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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

Young man from Pará with rare disease passes entrance exams at three public universities after taking the Enem in the hospital

A young man from Pará has been accepted into three medical programs despite facing a severe rare disease that required him to take the national exam while hospitalized.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health action promotes free medical consultations, vaccination, and exams in Conceição do Coité

From March 3 to 6, the municipality of Conceição do Coité will offer free medical consultations, vaccination, basic exams, and distribution of medications to the population.

Mar 2 • 18:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Action offers free consultations and exams in Conceição do Jacuípe; see services

A health initiative in Conceição do Jacuípe, Brazil, is providing free consultations and medical exams starting this Monday, catering to various specialties.

Mar 2 • 12:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Bilbao native Gurutze Padrones wins gold in pharmacy training exams: "I did my internship at the Txagorritxu Hospital and I might choose this option"

Gurutze Padrones from Bilbao achieved the highest score in the 2026 pharmacy training exams, sharing insights about her experience and future aspirations.

Mar 2 • 10:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How to Request the Medical Exception N-648: The USCIS Rule for the Citizenship Exam in the United States

USCIS allows certain citizenship applicants to request a medical exception to avoid the required English and history exams due to health reasons.

Mar 2 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Waiting list for exams falls by almost 60% in Uberaba; demand for consultations increases

The waiting list for medical exams in Uberaba has decreased by 59%, while the demand for specialist consultations has risen by 11%.

Feb 27 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UPA Dr. Thelmo reduces waiting times for exams by up to 75% with new laboratory

The UPA Dr. Thelmo in Jacareí has installed a new clinical analysis laboratory that drastically reduces waiting times for exam results.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer and 4 intermediaries targeted by the Federal Police operation after report of false exams used in fraud against INSS in PI

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted an operation targeting a lawyer and four intermediaries allegedly involved in a scheme to produce false medical documents for fraudulent INSS benefit claims.

Feb 26 • 13:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New values for medical and psychological exams for driver's license in Piauí; check it out

The state of Piauí in Brazil has set new limits for the fees charged for medical and psychological exams required for obtaining a driver's license, with a cap of R$ 180 implemented by the Departamento Estadual de Trânsito (Detran-PI).

Feb 26 • 09:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ivete Sangalo is hospitalized in Salvador after feeling unwell

Brazilian singer Ivete Sangalo has been hospitalized in Salvador for routine exams after feeling unwell, with her team stating she is stable and under medical supervision.

Feb 25 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran reduces the cost of medical and psychological exams for obtaining a driver's license in Pernambuco

The cost of medical and psychological exams required for obtaining a driver's license in Pernambuco has been reduced to R$ 180 following a recent announcement by Detran.

Feb 24 • 17:48 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

AI in healthcare is good in theory, but fails with real patients, study shows

A recent study indicates that while AI models like GPT-4 and others excel in theoretical medical exams, they fail to enhance laypersons' abilities to make accurate decisions regarding common symptoms.

Feb 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After contrary decision, medical entity says it will maintain specialist certification exam

The Brazilian Medical Association insists on continuing its specialist certification exams despite a federal court ruling prohibiting it from issuing medical specialty titles.

Feb 20 • 21:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

BH doctor indicted for suspected sexual assault of patients during imaging exams

A 31-year-old doctor in Belo Horizonte has been indicted for sexually assaulting at least two patients during imaging examinations.

Feb 20 • 20:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Indio Solari was hospitalized due to a stroke

Carlos 'El Indio' Solari was rumored to have been hospitalized for a stroke, but his family later clarified that he was undergoing routine medical exams.

Feb 19 • 13:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Women subjected to intimate exams by fake doctor report lack of training and rudeness

Women in Brazil have come forward with complaints about a fake doctor who performed intimate exams, alleging poor treatment and unruly behavior.

Feb 16 • 09:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Barcelona SC officially announces the signing of Luis Cano for four seasons

Barcelona SC has officially announced the signing of 26-year-old striker Luis Cano, who will join the team on a four-year contract after passing medical exams.

Feb 13 • 23:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carreta da Mulher Pernambucana offers free exams in Terra Nova

The Carreta da Mulher Pernambucana is providing free specialized health services to women in Terra Nova, Pernambuco, including various medical examinations.

Feb 11 • 13:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Research: Artificial intelligence chatbots give incorrect health advice

A recent study reveals that AI chatbots, despite their ability to pass medical licensing exams, do not provide better health advice than traditional methods and can lead to dangerous misdiagnoses.

Feb 9 • 16:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Applications for NEET UG 2026 have begun; exams will be held in May, keep these points in mind

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the commencement of applications for the NEET UG 2026 exam, scheduled for May 3, 2026.

Feb 8 • 09:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Exodus for Treatment Costs 127 Million. The False Promises About Breast Exams

Puglia's healthcare system is facing severe criticism due to numerous medical errors, prompting many residents to seek treatment outside the region at a high annual cost.

Feb 8 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

Kung Fu Doctor in Training – Joonas Tolvanen, Who Studies for Ten Hours a Day, Considers His Perseverance a Gift

Joonas Tolvanen, a patient kung fu practitioner, dedicates ten hours a day to study for his specialist medical exams and regards his persistence as a gift.

Feb 3 • 17:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Honored Doctor Payer: I Know Several Colleagues with Opinions Similar to Kotlár's

In an interview, Dr. Juraj Payer discusses his state honor, the admission of medical students without entrance exams, and the contributions of Czech medical faculties.

Jan 16 • 07:24 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Health Department publishes final lists of people admitted to the MIR nine days before the exam

Spain's Health Department has released the final lists of candidates admitted to the MIR exams, along with those accepted in Biology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology, Chemistry, and Physics, amidst concerns over the coverage of medical positions in Andalusia due to delays.

Jan 15 • 22:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Protest against the 'filter semester' but then passes the exam

Leonardo Dimola, known for protesting against the medical 'filter semester', surprisingly passed all required exams, raising questions about the validity of the protests.

Dec 31 • 07:16 UTC

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