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CT Scans Linked to 100,000+ Future Cancers in the US
A JAMA Internal Medicine study estimates that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could cause over 100,000 future cancers, highlighting the need for doctors to carefully weigh the risks and benefits before ordering scans.
CT Scans Linked to 100,000+ Future Cancers in the US
A JAMA Internal Medicine study estimates that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could cause over 100,000 future cancers, highlighting the need for doctors to carefully weigh the risks and benefits before ordering scans.
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48% Bias Score
Berkley Family Foundation's $25 Million Gift Transforms Georgetown Nursing School
Georgetown University's School of Nursing received a $25 million donation from the Berkley Family Foundation, resulting in its renaming as the Berkley School of Nursing and improvements in financial aid, faculty, technology, and student support services.
Berkley Family Foundation's $25 Million Gift Transforms Georgetown Nursing School
Georgetown University's School of Nursing received a $25 million donation from the Berkley Family Foundation, resulting in its renaming as the Berkley School of Nursing and improvements in financial aid, faculty, technology, and student support services.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Alzheimer's Ranking, Tax Policy, and Healthcare Investment
Alzheimer's disease ranks sixth among causes of death in high-income countries like the U.S., a change attributed to increased life expectancy and medical progress, unlike low-income countries where tuberculosis remains prevalent; significant pharmaceutical investment since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job...
U.S. Alzheimer's Ranking, Tax Policy, and Healthcare Investment
Alzheimer's disease ranks sixth among causes of death in high-income countries like the U.S., a change attributed to increased life expectancy and medical progress, unlike low-income countries where tuberculosis remains prevalent; significant pharmaceutical investment since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job...
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56% Bias Score
Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Program, Adds Conditions, Allows Vaping
Texas House approves bill expanding medical cannabis access, adding conditions like chronic pain and TBI, permitting vaping products, and standardizing distribution; awaits Senate approval.
Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Program, Adds Conditions, Allows Vaping
Texas House approves bill expanding medical cannabis access, adding conditions like chronic pain and TBI, permitting vaping products, and standardizing distribution; awaits Senate approval.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's 'Most Favored Nation' Policy to Lower U.S. Drug Prices
President Trump issued a decree to lower U.S. drug prices by referencing the lowest global price, accusing European nations of unfair pricing practices and potentially impacting global pharmaceutical research and development.
Trump's 'Most Favored Nation' Policy to Lower U.S. Drug Prices
President Trump issued a decree to lower U.S. drug prices by referencing the lowest global price, accusing European nations of unfair pricing practices and potentially impacting global pharmaceutical research and development.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's New Executive Order Targets High Medicare Drug Costs
President Trump announced a new executive order to lower Medicare Part B drug costs by matching them to the lowest prices paid by other countries, potentially saving billions of dollars but facing strong industry opposition and legal challenges.
Trump's New Executive Order Targets High Medicare Drug Costs
President Trump announced a new executive order to lower Medicare Part B drug costs by matching them to the lowest prices paid by other countries, potentially saving billions of dollars but facing strong industry opposition and legal challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Andalusian Health Service to Pay €250,000 for Cancer Misdiagnosis
A Seville hospital wrongly diagnosed a 39-year-old woman with sarcoma in 2017, leading to unnecessary surgery and experimental treatment; the Andalusian High Court ordered €250,000 in compensation for permanent harm caused by medical negligence.
Andalusian Health Service to Pay €250,000 for Cancer Misdiagnosis
A Seville hospital wrongly diagnosed a 39-year-old woman with sarcoma in 2017, leading to unnecessary surgery and experimental treatment; the Andalusian High Court ordered €250,000 in compensation for permanent harm caused by medical negligence.
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52% Bias Score
Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Faces Key Vote Amidst High-Profile Opposition
Scottish Parliament to vote on assisted dying bill today, with key figures including First Minister John Swinney and Labour leader Anas Sarwar opposing the legislation due to concerns about coercion and the definition of terminal illness; a similar bill in England and Wales faces delays.
Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Faces Key Vote Amidst High-Profile Opposition
Scottish Parliament to vote on assisted dying bill today, with key figures including First Minister John Swinney and Labour leader Anas Sarwar opposing the legislation due to concerns about coercion and the definition of terminal illness; a similar bill in England and Wales faces delays.
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44% Bias Score
Systemic Failures Exposed: Tempe Crash and Greek ICU Mortality Crisis
The Tempe train crash (57 deaths) and high Greek ICU mortality rates (30-100%) during the COVID-19 pandemic (36,532 deaths between 2/26/2020-12/20/2022) expose systemic failures in training and evaluation, highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms.
Systemic Failures Exposed: Tempe Crash and Greek ICU Mortality Crisis
The Tempe train crash (57 deaths) and high Greek ICU mortality rates (30-100%) during the COVID-19 pandemic (36,532 deaths between 2/26/2020-12/20/2022) expose systemic failures in training and evaluation, highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms.
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48% Bias Score
Greece's Nursing Shortage: Low Pay and Poor Conditions Deter Students
Greece faces a critical nursing shortage, with less than 50% of nursing school positions filled last year due to low pay, poor working conditions, and a backlog of unpaid leave, resulting in overworked staff and compromised patient care; the government is gradually appointing 2,500 nurses.
Greece's Nursing Shortage: Low Pay and Poor Conditions Deter Students
Greece faces a critical nursing shortage, with less than 50% of nursing school positions filled last year due to low pay, poor working conditions, and a backlog of unpaid leave, resulting in overworked staff and compromised patient care; the government is gradually appointing 2,500 nurses.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Signs Executive Order to Slash Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday implementing a 'most favored nation' policy to lower U.S. prescription drug prices to match the lowest prices paid internationally, targeting high-cost drugs like Ozempic and aiming for a 59% price reduction.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Slash Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday implementing a 'most favored nation' policy to lower U.S. prescription drug prices to match the lowest prices paid internationally, targeting high-cost drugs like Ozempic and aiming for a 59% price reduction.
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64% Bias Score
Italy Challenges Regional End-of-Life Law, Highlighting State Inaction
The Italian government challenged Tuscany's end-of-life law, citing infringement on state powers; the Constitutional Court will decide, highlighting the state's delayed action on assisted suicide, previously urged by the Court in 2019 and 2024.
Italy Challenges Regional End-of-Life Law, Highlighting State Inaction
The Italian government challenged Tuscany's end-of-life law, citing infringement on state powers; the Constitutional Court will decide, highlighting the state's delayed action on assisted suicide, previously urged by the Court in 2019 and 2024.
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56% Bias Score
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