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Canadian Election: Pharmacare's Impact on Diabetes Care

Katharine Mackett, a Type 1 diabetic, spends over \$4,000 yearly on managing her condition, highlighting the financial strain on patients as the federal election approaches, with some provinces having signed deals for publicly-funded diabetes care while others haven't.

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The Pitt" Concludes First Season, Showcasing Challenges of American Emergency Medicine

The Pitt," a Canadian-created medical drama airing on Max and USA Network, concludes its first season, realistically depicting the challenges faced by American emergency room staff, including mental health struggles, mass-casualty events, and the impact of a profit-driven system.

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The Pitt" Resonates Deeply with Medical Professionals

The Pitt," a new TV show accurately depicting a Pittsburgh emergency room, has deeply resonated with medical professionals due to its realistic portrayal of ER life, including staff struggles and the compassionate character of Dr. Robby, leading to emotional connections and positive public awareness...

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Turkey's Organ Transplant Success Amidst Critical Shortage

Turkey leads the world in living-donor organ transplants but faces a critical organ shortage due to low family consent rates (17%, down from 28% in the 2010s), resulting in 6-7 daily deaths among 33,000 patients awaiting transplants.

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Climate Impact of Asthma Inhalers Prompts Dutch Guideline

In the Netherlands, the majority of the 1.5 million asthma patients' commonly used inhalers contain climate-damaging substances and PFAS, although experts suggest most could switch to less harmful alternatives; a new guideline aims to assist doctors.

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North Macedonia: Hospital Director Arrested in \$20,000 Bribery Case

In North Macedonia, two individuals, including the acting director of a geriatric hospital nominated by the Alliance for Albanians party, were arrested for allegedly taking a \$20,000 bribe to admit a patient, prompting calls for a transparent investigation and systemic reform.

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CMMI's Failure: \$5 Billion Overspend, Unchecked Power

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) has increased net federal spending by over \$5 billion in its first decade, failing to meet its goals and overstepping its authority; its projected \$1.3 billion spending increase over 2021-2030 makes its elimination a fiscally responsible and n...

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NSW to Potentially Buy Back Northern Beaches Hospital Amidst Healthscope's Financial Crisis

Facing a \$1.6 billion debt, Healthscope, the private owner of the Northern Beaches Hospital, seeks to return the public hospital component to NSW government ownership, prompting concerns about costs and patient care after recent incidents.

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Blackburn Rebuts Claims of Republican Social Security Cuts

Senator Marsha Blackburn denies Republican plans to cut Social Security and Medicare, highlighting the RETIREES FIRST Act to raise the income threshold for Social Security taxes and plans to remove federal income tax from Social Security benefits; she criticizes California's Medi-Cal expansion for i...

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Welsh Parliament to Vote on Assisted Dying Legislation

The Welsh Parliament will vote on whether to allow a UK law legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults over 18 to apply in Wales; this follows a previous Senedd vote against a broader assisted dying proposal, and the UK government's neutral stance raises questions about the balance of power...

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NSW Doctor Strikes Highlight National Healthcare Crisis

Australian doctors in New South Wales are striking over unsafe working conditions and are facing public criticism or quiet retribution; this highlights a national healthcare crisis impacting patient safety and well-being due to staff shortages, under-resourcing, and increased demand from an aging po...

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Netherlands Promotes Climate-Conscious Prescribing for Asthma Inhalers

In the Netherlands, the high use of propellant-based inhalers for asthma treatment—with a climate impact equivalent to driving 320 km per inhaler—is prompting a new guideline for environmentally conscious prescribing; this aims to help the 55% of 1.5 million patients currently using these inhalers t...

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