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Paramedic Struck Off for Exploiting Medical Emergency for Sexual Advances

A Berkshire paramedic, James Birdseye, has been struck off the medical register after exploiting a medical emergency to make inappropriate sexual advances toward a student paramedic in June 2019, including unwanted touching and manipulative scheduling.

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Welsh Nurse Pay Offer Lags Behind, Sparking Concerns

Welsh nurses received a 3.6% pay rise offer, less than other NHS staff and below inflation, prompting concerns about staff morale and retention amidst 2,000 vacancies and the cost of living crisis; the RCN will consult members on whether to strike.

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EMA Restricts Azithromycin Use to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

After a year-and-a-half review, the EMA recommends restricting azithromycin use in the EU for several indications due to rising antimicrobial resistance, impacting treatment for infections like acne, Helicobacter pylori, and asthma, with varying implementations across member states.

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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Arizona County Despite Trump Support

Gila County, Arizona, a Republican stronghold, faces a challenge as proposed Medicaid cuts threaten its high percentage (40%) of residents relying on this program, causing tension between political loyalty and access to healthcare.

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France Legalizes Assisted Suicide

The French National Assembly passed a bill legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill patients with unbearable suffering, despite opposition from religious groups; the law requires further legislative steps before taking effect, and supporters highlight the financial burden on citizens currently...

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Chile Legalizes Abortion Up to 14 Weeks, Facing Congressional Opposition

The Chilean government introduced a bill to legalize abortion up to 14 weeks, aiming to reduce the estimated 40,000–170,000 unsafe clandestine abortions annually, despite facing opposition in Congress. The bill proposes providing financial and healthcare accessibility, reflecting rising public suppo...

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Insufficient Dental Funding in Northern Ireland Condemned

The British Dental Association criticized a £7 million investment in Northern Ireland's general dental services for 2025-26 as insufficient to address the system's impending collapse, citing concerns over patient access and an inadequate dental contract.

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House Bill Cuts Medicaid and SNAP, Disproportionately Harming Children

The House-approved "big, beautiful bill" slashes Medicaid and SNAP, impacting 34 million American children, disproportionately harming Latino children (over half rely on these programs) to fund tax cuts for the wealthy, exacerbating existing inequalities and harming children's health and well-being.

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No Poverty
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France Approves Assisted Suicide Bill

The French National Assembly voted 305 to 199 to legalize assisted suicide under strict conditions for terminally ill, conscious individuals, sending the bill to the Senate for further review before a potential return to the Assembly in early 2026; the decision follows President Macron's call for a ...

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Veneto Healthcare Crisis: 2146 Appeals Highlight Appointment Delays

In Veneto, Italy, 2146 appeals were filed against healthcare providers for delays in specialist appointments between May 2024 and April 2025, with 75% resulting in successful resolutions, yet still exceeding expected wait times; this highlights systemic issues stemming from understaffing and Cup ope...

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UK Economic Growth Lags 25 Percent Behind Pre-Crisis Trend

The UK's economic growth is lagging 25 percent below pre-Great Financial Crisis trends due to underinvestment, skills gaps, and deteriorating health, according to the IMF, despite government initiatives.

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Sachsen-Anhalt Addresses Physician Shortage with Limited Success: Funding Shows Early Results but Faces Larger Challenges

Sachsen-Anhalt's €2.52 million fund, supporting new and existing medical practices in underserved areas, has disbursed €950,000 by April 30, 2025, mitigating shortages, particularly in ophthalmology (Altmark) and pediatrics (Börde); however, a projected 520 unfilled physician positions by 2030 neces...

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