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Texas Overhauls \$100 Million Anti-Abortion Program Amidst Mismanagement Concerns

Texas is reforming its \$100 million-a-year Thriving Texas Families program, which funds organizations offering alternatives to abortion, after an investigation revealed financial mismanagement and lack of oversight, resulting in new rules requiring expense documentation and cost-reimbursement.

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Prominent Doctor Resigns from BMA Over Planned Resident Doctor Strikes

Lord Robert Winston resigned from the British Medical Association (BMA) on July 2024, protesting the planned five-day strike by resident doctors from July 25th to 30th over a pay dispute; he cited concerns about damage to public trust in the profession amidst the country's current economic struggles...

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Record High Abortion Rate in England and Wales in 2022

In 2022, England and Wales recorded a record high of 29.7% of pregnancies ending in abortion, totaling almost 250,000 terminations, exceeding the 26.5% in 2021 and significantly higher than a decade ago; this increase is attributed to various factors, including increased access to at-home abortion m...

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Immigrants' Critical Role in U.S. Healthcare Workforce

A new report shows that 22% of U.S. physicians, 17% of registered nurses, and 23% of home health aides are foreign-born, highlighting the critical role immigrants play in the U.S. healthcare system amid projected worker shortages and increased visa sponsorship job postings.

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Record High Abortion Rate in England and Wales

In 2022, a record 29.7% of conceptions in England and Wales ended in legal abortion (247,703), up from 26.5% in 2021 and 20.8% in 2012; the highest percentage was among girls under 16 (61%), while women aged 30-34 had the lowest (20.5%); increased waiting times for contraception and financial strugg...

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Medef Proposes Reduced Sick Pay for Unvaccinated Flu Patients

The Medef in France proposed reducing sick pay for unvaccinated flu patients, aiming to improve France's low flu vaccination rate (47.7%) and reduce social security costs by 2026; this sparks debate on individual responsibility versus public health.

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Non-Invasive Brain Tech Enables Thought-Controlled Robotic Hand

Carnegie Mellon University researchers created a non-invasive brain-computer interface enabling users to control a robotic hand with thought, achieving over 80% accuracy in two-finger tasks and over 60% accuracy in three-finger tasks via EEG sensors and deep learning algorithms.

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Gaza Hospitals Face Closure Amid Fuel Shortages

Gaza's al-Shifa and Nasser hospitals face imminent closure due to fuel shortages caused by Israel's siege, endangering hundreds of patients including premature babies and dialysis patients; the crisis highlights the devastating impact of the ongoing siege on Gaza's healthcare system, with over 600 a...

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PBMs: The Primary Driver of High Drug Prices

The FTC and DOJ listening sessions revealed that Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), not pharmaceutical companies, are the primary cause of high drug prices due to their anti-competitive practices; the three largest PBMs control 80% of prescriptions, favoring higher-priced drugs and limiting access to...

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Dutch Hospital Integrates Family Care to Ease Staff Shortages

The St. Antonius Hospital in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, has fully integrated a program allowing family and friends to assist with patient care, including tasks like changing beds and emptying catheters, to alleviate nurses' workloads and improve patient satisfaction after a successful two-year trial.

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Fielmann's Growth Strategy: US Expansion and Healthcare Integration

Fielmann, a European eyewear company, aims for significant growth by 2035 through US expansion (targeting \$1 billion revenue), expanding hearing aid services in Europe (50 million potential customers), and creating a platform to improve access to ophthalmological care, addressing appointment delays...

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Turkey Extends Grace Period for Family Doctor Salary Deductions

Turkey's 'torture regulation,' penalizing family doctors for patient absences, extended its salary deduction grace period from six months to a year, despite concerns about ambiguity and fairness.

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