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Brazil
Folha (PT)
National & Local
Race for polylaminin outside clinical studies raises alarm about application risks
There has been a surge of over 5,000 people seeking polylaminin from Cristália and the courts, raising concerns among neurosurgeons about the substance's safety due to unverified efficacy.
Mar 3 • 07:00 UTC
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Australia
ABC News AU
National & Local
Brain cancer patient shocked by lack of public neurosurgeons in booming region
A family is advocating for the establishment of a public neurosurgery unit on the Sunshine Coast following a brain cancer diagnosis due to the limited availability of neurosurgeons in the area.
Feb 12 • 22:29 UTC
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Poland
Rzeczpospolita
National & Local
How long do patients have to wait for a specialist visit? NFZ provided data
The NFZ report reveals that as of September 2025, patients requiring visits to specialists such as neurosurgeons and hematologists face long waiting times, despite a slight decrease in some queues compared to the previous year.
Jan 2 • 13:45 UTC