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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

I was training to heal eyes in Gaza. Then everything went dark

A medical professional continues to treat the injured despite a devastating conflict.
#gaza
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

British surgeon: Israeli bombing far more direct hits on people' in Gaza

Victoria Rose highlights the extreme conditions for medical professionals in Gaza amidst escalating violence, with critical cases surpassing typical treatment experiences.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Report Says Florida Immigration Prisons Are Violating Human Rights Standards

The report documents conditions for detained immigrants at Florida's Krome North Service Processing Center, Broward Transitional Center, and Federal Detention Center, alleging flagrant violations of international human rights.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Transgender Road to Tennessee

The Supreme Court has allowed states to determine the availability of gender-affirming care for minors, with the potential for state legislators to overrule parental decisions.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

GOP Lawmaker Blames the Left After Florida's Abortion Ban Nearly Killed Her

Florida's six-week abortion ban creates confusion and fear among medical professionals, affecting care for critical conditions like ectopic pregnancies.
LGBT
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Sam Alito Provides Breath Of Fresh Air In Transgender Care Case. Vile, Bigoted Fresh Air, But Fresh Air Nonetheless - Above the Law

The Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law banning medical care for transgender youth, supporting restrictions on gender-affirming treatments despite Equal Protection concerns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Trump revokes permission for 4-year-old Mexican girl receiving lifesaving care in California, attorney says

The Trump administration's decision to revoke humanitarian parole for a critically ill 4-year-old girl jeopardizes her access to lifesaving medical care in the U.S.
NYC parents
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Here's what queer, transgender, and intersex people should know about prostate cancer

President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, raising concerns about health management and systemic care for LGBTQ+ individuals.
fromwww.npr.org
6 years ago

Mustafa Returns: Iraqi Boy's Hope For A Prosthetic Leg Proves Complicated

Mustafa Abed, severely injured in Iraq, returns to Portland for medical support years after his initial surgeries.
fromDaily Mom magazine
2 months ago

Birth Center Vs Hospital Birth: 4 Birth Center Differences

Birth centers offer personalized, low-intervention care, while hospitals provide immediate medical support and interventions for complications.
#ice
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

3 People Die in ICE Custody in April as Conditions Worsen in Immigration Jails

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Lawmakers demand answers after a Haitian woman dies at an ICE detention center

A woman from Haiti died in ICE custody allegedly due to inadequate medical care, raising calls for an independent investigation.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

3 People Die in ICE Custody in April as Conditions Worsen in Immigration Jails

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Lawmakers demand answers after a Haitian woman dies at an ICE detention center

A woman from Haiti died in ICE custody allegedly due to inadequate medical care, raising calls for an independent investigation.
fromNBC4 Washington
2 months ago

Ex-federal worker fired twice describes having insurance canceled, backdated after surgery

I thought under this new administration, because they are fans of what our mission was, when we were offered the Fork, I thought, 'I don't need to take that 'cause I'm safe.'
SF politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Teen charged in Tesla firebombing released from federal custody to continue gender-affirming medical care: report

Let me be extremely clear to anyone who still wants to firebomb a Tesla property: you will not evade us. You will be arrested.
Toronto startup
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill apologises to children affected by surgical spring scandal

Children in care were failed due to inadequate safeguarding measures, leading to unnecessary surgeries and the use of unapproved medical devices.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Abortion Bans Upended Their Lives-Now They're Fighting Back,One Story at a Time

Williams was told that her daughter needed a dilation and curettage, but the medical team did not provide the necessary care, leading to tragic complications.
Black Lives Matter
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I remember his last words: 'I cannot take any more, Mummy'': Boy (6) who waited five hours to be seen in CUH died by natural causes, coroner finds

Logan Murphy, just 6 years old, tragically passed away from a cardiac arrest, failing to receive timely medical attention at Cork University Hospital, despite an urgent referral.
NYC parents
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Ukraine: Soldiers on the front have little hope of peace DW 04/03/2025

The front lines in Ukraine remain desperate with wounded soldiers requiring urgent medical attention amidst ongoing conflict.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

My Daughter Has a Rare Condition That Requires a Specialist. But She's Refusing the Only Option Available.

Kim's situation highlights the challenge of balancing comfort and medical necessity when a teenager has specific preferences for medical professionals, especially in sensitive situations.
Mental health
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

Man dies in custody at Brooklyn Criminal Court after hearings delayed multiple times * Brooklyn Paper

NYPD is investigating the death of Soso Ramishvili, highlighting issues of medical care in custody.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Trauma: How child abuse victims deal with parenthood DW 03/05/2025

Survivors of childhood abuse fear passing trauma to their children, highlighting the need for trauma-sensitive care during childbirth.
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Strikes in New York's Prisons Were Declared Over, but Disarray Remains

Strikes by corrections officers in New York hospitals lead to inadequate care for inmates, resulting in deaths and severe disruptions in services.
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Solicitor for Kerry crystal meth businessman pleads for beefed-up protection for his client

Nathan McDonnell will undergo surgery after suffering a broken jaw from a prison attack.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
5 months ago

South London rapist dies while serving prison sentence

A prison ombudsman report revealed that Anthony Christian, who died while serving a sentence for rape, faced inadequate medical care and subpar living conditions.
UK news
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Pope Francis battling mild kidney failure but eating and resting well, say doctors

Pope Francis is showing signs of improvement but remains under close medical supervision due to pneumonia and mild kidney failure.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Alameda County family sues Amazon One Medical over father's death

The lawsuit alleges Philip Tong contacted Amazon One Medical when suffering from severe symptoms, yet was carelessly instructed to simply buy an inhaler, ultimately leading to his death.
Medicine
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