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Sicilian Assembly Addresses Unequal Access to Abortion Services

The Sicilian Regional Assembly passed a measure to address the unequal distribution of conscientious objector doctors, impacting abortion access; 85% of gynecologists and 69.8% of anesthesiologists in Sicily are objectors, causing significant difficulties for women seeking abortions.

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us.cnn.com
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Medicaid Work Requirement Threatens Millions of Low-Income Americans

The House-passed Republican bill imposes a work requirement on many Medicaid recipients, potentially causing millions to lose coverage despite employment, due to complex reporting and administrative challenges, as illustrated by Joanna Parker's concerns about losing access to necessary medical care.

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news.sky.com
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NHS to Roll Out Revolutionary Blood Test for Faster Lung Cancer Diagnosis

The NHS will roll out a new ultra-sensitive blood test, called a liquid biopsy, to help diagnose lung cancer and fast-track patients to targeted treatments, potentially saving £11 million annually and transforming cancer care.

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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United Imaging Expands in Southeast Asia, Aims for Global Top 3

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare has deployed over 400 medical devices across 10+ Southeast Asian countries, aiming to become a top-three global player by 2030, fueled by strategic partnerships and technological advancements such as the region's first digital PET-CT machine.

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elpais.com
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Andalusian Pilot Program Improves ALS Patients' Lives, Facing Uncertain Future

A pilot program in Andalusia provides 50 ALS patients with personal assistants for seven hours daily, funded by Next Generation EU funds until October 30th, significantly improving their quality of life and prompting calls for the program's continuation.

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taz.de
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German Medical Association Votes to Decriminalize Abortion

The German Medical Association voted 220 to 14 to decriminalize abortions within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in Germany, citing women's rights and inadequate healthcare access in rural areas; the current law criminalizes abortion but permits it under conditions.

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Gender Equality
forbes.com
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Healthcare Companies Embrace Bitcoin to Reform US Healthcare System

Two US healthcare companies, CrowdHealth and Semler Scientific, are integrating Bitcoin to address systemic inefficiencies within the \$5 trillion US healthcare industry, aiming for increased transparency and reduced reliance on intermediaries; CrowdHealth uses a peer-to-peer funding model, while Se...

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npr.org
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Disabled Mother Challenges Societal Norms in New Memoir

Jessica Slice's memoir, "Unfit Parent," details her experiences as a disabled mother, advocating for a more inclusive society that supports all parents and challenges the stigma surrounding disability.

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Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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Ernst Sparks Outrage Over Medicaid Cuts in "One Big Beautiful Bill

Senator Joni Ernst's flippant dismissal of concerns over Medicaid cuts in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" sparked outrage; the bill includes $800 billion in Medicaid spending reductions, stricter eligibility requirements (80 hours/month of work, education, or service for able-bodied adults without depe...

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No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
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AI Test Could Slash Prostate Cancer Deaths by Half

A new AI test identifies a biomarker in high-risk prostate cancer patients, enabling targeted abiraterone treatment; reducing the five-year death risk by 47 percent in those with the biomarker, potentially benefiting 2,100 men annually in England.

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theguardian.com
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AI Test Improves Prostate Cancer Treatment Outcomes

A new AI test predicts which men with high-risk prostate cancer will benefit from abiraterone, a drug that halves the risk of death for 25% of patients; this was tested on over 1,000 men and may lead to wider access to the drug.

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nos.nl
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Dutch ME/CVS Treatment Contrasts with International Consensus

In the Netherlands, children with ME/CVS are treated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a method considered risky by many international experts due to the potential for worsening symptoms. This contrasts with the US and UK, where CBT has been removed from medical guidelines, highlighting a sig...

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