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The US government just made it significantly easier for patients to access medical marijuana by reclassifying cannabis from a dangerous drug to one with moderate to low addiction potential. This historic shift opens doors for more research and empowers doctors to prescribe treatments that were previously restricted.
A Duke surgeon is standing up for a million Americans who depend on specialized ostomy supplies after a new Medicare policy threatens their access to life-saving medical equipment. His advocacy is rallying support in Congress to protect patient-centered care.
Rwanda just reinforced a life-saving rule: hospitals must treat every patient immediately, no matter their insurance status. The directive comes after leaders demanded accountability for preventable deaths caused by administrative delays.
Malawi's Health Minister disguised herself as a patient and waited in line for three hours at a public hospital, witnessing staff demanding bribes and humiliating sick people. Her bold investigation is sparking real accountability in a healthcare system where patients have long suffered in silence.
Spanish-speaking surgery patients are helping shape how hospitals use AI translators, revealing they want both high-tech speed and human connection depending on the situation. A new study shows patients don't see AI and human interpreters as rivals but as different tools for different moments.
A father who lost his dad to Motor Neurone Disease is fighting to make a treatment that slows the condition available to NHS patients. The drug Tofersen costs just £8,000 per patient and has shown remarkable results for people with a specific gene variation.
Kenya is cracking down on hospitals that pocket payment for medicines patients never receive. A new digital tracking system will reject reimbursement claims when prescriptions aren't dispensed.