FDA Proposes New Guidance to Address Pulse Oximeter Bias
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidance on Monday for manufacturers of pulse oximeters to address inaccuracies in readings for people with darker skin tones, recommending diverse clinical testing and prominent warnings on devices' instructions.
FDA Proposes New Guidance to Address Pulse Oximeter Bias
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidance on Monday for manufacturers of pulse oximeters to address inaccuracies in readings for people with darker skin tones, recommending diverse clinical testing and prominent warnings on devices' instructions.
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24% Bias Score
Israeli Hospitals Overwhelmed by Severe Overcrowding Amidst Respiratory Illness Surge
Israel's hospitals are severely overcrowded, with internal medicine departments and emergency rooms exceeding capacity due to a surge in respiratory illnesses and staff shortages, forcing patients into hallways and cafeterias, while the peak of the illness season is yet to come.
Israeli Hospitals Overwhelmed by Severe Overcrowding Amidst Respiratory Illness Surge
Israel's hospitals are severely overcrowded, with internal medicine departments and emergency rooms exceeding capacity due to a surge in respiratory illnesses and staff shortages, forcing patients into hallways and cafeterias, while the peak of the illness season is yet to come.
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36% Bias Score
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Pandemic Risk"
A person over 65 with pre-existing conditions in Louisiana died from H5N1 avian influenza, marking the first such death in the US; the virus, a specific genotype (D1.1) of clade 2.3.4.4b, was contracted from backyard poultry and wild birds, raising concerns about potential human adaptation and pande...
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Pandemic Risk"
A person over 65 with pre-existing conditions in Louisiana died from H5N1 avian influenza, marking the first such death in the US; the virus, a specific genotype (D1.1) of clade 2.3.4.4b, was contracted from backyard poultry and wild birds, raising concerns about potential human adaptation and pande...
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36% Bias Score
Secondary Breast Cancer: Improved Treatments Offer Hope, but Early Detection Remains Crucial
Two women, Hannah Gardner and Natalie Gibbs, share their experiences with secondary breast cancer, highlighting the often-unclear symptoms, delayed diagnoses, and recent advancements in treatment that are extending survival rates and changing the approach to managing this stage of cancer.
Secondary Breast Cancer: Improved Treatments Offer Hope, but Early Detection Remains Crucial
Two women, Hannah Gardner and Natalie Gibbs, share their experiences with secondary breast cancer, highlighting the often-unclear symptoms, delayed diagnoses, and recent advancements in treatment that are extending survival rates and changing the approach to managing this stage of cancer.
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44% Bias Score
First U.S. Avian Flu Death Prompts Emergency Response and Increased Preparedness
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from avian flu, a man over 65 who contracted the H5N1 virus after contact with dead birds; this prompted a California state of emergency declaration despite assurances of low population risk, but the situation highlights the need for increased preparedness mea...
First U.S. Avian Flu Death Prompts Emergency Response and Increased Preparedness
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from avian flu, a man over 65 who contracted the H5N1 virus after contact with dead birds; this prompted a California state of emergency declaration despite assurances of low population risk, but the situation highlights the need for increased preparedness mea...
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40% Bias Score
Post-Roe Surge in Permanent Contraception Among Young Adults
New research reveals a 95% surge in vasectomies and a 70% increase in tubal sterilizations among 19-26 year olds in states likely to ban abortion after the Roe v. Wade reversal, reflecting increased concerns about reproductive autonomy and access to contraception.
Post-Roe Surge in Permanent Contraception Among Young Adults
New research reveals a 95% surge in vasectomies and a 70% increase in tubal sterilizations among 19-26 year olds in states likely to ban abortion after the Roe v. Wade reversal, reflecting increased concerns about reproductive autonomy and access to contraception.
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44% Bias Score
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally
A new study links 2.2 million new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases globally in 2020 to sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, with the highest impact in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean; researchers call for health campaigns, stricter advertis...
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases Globally
A new study links 2.2 million new type 2 diabetes cases and 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases globally in 2020 to sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, with the highest impact in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean; researchers call for health campaigns, stricter advertis...
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48% Bias Score
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Highlights Virus's Severity
The U.S. reported its first death from bird flu (H5N1), a patient over 65 with underlying health conditions in southwest Louisiana who had contact with backyard and wild birds; while human-to-human transmission wasn't detected, the virus showed concerning mutations.
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Highlights Virus's Severity
The U.S. reported its first death from bird flu (H5N1), a patient over 65 with underlying health conditions in southwest Louisiana who had contact with backyard and wild birds; while human-to-human transmission wasn't detected, the virus showed concerning mutations.
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36% Bias Score
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Tibet Kills 53
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan Plateau near Nepal on Tuesday, killing at least 53 people, injuring 62, damaging over 1,000 houses in Tingri county, and causing tremors felt in Nepal and parts of northern India; rescue efforts are underway.
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Tibet Kills 53
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan Plateau near Nepal on Tuesday, killing at least 53 people, injuring 62, damaging over 1,000 houses in Tingri county, and causing tremors felt in Nepal and parts of northern India; rescue efforts are underway.
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16% Bias Score
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Cases Globally
A study in Nature Medicine links sugary drinks to 2.2 million new diabetes cases and 1.2 million cardiovascular events in 2020, with the highest impact in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, due to shifts in diet and aggressive industry marketing.
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Cases Globally
A study in Nature Medicine links sugary drinks to 2.2 million new diabetes cases and 1.2 million cardiovascular events in 2020, with the highest impact in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, due to shifts in diet and aggressive industry marketing.
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48% Bias Score
China's HMPV Surge Mirrors COVID-19, Raising Public Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China is overwhelming hospitals and raising concerns about a potential epidemic, mirroring the seasonal spikes seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in an estimated 6.9 million deaths globally, according to the WHO, although studies sugges...
China's HMPV Surge Mirrors COVID-19, Raising Public Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China is overwhelming hospitals and raising concerns about a potential epidemic, mirroring the seasonal spikes seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in an estimated 6.9 million deaths globally, according to the WHO, although studies sugges...
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48% Bias Score
HIPAA Security Rule Updates Mandate Enhanced Documentation and Technical Safeguards
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule aim to boost ePHI cybersecurity, mandating enhanced documentation (including a technology asset inventory and 72-hour system restore plans) and stronger technical safeguards (encryption, multi-factor authentication, vu...
HIPAA Security Rule Updates Mandate Enhanced Documentation and Technical Safeguards
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule aim to boost ePHI cybersecurity, mandating enhanced documentation (including a technology asset inventory and 72-hour system restore plans) and stronger technical safeguards (encryption, multi-factor authentication, vu...
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40% Bias Score