Tag #Healthcare Policy

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Call for Autism Screening in Premature Infants

Rosea Poynter is calling for national screening for autism and ADHD in premature babies after her son, Freddie, born prematurely in 2016, faced a five-year wait for diagnosis, highlighting the need for more robust implementation of existing NICE guidelines and addressing the 140% increase in autism ...

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Trump Cabinet Picks Spark Uncertainty on Abortion Policy

President-elect Trump's cabinet nominations include individuals with varying stances on abortion, creating uncertainty about the future of reproductive rights; some nominees have anti-abortion views, while others lack direct ties to the movement, yet several hold key positions influencing abortion a...

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Trump's Cabinet Picks Signal Mixed Outlook on Abortion Access

President-elect Trump's cabinet includes individuals with varying stances on abortion; while some nominees have anti-abortion records, others lack direct ties to the anti-abortion movement, creating uncertainty regarding his administration's approach to reproductive rights.

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Blood Bank Lifts Ban on Recipients Donating Blood

Renate, a woman who received a life-saving blood transfusion after a severe scooter accident seven years ago, is now eligible to donate blood herself, thanks to a new policy change by Sanquin that lifts the ban on blood recipients becoming donors.

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Eli Lilly Stock Rebounds After Initial Post-Election Dip

Post-election, Eli Lilly's stock initially fell 6% due to concerns over President-elect Trump's choice for Health and Human Services, but has since rebounded due to meetings between Eli Lilly's CEO and the President-elect, coupled with Elon Musk's public support for affordable weight-loss drugs, ind...

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UK Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Bill Amidst Funding Debate

The UK House of Commons approved initial stages of a bill allowing assisted dying for eligible terminally ill adults, despite disagreements on funding and potential costs, with a two-year implementation delay anticipated.

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US to Subsidize Obesity Medications for Millions

The US will spend $35 billion over 10 years to subsidize Wegovy and Mounjaro for millions of Americans with a BMI of 30 or higher, aiming to reduce obesity-related healthcare costs.

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Greece's 1983 NHS Law: A Landmark Reform With Persistent Inequalities

The 1983 Greek National Health System (NHS) law aimed to improve healthcare access and reduce inequalities by creating a publicly funded system, but persistent private spending (around 40% of total) and geographical disparities remain.

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