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East African Lung Cancer Study Reveals Unexpected Risk Factors
A five-year study in East Africa found lung cancer is prevalent among women and non-smokers, linked to indoor air pollution, past TB infections, and impacting older farmers and peasants.
East African Lung Cancer Study Reveals Unexpected Risk Factors
A five-year study in East Africa found lung cancer is prevalent among women and non-smokers, linked to indoor air pollution, past TB infections, and impacting older farmers and peasants.
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20% Bias Score
Five Málaga Hospital Workers Test Positive for Tuberculosis in Screening
Five healthcare workers at Málaga's Regional University Hospital tested positive for tuberculosis in a screening following contact with an infected patient; the hospital says this doesn't confirm illness and is part of standard protocols, but a union criticizes understaffing as a contributing factor...
Five Málaga Hospital Workers Test Positive for Tuberculosis in Screening
Five healthcare workers at Málaga's Regional University Hospital tested positive for tuberculosis in a screening following contact with an infected patient; the hospital says this doesn't confirm illness and is part of standard protocols, but a union criticizes understaffing as a contributing factor...
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36% Bias Score
AI-Powered Mobile Clinics Improve TB Detection and Treatment Globally
AI-powered mobile clinics are improving TB diagnosis and treatment in underserved communities globally, leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment, and identifying 8.2 million cases in 2023, a significant increase from previous years and demonstrating the potential for AI to address global health ch...
AI-Powered Mobile Clinics Improve TB Detection and Treatment Globally
AI-powered mobile clinics are improving TB diagnosis and treatment in underserved communities globally, leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment, and identifying 8.2 million cases in 2023, a significant increase from previous years and demonstrating the potential for AI to address global health ch...
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52% Bias Score
Montreal's Tuberculosis Cases Surge 53%, Exposing Healthcare Gaps
Montreal saw a 53% surge in tuberculosis cases in 2024 (203 vs. an average of 123 annually in the previous decade), largely affecting uninsured individuals (48% in 2024) born outside Canada (89% since 2015), prompting calls for better healthcare access.
Montreal's Tuberculosis Cases Surge 53%, Exposing Healthcare Gaps
Montreal saw a 53% surge in tuberculosis cases in 2024 (203 vs. an average of 123 annually in the previous decade), largely affecting uninsured individuals (48% in 2024) born outside Canada (89% since 2015), prompting calls for better healthcare access.
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24% Bias Score
Tuberculosis Case Confirmed at Florida High School
A case of active tuberculosis has been confirmed at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, prompting school officials to offer testing to staff and students with parental consent; this follows recent increases in TB cases in Florida and a significant outbreak in Kansas.
Tuberculosis Case Confirmed at Florida High School
A case of active tuberculosis has been confirmed at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, prompting school officials to offer testing to staff and students with parental consent; this follows recent increases in TB cases in Florida and a significant outbreak in Kansas.
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36% Bias Score
Tuberculosis Resurgence: A Global Health Crisis
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, infects 2 billion people latently and kills 1 million annually, despite available treatments and a vaccine; COVID-19 hampered progress, making TB the world's deadliest infectious disease; eradication requires multi-sectoral action and increased fun...
Tuberculosis Resurgence: A Global Health Crisis
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, infects 2 billion people latently and kills 1 million annually, despite available treatments and a vaccine; COVID-19 hampered progress, making TB the world's deadliest infectious disease; eradication requires multi-sectoral action and increased fun...
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24% Bias Score
Tuberculosis Cases Rise in US, Reaching Highest Level Since 2011
The US is experiencing a resurgence in tuberculosis (TB) cases, reaching the highest level since 2011 with 10,347 cases in 2024, an 8 percent increase from 2023 and a 10 percent increase compared to 2014, driven by factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and increased international travel.
Tuberculosis Cases Rise in US, Reaching Highest Level Since 2011
The US is experiencing a resurgence in tuberculosis (TB) cases, reaching the highest level since 2011 with 10,347 cases in 2024, an 8 percent increase from 2023 and a 10 percent increase compared to 2014, driven by factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and increased international travel.
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24% Bias Score
Bashkortostan Center Leads Russia in Advanced Tuberculosis Surgeries
The Republican Clinical Phthisiopulmonological Center in Bashkortostan leads Russia in complex tuberculosis surgeries, performing 87 valve bronchoblockages in 2024—a 24.5% increase from 2022—and providing advanced care to 31 patients with severe disease, showcasing minimally invasive techniques and ...
Bashkortostan Center Leads Russia in Advanced Tuberculosis Surgeries
The Republican Clinical Phthisiopulmonological Center in Bashkortostan leads Russia in complex tuberculosis surgeries, performing 87 valve bronchoblockages in 2024—a 24.5% increase from 2022—and providing advanced care to 31 patients with severe disease, showcasing minimally invasive techniques and ...
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56% Bias Score
Nunavut Declares End to TB Outbreaks in Two Communities
Nunavut's health department declared an end to years-long tuberculosis outbreaks in Pangnirtung and Pond Inlet on Thursday, following successful interventions including community-wide screenings, healthcare worker training, and addressing stigma; however, surveillance will continue.
Nunavut Declares End to TB Outbreaks in Two Communities
Nunavut's health department declared an end to years-long tuberculosis outbreaks in Pangnirtung and Pond Inlet on Thursday, following successful interventions including community-wide screenings, healthcare worker training, and addressing stigma; however, surveillance will continue.
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36% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Cripple Sub-Saharan Africa's Healthcare
The US drastically cut its aid to sub-Saharan Africa by 83 percent, impacting healthcare access for millions, including HIV patients in South Africa who now lack home delivery of life-saving medications; up to four million additional deaths are projected.
US Aid Cuts Cripple Sub-Saharan Africa's Healthcare
The US drastically cut its aid to sub-Saharan Africa by 83 percent, impacting healthcare access for millions, including HIV patients in South Africa who now lack home delivery of life-saving medications; up to four million additional deaths are projected.
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60% Bias Score
Europe Lags Behind on Infectious Disease Elimination Goals
The European region faces a public health crisis, falling short of its 2025 targets for eliminating HIV, TB, Hepatitis and STIs, resulting in 57,000 deaths annually, despite some progress in reducing certain infections. The ECDC calls for increased public health investment and improved prevention st...
Europe Lags Behind on Infectious Disease Elimination Goals
The European region faces a public health crisis, falling short of its 2025 targets for eliminating HIV, TB, Hepatitis and STIs, resulting in 57,000 deaths annually, despite some progress in reducing certain infections. The ECDC calls for increased public health investment and improved prevention st...
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36% Bias Score
UK Sees Sharp Rise in Tuberculosis Cases
The UK experienced a 13% rise in tuberculosis cases in 2023, the largest annual increase since 1971, reaching 5,480 cases; this surge, affecting both UK-born individuals and immigrants, is linked to healthcare disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and underlying social issues.
UK Sees Sharp Rise in Tuberculosis Cases
The UK experienced a 13% rise in tuberculosis cases in 2023, the largest annual increase since 1971, reaching 5,480 cases; this surge, affecting both UK-born individuals and immigrants, is linked to healthcare disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and underlying social issues.
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16% Bias Score
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