Tag #Healthcare

Showing 97 to 108 of 2,180 results

foxnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Trauma Expert's Antisemitic Remarks Spark Outrage and Lawsuit Threat

Trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk sparked outrage by comparing Israelis to Nazis and disparaging Orthodox Jews during an Omega Institute workshop, prompting an apology from the Institute and a libel threat from van der Kolk.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Misdiagnosis Leads to Death, Highlighting Aortic Dissection Awareness Gap

David Burgess, 52, died after a misdiagnosis at Wythenshawe Hospital A&E on April 25th, where gastritis was diagnosed instead of a life-threatening aortic dissection; his death highlights the need for better awareness of this condition, potentially saving 10 lives per week according to the Aortic Di...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Supreme Court Allows NIH Budget Cuts, Questions Legality

The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to temporarily cut $783 million from the NIH budget, impacting minority research programs, while also suggesting the cuts' illegality. The decision was 5-4, with Chief Justice Roberts siding with the liberal justices on one aspect.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
npr.org
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Vance Defends Trump Tax Cuts Amidst Hospital Funding Concerns

Vice President Vance defended President Trump's tax cuts in Georgia Thursday, while Senator Jon Ossoff criticized the bill's potential harm to Georgia hospitals, citing Evans Memorial's projected $3.5 million deficit and potential ICU cuts; the CBO estimates 10 million people could lose health cover...

Progress

56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dutchnews.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

AI Outperforms Radiologists in Breast Cancer Detection: Dutch Study

A Dutch study showed AI detected breast cancer in mammograms as accurately or better than radiologists, sometimes up to four years earlier, in a study of 42,000 scans, leading to calls for AI implementation in the national screening program, although logistical challenges remain.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
pda.hab.kp.ru
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Former Khabarovsk Health Minister Detained in Moscow Corruption Probe

Former Khabarovsk Territory Health Minister Yuri Boychenko was detained in Moscow and remanded in custody, potentially linked to a corruption scandal involving inflated contracts for substandard medical equipment, echoing the July 2024 arrest of former Deputy Prime Minister Yevgeny Nikonov.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

NSW Health's Social Media Policy Draft Sparks Concerns Over Healthcare Worker Speech

A draft social media policy by NSW Health in Australia is sparking controversy, with doctors' unions claiming it will restrict healthcare workers from speaking out about patient care issues, while NSW Health says it's updating existing guidance. The policy includes internal communication tools and r...

Progress

60% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 95% Global Worthiness
News related image

Gaza Hospitals Face Critical Shortages Amid Widespread Famine

British nurse Mandy Blackman reports critical medicine and food shortages at UK-backed Gaza field hospitals, impacting patient care as a UN report reveals 25% of Gazans face famine, with this number set to rise further, compounding existing challenges.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

UK Drug Pricing Dispute: NHS Faces Industry Backlash Over Clawback Scheme

The UK government and pharmaceutical companies failed to agree on NHS drug pricing by a Friday deadline, resulting in the continuation of a drug price clawback scheme at a rate the industry deems unsustainable, potentially affecting patient access to new medicines and the UK's life sciences sector.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Australian Government Announces $2 Billion Thriving Kids Program Amidst Criticism Over Lack of Consultation

The Australian government announced a $2 billion Thriving Kids program to provide support for children with mild to moderate developmental delays or autism outside the NDIS, starting mid-2026, sparking criticism for a lack of prior consultation with disability groups and state/territory governments.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
npr.org
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Insurance Wrongly Denies Coverage for Medically Necessary Hearing Tests

Anna Deutscher's son, Beckham, born with CMV, needs regular hearing tests costing $340 each; his insurance wrongly denied coverage despite legal mandates, causing financial strain, but her employer eventually covered the costs after appeal.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nrc.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Dutch Drama Sparks Debate Over Abortion Portrayal

The Dutch drama series "Dertigers" depicts a woman's decision to have an abortion, prompting debate about the accuracy of its portrayal of abortion procedures and the ethical responsibility of filmmakers in depicting sensitive medical topics.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Gender Equality

Showing 97 to 108 of 2,180 results