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Misdiagnosis Leads to Death of 15-Year-Old Girl in Novosibirsk
In Novosibirsk, a 15-year-old girl, Anya, died from acute myocarditis after a misdiagnosis of acute cholecystitis; an investigation has been launched into the medical negligence that led to her death.
Misdiagnosis Leads to Death of 15-Year-Old Girl in Novosibirsk
In Novosibirsk, a 15-year-old girl, Anya, died from acute myocarditis after a misdiagnosis of acute cholecystitis; an investigation has been launched into the medical negligence that led to her death.
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56% Bias Score
Misdiagnosed Iron Disorders in Australian Women: A New Test Offers Hope
One in five Australian women suffer from iron disorders, often misdiagnosed as depression due to overlapping symptoms; a new blood test using quantum sensors is in development to improve diagnosis and treatment by 2028.
Misdiagnosed Iron Disorders in Australian Women: A New Test Offers Hope
One in five Australian women suffer from iron disorders, often misdiagnosed as depression due to overlapping symptoms; a new blood test using quantum sensors is in development to improve diagnosis and treatment by 2028.
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44% Bias Score
Neurologist's Misdiagnosis Leads to PEI Specialization
Seattle neurologist Ilene Sue Ruhoy's delayed brain tumor diagnosis, due to dismissed symptoms, led her to specialize in complex post-exposure illnesses (PEIs), advocating for comprehensive testing and patient-centered care after her own struggles with misdiagnosis and treatment delays.
Neurologist's Misdiagnosis Leads to PEI Specialization
Seattle neurologist Ilene Sue Ruhoy's delayed brain tumor diagnosis, due to dismissed symptoms, led her to specialize in complex post-exposure illnesses (PEIs), advocating for comprehensive testing and patient-centered care after her own struggles with misdiagnosis and treatment delays.
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36% Bias Score
NHS Review Recommends Changes to Physician Associate Roles After Patient Deaths
A UK government review, prompted by six patient deaths, recommends that physician associates (PAs) in the NHS should not see patients without prior doctor contact; PAs should also be renamed and receive additional training to improve patient safety.
NHS Review Recommends Changes to Physician Associate Roles After Patient Deaths
A UK government review, prompted by six patient deaths, recommends that physician associates (PAs) in the NHS should not see patients without prior doctor contact; PAs should also be renamed and receive additional training to improve patient safety.
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56% Bias Score
Undiagnosed Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Poses Risk to Millions in the UK
A UK GP warns of the largely undiagnosed Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), affecting approximately one in six people, and causing symptoms easily mistaken for other conditions. The condition, triggered by various factors, can lead to potentially fatal allergic reactions like anaphylaxis, emphasi...
Undiagnosed Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Poses Risk to Millions in the UK
A UK GP warns of the largely undiagnosed Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), affecting approximately one in six people, and causing symptoms easily mistaken for other conditions. The condition, triggered by various factors, can lead to potentially fatal allergic reactions like anaphylaxis, emphasi...
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48% Bias Score
Misdiagnosis of Glioblastoma Leads to Terminal Diagnosis
A 61-year-old British woman, Fiona Charles, was misdiagnosed with a mini-stroke instead of glioblastoma, a lethal brain cancer, leading to a terminal diagnosis with only a year to live; her son is fundraising for brain tumor research due to the low research funding.
Misdiagnosis of Glioblastoma Leads to Terminal Diagnosis
A 61-year-old British woman, Fiona Charles, was misdiagnosed with a mini-stroke instead of glioblastoma, a lethal brain cancer, leading to a terminal diagnosis with only a year to live; her son is fundraising for brain tumor research due to the low research funding.
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28% Bias Score
55,000 Diabetes Patients Need Retesting Due to Machine Errors
In England, faulty diabetes testing machines have resulted in at least 55,000 patients requiring retests, with some wrongly diagnosed and medicated; the issue stems from 16 hospital trusts using Trinity Biotech machines, first flagged in April 2024.
55,000 Diabetes Patients Need Retesting Due to Machine Errors
In England, faulty diabetes testing machines have resulted in at least 55,000 patients requiring retests, with some wrongly diagnosed and medicated; the issue stems from 16 hospital trusts using Trinity Biotech machines, first flagged in April 2024.
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16% Bias Score
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...
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...
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52% Bias Score
Inaccurate At-Home Medical Tests Pose Risks: Study
A study of 30 over-the-counter medical self-tests revealed widespread inaccuracies, with 18 having errors and many falsely claiming 98% accuracy; researchers are calling for better regulation and consumer guidance.
Inaccurate At-Home Medical Tests Pose Risks: Study
A study of 30 over-the-counter medical self-tests revealed widespread inaccuracies, with 18 having errors and many falsely claiming 98% accuracy; researchers are calling for better regulation and consumer guidance.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Surgeon Ordered to Pay Damages for Unnecessary Kidney Removal
A Turkish court ordered a surgeon to pay substantial damages for wrongly removing a healthy kidney from Ebru Ünal after misdiagnosing her lymphoma as a life-threatening kidney condition requiring immediate surgery.
Turkish Surgeon Ordered to Pay Damages for Unnecessary Kidney Removal
A Turkish court ordered a surgeon to pay substantial damages for wrongly removing a healthy kidney from Ebru Ünal after misdiagnosing her lymphoma as a life-threatening kidney condition requiring immediate surgery.
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44% Bias Score
Misdiagnosed Verruca Reveals Advanced Melanoma, Underscoring Rising UK Cancer Rates
A 57-year-old man's foot lesion, initially misdiagnosed as a verruca, was later revealed as stage-three malignant melanoma, highlighting challenges in melanoma diagnosis and the importance of early detection, particularly given the rising rates of this deadliest form of skin cancer in the UK.
Misdiagnosed Verruca Reveals Advanced Melanoma, Underscoring Rising UK Cancer Rates
A 57-year-old man's foot lesion, initially misdiagnosed as a verruca, was later revealed as stage-three malignant melanoma, highlighting challenges in melanoma diagnosis and the importance of early detection, particularly given the rising rates of this deadliest form of skin cancer in the UK.
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28% Bias Score
Misdiagnosis of Parkinson's in Women Delays Crucial Treatment
A British woman, Kirsten Macpherson, was misdiagnosed with menopause for years before receiving a Parkinson's diagnosis in 2023, highlighting the underdiagnosis of Parkinson's in women due to symptoms often mistaken for other conditions, prompting calls for updated NHS guidance.
Misdiagnosis of Parkinson's in Women Delays Crucial Treatment
A British woman, Kirsten Macpherson, was misdiagnosed with menopause for years before receiving a Parkinson's diagnosis in 2023, highlighting the underdiagnosis of Parkinson's in women due to symptoms often mistaken for other conditions, prompting calls for updated NHS guidance.
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32% Bias Score
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