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3D-Printed Medication Improves Pediatric Cancer Treatment

A research team at Hamburg-Ependorf University Hospital uses a 3D printer to create customized, palatable medication for children undergoing cancer treatment, improving adherence and solving dosage problems; the study runs until 2026.

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Noise Pollution: A Silent Killer

Noise pollution, a pervasive global issue, causes significant health problems including heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, and dementia; studies show that in Barcelona alone, traffic noise leads to 300 heart attacks and 30 deaths annually.

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Australia to Assess Impact of US Foreign Aid Freeze on Pacific

The Australian government is assessing the impact of the Trump administration's foreign aid freeze on Pacific nations, consulting with regional partners and considering increased aid funding ahead of next week's federal budget, amid concerns that China may fill the void.

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California Faces \$6.2 Billion Medicaid Budget Gap

California faces a \$6.2 billion Medicaid budget shortfall due to a recent expansion covering low-income adults, rising pharmacy costs, and increased older adult enrollment, potentially forcing cuts in coverage or tax increases.

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Accelerated MMR Vaccine Schedule Issued in Response to Measles Outbreak in Southwestern Ontario

Due to a significant measles outbreak in Southwestern Ontario with nearly 200 cases, health officials issued an accelerated MMR vaccine schedule for babies over six months and children under four, and for individuals traveling to affected regions, urging vaccination to prevent further spread and ser...

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Widespread Non-Compliance with Electronic Time Recording at Bavarian University Hospitals

A survey by the Marburger Bund reveals that nearly 60 percent of Bavarian university hospitals still use manual time recording for physicians, despite a January 1, 2025, legal mandate requiring electronic recording; the union calls this situation "intransparent and unlawful".

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Alberta's \$70-Million Children's Medicine Import: A Costly Miscalculation

Alberta spent \$70 million importing five million bottles of children's pain relief medication from Turkey in 2022, despite warnings of potential financial loss; only 1.5 million bottles were used, prompting investigations into improper contracting.

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Mexico City Tackles Childhood Obesity Crisis with Junk Food Ban and Nationwide Health Screenings

Mexico City is implementing a junk-food ban in schools and a nationwide health screening program to combat the country's childhood obesity crisis, projected to cost \$32.5 billion annually and affect 56% of children by 2035.

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Early Amyloid Removal Halves Alzheimer's Risk in Genetic Study

A new study shows that an experimental treatment using amyloid-removing drugs has halved the risk of Alzheimer's symptom onset in a subset of 22 participants with a genetic predisposition to the disease, treated for an average of eight years, raising concerns about funding cuts that could halt the r...

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US Pharmaceutical Companies Protest Australia's Affordable Medicine Scheme

Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) subsidizes medicine costs, with the government negotiating lower prices, resulting in a maximum cost of $31.60 per script (decreasing to $25 next year) for Australians. The system is under threat from US pharmaceutical companies, who argue it limits t...

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Jetstar System Outage Causes Long Airport Lines

A major system outage at Jetstar on Thursday caused long lines at Australian airports as staff manually processed passengers due to the airline's check-in and baggage systems being offline; this follows a measles alert issued after a passenger on flight JQ62 from Vietnam to Sydney on March 9 was fou...

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Welsh Mental Health Program Defunding Raises Concerns

The Welsh government's decision to end funding for Time to Change Wales, a mental health anti-stigma program run by Mind Cymru and Adferiad since 2012, is causing concern among mental health charities who warn of increased pressure on NHS services and a significant gap in support.

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