HMPV Surge in Northern China: A Seasonal Respiratory Virus Outbreak
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections are surging in northern China, particularly among children under 4, mirroring typical winter increases in respiratory viruses; experts emphasize it's not a pandemic threat but urge continued preventative measures.
HMPV Surge in Northern China: A Seasonal Respiratory Virus Outbreak
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections are surging in northern China, particularly among children under 4, mirroring typical winter increases in respiratory viruses; experts emphasize it's not a pandemic threat but urge continued preventative measures.
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28% Bias Score
WA Medihotel Cost Blows Out by \$44 Million
Western Australia's first medihotel, initially budgeted at \$55 million for four years, now costs \$98.6 million for two years due to operational changes from Aegis Health to South Metro Health Service, enabling care for higher-acuity patients; this cost increase has drawn criticism from the opposit...
WA Medihotel Cost Blows Out by \$44 Million
Western Australia's first medihotel, initially budgeted at \$55 million for four years, now costs \$98.6 million for two years due to operational changes from Aegis Health to South Metro Health Service, enabling care for higher-acuity patients; this cost increase has drawn criticism from the opposit...
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40% Bias Score
Gaza's Healthcare System Collapses Amidst Widespread Attacks on Hospitals
On January 3, 2025, the UN Security Council heard that Gaza's healthcare system is collapsing due to at least 136 attacks on medical facilities, killing over 1,050 medical professionals and leaving only 16 of 36 hospitals partially functional, with a total of 1,822 beds.
Gaza's Healthcare System Collapses Amidst Widespread Attacks on Hospitals
On January 3, 2025, the UN Security Council heard that Gaza's healthcare system is collapsing due to at least 136 attacks on medical facilities, killing over 1,050 medical professionals and leaving only 16 of 36 hospitals partially functional, with a total of 1,822 beds.
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52% Bias Score
Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Projected to Cause 40 Million Deaths by 2050
Dame Sally Davies warns of a growing antibiotic resistance crisis, projecting nearly 40 million deaths by 2050 due to the spread of superbugs, driven by factors like livestock antibiotic overuse and a lack of new antibiotic development.
Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Projected to Cause 40 Million Deaths by 2050
Dame Sally Davies warns of a growing antibiotic resistance crisis, projecting nearly 40 million deaths by 2050 due to the spread of superbugs, driven by factors like livestock antibiotic overuse and a lack of new antibiotic development.
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40% Bias Score
UK Virtual IVF Clinic Apricity Fertility Closes, Leaving Hundreds of Patients in Limbo
Hundreds of couples in the UK are affected by the sudden closure of Apricity Fertility, a virtual IVF clinic, leaving patients with delayed treatments, potential financial burdens, and uncertainty regarding stored embryos.
UK Virtual IVF Clinic Apricity Fertility Closes, Leaving Hundreds of Patients in Limbo
Hundreds of couples in the UK are affected by the sudden closure of Apricity Fertility, a virtual IVF clinic, leaving patients with delayed treatments, potential financial burdens, and uncertainty regarding stored embryos.
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52% Bias Score
African Expertise Key to Combating Infectious Diseases
Christian Happi, director of the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID), discusses why Africa is the best continent to study infectious diseases, highlighting the successful containment of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Nigeria as a prime example of the impact of local...
African Expertise Key to Combating Infectious Diseases
Christian Happi, director of the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID), discusses why Africa is the best continent to study infectious diseases, highlighting the successful containment of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Nigeria as a prime example of the impact of local...
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44% Bias Score
Rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Cases Amidst Winter Respiratory Virus Season
Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are rising in China and the U.S. during the winter respiratory virus season; the WHO reports increased acute respiratory infections in China, but overall respiratory illnesses are lower than last year; in the U.S., as of December 28, 2024, 1.94% of weekly tests ...
Rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Cases Amidst Winter Respiratory Virus Season
Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are rising in China and the U.S. during the winter respiratory virus season; the WHO reports increased acute respiratory infections in China, but overall respiratory illnesses are lower than last year; in the U.S., as of December 28, 2024, 1.94% of weekly tests ...
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24% Bias Score
Lenacapavir: 99.9% Effective HIV Prevention in Clinical Trials
Lenacapavir, a new HIV drug, demonstrated 99.9% effectiveness in preventing infection in a recent study of over 2,000 participants across diverse genders, representing a significant advancement in PrEP and potentially revolutionizing HIV prevention strategies.
Lenacapavir: 99.9% Effective HIV Prevention in Clinical Trials
Lenacapavir, a new HIV drug, demonstrated 99.9% effectiveness in preventing infection in a recent study of over 2,000 participants across diverse genders, representing a significant advancement in PrEP and potentially revolutionizing HIV prevention strategies.
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48% Bias Score
Brain-on-a-Chip Improves Alzheimer's Drug Development
The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) developed a brain-on-a-chip microdevice using microfluidics and a bio-membrane to simulate the blood-brain barrier, enabling more efficient testing of Alzheimer's drugs and reducing reliance on animal testing, potentially accelerating new tre...
Brain-on-a-Chip Improves Alzheimer's Drug Development
The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) developed a brain-on-a-chip microdevice using microfluidics and a bio-membrane to simulate the blood-brain barrier, enabling more efficient testing of Alzheimer's drugs and reducing reliance on animal testing, potentially accelerating new tre...
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32% Bias Score
AI in Australian Fertility Clinics Raises Ethical Concerns
AI is being used in Australian fertility clinics to select embryos, raising ethical concerns about transparency, informed consent, and potential bias; the $1.49 billion fertility industry's growth highlights the need for regulation.
AI in Australian Fertility Clinics Raises Ethical Concerns
AI is being used in Australian fertility clinics to select embryos, raising ethical concerns about transparency, informed consent, and potential bias; the $1.49 billion fertility industry's growth highlights the need for regulation.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Dental Malpractice Leads to Child's Death
In Bursa, Turkey, five-year-old Deniz Sönmez died after dental treatment under sedation, which a report found to be against regulations; three medical professionals are implicated in medical malpractice, each responsible for 4/8 of the error.
Turkish Dental Malpractice Leads to Child's Death
In Bursa, Turkey, five-year-old Deniz Sönmez died after dental treatment under sedation, which a report found to be against regulations; three medical professionals are implicated in medical malpractice, each responsible for 4/8 of the error.
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36% Bias Score
Oregon's Rural Maternity Ward Closure Exposes Healthcare Disparities
The closure of Baker City's maternity ward in 2023 highlights Oregon's rural healthcare crisis, forcing pregnant women to travel long distances for care, even as debates around abortion access clash with local needs. A study found that 52% of rural hospitals lacked obstetrics care by 2022.
Oregon's Rural Maternity Ward Closure Exposes Healthcare Disparities
The closure of Baker City's maternity ward in 2023 highlights Oregon's rural healthcare crisis, forcing pregnant women to travel long distances for care, even as debates around abortion access clash with local needs. A study found that 52% of rural hospitals lacked obstetrics care by 2022.
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56% Bias Score