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🇩🇪 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How to Know If Your Testosterone Level Is Low?

Doctors warn against ignoring symptoms of low testosterone levels in men, which can occur naturally with aging but may require medical intervention in certain cases.

Mar 2 • 14:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

New protocols in emergency rooms: 58 percent of patients may be sent home in the future?

A new proposal in Estonia suggests that over half of emergency room patients do not require immediate assistance and may be sent home to allow doctors to focus on life-threatening cases.

Mar 2 • 11:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Does sparkling water raise blood pressure and is it 'poison'? Doctors explain what is myth and what is truth

A viral video falsely claims that sparkling water is 'poison' that can immediately raise blood pressure by 10 mmHg, but doctors clarify the truth about its effects on health.

Mar 2 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Crime & Justice

Epstein paid doctors for special medical services

The article reports that Jeffrey Epstein financially compensated medical professionals for specialized services.

Mar 1 • 07:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The shocking outcome of a drinking party in Klaipėda: doctors could not save the man's life

A man was fatally injured during a drinking party in Klaipėda, Lithuania, and despite medical efforts, he died in the hospital.

Mar 1 • 06:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The "Monaldi" suspends two doctors who operated on Domenico's heart

The Monaldi hospital has suspended two doctors involved in the tragic failed heart transplant of a young boy named Domenico, amid growing scrutiny over procedural mishaps.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Domenico, two doctors suspended from the company

Two doctors from the Monaldi hospital have been suspended following the tragic death of young Domenico.

Feb 27 • 20:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'You faced Covid and began the dream of being a doctor,' says UCP CEO

The Central University of Paraguay celebrated a historic graduation of new doctors in Pedro Juan Caballero, marking significant academic achievements in the border region.

Feb 27 • 15:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Doctors: artificial intelligence is already saving lives in Estonia

Estonian hospitals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to assist in critical medical treatments, enhancing efficiency and potentially saving lives.

Feb 27 • 11:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To support local doctors, one must graduate from middle and high schools in the same metropolitan area as the university

Starting from the 2027 academic year, students must graduate from middle and high schools within the same metropolitan area as their medical school to apply for local doctor selection.

Feb 27 • 06:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Clash between doctors and nursing staff in a medical college trauma ward, Video

A serious incident occurred in the trauma ward of a medical college in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, where an altercation broke out between an intern doctor and nursing staff.

Feb 27 • 05:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

“During the removal in Bolzano, there was a risk of losing the heart” Saved by Austrian doctors

An Austrian medical team intervened in Bolzano to save a heart that was at risk of becoming unusable during an organ donation procedure.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Violence Between Intern Doctors and Nursing Staff at BRD Medical College's Trauma Ward, Video

There was a violent altercation between intern doctors and nursing staff at the Trauma Ward of BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in injuries and disruption in patient care.

Feb 26 • 17:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Annual Congress of Medical Leagues of UCP/Interamericana in Pedro Juan

The Annual Congress of Medical Leagues was held at the Central University of Paraguay, focusing on training future doctors in their chosen specialties.

Feb 26 • 13:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

But what are you doing? Dispute among doctors during the extraction of the heart of little Domenico

A dispute broke out among medical professionals during the heart extraction operation of a young boy, Domenico, raising serious concerns about the procedures followed.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Juhani Jutila, 27, switched from construction to medical studies in Romania - already one in three new doctors has studied abroad

A growing number of Finnish medical professionals are being trained abroad, with 35% of licensed doctors in Finland having graduated from foreign universities, raising questions about the trust in the qualifications of foreign-trained doctors.

Feb 26 • 04:06 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ukrainian doctors: Daugavpils has become a new lifelong home

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, several dozen medical professionals have relocated to Daugavpils, with 16 currently working at the Daugavpils regional hospital.

Feb 26 • 02:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Country star Carly Pearce issues urgent health plea after being ignored by doctors: 'Please go get checked'

Carly Pearce encourages fans to seek medical advice after her health condition was initially misdiagnosed.

Feb 25 • 19:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UPE opens simplified selection for doctors with salaries of R$ 12,300; learn how to apply

The University of Pernambuco has announced a hiring process for doctors with a salary of R$ 12,300, with online applications opening on January 25th.

Feb 25 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Doctors' migration: 13% of Germany's doctors are citizens of other countries

In 2024, 13% of Germany's doctors were foreign nationals, highlighting the increasing migration of medical professionals to the country.

Feb 25 • 07:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Doctors and nurses investigated for the death of a retired teacher in a hospital in Acre

An investigation into medical negligence has been initiated concerning the death of 84-year-old retired teacher Nadir Nazaré Gomes de Souza after poor sodium management in a hospital in Rio Branco, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 17:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Lithuanian Detected a Life-Threatening Heart Condition with the Help of ChatGPT: Why Haven't Doctors Managed It in 25 Years?

A Lithuanian man identified a serious heart condition using ChatGPT after experiencing mysterious symptoms for 25 years, during which medical professionals failed to provide a diagnosis.

Feb 24 • 17:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Defense: What are the Scarce Specialties of Military Doctors - Incentives for Their Coverage

The Greek Ministry of Defense has identified scarce medical specialties within the military that will be incentivized to attract candidates starting February 3, 2026.

Feb 24 • 16:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ministry plans major changes to medical exams; doctors oppose

The Polish Ministry of Health intends to restore the oral component of specialization exams for doctors, a move opposed by resident doctors due to concerns over effectiveness and validation of current testing methods.

Feb 24 • 08:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

HSJosé graduates 23 new specialists and surpasses the mark of 315 doctors trained in the institution's medical residency program

The Hospital São José in Criciúma celebrated the graduation of 23 new specialists from its medical residency program, marking a milestone of 318 trained doctors in total.

