Hospital Relocation Risks Newborns' Lives
A baby born with gastroschisis in Perth, Australia, underwent emergency surgery after birth due to the location of maternity services relative to the children's hospital, highlighting concerns over transport time and increased risk for newborns with complex conditions.
Hospital Relocation Risks Newborns' Lives
A baby born with gastroschisis in Perth, Australia, underwent emergency surgery after birth due to the location of maternity services relative to the children's hospital, highlighting concerns over transport time and increased risk for newborns with complex conditions.
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52% Bias Score
European Push for Uniform "Right to be Forgotten" for Cancer Survivors"
Multiple European countries have implemented laws granting cancer survivors the "right to be forgotten" regarding their medical history in financial matters, with variations in implementation, prompting a push for a harmonized EU-wide law.
European Push for Uniform "Right to be Forgotten" for Cancer Survivors"
Multiple European countries have implemented laws granting cancer survivors the "right to be forgotten" regarding their medical history in financial matters, with variations in implementation, prompting a push for a harmonized EU-wide law.
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24% Bias Score
German Pharmacies at 50-Year Low Amidst Funding Crisis and Leadership Disputes
Germany's pharmacies have reached their lowest number in almost 50 years, with 17,041 at the end of 2024, down 530 from 2023, due to chronic underfunding and internal disputes within the industry's representative association, resulting in reduced patient access to essential medications.
German Pharmacies at 50-Year Low Amidst Funding Crisis and Leadership Disputes
Germany's pharmacies have reached their lowest number in almost 50 years, with 17,041 at the end of 2024, down 530 from 2023, due to chronic underfunding and internal disputes within the industry's representative association, resulting in reduced patient access to essential medications.
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48% Bias Score
2025 Economic Forecast: Sluggish Growth, Rising Unemployment, and Increased Inflation
The author predicts sluggish economic growth (1% by Q4 2025), rising unemployment (5.5-6%), and inflation nearing 4%, driven by tariffs, manufacturing disruptions, and wage increases from deportations. High interest rates and political uncertainty add to the risks.
2025 Economic Forecast: Sluggish Growth, Rising Unemployment, and Increased Inflation
The author predicts sluggish economic growth (1% by Q4 2025), rising unemployment (5.5-6%), and inflation nearing 4%, driven by tariffs, manufacturing disruptions, and wage increases from deportations. High interest rates and political uncertainty add to the risks.
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40% Bias Score
Increased Life Expectancy Doesn't Mean More Healthy Years: Global Study
A global study reveals that increased life expectancy is not matched by a similar rise in healthy life expectancy, with the gap widening 13% in the past two decades; the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK show the largest gaps, while Lesoto, Central African Republic, Somalia, and Micronesia show...
Increased Life Expectancy Doesn't Mean More Healthy Years: Global Study
A global study reveals that increased life expectancy is not matched by a similar rise in healthy life expectancy, with the gap widening 13% in the past two decades; the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK show the largest gaps, while Lesoto, Central African Republic, Somalia, and Micronesia show...
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32% Bias Score
Pre-conception Genetic Testing: Potential to Reduce Severe Genetic Diseases in France
In France, 15,000-20,000 new cases of severe genetic diseases are diagnosed yearly, impacting 2-3% of the population. An Australian study showed pre-conception genetic testing identified 2% of 9,100 couples at risk, with 75% using this information for prenatal or preimplantation diagnosis, suggestin...
Pre-conception Genetic Testing: Potential to Reduce Severe Genetic Diseases in France
In France, 15,000-20,000 new cases of severe genetic diseases are diagnosed yearly, impacting 2-3% of the population. An Australian study showed pre-conception genetic testing identified 2% of 9,100 couples at risk, with 75% using this information for prenatal or preimplantation diagnosis, suggestin...
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40% Bias Score
Paul Mango, Health Policy Leader, Dies at 65
Paul Mango, former HHS Deputy Chief of Staff and CMS Chief of Staff, died unexpectedly at 65; his career involved McKinsey, Operation Warp Speed, and advocacy for patient empowerment, leaving a significant impact on US health policy.
Paul Mango, Health Policy Leader, Dies at 65
Paul Mango, former HHS Deputy Chief of Staff and CMS Chief of Staff, died unexpectedly at 65; his career involved McKinsey, Operation Warp Speed, and advocacy for patient empowerment, leaving a significant impact on US health policy.
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48% Bias Score
China Unveils Plan to Boost Elder Care Services and Silver Economy
China's government launched a guideline to improve senior services over the next 10 years, aiming to create a robust elder care system by 2035, spurring the "silver economy", and investing in technological solutions.
China Unveils Plan to Boost Elder Care Services and Silver Economy
China's government launched a guideline to improve senior services over the next 10 years, aiming to create a robust elder care system by 2035, spurring the "silver economy", and investing in technological solutions.
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32% Bias Score
Hims & Hers Donates \$1 Million to Trump Inauguration Fund
Hims & Hers Health donated \$1 million to President-elect Trump's inauguration fund, following similar donations from other tech companies; the company's interest likely stems from the potential impact of future healthcare policies on their business, especially regarding compounded semaglutide.
Hims & Hers Donates \$1 Million to Trump Inauguration Fund
Hims & Hers Health donated \$1 million to President-elect Trump's inauguration fund, following similar donations from other tech companies; the company's interest likely stems from the potential impact of future healthcare policies on their business, especially regarding compounded semaglutide.
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36% Bias Score
Labor Unveils Major Medicare Reforms Ahead of Australian Federal Election
Australia's Labor government is proposing major Medicare reforms ahead of the federal election, including increased bulk-billing incentives, expanded urgent care clinics, and GP workforce expansion, aiming to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability while contrasting its approach with the ...
Labor Unveils Major Medicare Reforms Ahead of Australian Federal Election
Australia's Labor government is proposing major Medicare reforms ahead of the federal election, including increased bulk-billing incentives, expanded urgent care clinics, and GP workforce expansion, aiming to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability while contrasting its approach with the ...
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56% Bias Score
Appeals Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Biden's Transgender Healthcare Policy
A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Texas doctors challenging the Biden administration's policy protecting transgender people from healthcare discrimination, ruling the doctors lacked standing to sue because they hadn't violated the policy and faced no enforcement threat; this...
Appeals Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Biden's Transgender Healthcare Policy
A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Texas doctors challenging the Biden administration's policy protecting transgender people from healthcare discrimination, ruling the doctors lacked standing to sue because they hadn't violated the policy and faced no enforcement threat; this...
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68% Bias Score
Genetic Testing Could Prevent Thousands of Severe Genetic Disease Births in France
In France, 15,000–20,000 new cases of severe genetic diseases are diagnosed annually; Australia's genetic testing program, identifying ~2% of couples at risk, resulted in 3/4 using this information for preventative measures, suggesting a potential for reducing severe genetic disease births in France...
Genetic Testing Could Prevent Thousands of Severe Genetic Disease Births in France
In France, 15,000–20,000 new cases of severe genetic diseases are diagnosed annually; Australia's genetic testing program, identifying ~2% of couples at risk, resulted in 3/4 using this information for preventative measures, suggesting a potential for reducing severe genetic disease births in France...
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40% Bias Score