รlar Allas and Tanel Tenson: Antibiotic Resistance Threatens the Future of Medicine
The article discusses the significant threat of antibiotic resistance to future medical practices, highlighting the importance of coordinated global surveillance data.
Private Healthcare - Without Hidden Fees. Is It Possible?
The article discusses the possibility of receiving private medical services in Lithuania without incurring additional fees, highlighting the practices of Klaipฤda's Nefrida clinic.
'Your word against his': Women's complaints against surgeon dismissed by regulator
Complaints from multiple women about a gynaecologist's questionable practices were dismissed by Australia's medical regulator, AHPRA, prompting concerns from senior medical professionals.
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.
Medicine between the laboratory and the market: Who writes and funds medical studies?
The article discusses the skepticism surrounding the pharmaceutical and food industry funding of medical research and the evolution of medical research practices over the years.
Russia's Recruits: These Soldiers Serve as Living Decoys
The article discusses the brutal practices within the Russian military, highlighting that soldiers face torture, deceit, and the denial of medical care, shedding light on the dark realities affecting both recruits and civilians in the ongoing conflict.
Breastfeeding: mother between societal pressure and individual choice
A discussion featuring medical experts highlights the complex interplay between societal expectations and personal choices regarding breastfeeding practices in Latvia.
The heart is not just meat for statistics
An investigation reveals that a heart transplant for a child was mishandled, raising serious ethical concerns about medical practices.
Alternative Medicine: When is it Complementary and When Does it Become Dangerous?
The article discusses the fine line between complementary alternative medicine and potentially harmful practices that may mislead patients.
Good news in Chicago: Brandon Johnson signed an order banning the sale of medical debts and establishing responsible collection standards
Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order to prohibit the sale of medical debts and ensure ethical collection practices.
"Prenotopoli" in Taranto. Under Investigation by the Nas: One Million Practices
The Italian health authorities are investigating potential fraudulent appointment rescheduling in Taranto's health system, with suspicions of a patronage system allowing privileged access to medical services.
'Sickening': Courtney's doctor did seven surgeries that experts say she never needed
A Melbourne gynaecologist performed seven surgeries on Courtney Paton for endometriosis, despite experts indicating she never had the condition, raising significant allegations of unnecessary medical practices.
How the left left the meeting on โtransgenderโ children in 2023: Here are the truths that bothered them
In Croatia, the left-wing groups walked out of a parliamentary session discussing issues related to transgender children, amidst controversies regarding recent violence and the medical practices surrounding gender identity.
Anesthesia during MRI is rare - four key questions related to imaging
A middle-aged man died a year ago due to anesthesia administered during an MRI at a private clinic, raising concerns about safety and practices associated with sedation in such procedures.
List: The Patient-Hazardous Clinics That Have Been Stopped
The article lists 16 clinics in Sweden that have been banned due to unsafe practices resulting in patient harm.
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.
Current medical paradigm creates barriers to a more humane death, says Camila Appel
Camila Appel discusses the importance of openly addressing death and how current medical practices act as barriers to a more humane dying process.
"Humiliating inspections and theft of money"... UN official speaks about violations against returnees to Gaza through Rafah crossing
The UN has expressed concern over reports of humiliating practices and theft against returning Palestinians at the Rafah crossing, coinciding with its reopening for medical evacuations.
The medical system pushed transgender surgery on kids โ now it's facing legal justice
A young woman wins a landmark lawsuit against doctors for performing gender-affirming surgery on her as a minor, marking a significant legal challenge to transgender medical practices for children.
Health Insurance Corporation Chairman: 'Concerns over Health Insurance Deficit ... Strengthening Oversight on Over-treatment'
The National Health Insurance Corporation in South Korea plans to strengthen oversight on over-treatment in medical institutions to reduce financial deficits, as the chairman warns of impending fiscal depletion without adjustment to increasing medical practices.
Liu Zheng, expert in oriental medicine: 'Traditional Chinese medicine is a science with the greatest historical and clinical record of humanity'
Liu Zheng, an expert in oriental medicine, highlights the significance and benefits of traditional Chinese medicine amidst modern medical advancements.
Slovenian woman dies after aesthetic procedure in Turkey: 'She was told that these are common ailments'
A 44-year-old woman from Slovenia died following a cosmetic procedure in Istanbul, prompting concerns over medical practices abroad.
Underwear that 'cools' to 'pineapple juice in the shake': how some men believe they are improving their semen
The article discusses prevalent myths and advice circulating on social media regarding men's fertility and semen quality, highlighting that while the intentions may be good, the effectiveness of such practices is largely unproven according to medical experts.
Fight against pseudomedicine. When will work on 'Lex Szarlatan' end?
The article discusses the progress of the 'Lex Szarlatan' project aimed at enhancing patient rights and protections against medical misinformation and pseudoscience practices in Poland.
Fine life: 'I, doctor, help patients to leave'
The article discusses deep palliative sedation and assisted suicide in Italy, highlighting the complexities and moral dilemmas surrounding these practices.
'Urgent' NHS medical care access available on New Year's Day as GP practices shut
On New Year's Day, while most GP practices are closed, the NHS assures that urgent medical care will still be accessible for patients in need.
IT Security Vulnerability in Medicine: When the Doctor's Email Does Not Come from the Doctor
German medical practices and clinics have experienced significant security vulnerabilities in their email systems, allowing cyber attackers to create fake email addresses that impersonate doctors, as revealed by IT security researcher Christoph Saatjohann.