Feb 23 • 20:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The patient was coming for burn injury treatment, doctors-nurses were also on board, the plane crashed and fell into the jungle

A chartered air ambulance carrying a burn injury patient crashed into a dense forest in Chhatarpur district, India, resulting in the patient's death.

Feb 23 • 17:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Medicine: Why Doctors Need to Learn How to Deliver Good News

Research indicates that doctors can alleviate patient fears by communicating health statistics positively and understandably.

Feb 23 • 12:22 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The chief, the veteran, and the young recruits: examining the chats of the investigated doctors

Investigations are underway into the activities of doctors involved in the heart transplant of a child, focusing on their communications.

Feb 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 54 positions in Pará, applications for the 'More Doctors Specialists' program end this Sunday, 22

The Brazilian Ministry of Health is accepting applications until Sunday for the 'More Doctors - Now there are specialists' program, offering 54 medical positions across 20 municipalities in Pará.

Feb 22 • 16:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Emotional Stories of Doctors Who Performed Abortions: Why They Became Pro-Life Advocates?

The article discusses personal accounts of doctors who performed abortions and later transitioned to pro-life advocacy, reflecting on the psychological toll and ethical considerations involved in their past practices.

Feb 22 • 10:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Why doctors chose therapeutic withdrawal

The article discusses the tragic case of Domenico, a young boy who died after receiving a heart transplant, highlighting the medical decisions made during his treatment.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Doctors demand protection as Lassa fever kills colleague, infects 15 health workers

Health associations in Nigeria are urging government action to improve the safety of healthcare workers following a Lassa fever outbreak that has resulted in the death of one doctor and infections among 15 others.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Tragedy in Alytus – the baby revived by doctors has died

A baby in Alytus, Lithuania, died despite efforts by medical professionals to revive them after a health emergency.

Feb 21 • 19:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Can a dead person still hear? You will be amazed after reading this new research

A new study claims that the human brain remains active for a short period after death, allowing individuals to hear sounds around them, including the moment doctors declare their death.

Feb 21 • 10:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

In the hospital of the Vonn sisters: "What sex symbols? We are doctors, let us work"

Doctors from Treviso respond to the viral video posted by the sister of American skier Lindsey Vonn, emphasizing their professional roles.

Feb 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG plans military medical college to tackle 340,000 doctor shortfall

The Nigerian government is set to establish a military medical college to address the significant shortage of doctors in the country.

Feb 20 • 13:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Vonn's Sister and the Doctors of Treviso: If the Harassment is on Worldwide Television

The fascination with doctors, heightened by medical dramas, leads to a troubling normalization of perceived harassment in the healthcare setting, as discussed by Vonn's sister and Treviso doctors.

Feb 20 • 11:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Rapid Support Forces Target White Nile, and Doctors Without Borders Treats 167 Injured in Kordofan and Darfur

The Rapid Support Forces have targeted the city of al-Duwiem in the White Nile State, leading to medical treatment of numerous injuries by Doctors Without Borders due to drone attacks in Sudan.

Feb 20 • 09:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Panhellenic Association of Doctors: "Honorary Mention to Ioannis Vardopoulos"

An honorary event was held in Thessaloniki to recognize the contributions of Ioannis Vardopoulos and inaugurate the new tradition of the "PASYD Day of Honor - Excellence, Research & Social Contribution."

Feb 20 • 09:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice bars medical entity from offering specialist title to doctors

Brazil's federal court has prohibited the Ordem Médica Brasileira from advertising or offering specialist titles, ruling it lacks legal authority to do so.

Feb 19 • 23:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

IMSS Doctors Will Have Differentiated Benefits Due to Contagion Risk

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation in Mexico has declared constitutional a regulation that provides differentiated benefits for medical personnel working in areas with contagion risk at the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS).

Feb 19 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Samuel Libânio Hospital Complex graduates dozens of resident doctors

The Samuel Libânio Hospital Complex celebrates the graduation of numerous resident doctors, highlighting the excellence of its training program.

Feb 19 • 20:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"My assessment is that it is not worth the money"

The leader of the Icelandic Cancer Doctors Society criticizes Intuens' health screenings, claiming they offer false security and increase health anxiety.

Feb 19 • 18:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Inps Visit, Only 6% of Workers Are Checked: Here’s Who Is at Risk

A mere 6% of workers on sick leave are visited by Inps doctors to verify their medical conditions, raising concerns over the detection of fraudulent claims.

Feb 19 • 16:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Spectacular feat of Polish doctors. They removed a tumor nearly impossible to remove

A team of doctors in Poland successfully performed the country's first autotransplantation of the liver, which involved removing a large, malignant tumor.

Feb 19 • 13:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG courts Nigerian doctors overseas to bolster health sector

The Nigerian government aims to engage medical professionals in the diaspora to improve local healthcare services through the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative 2026.

Feb 19 • 03:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

More Doctors demands better training

The 'More Doctors' program in Brazil, originally created to improve healthcare access in underserved areas, is now facing challenges due to previous government measures that have affected the training of medical professionals.

Feb 19 • 01:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Boundaries of Medical Secrecy. When Can a Doctor Report a Patient?

The article discusses the legal obligations and exceptions to medical secrecy for doctors in Poland, particularly in cases where disclosure may prevent harm to patients or others.

Feb 18 • 13:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LAURI SOOPALU ⟩ The cause of the giant black hole that has come to light must be sought elsewhere than in the negligence of doctors

Lauri Soopalu argues that the data gaps in Estonia's healthcare system stem from deficiencies in national IT standards rather than from medical negligence.

Feb 18 • 12:00 UTC

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