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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Family GP had 'sexual motivation' for breast and vaginal exams, tribunal finds

A tribunal in Queensland has determined that Dr. Stellios Theodoros performed unnecessary breast and vaginal examinations on female patients due to sexual motivations, resulting in his permanent disqualification from medical practice.

Mar 3 • 08:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Missiles pass over my family's house,' says Palestinian doctor living in Valinhos

'Missiles are passing over my family's house,' states a Palestinian doctor living in Brazil, as the conflict escalates.

Mar 3 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Increased nurses redirect patients arriving at ER to family doctor centers or pharmacies

New regulations will allow emergency room staff to redirect patients with minor health issues to family doctors or pharmacies starting April 1.

Mar 2 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Medical Assistants: Relief for Family Doctors

A study reveals that family doctors could save significant time by delegating tasks to trained medical assistants, addressing the doctor shortage, especially in rural areas.

Mar 2 • 14:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Zoologist, botanist, and the first Czech doctor of philosophy wanted to combine research with family, but in the end, she was broken by the loss of her daughter

The article narrates the life of Marie Zdeňka Baborová, a pioneering Czech woman who became the first female doctor of philosophy, showcasing her struggles to balance her academic career with family life, culminating in her tragedy of losing her daughter.

Feb 27 • 05:24 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

New revelations about the 'missing' pediatrician in Zakynthos – Absences and misdiagnosis

A five-month-old infant at the Zakynthos hospital was saved at the last moment due to the quick intervention of the family and a private doctor, after serious diagnostic errors and the absence of the responsible pediatrician during an emergency shift.

Feb 26 • 18:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

25, 45, and 50: what health tests are necessary by age

The article emphasizes the importance of regular health check-ups at different life stages to prevent chronic diseases.

Feb 26 • 08:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Some people are 'liked' more by ticks: a doctor explained who should get vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis

A Lithuanian family doctor emphasizes the importance of vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, particularly during the winter and early spring months when ticks are less active.

Feb 23 • 09:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP creates seal for companies that excuse employee absences for taking children to the doctor

São Paulo has introduced a seal for companies that excuse employee absences when they take their children to medical appointments.

Feb 21 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The scandalous statements of family doctor Kris Kärner: such things amplify mental violence

Kris Kärner, a prominent figure and former member of the Isamaa party in Estonia, faces backlash over his provocative statements, raising concerns about their impact on youth mental health.

Feb 21 • 11:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The family doctor said what Lithuanians forget in winter: then the mouth dries and the head gets dizzy

A family doctor emphasizes the importance of hydration during winter, warning that lack of water intake can lead to dryness and dizziness.

Feb 20 • 18:59 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

She dreads it when her old and dependent mother calls. The family doctor has five tips.

The article discusses a woman's concerns about her aging mother, who may be experiencing dementia or simply the effects of old age, and offers advice from a family doctor.

Feb 19 • 14:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Health Agency - a company providing solutions to the family doctor crisis

Dr. Madis Tiik is a pioneer in modern healthcare in Estonia, having established one of the first contemporary health centers in Kuressaare over 30 years ago.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontarians without a family doctor at higher risk of death, study finds

A study has found that Ontarians without a family doctor face a significantly increased risk of death, especially those with multiple chronic conditions.

Feb 18 • 23:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A family archive recovers the European journey of Cecilia Grierson, Argentina's first female doctor

A family archive reveals the European journey of Cecilia Grierson, Argentina's first female doctor, showcasing her contributions and experiences during a significant congress in London in 1900.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Family Doctor Team: Fast and Convenient Patient Journey at Kaunas City Polyclinic

The Kaunas City Polyclinic has implemented a family doctor team concept to streamline patient care by involving nurses and medical registrars alongside doctors.

Feb 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Doctors flee Sweden when families are split"

A Swedish doctor expresses concern over the exodus of medical professionals due to family separation issues in Sweden.

Feb 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Health Chronicle: Family doctor as a captain on a stormy sea: the burden is increasing, waves are crashing over the head, and there is no lifebuoy in sight

The recent European forum highlighted Estonia's innovative digital and team solutions in family medicine while emphasizing the urgent need for stronger primary care teams and better funding.

Feb 17 • 18:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Doctor raped, inspector took 500,000; when justice was not found, they brought petrol...

In Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat, a victim's family attempted self-immolation at the DM office due to lack of justice after a doctor allegedly raped their relative.

Feb 16 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Dr. Odile Fernández, family doctor: "The mineral we need the most in this stressed society is magnesium"

Dr. Odile Fernández discusses the vital role of magnesium in modern society and highlights the public's increasing reliance on supplements for health.

Feb 12 • 06:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wife of a faction leader in MT serves house arrest and can only leave to take daughters to the doctor and attend hearings

Ingride Fontinelles Morais, accused of ties to organized crime, is under house arrest with limited mobility for her children's needs.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Stomach virus or food poisoning? The doctor identified the essential difference

A family doctor explains the important differences between stomach viruses and food poisoning, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis before treatment.

Feb 9 • 09:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Attention, you may be a commodity for your doctor

The article discusses the tragic experience of a patient's family dealing with aggressive cancer treatments that ultimately did not improve quality of life, drawing attention to questionable medical practices and the commercialization of healthcare.

Feb 8 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"There is a noise that doesn’t belong there," said the family doctor

Doris, a long-time smoker, discovers a tumor in her lung after persistent coughing leads her to seek medical attention.

Feb 7 • 08:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Intimate Worlds. My grandparents, poor, only had dreams. I, a doctor and writer, am the fruit of their tenacity and effort.

