Wrong-Site Surgery: A Global Issue of Underreporting and Preventable Deaths
A US patient died after a surgeon mistakenly removed their liver instead of their spleen, highlighting the global problem of wrong-site surgery (WSS), which is underreported and varies widely in incidence across countries due to inconsistent data collection methods.
Wrong-Site Surgery: A Global Issue of Underreporting and Preventable Deaths
A US patient died after a surgeon mistakenly removed their liver instead of their spleen, highlighting the global problem of wrong-site surgery (WSS), which is underreported and varies widely in incidence across countries due to inconsistent data collection methods.
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24% Bias Score
Ambulance Trust Criticised After Paramedic's Death in Crash
21-year-old paramedic Alice Clark died in a road accident on January 5, 2022, due to the unsafe driving of colleague Edward Riding, whose driving complaints were not properly addressed by South East Coast Ambulance Service, leading to a coroner's criticism and recommendations for improved safety pro...
Ambulance Trust Criticised After Paramedic's Death in Crash
21-year-old paramedic Alice Clark died in a road accident on January 5, 2022, due to the unsafe driving of colleague Edward Riding, whose driving complaints were not properly addressed by South East Coast Ambulance Service, leading to a coroner's criticism and recommendations for improved safety pro...
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48% Bias Score
German Red Cross Launches Blood Drives Amid Ongoing Shortage
To alleviate a blood shortage impacting German hospitals, the Red Cross is launching donation drives on December 26th and between holidays; in February 2024, almost 40 percent of requests for 0-negative blood, crucial for emergencies, were unmet.
German Red Cross Launches Blood Drives Amid Ongoing Shortage
To alleviate a blood shortage impacting German hospitals, the Red Cross is launching donation drives on December 26th and between holidays; in February 2024, almost 40 percent of requests for 0-negative blood, crucial for emergencies, were unmet.
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16% Bias Score
Booming European Pet Care Market Presents Lucrative Investment Opportunities
The European pet care market, worth \$40 billion, is rapidly expanding due to increased pet ownership and higher spending on premium products and advanced veterinary services; this presents significant investment opportunities despite challenges like veterinary shortages and rising costs.
Booming European Pet Care Market Presents Lucrative Investment Opportunities
The European pet care market, worth \$40 billion, is rapidly expanding due to increased pet ownership and higher spending on premium products and advanced veterinary services; this presents significant investment opportunities despite challenges like veterinary shortages and rising costs.
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24% Bias Score
UK Flu Surge Prompts 'Lockdown' Calls Amid Hospital Crisis
A surge in flu infections across the UK has prompted health experts to urge 'lockdown-style' measures, with nearly 3,000 hospitalizations reported, four times higher than last year, and concerns over a less-effective flu vaccine.
UK Flu Surge Prompts 'Lockdown' Calls Amid Hospital Crisis
A surge in flu infections across the UK has prompted health experts to urge 'lockdown-style' measures, with nearly 3,000 hospitalizations reported, four times higher than last year, and concerns over a less-effective flu vaccine.
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56% Bias Score
Chef Returns to Thank Nurses Who Saved His Life After Electric Shock
After a severe electric shock seven years ago led to a partial arm amputation, award-winning chef Matt Davies returned to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital to thank the nurses who saved his life and has raised over £100,000 for charity despite chronic pain and PTSD.
Chef Returns to Thank Nurses Who Saved His Life After Electric Shock
After a severe electric shock seven years ago led to a partial arm amputation, award-winning chef Matt Davies returned to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital to thank the nurses who saved his life and has raised over £100,000 for charity despite chronic pain and PTSD.
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24% Bias Score
AI Pathology Assistant Improves Cancer Diagnosis in China
Zhejiang University's AI-powered pathology assistant, OmniPT, achieves 80-90% accuracy in diagnosing high-incidence cancers, significantly improving diagnostic efficiency and addressing China's critical shortage of pathologists (120,000-170,000 shortfall).
AI Pathology Assistant Improves Cancer Diagnosis in China
Zhejiang University's AI-powered pathology assistant, OmniPT, achieves 80-90% accuracy in diagnosing high-incidence cancers, significantly improving diagnostic efficiency and addressing China's critical shortage of pathologists (120,000-170,000 shortfall).
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36% Bias Score
Supreme Court Cases to Impact Millions of American Teenagers
The Supreme Court will decide several cases affecting millions of American teenagers, including a TikTok ban, restrictions on gender-affirming care, and vaping product access; youth approval of the court is at 44% among 18-29 year olds, according to a Marquette Law School poll.
Supreme Court Cases to Impact Millions of American Teenagers
The Supreme Court will decide several cases affecting millions of American teenagers, including a TikTok ban, restrictions on gender-affirming care, and vaping product access; youth approval of the court is at 44% among 18-29 year olds, according to a Marquette Law School poll.
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44% Bias Score
\$13 Billion Blowout in Australian Veteran Assistance
Australia will spend \$13.3 billion more than forecast on veteran assistance by 2027-28 due to clearing a backlog of 66,000 claims under the previous government, surpassing funding for public schools; this follows a Royal Commission finding that linked faster processing to improved veteran health ou...
\$13 Billion Blowout in Australian Veteran Assistance
Australia will spend \$13.3 billion more than forecast on veteran assistance by 2027-28 due to clearing a backlog of 66,000 claims under the previous government, surpassing funding for public schools; this follows a Royal Commission finding that linked faster processing to improved veteran health ou...
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40% Bias Score
King Charles' Christmas Message Highlights Healthcare Workers and Mutual Support
In his third Christmas address, King Charles III praised healthcare workers and those supporting others, highlighting their contributions during his and the Princess of Wales' cancer treatments, and emphasizing the importance of mutual aid in overcoming challenges such as illness and conflict.
King Charles' Christmas Message Highlights Healthcare Workers and Mutual Support
In his third Christmas address, King Charles III praised healthcare workers and those supporting others, highlighting their contributions during his and the Princess of Wales' cancer treatments, and emphasizing the importance of mutual aid in overcoming challenges such as illness and conflict.
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36% Bias Score
Mangione Murder Trial Ignites Nationwide Healthcare Debate
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges in Manhattan Criminal Court on December 11, sparking protests from people citing personal healthcare struggles and distrust in the system. The alleged murder of Thompson, a healthcare executive, has ignited a nationwide conversation about healthcar...
Mangione Murder Trial Ignites Nationwide Healthcare Debate
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges in Manhattan Criminal Court on December 11, sparking protests from people citing personal healthcare struggles and distrust in the system. The alleged murder of Thompson, a healthcare executive, has ignited a nationwide conversation about healthcar...
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64% Bias Score
Migrant Healthcare Access Disparities in Chile
In Chile, despite 96% of foreign residents being affiliated with Fonasa, significant healthcare access disparities exist, with only 65.6% accessing AUGE-GES treatments compared to 78% of nationals, revealing the need for inclusive strategies and policy changes to address structural inequalities and ...
Migrant Healthcare Access Disparities in Chile
In Chile, despite 96% of foreign residents being affiliated with Fonasa, significant healthcare access disparities exist, with only 65.6% accessing AUGE-GES treatments compared to 78% of nationals, revealing the need for inclusive strategies and policy changes to address structural inequalities and ...
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20% Bias Score