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Trump's Acetaminophen-Autism Claim: Lack of Evidence and Potential Harm
US President Trump's recent suggestion linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism lacks scientific evidence, causing distress and potentially harming pregnant individuals who rely on this safe medication.
Trump's Acetaminophen-Autism Claim: Lack of Evidence and Potential Harm
US President Trump's recent suggestion linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism lacks scientific evidence, causing distress and potentially harming pregnant individuals who rely on this safe medication.
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48% Bias Score
Alaska Medical Board Considers Disciplinary Action Against Providers of Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The Alaska medical board is considering disciplinary action against medical professionals providing gender-affirming care to minors, deeming such treatment "grossly negligent," despite an open letter from 500 medical professionals opposing this and fewer than 100 youth currently receiving this care.
Alaska Medical Board Considers Disciplinary Action Against Providers of Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The Alaska medical board is considering disciplinary action against medical professionals providing gender-affirming care to minors, deeming such treatment "grossly negligent," despite an open letter from 500 medical professionals opposing this and fewer than 100 youth currently receiving this care.
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60% Bias Score
DIY Health Tests: 60% Fail Safety Review, Prompting Calls for Stricter Regulation
Two University of Birmingham studies reveal that 60% of 30 reviewed DIY health tests (costing £1.89-£39.99) are considered "high risk" due to flaws in equipment, instructions, or result interpretation; researchers call for stricter regulation to prevent harm and misuse.
DIY Health Tests: 60% Fail Safety Review, Prompting Calls for Stricter Regulation
Two University of Birmingham studies reveal that 60% of 30 reviewed DIY health tests (costing £1.89-£39.99) are considered "high risk" due to flaws in equipment, instructions, or result interpretation; researchers call for stricter regulation to prevent harm and misuse.
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52% Bias Score
Mexico's Unregulated Private Healthcare: High Costs and Patient Vulnerability
In Mexico, the unregulated private healthcare sector forces 54% of the population to pay high costs, with consultations ranging from 300 to 5,000 pesos, leaving patients vulnerable and highlighting the need for regulation.
Mexico's Unregulated Private Healthcare: High Costs and Patient Vulnerability
In Mexico, the unregulated private healthcare sector forces 54% of the population to pay high costs, with consultations ranging from 300 to 5,000 pesos, leaving patients vulnerable and highlighting the need for regulation.
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64% Bias Score
Unregulated Ultrasound Clinics in Australia Linked to Stillbirths and Misdiagnoses
A boom in unregulated Australian private baby scanning clinics is causing misdiagnoses, leading to stillbirths, late-term abortions, and incorrect diagnoses, prompting calls for national regulation of sonographers.
Unregulated Ultrasound Clinics in Australia Linked to Stillbirths and Misdiagnoses
A boom in unregulated Australian private baby scanning clinics is causing misdiagnoses, leading to stillbirths, late-term abortions, and incorrect diagnoses, prompting calls for national regulation of sonographers.
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40% Bias Score
Woman Nearly Dies After Unqualified Practitioner Performs BBL
Louise Moller, 28, nearly died after a £1,500 liquid BBL injection performed by unqualified "beauty consultant" Ricky Sawyer in October 2023, highlighting the need for tighter regulations in the cosmetic surgery industry after a BBC investigation exposed Sawyer's dangerous practices.
Woman Nearly Dies After Unqualified Practitioner Performs BBL
Louise Moller, 28, nearly died after a £1,500 liquid BBL injection performed by unqualified "beauty consultant" Ricky Sawyer in October 2023, highlighting the need for tighter regulations in the cosmetic surgery industry after a BBC investigation exposed Sawyer's dangerous practices.
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64% Bias Score
Opioid Toxicity Death After Circumcision Prompts Call for Greater Regulation
Two-year-old David Flynn died from opioid toxicity after a circumcision at Gosnells Medical Clinic in Perth in December 2021; a coronial inquest revealed inadequate post-operative monitoring and called for greater regulation of the procedure, prompting a WA Health Department investigation.
Opioid Toxicity Death After Circumcision Prompts Call for Greater Regulation
Two-year-old David Flynn died from opioid toxicity after a circumcision at Gosnells Medical Clinic in Perth in December 2021; a coronial inquest revealed inadequate post-operative monitoring and called for greater regulation of the procedure, prompting a WA Health Department investigation.
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48% Bias Score
German Insurers Warn Against Harmful Self-Pay Medical Services
German health insurers warn against the risks of self-pay medical services (IGeL), citing a new monitor showing minimal benefit and significant harm from common treatments like hyaluronic acid injections for arthrosis and shockwave therapy for shoulder pain, with annual spending reaching €2.4 billio...
German Insurers Warn Against Harmful Self-Pay Medical Services
German health insurers warn against the risks of self-pay medical services (IGeL), citing a new monitor showing minimal benefit and significant harm from common treatments like hyaluronic acid injections for arthrosis and shockwave therapy for shoulder pain, with annual spending reaching €2.4 billio...
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56% Bias Score
NHS Review Recommends Restrictions on Physician Associate Patient Care
A government review into the safety of physician associates (PAs) recommends that they should not see patients until reviewed by a doctor to mitigate the risk of misdiagnosis and subsequent harm; six patient deaths have been linked to PAs.
NHS Review Recommends Restrictions on Physician Associate Patient Care
A government review into the safety of physician associates (PAs) recommends that they should not see patients until reviewed by a doctor to mitigate the risk of misdiagnosis and subsequent harm; six patient deaths have been linked to PAs.
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56% Bias Score
GMC Approves 36 Physician Associate Training Courses, Increasing NHS Capacity
The General Medical Council (GMC) approved 36 training courses for Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), enabling up to 1,059 PAs and 42 AAs to qualify annually, aiming to improve patient safety after a fatal misdiagnosis case.
GMC Approves 36 Physician Associate Training Courses, Increasing NHS Capacity
The General Medical Council (GMC) approved 36 training courses for Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), enabling up to 1,059 PAs and 42 AAs to qualify annually, aiming to improve patient safety after a fatal misdiagnosis case.
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36% Bias Score
Madrid Fines 99 Aesthetic Clinics After Inspections
Madrid's Health Department fined 99 of 1,846 aesthetic clinics after 218 inspections in 2023, closing 3 and referring 4 cases to prosecutors for suspected illegal activity; most fines were for minor administrative issues, but some involved serious safety concerns.
Madrid Fines 99 Aesthetic Clinics After Inspections
Madrid's Health Department fined 99 of 1,846 aesthetic clinics after 218 inspections in 2023, closing 3 and referring 4 cases to prosecutors for suspected illegal activity; most fines were for minor administrative issues, but some involved serious safety concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Hunan Bans AI-Generated E-Prescriptions
Hunan province banned AI-generated e-prescriptions, requiring all prescriptions to be signed by licensed physicians and reviewed by pharmacists, while simultaneously using AI to enhance hospital efficiency in research and administration.
Hunan Bans AI-Generated E-Prescriptions
Hunan province banned AI-generated e-prescriptions, requiring all prescriptions to be signed by licensed physicians and reviewed by pharmacists, while simultaneously using AI to enhance hospital efficiency in research and administration.
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36% Bias Score
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