The article reflects on the author's heritage, recounting the inspirational journey of her grandfather Pascual Antonio Liotti, who emigrated from Italy to Argentina in search of a better life.

Feb 7 • 01:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

George Parcharidis: The funeral service at Hagia Sophia in Thessaloniki – The final farewell in Protochori

George Parcharidis, who inspired many as a doctor and professor, passed away, leaving a significant void for his family and the Pontic community he served for fifty years.

Feb 6 • 21:04 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

The child has a stomach ache and doesn’t want to go to school. One thing can make everything worse, says the family doctor.

A family doctor discusses the issue of children frequently complaining of stomach aches before school, even when medical examinations yield no findings.

Feb 5 • 17:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

You ate a four-cheese pizza yesterday, and today your stomach is bloated and in pain? Food intolerance often doesn't manifest immediately

As more people experience food intolerances, Dr. Gintarė Stankutė from Alytus Family Clinic 'Meliva' advises not to endure discomfort, as consulting a family doctor often leads to solutions.

Feb 5 • 08:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

ADHD is being diagnosed more often. Epidemic or trend? The doctor responds

The article discusses the increasing diagnoses of ADHD and features insights from Gavin Francis, a Scottish family doctor, on whether this trend is a public health epidemic or a fashionable phenomenon.

Feb 5 • 06:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

João Lima: singer has not yet received visits from family in João Pessoa prison

Singer João Lima, imprisoned since January 26 for assaulting ex-wife and doctor Raphaella Brilhante, has not received visits from family or friends at the Desembargador Flóscolo da Nóbrega Prison, known as Presídio do Roger, according to the prison director, Edmilson Alves.

Feb 4 • 16:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

An elderly woman gave 10,000 euros for an emergency surgery of a family member, only to realize what had happened

A 98-year-old woman from Dubrovnik fell victim to a fraud where a 58-year-old man from Montenegro posed as a doctor to extract money for a fake emergency surgery of her family member.

Feb 4 • 13:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Arrested fake doctor who took 10,000 euros from a 98-year-old woman in Dubrovnik, found at the border crossing

A 58-year-old Montenegrin man has been arrested for defrauding a 98-year-old woman in Dubrovnik out of 10,000 euros by falsely posing as a doctor and misrepresenting a family member's accident.

Feb 4 • 10:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump, Spiderman and Doctor Octopus

The article discusses the metaphorical destruction of America's soft power by a supervillain, paralleling the impact on democracy as illustrated by the story of a five-year-old Ecuadorian boy taken from his family in Minneapolis.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Marleen Aasa from 'Better than Neighbors' discusses artificial insemination: the first doctor's call brought many tears and sadness

Marleen Aasa, known from the show 'Better than Neighbors', shares her emotional journey of becoming a mother through artificial insemination, highlighting the challenges and uncertainties faced during family planning.

Feb 3 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Delaying Visits to the Doctor – Not Always a Reliable Indicator: Doctor Explains How to Avoid Serious Illnesses

A family doctor warns that delaying medical visits can have serious consequences, especially when illnesses develop without clear symptoms, due to modern life's fast pace and lack of time.

Feb 3 • 07:39 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Arne Svilaas was the 'family doctor', thorough and attentive, with professional accuracy and warm humor

Arne Svilaas, a respected family doctor and bridge between clinic and academia, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving behind a grieving family, friends, colleagues, and patients.

Feb 2 • 18:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Elderly doctor left hungry and thirsty

An 81-year-old doctor, Hemlata Srivastava, was rescued from her home in deplorable condition, highlighting the failure of family ties over wealth in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Feb 2 • 12:04 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The La Paz Hospital is ordered to compensate the family of a doctor who died from COVID after contracting it at the healthcare center

La Paz Hospital has been ordered to pay €218,563.79 to the family of a doctor who died from COVID-19, after it was determined that the hospital failed to ensure safety and health standards in the workplace.

Feb 2 • 11:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Life & Tech

Stream: Our Health: Treatment of Obesity in Adults

A health event discussing the treatment of obesity in adults is taking place at Veröld- house Vigdísar, featuring lectures including one by family doctor Erla Gerður Sveinsdóttir.

Jan 30 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

PHOTO Who is the secretive brother of Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović? He loves a doctor, and here’s what he says about his famous sister

Former Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović shared a photo gallery on Facebook showcasing her experiences in 2025, drawing attention to a photo with her brother Branko, while highlighting the important support of her husband and children in her life and career.

Jan 14 • 11:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Trisha Goddard shares cancer update after heartbreaking question to doctor

Trisha Goddard has provided a candid update on her stage four breast cancer, discussing the impact of treatment, fitness, and family support on her quality of life.

Jan 13 • 10:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Family Newsletter: Would you rather ask Chat-GPT than go to the doctor?

The article discusses the challenges of seeking medical advice and raises the question of whether people might prefer asking AI like Chat-GPT for guidance over traditional medical consultations.

Jan 11 • 17:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

33-year-old doctor missing for a month in Crete - 'I will stay in Chania until I find my child,' says his mother

A 33-year-old doctor has been missing in Crete since December, prompting ongoing searches by family and authorities without any leads.

Jan 8 • 05:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Epilogue of Justice for Doctor Gaspar and Soler

The family of military doctor Gaspar and Soler, who was murdered in 1936 and linked to the survival of Franco during the Rif war, receives a ruling recognizing him as a victim.

Jan 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

"My life is to work and raise, nothing more": this is what it's like to be a mother without family support

The article discusses the challenges faced by Andrea, a family doctor in Barcelona, as she juggles her demanding job and caring for her two young daughters without family support.

Dec 25 • 20:14 UTC

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