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Global Cancer Burden and Disparities on World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day, the global cancer burden is highlighted with nearly 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths annually; however, mortality rates are declining due to advancements in screening and treatments. In the U.S., over 2 million cancer diagnoses and 600,000 deaths are projected in 2025...
Global Cancer Burden and Disparities on World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day, the global cancer burden is highlighted with nearly 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths annually; however, mortality rates are declining due to advancements in screening and treatments. In the U.S., over 2 million cancer diagnoses and 600,000 deaths are projected in 2025...
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28% Bias Score
UK Health Disparity: Black Men Face Double Prostate Cancer Mortality Risk
A new report reveals that Black men in the UK are diagnosed with stage 3 or 4 prostate cancer at a rate 48% higher than white men, leading to a 14% lower chance of receiving life-saving treatment and double the mortality risk; Prostate Cancer UK urges the government to update NHS guidelines to allow...
UK Health Disparity: Black Men Face Double Prostate Cancer Mortality Risk
A new report reveals that Black men in the UK are diagnosed with stage 3 or 4 prostate cancer at a rate 48% higher than white men, leading to a 14% lower chance of receiving life-saving treatment and double the mortality risk; Prostate Cancer UK urges the government to update NHS guidelines to allow...
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36% Bias Score
MacKenzie Scott's $50 Million Donation to Undue Medical Debt Amplifies Fight Against Medical Debt Crisis
MacKenzie Scott donated an additional $50 million to Undue Medical Debt, totaling $130 million since 2020, enabling the organization to relieve nearly $15 billion in medical debt for over 9 million people, highlighting the growing issue of medical debt in the U.S.
MacKenzie Scott's $50 Million Donation to Undue Medical Debt Amplifies Fight Against Medical Debt Crisis
MacKenzie Scott donated an additional $50 million to Undue Medical Debt, totaling $130 million since 2020, enabling the organization to relieve nearly $15 billion in medical debt for over 9 million people, highlighting the growing issue of medical debt in the U.S.
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28% Bias Score
Global Push to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
Global Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination urges G20 leaders to increase access to vaccines, screening, and treatment to eliminate cervical cancer.
Global Push to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
Global Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination urges G20 leaders to increase access to vaccines, screening, and treatment to eliminate cervical cancer.
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32% Bias Score
Disparities in Food Allergies Among Asian American Children
A Stanford University study found that Filipino, Vietnamese, and Native Hawaiian children under 18 are disproportionately vulnerable to food allergies, with rates significantly higher than the national average, underscoring the need for culturally sensitive research and healthcare solutions for Asia...
Disparities in Food Allergies Among Asian American Children
A Stanford University study found that Filipino, Vietnamese, and Native Hawaiian children under 18 are disproportionately vulnerable to food allergies, with rates significantly higher than the national average, underscoring the need for culturally sensitive research and healthcare solutions for Asia...
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24% Bias Score
Migrant Healthcare Access Disparities in Chile
In Chile, despite 96% of foreign residents being affiliated with Fonasa, significant healthcare access disparities exist, with only 65.6% accessing AUGE-GES treatments compared to 78% of nationals, revealing the need for inclusive strategies and policy changes to address structural inequalities and ...
Migrant Healthcare Access Disparities in Chile
In Chile, despite 96% of foreign residents being affiliated with Fonasa, significant healthcare access disparities exist, with only 65.6% accessing AUGE-GES treatments compared to 78% of nationals, revealing the need for inclusive strategies and policy changes to address structural inequalities and ...
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20% Bias Score
African Startup Moldiag Fills Mpox Testing Gap
Moldiag, a Moroccan startup, is the first African company to mass-produce and distribute mpox tests, addressing shortages and high costs in an outbreak affecting over 59,000 people across 20 African countries, fulfilling a post-COVID-19 commitment by African nations to reduce medical import dependen...
African Startup Moldiag Fills Mpox Testing Gap
Moldiag, a Moroccan startup, is the first African company to mass-produce and distribute mpox tests, addressing shortages and high costs in an outbreak affecting over 59,000 people across 20 African countries, fulfilling a post-COVID-19 commitment by African nations to reduce medical import dependen...
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40% Bias Score
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