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CT Scans Linked to 100,000+ Future Cancers in the US
A JAMA Internal Medicine study estimates that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could cause over 100,000 future cancers, highlighting the need for doctors to carefully weigh the risks and benefits before ordering scans.
CT Scans Linked to 100,000+ Future Cancers in the US
A JAMA Internal Medicine study estimates that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could cause over 100,000 future cancers, highlighting the need for doctors to carefully weigh the risks and benefits before ordering scans.
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48% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts Jeopardize HIV Treatment in War-Torn Ukraine
President Trump's January cuts to USAID funding in Ukraine, later partially reversed for 90 days, threaten to halt HIV treatment for over 116,000 people by November due to expiring drug supplies and funding uncertainty for NGOs and government programs.
US Funding Cuts Jeopardize HIV Treatment in War-Torn Ukraine
President Trump's January cuts to USAID funding in Ukraine, later partially reversed for 90 days, threaten to halt HIV treatment for over 116,000 people by November due to expiring drug supplies and funding uncertainty for NGOs and government programs.
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40% Bias Score
France Debates Assisted Suicide Amidst Palliative Care Crisis
French MPs are debating two bills: one to improve palliative care, the other to legalize assisted suicide under strict conditions for terminally ill adults capable of expressing their wish to die, sparking intense political debate and protests due to concerns over palliative care deficiencies affect...
France Debates Assisted Suicide Amidst Palliative Care Crisis
French MPs are debating two bills: one to improve palliative care, the other to legalize assisted suicide under strict conditions for terminally ill adults capable of expressing their wish to die, sparking intense political debate and protests due to concerns over palliative care deficiencies affect...
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Alzheimer's Ranking, Tax Policy, and Healthcare Investment
Alzheimer's disease ranks sixth among causes of death in high-income countries like the U.S., a change attributed to increased life expectancy and medical progress, unlike low-income countries where tuberculosis remains prevalent; significant pharmaceutical investment since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job...
U.S. Alzheimer's Ranking, Tax Policy, and Healthcare Investment
Alzheimer's disease ranks sixth among causes of death in high-income countries like the U.S., a change attributed to increased life expectancy and medical progress, unlike low-income countries where tuberculosis remains prevalent; significant pharmaceutical investment since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job...
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56% Bias Score
Systemic Failures Exposed: Tempe Crash and Greek ICU Mortality Crisis
The Tempe train crash (57 deaths) and high Greek ICU mortality rates (30-100%) during the COVID-19 pandemic (36,532 deaths between 2/26/2020-12/20/2022) expose systemic failures in training and evaluation, highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms.
Systemic Failures Exposed: Tempe Crash and Greek ICU Mortality Crisis
The Tempe train crash (57 deaths) and high Greek ICU mortality rates (30-100%) during the COVID-19 pandemic (36,532 deaths between 2/26/2020-12/20/2022) expose systemic failures in training and evaluation, highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms.
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48% Bias Score
Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Program, Adds Conditions, Allows Vaping
Texas House approves bill expanding medical cannabis access, adding conditions like chronic pain and TBI, permitting vaping products, and standardizing distribution; awaits Senate approval.
Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Program, Adds Conditions, Allows Vaping
Texas House approves bill expanding medical cannabis access, adding conditions like chronic pain and TBI, permitting vaping products, and standardizing distribution; awaits Senate approval.
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48% Bias Score
Robotic Device Reduces Healthcare Worker Injuries, Addresses Staffing Shortages
Able Innovations Inc. launched its ALTA Platform, a robotic patient transfer device, in five major Canadian healthcare organizations to address the high rate of worker injuries and alleviate the burden of transferring patients, a task often requiring three to four staff members.
Robotic Device Reduces Healthcare Worker Injuries, Addresses Staffing Shortages
Able Innovations Inc. launched its ALTA Platform, a robotic patient transfer device, in five major Canadian healthcare organizations to address the high rate of worker injuries and alleviate the burden of transferring patients, a task often requiring three to four staff members.
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48% Bias Score
Andalusian Health Service to Pay €250,000 for Cancer Misdiagnosis
A Seville hospital wrongly diagnosed a 39-year-old woman with sarcoma in 2017, leading to unnecessary surgery and experimental treatment; the Andalusian High Court ordered €250,000 in compensation for permanent harm caused by medical negligence.
Andalusian Health Service to Pay €250,000 for Cancer Misdiagnosis
A Seville hospital wrongly diagnosed a 39-year-old woman with sarcoma in 2017, leading to unnecessary surgery and experimental treatment; the Andalusian High Court ordered €250,000 in compensation for permanent harm caused by medical negligence.
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52% Bias Score
Greece's Nursing Shortage: Low Pay and Poor Conditions Deter Students
Greece faces a critical nursing shortage, with less than 50% of nursing school positions filled last year due to low pay, poor working conditions, and a backlog of unpaid leave, resulting in overworked staff and compromised patient care; the government is gradually appointing 2,500 nurses.
Greece's Nursing Shortage: Low Pay and Poor Conditions Deter Students
Greece faces a critical nursing shortage, with less than 50% of nursing school positions filled last year due to low pay, poor working conditions, and a backlog of unpaid leave, resulting in overworked staff and compromised patient care; the government is gradually appointing 2,500 nurses.
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48% Bias Score
Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Faces Key Vote Amidst High-Profile Opposition
Scottish Parliament to vote on assisted dying bill today, with key figures including First Minister John Swinney and Labour leader Anas Sarwar opposing the legislation due to concerns about coercion and the definition of terminal illness; a similar bill in England and Wales faces delays.
Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Faces Key Vote Amidst High-Profile Opposition
Scottish Parliament to vote on assisted dying bill today, with key figures including First Minister John Swinney and Labour leader Anas Sarwar opposing the legislation due to concerns about coercion and the definition of terminal illness; a similar bill in England and Wales faces delays.
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44% Bias Score
Berkley Family Foundation's $25 Million Gift Transforms Georgetown Nursing School
Georgetown University's School of Nursing received a $25 million donation from the Berkley Family Foundation, resulting in its renaming as the Berkley School of Nursing and improvements in financial aid, faculty, technology, and student support services.
Berkley Family Foundation's $25 Million Gift Transforms Georgetown Nursing School
Georgetown University's School of Nursing received a $25 million donation from the Berkley Family Foundation, resulting in its renaming as the Berkley School of Nursing and improvements in financial aid, faculty, technology, and student support services.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's 'Most Favored Nation' Policy to Lower U.S. Drug Prices
President Trump issued a decree to lower U.S. drug prices by referencing the lowest global price, accusing European nations of unfair pricing practices and potentially impacting global pharmaceutical research and development.
Trump's 'Most Favored Nation' Policy to Lower U.S. Drug Prices
President Trump issued a decree to lower U.S. drug prices by referencing the lowest global price, accusing European nations of unfair pricing practices and potentially impacting global pharmaceutical research and development.
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52% Bias Score
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