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NHS Faces Potential Loss of 41,100 to 150,700 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Drive

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) faces potential job losses ranging from 41,100 to 150,700 due to a 50% cost-cutting mandate, raising concerns about the impact on service quality and the government's 10-year health plan. NHS leaders are seeking £2 billion in government funding to cover potenti...

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US Markets Rebound Sharply After Tariff Threats

US stock markets rebounded sharply on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 up 3.4 percent, the Dow Jones up 1,230 points, and the Nasdaq up 3.6 percent, following President Trump's tariff threats; however, analysts predict continued volatility.

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UK Rejects US Tariff Retaliation, NHS Recruitment Exceeds Targets, Hillsborough Law Delayed

The UK government refuses to retaliate against US tariffs, focusing on negotiations; over 1,500 new GPs were recruited, exceeding targets; and the Hillsborough Law's implementation is delayed due to difficulties in establishing a strong 'duty of candour'.

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Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Nursing Home Staffing Mandate

A Texas judge blocked the Biden administration's rule requiring increased nursing home staffing, citing inconsistencies with existing laws, after nursing homes challenged the rule, which would have cost \$6.8 billion and required hiring over 100,000 more staff.

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B.C. Ends U.S. Cancer Treatment Program Amidst System Improvements

British Columbia ended its temporary program sending cancer patients to the U.S. for radiation therapy after 1,107 patients received treatment in Bellingham, Washington, due to improvements in local capacity, including hiring more specialists and hospital upgrades, resulting in 93 percent of patient...

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Healthcare Model Reduces Suicides by Up to 25%

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that Kaiser Permanente's adoption of the "Zero Suicide Model" decreased suicides and suicide attempts by up to 25% in three of four locations, preventing an estimated 165-170 attempts yearly.

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Surge in Complaints Highlights Dangers of Unconventional Healthcare Practices in France

The French Miviludes reported a significant increase in complaints about unconventional healthcare practices in 2024, with health and well-being representing 37% of all complaints from 2022-2024, raising concerns about the substitution of proven treatments with potentially harmful practices within h...

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NSW Junior Doctor Strike Causes Widespread Hospital Disruptions

Junior doctors in NSW, Australia, staged a 72-hour strike from Tuesday, resulting in 370 elective surgery cancellations, 3020 outpatient appointment cancellations, and chemotherapy cancellations for 486 cancer patients; hospitals are offering locums over $2000 per day to cover.

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Increase in Abortion Approvals in Israel in 2023

In 2023, Israel saw a 10% increase in abortion approvals, totaling 15,173, with most procedures (85.5%) in the first trimester due to reasons such as pregnancies outside marriage (47.9%), fetal abnormalities (24%), or maternal health risks (18.8%); Israel's abortion rate remains relatively low compa...

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Alberta shifts hospital surgery funding to activity-based model

Alberta is changing how it funds hospital surgeries, starting in 2026, tying public funding to the number of procedures performed; the government says this will improve efficiency and reduce wait times, while critics argue it will shift more care to the private system and decrease quality.

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NHS Doctors Trained to Change Patient Sex on Records Amid Data Accuracy Concerns

NHS doctors in the UK received training from the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust on amending patient sex markers on official records, including passports and driving licenses, despite a recent review warning against conflating biological sex and gender identity, highlighting risks to heal...

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Alcohol and Cannabis Use Impact Anesthesia Requirements

Studies show alcoholics need 25% more Propofol for sedation, while cannabis users need over three times more in some cases, highlighting the need to account for substance use when determining anesthesia dosage.

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