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NHS England Approves New Drug for Advanced Breast Cancer
A new drug, capivasertib, is now available on the NHS in England to treat advanced breast cancer, offering a potential benefit to 3,000 women yearly by slowing disease progression and shrinking tumors; it targets the AKT protein and was approved after successful clinical trials showing it doubled th...
NHS England Approves New Drug for Advanced Breast Cancer
A new drug, capivasertib, is now available on the NHS in England to treat advanced breast cancer, offering a potential benefit to 3,000 women yearly by slowing disease progression and shrinking tumors; it targets the AKT protein and was approved after successful clinical trials showing it doubled th...
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40% Bias Score
UK Health Secretary Backs National Prostate Cancer Screening
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting declared support for a national prostate cancer screening program, prioritizing high-risk men (Black men or those with family history), following a poll showing 94% of GPs favor the initiative and research suggesting 775 extra early diagnoses annually.
UK Health Secretary Backs National Prostate Cancer Screening
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting declared support for a national prostate cancer screening program, prioritizing high-risk men (Black men or those with family history), following a poll showing 94% of GPs favor the initiative and research suggesting 775 extra early diagnoses annually.
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44% Bias Score
NHS Cancer Care Reforms Following Sir Chris Hoy's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The UK government is investing £16 million with Prostate Cancer UK to improve early detection and is working to modernize the NHS to improve cancer care, following the recent diagnosis of six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy with terminal prostate cancer, and the death of constituent Nathan...
NHS Cancer Care Reforms Following Sir Chris Hoy's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The UK government is investing £16 million with Prostate Cancer UK to improve early detection and is working to modernize the NHS to improve cancer care, following the recent diagnosis of six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy with terminal prostate cancer, and the death of constituent Nathan...
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60% Bias Score
Postcode Lottery Leaves Thousands of Prostate Cancer Patients Facing Increased Death Risk
In January 2024, only two-thirds of English NHS trusts met the 62-day target for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, leaving 1,559 men with delayed treatment, with 435 waiting over 104 days, highlighting a concerning 'postcode lottery' in care.
Postcode Lottery Leaves Thousands of Prostate Cancer Patients Facing Increased Death Risk
In January 2024, only two-thirds of English NHS trusts met the 62-day target for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, leaving 1,559 men with delayed treatment, with 435 waiting over 104 days, highlighting a concerning 'postcode lottery' in care.
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48% Bias Score
NHS Doctors Trained to Change Patient Sex on Records Amid Data Accuracy Concerns
NHS doctors in the UK received training from the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust on amending patient sex markers on official records, including passports and driving licenses, despite a recent review warning against conflating biological sex and gender identity, highlighting risks to heal...
NHS Doctors Trained to Change Patient Sex on Records Amid Data Accuracy Concerns
NHS doctors in the UK received training from the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust on amending patient sex markers on official records, including passports and driving licenses, despite a recent review warning against conflating biological sex and gender identity, highlighting risks to heal...
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48% Bias Score
Wales Plans to Prioritize "Fit and Well" Patients on Surgical Waiting Lists
The Welsh government aims to cut surgical waiting lists by 25% by March 2026 by prioritizing "fit and well" patients, penalizing those with multiple missed appointments, and boosting pre-operative fitness programs; however, concerns exist regarding potential health inequalities.
Wales Plans to Prioritize "Fit and Well" Patients on Surgical Waiting Lists
The Welsh government aims to cut surgical waiting lists by 25% by March 2026 by prioritizing "fit and well" patients, penalizing those with multiple missed appointments, and boosting pre-operative fitness programs; however, concerns exist regarding potential health inequalities.
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52% Bias Score
NHS Approves Capivasertib for Advanced Breast Cancer
The NHS approved capivasertib, a twice-daily pill, for HR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer with specific gene mutations, benefiting up to 3,000 women yearly by extending progression-free survival by 4.2 months; this follows extensive research and clinical trials.
NHS Approves Capivasertib for Advanced Breast Cancer
The NHS approved capivasertib, a twice-daily pill, for HR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer with specific gene mutations, benefiting up to 3,000 women yearly by extending progression-free survival by 4.2 months; this follows extensive research and clinical trials.
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36% Bias Score
NHS Announces Zero-Tolerance Policy on Violence Against Staff
The UK's health secretary, Wes Streeting, announced a zero-tolerance policy toward violence against NHS staff, mandating incident reporting and empowering staff to refuse care to abusive patients; this follows a 2024 survey showing that 14% of staff experienced physical violence and 25% faced harass...
NHS Announces Zero-Tolerance Policy on Violence Against Staff
The UK's health secretary, Wes Streeting, announced a zero-tolerance policy toward violence against NHS staff, mandating incident reporting and empowering staff to refuse care to abusive patients; this follows a 2024 survey showing that 14% of staff experienced physical violence and 25% faced harass...
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52% Bias Score
NHS Faces Potential Loss of 41,100 to 150,700 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Drive
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) faces potential job losses ranging from 41,100 to 150,700 due to a 50% cost-cutting mandate, raising concerns about the impact on service quality and the government's 10-year health plan. NHS leaders are seeking £2 billion in government funding to cover potenti...
NHS Faces Potential Loss of 41,100 to 150,700 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Drive
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) faces potential job losses ranging from 41,100 to 150,700 due to a 50% cost-cutting mandate, raising concerns about the impact on service quality and the government's 10-year health plan. NHS leaders are seeking £2 billion in government funding to cover potenti...
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56% Bias Score
UK Rejects US Tariff Retaliation, NHS Recruitment Exceeds Targets, Hillsborough Law Delayed
The UK government refuses to retaliate against US tariffs, focusing on negotiations; over 1,500 new GPs were recruited, exceeding targets; and the Hillsborough Law's implementation is delayed due to difficulties in establishing a strong 'duty of candour'.
UK Rejects US Tariff Retaliation, NHS Recruitment Exceeds Targets, Hillsborough Law Delayed
The UK government refuses to retaliate against US tariffs, focusing on negotiations; over 1,500 new GPs were recruited, exceeding targets; and the Hillsborough Law's implementation is delayed due to difficulties in establishing a strong 'duty of candour'.
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28% Bias Score
Amputee Stuck in Hospital Due to Housing Shortage
After a leg amputation, David Taylor is stuck in Pontefract Hospital since mid-January because his wheelchair doesn't fit his home; despite applying for 12 properties through Vico Homes, he hasn't found suitable housing, highlighting a systemic NHS discharge issue costing thousands of bed days.
Amputee Stuck in Hospital Due to Housing Shortage
After a leg amputation, David Taylor is stuck in Pontefract Hospital since mid-January because his wheelchair doesn't fit his home; despite applying for 12 properties through Vico Homes, he hasn't found suitable housing, highlighting a systemic NHS discharge issue costing thousands of bed days.
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52% Bias Score
Misreported Cervical Cancer Tests Lead to Woman's Death
Louise Gleadell, 38, died of cervical cancer in March 2018 due to two misreported negative cervical screening tests in 2008 and 2012 by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; an internal review revealed inadequate samples, yet Ms. Gleadell and her family were not informed, leading to a prevent...
Misreported Cervical Cancer Tests Lead to Woman's Death
Louise Gleadell, 38, died of cervical cancer in March 2018 due to two misreported negative cervical screening tests in 2008 and 2012 by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; an internal review revealed inadequate samples, yet Ms. Gleadell and her family were not informed, leading to a prevent...
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44% Bias Score
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