German Court Recognizes Post-COVID-19 Syndrome as Occupational Illness
A German social court in Heilbronn awarded disability benefits to a nurse with post-COVID-19 syndrome, recognizing it as an occupational illness; the insurance company appealed, highlighting the ongoing debate about long-COVID and the need for clearer guidelines.
German Court Recognizes Post-COVID-19 Syndrome as Occupational Illness
A German social court in Heilbronn awarded disability benefits to a nurse with post-COVID-19 syndrome, recognizing it as an occupational illness; the insurance company appealed, highlighting the ongoing debate about long-COVID and the need for clearer guidelines.
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32% Bias Score
Bayrou Splits French End-of-Life Bill: Assisted Dying Faces Uncertain Future
French Prime Minister François Bayrou plans to split the end-of-life bill into two separate texts—one on palliative care and another on assisted dying—to address concerns and potentially expedite the legislative process, despite opposition from some lawmakers and advocacy groups.
Bayrou Splits French End-of-Life Bill: Assisted Dying Faces Uncertain Future
French Prime Minister François Bayrou plans to split the end-of-life bill into two separate texts—one on palliative care and another on assisted dying—to address concerns and potentially expedite the legislative process, despite opposition from some lawmakers and advocacy groups.
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48% Bias Score
Kenya Seeks to Integrate Traditional African Medicine into Healthcare
The National Traditional Health Practitioners Association in Kenya is pushing for the integration of traditional African medicine into the formal healthcare system, seeking partnerships with China and collaboration with the University of Nairobi to validate traditional medicines; up to 80 percent of...
Kenya Seeks to Integrate Traditional African Medicine into Healthcare
The National Traditional Health Practitioners Association in Kenya is pushing for the integration of traditional African medicine into the formal healthcare system, seeking partnerships with China and collaboration with the University of Nairobi to validate traditional medicines; up to 80 percent of...
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36% Bias Score
NHS Cardiology Wait Times Force Man to Consider Private Treatment
77-year-old John Crockford from Bridlington faces a year-long wait for a cardiology appointment due to a backlog of 7.5 million patients within the NHS, forcing him to consider expensive private treatment to avoid potentially fatal delays.
NHS Cardiology Wait Times Force Man to Consider Private Treatment
77-year-old John Crockford from Bridlington faces a year-long wait for a cardiology appointment due to a backlog of 7.5 million patients within the NHS, forcing him to consider expensive private treatment to avoid potentially fatal delays.
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52% Bias Score
Indian Court Convicts Man in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A court in Kolkata, India, convicted a 33-year-old volunteer hospital worker of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor, whose death last year sparked widespread protests highlighting violence against women in India.
Indian Court Convicts Man in Doctor's Rape and Murder
A court in Kolkata, India, convicted a 33-year-old volunteer hospital worker of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor, whose death last year sparked widespread protests highlighting violence against women in India.
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28% Bias Score
Body Mapping Improves Communication for Long Covid and ME/CFS Patients
Oxford University researchers are using "body mapping" to help long Covid and ME/CFS patients communicate their experiences, addressing the challenge of subjective symptoms and lack of objective markers; the visual representations of physical, cognitive, and emotional impacts foster better understan...
Body Mapping Improves Communication for Long Covid and ME/CFS Patients
Oxford University researchers are using "body mapping" to help long Covid and ME/CFS patients communicate their experiences, addressing the challenge of subjective symptoms and lack of objective markers; the visual representations of physical, cognitive, and emotional impacts foster better understan...
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40% Bias Score
Shortage of Cancer Drugs at Skopje Oncology Clinic Impacts Patient Care
Due to administrative procedures and increased patient numbers, six crucial biological cancer therapies are unavailable at Skopje's Oncology Clinic, impacting treatment for patients since January 17th, 2024, prompting calls for improved resource allocation and patient management.
Shortage of Cancer Drugs at Skopje Oncology Clinic Impacts Patient Care
Due to administrative procedures and increased patient numbers, six crucial biological cancer therapies are unavailable at Skopje's Oncology Clinic, impacting treatment for patients since January 17th, 2024, prompting calls for improved resource allocation and patient management.
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44% Bias Score
Kenya Seeks to Integrate African Traditional Medicine into Healthcare System
The National Traditional Health Practitioners Association in Kenya seeks to integrate African traditional medicine into the national healthcare system, learning from China's experience, to address widespread infectious diseases and strained healthcare resources, with up to 80% of the population alre...
Kenya Seeks to Integrate African Traditional Medicine into Healthcare System
The National Traditional Health Practitioners Association in Kenya seeks to integrate African traditional medicine into the national healthcare system, learning from China's experience, to address widespread infectious diseases and strained healthcare resources, with up to 80% of the population alre...
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40% Bias Score
Integrating African Traditional Medicine: Lessons from China
Kenya's National Traditional Health Practitioners Association seeks to integrate African traditional medicine into the national healthcare system, learning from China's model and aiming to improve healthcare access and reduce costs, while addressing historical biases.
Integrating African Traditional Medicine: Lessons from China
Kenya's National Traditional Health Practitioners Association seeks to integrate African traditional medicine into the national healthcare system, learning from China's model and aiming to improve healthcare access and reduce costs, while addressing historical biases.
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40% Bias Score
France to Modify Healthcare Aid for Undocumented Immigrants
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced on January 19th plans to modify the State Medical Aid (AME) for undocumented immigrants, reducing its €1.3 billion budget by €200 million in December 2024, following a report suggesting it encourages illegal immigration. This decision reflects a br...
France to Modify Healthcare Aid for Undocumented Immigrants
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced on January 19th plans to modify the State Medical Aid (AME) for undocumented immigrants, reducing its €1.3 billion budget by €200 million in December 2024, following a report suggesting it encourages illegal immigration. This decision reflects a br...
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44% Bias Score
Medicare Price Negotiations Expand to 15 Drugs, Including Ozempic and Wegovy
The Biden administration announced 15 drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, for Medicare price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act, aiming to lower drug costs for 50 million beneficiaries; the new prices are expected to take effect in January 2027, although the incoming Trump administratio...
Medicare Price Negotiations Expand to 15 Drugs, Including Ozempic and Wegovy
The Biden administration announced 15 drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, for Medicare price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act, aiming to lower drug costs for 50 million beneficiaries; the new prices are expected to take effect in January 2027, although the incoming Trump administratio...
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36% Bias Score
Hepatitis Outbreak at Kamchatka Oncology Dispensary: 36 Cases, Criminal Investigation Launched
Thirty-six patients in Kamchatka's regional oncology dispensary contracted acute viral hepatitis B and C after undergoing CT scans; investigations revealed violations in sterilization and antiseptic protocols, leading to a criminal negligence case and the temporary closure of the CT department.
Hepatitis Outbreak at Kamchatka Oncology Dispensary: 36 Cases, Criminal Investigation Launched
Thirty-six patients in Kamchatka's regional oncology dispensary contracted acute viral hepatitis B and C after undergoing CT scans; investigations revealed violations in sterilization and antiseptic protocols, leading to a criminal negligence case and the temporary closure of the CT department.
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32% Bias Score