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Four-Year-Old Dies Despite Extensive Fundraising for SMA Treatment
Four-year-old Alisa Kochetkova from St. Petersburg, Russia, died on April 27th from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1, despite her family's three-year effort to raise 155 million rubles for Zolgensma treatment and ongoing care including Spinraza.
Four-Year-Old Dies Despite Extensive Fundraising for SMA Treatment
Four-year-old Alisa Kochetkova from St. Petersburg, Russia, died on April 27th from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1, despite her family's three-year effort to raise 155 million rubles for Zolgensma treatment and ongoing care including Spinraza.
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60% Bias Score
International Medical Leaders Pledge Enhanced Cooperation with China on Traditional Medicine
Over 400 international medical leaders pledged to boost cooperation with China on traditional medicine at a forum in Fangchenggang, China, aiming to improve global health equity and develop a high-quality international medical opening-up pilot zone, with specific examples of collaboration highlighte...
International Medical Leaders Pledge Enhanced Cooperation with China on Traditional Medicine
Over 400 international medical leaders pledged to boost cooperation with China on traditional medicine at a forum in Fangchenggang, China, aiming to improve global health equity and develop a high-quality international medical opening-up pilot zone, with specific examples of collaboration highlighte...
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36% Bias Score
Dominican Hospital Policy Leads to Detention of 87 Pregnant Haitian Women
Dominican Republic's new immigration policy requiring ID checks in public hospitals resulted in 87 pregnant Haitian women being detained on the first day, sparking international condemnation from the UN and Haiti, while the Dominican government defends its actions as necessary for border control.
Dominican Hospital Policy Leads to Detention of 87 Pregnant Haitian Women
Dominican Republic's new immigration policy requiring ID checks in public hospitals resulted in 87 pregnant Haitian women being detained on the first day, sparking international condemnation from the UN and Haiti, while the Dominican government defends its actions as necessary for border control.
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44% Bias Score
Wales Faces 'National Scandal' Over Deaf Patient Care
A report by the RNID reveals a "national scandal" in Wales, where 73% of deaf individuals have never had their communication needs assessed in healthcare, leading to communication barriers and legal breaches under the Equality Act; Kristy Hopkins describes her daughter's negative hospital experience...
Wales Faces 'National Scandal' Over Deaf Patient Care
A report by the RNID reveals a "national scandal" in Wales, where 73% of deaf individuals have never had their communication needs assessed in healthcare, leading to communication barriers and legal breaches under the Equality Act; Kristy Hopkins describes her daughter's negative hospital experience...
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64% Bias Score
European Public Opinion on Irregular Migrant Rights: A Nuanced Perspective
A study of 20,000 individuals across five European countries reveals nuanced public opinions on irregular migrant rights; UK respondents displayed the most negative views, while support for healthcare access increased when combined with reporting obligations.
European Public Opinion on Irregular Migrant Rights: A Nuanced Perspective
A study of 20,000 individuals across five European countries reveals nuanced public opinions on irregular migrant rights; UK respondents displayed the most negative views, while support for healthcare access increased when combined with reporting obligations.
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36% Bias Score
Study Reveals Significant Gender Disparity in Healthcare Access Among English Men
A recent study shows that men in England are far less likely to seek medical help than women, with societal expectations of masculinity and inflexible healthcare systems contributing to delayed diagnoses and serious health risks.
Study Reveals Significant Gender Disparity in Healthcare Access Among English Men
A recent study shows that men in England are far less likely to seek medical help than women, with societal expectations of masculinity and inflexible healthcare systems contributing to delayed diagnoses and serious health risks.
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56% Bias Score
WHO to Officially Endorse Weight-Loss Drugs for Obesity Treatment
The World Health Organization will officially endorse weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro for adult obesity treatment in August, addressing the over 1 billion people affected globally, with 70% in low- and middle-income countries, while acknowledging high costs and advocating for increased ac...
WHO to Officially Endorse Weight-Loss Drugs for Obesity Treatment
The World Health Organization will officially endorse weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro for adult obesity treatment in August, addressing the over 1 billion people affected globally, with 70% in low- and middle-income countries, while acknowledging high costs and advocating for increased ac...
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32% Bias Score
AI Expands Healthcare Access While Addressing Consumer Trust Issues
AI-powered telemedicine platforms, such as Doc.com, are expanding healthcare access in underserved areas by using AI diagnostics, blockchain security, and digital health tools, while addressing consumer skepticism through transparency and ethical AI practices to improve preventative care and holisti...
AI Expands Healthcare Access While Addressing Consumer Trust Issues
AI-powered telemedicine platforms, such as Doc.com, are expanding healthcare access in underserved areas by using AI diagnostics, blockchain security, and digital health tools, while addressing consumer skepticism through transparency and ethical AI practices to improve preventative care and holisti...
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52% Bias Score
Bondi Memo Targets Transgender Healthcare for Minors
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo this week directing investigations into providers of transgender healthcare for minors, citing potential violations of laws against female genital mutilation, the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and the False Claims Act, potentially impacting access to c...
Bondi Memo Targets Transgender Healthcare for Minors
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo this week directing investigations into providers of transgender healthcare for minors, citing potential violations of laws against female genital mutilation, the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and the False Claims Act, potentially impacting access to c...
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68% Bias Score
Australia's Young Adults Face Oral Health Crisis Due to Lack of Medicare Coverage
A University of Melbourne study found a sharp decline in dental attendance among young Australians aged 15-20, linked to the end of child dental benefits at 17 and a lack of affordable care; experts urge policy reform to address this vulnerability gap and include dental in Medicare.
Australia's Young Adults Face Oral Health Crisis Due to Lack of Medicare Coverage
A University of Melbourne study found a sharp decline in dental attendance among young Australians aged 15-20, linked to the end of child dental benefits at 17 and a lack of affordable care; experts urge policy reform to address this vulnerability gap and include dental in Medicare.
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52% Bias Score
European Public Opinion Favors Healthcare Access for Irregular Migrants, but Not Cash Assistance
A study of 20,000 Europeans across Austria, Italy, Poland, Sweden, and the UK reveals that public support for irregular migrants' access to primary healthcare is higher than support for financial aid, especially when healthcare is linked to reporting requirements; however, British respondents showed...
European Public Opinion Favors Healthcare Access for Irregular Migrants, but Not Cash Assistance
A study of 20,000 Europeans across Austria, Italy, Poland, Sweden, and the UK reveals that public support for irregular migrants' access to primary healthcare is higher than support for financial aid, especially when healthcare is linked to reporting requirements; however, British respondents showed...
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36% Bias Score
Catalan Government Relaxes Language Rules for Doctors Amidst Disability Claim Backlog
To alleviate a 30% vacancy rate at the Catalan Institute of Medical Assessments (ICAM) resulting in over 20,000 citizens waiting more than 18 months for long-term disability assessments, the Catalan government will temporarily lower language requirements for new medical hires, requiring C1 Catalan p...
Catalan Government Relaxes Language Rules for Doctors Amidst Disability Claim Backlog
To alleviate a 30% vacancy rate at the Catalan Institute of Medical Assessments (ICAM) resulting in over 20,000 citizens waiting more than 18 months for long-term disability assessments, the Catalan government will temporarily lower language requirements for new medical hires, requiring C1 Catalan p...
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44% Bias Score
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