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Scotland's NHS Faces Criticism for Two-Year Gynaecology Surgery Waits
In Scotland, almost 1,500 women have waited over two years for gynaecological surgery, with waiting times for all gynaecology services increasing by 16.7 percent between June 2023 and 2024; critics cite this as evidence of 'structural neglect' of women's health within the NHS.
Scotland's NHS Faces Criticism for Two-Year Gynaecology Surgery Waits
In Scotland, almost 1,500 women have waited over two years for gynaecological surgery, with waiting times for all gynaecology services increasing by 16.7 percent between June 2023 and 2024; critics cite this as evidence of 'structural neglect' of women's health within the NHS.
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64% Bias Score
Medical Misogyny: Investigation Reveals 1500 Cases of Misdiagnosis Due to Gender Bias
The Herald's investigation into medical misogyny uncovered over 1500 cases of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis among 1800 women due to gender bias, resulting in life-threatening consequences, prompting calls for increased healthcare funding to address systemic issues.
Medical Misogyny: Investigation Reveals 1500 Cases of Misdiagnosis Due to Gender Bias
The Herald's investigation into medical misogyny uncovered over 1500 cases of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis among 1800 women due to gender bias, resulting in life-threatening consequences, prompting calls for increased healthcare funding to address systemic issues.
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56% Bias Score
Federal Indictment for Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, 26, was federally indicted on December 4, 2024 for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, facing charges including murder with a firearm (potentially resulting in the death penalty), stalking, and firearms offenses; state charges are also pending.
Federal Indictment for Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, 26, was federally indicted on December 4, 2024 for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, facing charges including murder with a firearm (potentially resulting in the death penalty), stalking, and firearms offenses; state charges are also pending.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Hospital to Dismiss Five Cardiologists Amidst Conflict
The Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital (CWZ) in Nijmegen, Netherlands, plans to fire five cardiologists due to a long-standing conflict involving excessive patient wait times (now 300 days), an unsafe work environment, and financial concerns; the cardiologists, operating as an independent entity, claim th...
Dutch Hospital to Dismiss Five Cardiologists Amidst Conflict
The Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital (CWZ) in Nijmegen, Netherlands, plans to fire five cardiologists due to a long-standing conflict involving excessive patient wait times (now 300 days), an unsafe work environment, and financial concerns; the cardiologists, operating as an independent entity, claim th...
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52% Bias Score
UnitedHealth Cuts 2025 Forecast Despite Strong Q1 Earnings
UnitedHealth Group's Q1 2025 earnings report revealed a $6.3 billion net income and $109.6 billion in revenue, but the company lowered its 2025 earnings per share forecast due to unexpectedly high Medicare Advantage utilization and reduced federal spending, causing a significant stock drop.
UnitedHealth Cuts 2025 Forecast Despite Strong Q1 Earnings
UnitedHealth Group's Q1 2025 earnings report revealed a $6.3 billion net income and $109.6 billion in revenue, but the company lowered its 2025 earnings per share forecast due to unexpectedly high Medicare Advantage utilization and reduced federal spending, causing a significant stock drop.
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40% Bias Score
Study Links 93 Million US CT Scans to Potential 103,000 Cancer Cases
A new study projects that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 may eventually cause 103,000 additional cancer cases due to cumulative ionizing radiation exposure, while the American College of Radiology counters that this lacks direct evidence and that newer technologies use significantly...
Study Links 93 Million US CT Scans to Potential 103,000 Cancer Cases
A new study projects that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 may eventually cause 103,000 additional cancer cases due to cumulative ionizing radiation exposure, while the American College of Radiology counters that this lacks direct evidence and that newer technologies use significantly...
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36% Bias Score
DRK Organizes Special Easter Blood Drive in Berlin and Brandenburg
To maintain sufficient blood supplies in Berlin and Brandenburg during Easter, the German Red Cross (DRK) is organizing a special blood drive on April 19th at multiple locations, urging both regular and first-time donors to participate due to many regular donors being away.
DRK Organizes Special Easter Blood Drive in Berlin and Brandenburg
To maintain sufficient blood supplies in Berlin and Brandenburg during Easter, the German Red Cross (DRK) is organizing a special blood drive on April 19th at multiple locations, urging both regular and first-time donors to participate due to many regular donors being away.
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36% Bias Score
CMS Raises Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Rate by 5.06%, Adding $25 Billion
CMS raised the 2026 Medicare Advantage reimbursement rate by 5.06%, adding $25 billion, reversing previous cuts that eliminated plans covering 1.5 million beneficiaries in 2025 and led to higher costs and fewer benefits; CMS also withdrew a proposal to expand coverage for obesity drugs.
CMS Raises Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Rate by 5.06%, Adding $25 Billion
CMS raised the 2026 Medicare Advantage reimbursement rate by 5.06%, adding $25 billion, reversing previous cuts that eliminated plans covering 1.5 million beneficiaries in 2025 and led to higher costs and fewer benefits; CMS also withdrew a proposal to expand coverage for obesity drugs.
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44% Bias Score
Excessive CT Scans Linked to 5% of US Cancer Diagnoses
A US study estimates that excessive CT scan use contributes to 1 in 20 annual cancer diagnoses, with children under one year old facing a tenfold higher risk; researchers urge reduced use and optimized radiation doses to mitigate this risk.
Excessive CT Scans Linked to 5% of US Cancer Diagnoses
A US study estimates that excessive CT scan use contributes to 1 in 20 annual cancer diagnoses, with children under one year old facing a tenfold higher risk; researchers urge reduced use and optimized radiation doses to mitigate this risk.
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52% Bias Score
Kenya Shuts Down Mediheal Clinic Amid Organ Trafficking Scandal
Kenya shut down a kidney transplant operation at the Mediheal clinic following a DW and German media report that uncovered an international organ trafficking network exploiting vulnerable Kenyans; two health officials were suspended, and a new investigation was launched.
Kenya Shuts Down Mediheal Clinic Amid Organ Trafficking Scandal
Kenya shut down a kidney transplant operation at the Mediheal clinic following a DW and German media report that uncovered an international organ trafficking network exploiting vulnerable Kenyans; two health officials were suspended, and a new investigation was launched.
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36% Bias Score
Northern Beaches Hospital Audit Exposes Healthcare Failures
An independent audit reveals that the Northern Beaches Hospital, operated under a public-private partnership, is failing to deliver quality healthcare, leading to calls for the NSW government to take over the hospital's management.
Northern Beaches Hospital Audit Exposes Healthcare Failures
An independent audit reveals that the Northern Beaches Hospital, operated under a public-private partnership, is failing to deliver quality healthcare, leading to calls for the NSW government to take over the hospital's management.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Healthcare Oversight Weakened by €2.5 Million Funding Cut
The Dutch ACM's healthcare division, responsible for overseeing competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in the healthcare sector, is being closed due to a €2.5 million funding cut by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS), resulting in 34 job losses.
Dutch Healthcare Oversight Weakened by €2.5 Million Funding Cut
The Dutch ACM's healthcare division, responsible for overseeing competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in the healthcare sector, is being closed due to a €2.5 million funding cut by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS), resulting in 34 job losses.
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40% Bias Score
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