Muface Healthcare Renewal Faces Crisis as Insurers Demand Higher Premiums
The Muface healthcare agreement for 1.53 million Spanish public employees and their families is expiring on December 31st, and the renewal process has hit a snag due to insurers demanding significantly higher premiums than the government's initial offer.
Muface Healthcare Renewal Faces Crisis as Insurers Demand Higher Premiums
The Muface healthcare agreement for 1.53 million Spanish public employees and their families is expiring on December 31st, and the renewal process has hit a snag due to insurers demanding significantly higher premiums than the government's initial offer.
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48% Bias Score
Mexican Congress Approves Vape Ban, Budget, and Other Constitutional Reforms
The Mexican Congress swiftly approved constitutional amendments banning vapes, fentanyl, and other substances, expanding offenses with mandatory preventive detention, eliminating seven autonomous bodies, and preparing for the 2025 budget's discussion, totaling 9.3 billion pesos.
Mexican Congress Approves Vape Ban, Budget, and Other Constitutional Reforms
The Mexican Congress swiftly approved constitutional amendments banning vapes, fentanyl, and other substances, expanding offenses with mandatory preventive detention, eliminating seven autonomous bodies, and preparing for the 2025 budget's discussion, totaling 9.3 billion pesos.
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48% Bias Score
Pfizer Stock Plunges 50% Amidst Falling Sales and Vaccine Concerns
Pfizer stock is down 50% since early 2022 to $26, driven by a 42% fall in 2023 sales to $58.5 billion following the Covid-19 pandemic and concerns over new leadership's stance on vaccines, despite efforts to cut costs and develop new drugs.
Pfizer Stock Plunges 50% Amidst Falling Sales and Vaccine Concerns
Pfizer stock is down 50% since early 2022 to $26, driven by a 42% fall in 2023 sales to $58.5 billion following the Covid-19 pandemic and concerns over new leadership's stance on vaccines, despite efforts to cut costs and develop new drugs.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Volunteer Doctors Bridge Healthcare Gaps on Remote Islands
The volunteer medical group "Digenis Akritas" has been providing crucial healthcare services to underserved island populations in Greece for 12 years, addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to specialists in remote areas.
Greek Volunteer Doctors Bridge Healthcare Gaps on Remote Islands
The volunteer medical group "Digenis Akritas" has been providing crucial healthcare services to underserved island populations in Greece for 12 years, addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to specialists in remote areas.
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48% Bias Score
Amalgam Filling Use in Germany Shows East-West Disparity Ahead of EU Ban
The use of amalgam fillings in Germany decreased by 25% from 2021 to 2023, but a significant East-West disparity remains, with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern showing 11.2% usage versus 1.2% in Baden-Württemberg, ahead of a complete EU ban in 2025.
Amalgam Filling Use in Germany Shows East-West Disparity Ahead of EU Ban
The use of amalgam fillings in Germany decreased by 25% from 2021 to 2023, but a significant East-West disparity remains, with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern showing 11.2% usage versus 1.2% in Baden-Württemberg, ahead of a complete EU ban in 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Decide on Tennessee Ban of Healthcare for Transgender Minors
The Supreme Court hears a challenge to Tennessee's ban on healthcare for transgender minors, a case argued by Chase Strangio, the first openly transgender attorney before the court, amid a national debate over transgender rights.
Supreme Court to Decide on Tennessee Ban of Healthcare for Transgender Minors
The Supreme Court hears a challenge to Tennessee's ban on healthcare for transgender minors, a case argued by Chase Strangio, the first openly transgender attorney before the court, amid a national debate over transgender rights.
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56% Bias Score
Mistaking Covid for a cold puts vulnerable people at risk
In the week ending November 15th, 122 Covid-related deaths occurred in England and Wales, while a lack of testing due to people mistaking Covid for a cold is putting vulnerable people at risk, especially those unaware of antiviral treatments.
Mistaking Covid for a cold puts vulnerable people at risk
In the week ending November 15th, 122 Covid-related deaths occurred in England and Wales, while a lack of testing due to people mistaking Covid for a cold is putting vulnerable people at risk, especially those unaware of antiviral treatments.
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32% Bias Score
Astellas to Launch Innovative Cancer Treatments in China Amidst Growing Market
Astellas, a multinational pharmaceutical company, is bringing two innovative cancer treatments to China, capitalizing on the country's massive consumer base, strengthened IP protection, and improved innovation climate; China's elderly population exceeded 20% in 2022.
Astellas to Launch Innovative Cancer Treatments in China Amidst Growing Market
Astellas, a multinational pharmaceutical company, is bringing two innovative cancer treatments to China, capitalizing on the country's massive consumer base, strengthened IP protection, and improved innovation climate; China's elderly population exceeded 20% in 2022.
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36% Bias Score
Egypt Partially Pays $120M in Pharmaceutical Arrears, Addressing Drug Shortages
The Egyptian government disbursed 4 billion Egyptian pounds ($80.2 million) to pharmaceutical companies, addressing 6 billion pounds ($120.5 million) in arrears, alleviating drug shortages caused by currency devaluation and import cost increases; additional payments totaling 6 billion pounds ($120.3...
Egypt Partially Pays $120M in Pharmaceutical Arrears, Addressing Drug Shortages
The Egyptian government disbursed 4 billion Egyptian pounds ($80.2 million) to pharmaceutical companies, addressing 6 billion pounds ($120.5 million) in arrears, alleviating drug shortages caused by currency devaluation and import cost increases; additional payments totaling 6 billion pounds ($120.3...
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32% Bias Score
Russia Proposes Law to Protect Health of Unborn Children
A proposed Russian law seeks to amend Article 18 of the Federal Law "On the Fundamentals of Protecting Citizens' Health in the Russian Federation" to explicitly protect the health of unborn children, beginning in the spring session of next year; this is supported by the Russian Orthodox Church but r...
Russia Proposes Law to Protect Health of Unborn Children
A proposed Russian law seeks to amend Article 18 of the Federal Law "On the Fundamentals of Protecting Citizens' Health in the Russian Federation" to explicitly protect the health of unborn children, beginning in the spring session of next year; this is supported by the Russian Orthodox Church but r...
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60% Bias Score
Low Cost of AME-Funded Ear Surgeries in France
The French government spends 11,000–13,000 euros annually on ear surgeries for undocumented immigrants under the AME program, a small fraction of the overall budget and limited to medically necessary cases, despite claims of excessive spending by the National Rally.
Low Cost of AME-Funded Ear Surgeries in France
The French government spends 11,000–13,000 euros annually on ear surgeries for undocumented immigrants under the AME program, a small fraction of the overall budget and limited to medically necessary cases, despite claims of excessive spending by the National Rally.
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48% Bias Score
France Restricts Healthcare Access, Endangering Vulnerable Women
The French government plans to restrict access to the Aide Médicale de l'État (AME) by including spousal income in eligibility calculations, potentially affecting 192,000 women, mostly undocumented migrants, and increasing their vulnerability to domestic abuse.
France Restricts Healthcare Access, Endangering Vulnerable Women
The French government plans to restrict access to the Aide Médicale de l'État (AME) by including spousal income in eligibility calculations, potentially affecting 192,000 women, mostly undocumented migrants, and increasing their vulnerability to domestic abuse.
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72% Bias Score