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New Blood Test Improves Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
A new blood test, PAC-MANN, accurately diagnoses pancreatic cancer 98% of the time by detecting protease enzyme activity, offering earlier detection and improved treatment options; when combined with the CA 19-9 test, accuracy for early detection increases to 85%.
New Blood Test Improves Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
A new blood test, PAC-MANN, accurately diagnoses pancreatic cancer 98% of the time by detecting protease enzyme activity, offering earlier detection and improved treatment options; when combined with the CA 19-9 test, accuracy for early detection increases to 85%.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Sees Surge in Antibiotic Prescriptions
Germany experienced an 18.4% increase in antibiotic prescriptions in 2023, reaching 36.1 million packages—a level exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and costing €792 million, while reserve antibiotic use remains high despite a decrease in veterinary use.
Germany Sees Surge in Antibiotic Prescriptions
Germany experienced an 18.4% increase in antibiotic prescriptions in 2023, reaching 36.1 million packages—a level exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and costing €792 million, while reserve antibiotic use remains high despite a decrease in veterinary use.
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Russian Endocrinology Center Celebrates 100 Years with Groundbreaking Advancements
The National Medical Research Center for Endocrinology in Russia, celebrating its centennial, announced advancements in diabetes treatment, including new insulin types and oral delivery research; developed diagnostic kits for rare hormonal disorders; and created a portable body composition analyzer.
Russian Endocrinology Center Celebrates 100 Years with Groundbreaking Advancements
The National Medical Research Center for Endocrinology in Russia, celebrating its centennial, announced advancements in diabetes treatment, including new insulin types and oral delivery research; developed diagnostic kits for rare hormonal disorders; and created a portable body composition analyzer.
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Dutch Healthcare MBO Enrollment Falls, Raising Workforce Concerns
Enrollment in Dutch MBO nursing and caregiving programs continues to fall, dropping from 7490 to 7260 for nursing and 4780 to 4110 for caregiving in 2024, prompting concerns about future workforce shortages and increased reliance on informal care due to government cuts to the Stagefonds Zorg, a heal...
Dutch Healthcare MBO Enrollment Falls, Raising Workforce Concerns
Enrollment in Dutch MBO nursing and caregiving programs continues to fall, dropping from 7490 to 7260 for nursing and 4780 to 4110 for caregiving in 2024, prompting concerns about future workforce shortages and increased reliance on informal care due to government cuts to the Stagefonds Zorg, a heal...
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Belfast Children's Hospital Approved After Decade of Delays
A new 155-bed children's hospital in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been approved, beginning construction in days and costing £671m, after a decade of delays and cost increases from an initial £250m estimate; it's expected to open in 2030.
Belfast Children's Hospital Approved After Decade of Delays
A new 155-bed children's hospital in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been approved, beginning construction in days and costing £671m, after a decade of delays and cost increases from an initial £250m estimate; it's expected to open in 2030.
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French Surgeon on Trial for Abuse of 299 Children
A French court is trying 74-year-old former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec for the sexual abuse of 299 children, primarily during medical procedures, over a period spanning from 1989 to 2014. His detailed records led to the identification of victims, many of whom only discovered the abuse as adults. The ...
French Surgeon on Trial for Abuse of 299 Children
A French court is trying 74-year-old former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec for the sexual abuse of 299 children, primarily during medical procedures, over a period spanning from 1989 to 2014. His detailed records led to the identification of victims, many of whom only discovered the abuse as adults. The ...
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Automated Platform Solves Organ Transplant Logistics Crisis
Pulse Charter Connect, founded by Laura Epstein, is using an automated platform to solve the organ transplant logistics crisis, addressing the annual loss of 28,000 unused organs due to inefficiencies and improving delivery.
Automated Platform Solves Organ Transplant Logistics Crisis
Pulse Charter Connect, founded by Laura Epstein, is using an automated platform to solve the organ transplant logistics crisis, addressing the annual loss of 28,000 unused organs due to inefficiencies and improving delivery.
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Trump Orders Review of IVF Access, Affordability
President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday to develop policy recommendations within 90 days to expand access to and affordability of in vitro fertilization (IVF), aiming to reduce out-of-pocket and health plan costs, following a pledge during his 2024 presidential campaign and a controvers...
Trump Orders Review of IVF Access, Affordability
President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday to develop policy recommendations within 90 days to expand access to and affordability of in vitro fertilization (IVF), aiming to reduce out-of-pocket and health plan costs, following a pledge during his 2024 presidential campaign and a controvers...
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Humana Expands Senior Primary Care to 11 States
Humana is expanding its CenterWell and Conviva senior-focused primary care centers into 11 states, including Georgia, North Carolina, and Kansas, adding 20-30 new centers and 30,000-50,000 patients in 2024, to better coordinate care and potentially lower costs.
Humana Expands Senior Primary Care to 11 States
Humana is expanding its CenterWell and Conviva senior-focused primary care centers into 11 states, including Georgia, North Carolina, and Kansas, adding 20-30 new centers and 30,000-50,000 patients in 2024, to better coordinate care and potentially lower costs.
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Trump Executive Order Aims to Lower IVF Costs
President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to reduce the cost of IVF treatments, directing the Domestic Policy Council to develop policy recommendations to expand access and lower out-of-pocket costs, following a campaign promise to mandate free IVF.
Trump Executive Order Aims to Lower IVF Costs
President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to reduce the cost of IVF treatments, directing the Domestic Policy Council to develop policy recommendations to expand access and lower out-of-pocket costs, following a campaign promise to mandate free IVF.
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Photographer Documents Diverse Childbirth Experiences During COVID-19 Pandemic
Photographer Maggie Shannon documented the birth of Storie, part of her project "Extreme Pain, Extreme Joy," which captures the experiences of women giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles, revealing diverse and intense experiences.
Photographer Documents Diverse Childbirth Experiences During COVID-19 Pandemic
Photographer Maggie Shannon documented the birth of Storie, part of her project "Extreme Pain, Extreme Joy," which captures the experiences of women giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles, revealing diverse and intense experiences.
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FDA Approves Pig Kidney Transplant Trials
The FDA approved clinical trials for pig kidney transplants in the US, offering hope for the thousands on organ waiting lists; researchers are genetically modifying pigs to prevent organ rejection, but challenges remain regarding infection risks and long-term outcomes.
FDA Approves Pig Kidney Transplant Trials
The FDA approved clinical trials for pig kidney transplants in the US, offering hope for the thousands on organ waiting lists; researchers are genetically modifying pigs to prevent organ rejection, but challenges remain regarding infection risks and long-term outcomes.
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48% Bias Score
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