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Humana's Q1 Profits Surge on Improved Medicare Advantage Cost Control
Humana announced $1.2 billion in first-quarter profits, exceeding expectations, driven by improved medical cost management in its Medicare Advantage plans, which saw its benefit expense ratio decrease to 87.4% compared to 89.3% last year, alongside increased premiums and revenue growth in its Center...
Humana's Q1 Profits Surge on Improved Medicare Advantage Cost Control
Humana announced $1.2 billion in first-quarter profits, exceeding expectations, driven by improved medical cost management in its Medicare Advantage plans, which saw its benefit expense ratio decrease to 87.4% compared to 89.3% last year, alongside increased premiums and revenue growth in its Center...
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40% Bias Score
GMC Approves 36 Physician Associate Training Courses, Increasing NHS Capacity
The General Medical Council (GMC) approved 36 training courses for Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), enabling up to 1,059 PAs and 42 AAs to qualify annually, aiming to improve patient safety after a fatal misdiagnosis case.
GMC Approves 36 Physician Associate Training Courses, Increasing NHS Capacity
The General Medical Council (GMC) approved 36 training courses for Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), enabling up to 1,059 PAs and 42 AAs to qualify annually, aiming to improve patient safety after a fatal misdiagnosis case.
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36% Bias Score
Post-COVID Brain Cyst Requires Surgery for 16-Year-Old
16-year-old Akim Kuznetsov from Donetsk developed a brain cyst after a severe case of COVID-19 in 2022, initially stable but later requiring surgery due to rapid growth and resulting hydrocephalus, highlighting potential long-term neurological effects of the virus.
Post-COVID Brain Cyst Requires Surgery for 16-Year-Old
16-year-old Akim Kuznetsov from Donetsk developed a brain cyst after a severe case of COVID-19 in 2022, initially stable but later requiring surgery due to rapid growth and resulting hydrocephalus, highlighting potential long-term neurological effects of the virus.
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52% Bias Score
Новосибирск Surgeon's Misdiagnosis Leads to Child's Death
Two-year-old Adeline Kincharova died in Новосибирск after a surgeon misdiagnosed her acute intestinal obstruction as diabetes, delaying critical treatment; the surgeon received a three-year suspended sentence after an appeal.
Новосибирск Surgeon's Misdiagnosis Leads to Child's Death
Two-year-old Adeline Kincharova died in Новосибирск after a surgeon misdiagnosed her acute intestinal obstruction as diabetes, delaying critical treatment; the surgeon received a three-year suspended sentence after an appeal.
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52% Bias Score
Male Radiographers Sought to Address Mammography Staff Shortages
Due to a critical shortage of female mammographers (17.5% vacancy rate), the Society of Radiographers is advocating for policy changes to allow male health workers to perform breast screening examinations, a move supported by some patients but opposed by others due to comfort concerns.
Male Radiographers Sought to Address Mammography Staff Shortages
Due to a critical shortage of female mammographers (17.5% vacancy rate), the Society of Radiographers is advocating for policy changes to allow male health workers to perform breast screening examinations, a move supported by some patients but opposed by others due to comfort concerns.
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Spanish Hospitals Maintain Services During Nationwide Power Outage
Due to a nationwide power outage in Spain, hospitals activated emergency generators to maintain essential services, prioritizing urgent care while suspending non-urgent procedures; the Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation.
Spanish Hospitals Maintain Services During Nationwide Power Outage
Due to a nationwide power outage in Spain, hospitals activated emergency generators to maintain essential services, prioritizing urgent care while suspending non-urgent procedures; the Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation.
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32% Bias Score
One Million Americans Retire in Canada: Benefits and Challenges
Over one million Americans live in Canada, attracted by its natural beauty, lower healthcare costs, and cultural familiarity; however, challenges include harsh winters, high housing costs, and higher taxes.
One Million Americans Retire in Canada: Benefits and Challenges
Over one million Americans live in Canada, attracted by its natural beauty, lower healthcare costs, and cultural familiarity; however, challenges include harsh winters, high housing costs, and higher taxes.
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Mexico City Invalidates Pharmaceutical Company, Investigates 16 More for Irregularities
The Mexico City government invalidated pharmaceutical company Biomedics and is investigating 16 more for irregularities in a medication purchase process, resulting in an annulment due to 13 billion pesos in overcharges; however, there have been no disruptions to supply.
Mexico City Invalidates Pharmaceutical Company, Investigates 16 More for Irregularities
The Mexico City government invalidated pharmaceutical company Biomedics and is investigating 16 more for irregularities in a medication purchase process, resulting in an annulment due to 13 billion pesos in overcharges; however, there have been no disruptions to supply.
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40% Bias Score
AI-Powered Mental Health Apps Expand Accessibility
Several AI-powered apps, including Headspace, Wysa, Youper, and Woebot, offer features like guided meditation, CBT-based chatbots, and personalized journaling to enhance mental wellness accessibility; some have been clinically validated.
AI-Powered Mental Health Apps Expand Accessibility
Several AI-powered apps, including Headspace, Wysa, Youper, and Woebot, offer features like guided meditation, CBT-based chatbots, and personalized journaling to enhance mental wellness accessibility; some have been clinically validated.
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40% Bias Score
Genetic Test for Stillborn Child Leads to Early Stomach Cancer Diagnosis
Content creator Sidney Raskind's genetic test, initially for his stillborn child's birth defect, unexpectedly revealed he has a rare, hereditary stomach cancer; he will undergo surgery in July and advocates for genetic testing.
Genetic Test for Stillborn Child Leads to Early Stomach Cancer Diagnosis
Content creator Sidney Raskind's genetic test, initially for his stillborn child's birth defect, unexpectedly revealed he has a rare, hereditary stomach cancer; he will undergo surgery in July and advocates for genetic testing.
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32% Bias Score
NIH Faces $2 Billion in Cuts Under Trump Administration
President Trump's administration, through the Department of Government Efficiency, implemented significant cuts at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), resulting in 1,300 job losses, over $2 billion in canceled research grants, and concerns about the future of biomedical research and public heal...
NIH Faces $2 Billion in Cuts Under Trump Administration
President Trump's administration, through the Department of Government Efficiency, implemented significant cuts at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), resulting in 1,300 job losses, over $2 billion in canceled research grants, and concerns about the future of biomedical research and public heal...
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64% Bias Score
England Freezes NHS Prescription Charges for 2025/26
The UK government announced a freeze on NHS prescription charges in England, keeping the cost at £9.90 per item for 2025/26, saving patients an estimated £18 million and marking the first freeze in three years.
England Freezes NHS Prescription Charges for 2025/26
The UK government announced a freeze on NHS prescription charges in England, keeping the cost at £9.90 per item for 2025/26, saving patients an estimated £18 million and marking the first freeze in three years.
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36% Bias Score
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