunbed use, advocating for better sun protection practices after experiencing significant distress.
Grange Hill Star's Cancer Scare Highlights Sun Protection Neglect
Lee Macdonald, the actor from Grange Hill, reveals two skin cancer scares stemming from teenage sunbed use, advocating for better sun protection practices after experiencing significant distress.
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28% Bias Score
Diabetes Visibility: Challenges and Systemic Needs
Increased visibility of type 1 diabetes through social media influencers and public figures is challenging misconceptions and improving management, but systemic changes are needed to better support mental health needs, given the high prevalence of conditions like diabulimia, affecting 3 in 10 women ...
Diabetes Visibility: Challenges and Systemic Needs
Increased visibility of type 1 diabetes through social media influencers and public figures is challenging misconceptions and improving management, but systemic changes are needed to better support mental health needs, given the high prevalence of conditions like diabulimia, affecting 3 in 10 women ...
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32% Bias Score
2-Year-Old's Cardiac Arrest Highlights Rare Heart Condition, Leading to Novel Treatment
A 2-year-old Illinois boy suffered sudden cardiac arrest due to Brugada syndrome, a rare heart condition, prompting his mother to perform CPR and leading to the first-ever implantation of an EV-ICD in a child of this age at OSF HealthCare; the child now requires lifelong medication and careful monit...
2-Year-Old's Cardiac Arrest Highlights Rare Heart Condition, Leading to Novel Treatment
A 2-year-old Illinois boy suffered sudden cardiac arrest due to Brugada syndrome, a rare heart condition, prompting his mother to perform CPR and leading to the first-ever implantation of an EV-ICD in a child of this age at OSF HealthCare; the child now requires lifelong medication and careful monit...
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28% Bias Score
ALS Diagnosis Highlighted by Early-Symptom Videos
Eric Brunner, a 38-year-old artist from Philadelphia, was diagnosed with ALS in 2020 after experiencing subtle initial symptoms, such as loss of coordination and hand weakness, as shown in videos shared by his wife on social media. The videos, watched millions of times, highlight the difficulty of e...
ALS Diagnosis Highlighted by Early-Symptom Videos
Eric Brunner, a 38-year-old artist from Philadelphia, was diagnosed with ALS in 2020 after experiencing subtle initial symptoms, such as loss of coordination and hand weakness, as shown in videos shared by his wife on social media. The videos, watched millions of times, highlight the difficulty of e...
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28% Bias Score
Home and Away Uses Dementia Storyline to Raise Awareness
Lynne McGranger, after 33 years playing Irene on Home and Away, is leaving the show; her character will be diagnosed with dementia to raise awareness and encourage early diagnosis, contrasting with typical sensationalized portrayals.
Home and Away Uses Dementia Storyline to Raise Awareness
Lynne McGranger, after 33 years playing Irene on Home and Away, is leaving the show; her character will be diagnosed with dementia to raise awareness and encourage early diagnosis, contrasting with typical sensationalized portrayals.
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20% Bias Score
Misdiagnosis Delays Stage Four Colon Cancer Diagnosis in Young Adult
Rylie Toomey, 27, was misdiagnosed with constipation multiple times before a stage four colon cancer diagnosis revealed a perforated bowel; her case highlights a rising trend of colorectal cancer in young adults, despite healthy lifestyles, potentially linked to E. coli exposure or marijuana use.
Misdiagnosis Delays Stage Four Colon Cancer Diagnosis in Young Adult
Rylie Toomey, 27, was misdiagnosed with constipation multiple times before a stage four colon cancer diagnosis revealed a perforated bowel; her case highlights a rising trend of colorectal cancer in young adults, despite healthy lifestyles, potentially linked to E. coli exposure or marijuana use.
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40% Bias Score
Crohn's Patients Speak Out Against Judgment and Stigma
Amy White and Danny Warren, both diagnosed with Crohn's disease, share their experiences of facing judgment for using disability parking permits and the difficulties of disclosing their conditions, highlighting the challenges of invisible illnesses in a new BBC series.
Crohn's Patients Speak Out Against Judgment and Stigma
Amy White and Danny Warren, both diagnosed with Crohn's disease, share their experiences of facing judgment for using disability parking permits and the difficulties of disclosing their conditions, highlighting the challenges of invisible illnesses in a new BBC series.
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16% Bias Score
Sepsis Amputation After UTI Highlights Urgent Need for Awareness
A 63-year-old woman's UTI developed into life-threatening sepsis, leading to the amputation of all four limbs due to delayed treatment and a lack of awareness about sepsis symptoms.
Sepsis Amputation After UTI Highlights Urgent Need for Awareness
A 63-year-old woman's UTI developed into life-threatening sepsis, leading to the amputation of all four limbs due to delayed treatment and a lack of awareness about sepsis symptoms.
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28% Bias Score
Misdiagnosed Labyrinthitis Masks Brain Tumor in Former Athlete
Former Commonwealth athlete Cate Jackson's initial diagnosis of labyrinthitis masked a meningioma, a brain tumor requiring surgery and radiotherapy; her daughter's fundraising highlights the need for more brain tumor research.
Misdiagnosed Labyrinthitis Masks Brain Tumor in Former Athlete
Former Commonwealth athlete Cate Jackson's initial diagnosis of labyrinthitis masked a meningioma, a brain tumor requiring surgery and radiotherapy; her daughter's fundraising highlights the need for more brain tumor research.
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28% Bias Score
Eye Test Reveals Large Brain Tumor in Seven-Year-Old Girl
Seven-year-old Esmai from Staffordshire was diagnosed with a large brain tumor after an eye test, highlighting the importance of regular children's eye checks; she is now undergoing radiotherapy and her mother has started a crowdfunding campaign for support.
Eye Test Reveals Large Brain Tumor in Seven-Year-Old Girl
Seven-year-old Esmai from Staffordshire was diagnosed with a large brain tumor after an eye test, highlighting the importance of regular children's eye checks; she is now undergoing radiotherapy and her mother has started a crowdfunding campaign for support.
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28% Bias Score
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