Germany’s Sick Note Policy Sparks Medical Ethics Debate Over Patient Access
Germany's proposed requirement for workers to obtain medical sick notes on the first day of illness has drawn sharp criticism…
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AI Model COMPASS Predicts Immunotherapy Response Across Multiple Cancer Types
Researchers have developed COMPASS, an AI model that predicts immunotherapy response across multiple cancer types and treatments using tumor gene…
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Eye Rubbing: When Normal Reflex Becomes Health Risk, Specialists Warn
Eye specialists warn that chronic eye rubbing can lead to serious complications including corneal damage and keratoconus. Research shows safer…
Junior Doctors in England Launch 16th Strike Over 26% Real-Terms Pay Cuts
Junior doctors in England launch their 16th strike since March 2023, as pay disputes escalate over 26% real-terms salary cuts…
England and Wales Birth Rates Drop to 50-Year Low as Women Delay Motherhood
Live births in England and Wales dropped to their lowest level since 1977, with fertility rates falling to 1.49 children…
Major Trial Finds Minimal Benefit of Duraplasty for Chiari I Surgery
Major NEJM trial shows adding duraplasty to decompression surgery provides only 2.2% additional benefit for Chiari I patients. Both procedures…
Laser Heat Treatment Shows Promise in Preventing Age-Related Blindness
Finnish researchers develop laser heat therapy that could prevent blindness in millions with dry age-related macular degeneration. The technique activates…
Laughter Helps Children’s Brain Resilience and Learning, Says Child Development Expert
New research from Middlesex University shows laughter builds brain resilience in children by activating neurological pathways that enhance emotional regulation.…
Laughter Therapy Builds Brain Resilience in Children, New Research Shows
New research from Middlesex University shows laughter builds brain resilience in children by activating neurological pathways that enhance emotional regulation.…
Global Antimicrobial Resistance Investment Falls Short of UN Commitments
Global investment in combating antimicrobial resistance falls short of UN commitments, with WOAH highlighting critical funding gaps. Without adequate investment,…