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Post-Pandemic Rise in Home Cardiac Deaths in Massachusetts
A study in Massachusetts reveals a 17% increase in heart-related deaths since 2020, with many occurring at home due to potential delayed care, long Covid effects, and lifestyle changes, including marijuana use.
Post-Pandemic Rise in Home Cardiac Deaths in Massachusetts
A study in Massachusetts reveals a 17% increase in heart-related deaths since 2020, with many occurring at home due to potential delayed care, long Covid effects, and lifestyle changes, including marijuana use.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Revokes Humanitarian Parole for Family Seeking Lifesaving Treatment
The Trump administration's revocation of humanitarian parole for a family whose 4-year-old daughter requires life-saving treatment in the U.S. has sparked outrage, highlighting the complex interplay of immigration policy and healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Trump Administration Revokes Humanitarian Parole for Family Seeking Lifesaving Treatment
The Trump administration's revocation of humanitarian parole for a family whose 4-year-old daughter requires life-saving treatment in the U.S. has sparked outrage, highlighting the complex interplay of immigration policy and healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable populations.
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60% Bias Score
Birth Trauma Leads to Extensive Rehabilitation Needs for Infant Matvey
Matvey, born on December 31st, 2023, suffered birth trauma from a vacuum extraction leading to anophthalmia, hearing impairment, and hypotonia, requiring extensive and costly rehabilitation.
Birth Trauma Leads to Extensive Rehabilitation Needs for Infant Matvey
Matvey, born on December 31st, 2023, suffered birth trauma from a vacuum extraction leading to anophthalmia, hearing impairment, and hypotonia, requiring extensive and costly rehabilitation.
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52% Bias Score
Obstetric Fistula in Tanzania: Koletha's Story of Stigma and Recovery
Koletha, a 20-year-old Tanzanian woman, developed obstetric fistula after childbirth, leading to family rejection and community stigma; however, after seeking treatment at CCBRT, she recovered and is now advocating for fistula awareness.
Obstetric Fistula in Tanzania: Koletha's Story of Stigma and Recovery
Koletha, a 20-year-old Tanzanian woman, developed obstetric fistula after childbirth, leading to family rejection and community stigma; however, after seeking treatment at CCBRT, she recovered and is now advocating for fistula awareness.
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28% Bias Score
Premature Baby Defies Odds, Thriving at Four
Anastasia, born prematurely at 28 weeks weighing 1160 grams, spent nine months in neonatal intensive care, defying doctors' predictions that she wouldn't survive. Now thriving at nearly four years old, her story highlights parental perseverance and the importance of unwavering support for families f...
Premature Baby Defies Odds, Thriving at Four
Anastasia, born prematurely at 28 weeks weighing 1160 grams, spent nine months in neonatal intensive care, defying doctors' predictions that she wouldn't survive. Now thriving at nearly four years old, her story highlights parental perseverance and the importance of unwavering support for families f...
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44% Bias Score
Australia Approves New Alzheimer's Drug, but High Cost and Limited Access Remain
Australia approved donanemab for early-stage Alzheimer's, offering a 33% slower decline rate but costing $80,000 and impacting only 10-20% of dementia patients due to genetic profile and other requirements; the drug's access is further limited by Medicare and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme exclusion...
Australia Approves New Alzheimer's Drug, but High Cost and Limited Access Remain
Australia approved donanemab for early-stage Alzheimer's, offering a 33% slower decline rate but costing $80,000 and impacting only 10-20% of dementia patients due to genetic profile and other requirements; the drug's access is further limited by Medicare and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme exclusion...
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Deportation Threatens 4-Year-Old's Life
Four-year-old Sofia, suffering from short bowel syndrome, faces deportation from the U.S., jeopardizing her life as her specialized medical treatment is unavailable in Mexico; her family's humanitarian parole termination notices contradict DHS's claim that the application is still under review.
U.S. Deportation Threatens 4-Year-Old's Life
Four-year-old Sofia, suffering from short bowel syndrome, faces deportation from the U.S., jeopardizing her life as her specialized medical treatment is unavailable in Mexico; her family's humanitarian parole termination notices contradict DHS's claim that the application is still under review.
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60% Bias Score
German Health Minister Highlights Healthcare Access Issues Amidst High Administrative Costs
German Health Minister Nina Warken, while legally insured, reported experiencing long waits for doctor's appointments and insurance disputes, reflecting broader public concerns alongside data revealing 25 billion euros in annual social insurance administrative costs.
German Health Minister Highlights Healthcare Access Issues Amidst High Administrative Costs
German Health Minister Nina Warken, while legally insured, reported experiencing long waits for doctor's appointments and insurance disputes, reflecting broader public concerns alongside data revealing 25 billion euros in annual social insurance administrative costs.
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40% Bias Score
German Health Minister Highlights Healthcare Access Issues
German Health Minister Nina Warken, publicly insured, reported experiencing lengthy waits for medical appointments and difficulties with her insurance provider, revealing systemic access problems within the German healthcare system.
German Health Minister Highlights Healthcare Access Issues
German Health Minister Nina Warken, publicly insured, reported experiencing lengthy waits for medical appointments and difficulties with her insurance provider, revealing systemic access problems within the German healthcare system.
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24% Bias Score
DRC: USAID Funding Cuts Cause Severe Medicine Shortages in North Kivu
In North Kivu, DRC, the ICRC reports severe medicine shortages due to USAID funding cuts and insecurity, impacting seven health facilities, two in Lubero, and leaving vulnerable populations without essential care, with some deaths reported.
DRC: USAID Funding Cuts Cause Severe Medicine Shortages in North Kivu
In North Kivu, DRC, the ICRC reports severe medicine shortages due to USAID funding cuts and insecurity, impacting seven health facilities, two in Lubero, and leaving vulnerable populations without essential care, with some deaths reported.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Ban on Compounded GLP-1 Drugs Restricts Access for Thousands
The FDA's ban on compounded GLP-1 medications, effective this week, will restrict access for thousands of patients who rely on these lower-cost alternatives for weight loss and diabetes, despite concerns about potential shortages and insurance coverage challenges.
FDA Ban on Compounded GLP-1 Drugs Restricts Access for Thousands
The FDA's ban on compounded GLP-1 medications, effective this week, will restrict access for thousands of patients who rely on these lower-cost alternatives for weight loss and diabetes, despite concerns about potential shortages and insurance coverage challenges.
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60% Bias Score
FDA Ends Grace Period for Compounded GLP-1 Drugs, Raising Access Concerns
The FDA will end a grace period allowing the sale of compounded GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and diabetes, starting Thursday, impacting thousands of patients who rely on cheaper alternatives; brand-name drug shortages were declared over, leading to this decision.
FDA Ends Grace Period for Compounded GLP-1 Drugs, Raising Access Concerns
The FDA will end a grace period allowing the sale of compounded GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and diabetes, starting Thursday, impacting thousands of patients who rely on cheaper alternatives; brand-name drug shortages were declared over, leading to this decision.
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56% Bias Score
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