Caesarean Births in England Reach 25%
NHS data reveals that 25% of births in England in 2023 were Caesarean sections, a rise from 13% in 2013-14, due to more complex pregnancies and increased elective procedures.
Caesarean Births in England Reach 25%
NHS data reveals that 25% of births in England in 2023 were Caesarean sections, a rise from 13% in 2013-14, due to more complex pregnancies and increased elective procedures.
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48% Bias Score
Hesse Parkinson's Rate Slightly Decreases, Regional Disparities Remain
AOK Hessen reports a slight decrease in Parkinson's disease prevalence in Hesse in 2022 (0.62%) compared to 2017 (0.68%), with significant regional variations, higher rates in rural areas, and more cases in men (0.69%) than women (0.56%).
Hesse Parkinson's Rate Slightly Decreases, Regional Disparities Remain
AOK Hessen reports a slight decrease in Parkinson's disease prevalence in Hesse in 2022 (0.62%) compared to 2017 (0.68%), with significant regional variations, higher rates in rural areas, and more cases in men (0.69%) than women (0.56%).
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12% Bias Score
US Faces Looming "Quad-demic" This Winter Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A looming "quad-demic" threatens the US this winter, as rising cases of Covid-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus coincide with lower vaccination rates and increased indoor gatherings; experts warn of potential healthcare system strain and urge vaccination and preventative measures.
US Faces Looming "Quad-demic" This Winter Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A looming "quad-demic" threatens the US this winter, as rising cases of Covid-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus coincide with lower vaccination rates and increased indoor gatherings; experts warn of potential healthcare system strain and urge vaccination and preventative measures.
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36% Bias Score
EU Cancer Survival Rates Vary Widely by Country and Cancer Type
In 2021, cancer was the second leading cause of death in the European Union, with 1.1 million fatalities (21.6% of total deaths); survival rates vary significantly across countries and cancer types due to differences in diagnosis stage, treatment availability, and healthcare system organization.
EU Cancer Survival Rates Vary Widely by Country and Cancer Type
In 2021, cancer was the second leading cause of death in the European Union, with 1.1 million fatalities (21.6% of total deaths); survival rates vary significantly across countries and cancer types due to differences in diagnosis stage, treatment availability, and healthcare system organization.
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16% Bias Score
Piedmont Committee Launches Referendum Against Healthcare Privatization
A committee in Piedmont, Italy is organizing a referendum to halt the increasing privatization of healthcare services, citing insufficient funding and long waiting lists; they aim to collect 600 signatures by January to initiate the process.
Piedmont Committee Launches Referendum Against Healthcare Privatization
A committee in Piedmont, Italy is organizing a referendum to halt the increasing privatization of healthcare services, citing insufficient funding and long waiting lists; they aim to collect 600 signatures by January to initiate the process.
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40% Bias Score
Romanian Diaspora Celebrates 35 Years of Freedom, Underscoring Economic and Social Contributions
Romanian expatriates in Germany celebrated 35 years of freedom, highlighting their significant economic contributions to both Romania and their host countries while emphasizing the importance of education and healthcare initiatives to build a better future for future generations.
Romanian Diaspora Celebrates 35 Years of Freedom, Underscoring Economic and Social Contributions
Romanian expatriates in Germany celebrated 35 years of freedom, highlighting their significant economic contributions to both Romania and their host countries while emphasizing the importance of education and healthcare initiatives to build a better future for future generations.
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44% Bias Score
Hesse Expands Breast Milk Bank for Premature Babies
The Hesse Ministry of Health will fund a statewide expansion of the Frankfurt Women's Milk Bank, ensuring access to donated breast milk for all premature and sick newborns in Hesse by 2025, reducing health risks and costs.
Hesse Expands Breast Milk Bank for Premature Babies
The Hesse Ministry of Health will fund a statewide expansion of the Frankfurt Women's Milk Bank, ensuring access to donated breast milk for all premature and sick newborns in Hesse by 2025, reducing health risks and costs.
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32% Bias Score
Prominent Attorney Represents Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; he's hired prominent attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo, and an online fundraiser has collected over $97,000 for his legal defense, while the CEO of UnitedHealth Group reflects on the flaws in the US healthcare system.
Prominent Attorney Represents Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; he's hired prominent attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo, and an online fundraiser has collected over $97,000 for his legal defense, while the CEO of UnitedHealth Group reflects on the flaws in the US healthcare system.
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48% Bias Score
Sheba Medical Center's Near-Perfect Casualty Survival Rate Highlights Effective Wartime Medical Response
Sheba Medical Center in Israel treated over 2,000 war casualties with a nearly 100% survival rate, showcasing effective teamwork between IDF first responders, rapid evacuation units, and hospital staff; the hospital's experience highlights the importance of pre-hospital care and integrated medical r...
Sheba Medical Center's Near-Perfect Casualty Survival Rate Highlights Effective Wartime Medical Response
Sheba Medical Center in Israel treated over 2,000 war casualties with a nearly 100% survival rate, showcasing effective teamwork between IDF first responders, rapid evacuation units, and hospital staff; the hospital's experience highlights the importance of pre-hospital care and integrated medical r...
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52% Bias Score
Missing Person Report Leads to Arrest in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, arrested in Pennsylvania on December 9th for allegedly murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, was identified through a missing person's report filed by his mother in San Francisco on November 18th; writings seized from him revealed a growing fixation on Unite...
Missing Person Report Leads to Arrest in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, arrested in Pennsylvania on December 9th for allegedly murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, was identified through a missing person's report filed by his mother in San Francisco on November 18th; writings seized from him revealed a growing fixation on Unite...
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44% Bias Score
60% of German ER Visits Unnecessary, Study Shows
A study of 3500 German health insurance holders found that 60% of emergency room visits were unnecessary, mainly due to difficulties scheduling timely appointments with general practitioners; 58% said they would have avoided the ER with a 48-hour appointment.
60% of German ER Visits Unnecessary, Study Shows
A study of 3500 German health insurance holders found that 60% of emergency room visits were unnecessary, mainly due to difficulties scheduling timely appointments with general practitioners; 58% said they would have avoided the ER with a 48-hour appointment.
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48% Bias Score
New Focused Ultrasound Device Promises Revolution in Brain Cancer and Alzheimer's Treatment
Sunnybrook Research Institute developed a new helmet-like device using focused ultrasound to treat brain conditions like brain cancer and Alzheimer's, eliminating the need for MRI machines, significantly expanding accessibility and reducing costs; human clinical trials are planned for 2025.
New Focused Ultrasound Device Promises Revolution in Brain Cancer and Alzheimer's Treatment
Sunnybrook Research Institute developed a new helmet-like device using focused ultrasound to treat brain conditions like brain cancer and Alzheimer's, eliminating the need for MRI machines, significantly expanding accessibility and reducing costs; human clinical trials are planned for 2025.
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52% Bias Score