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RNZ News
2 days ago
- Health
- RNZ News
Fears deepfake advertisements for medicines putting people at risk
People are being warned not to fall for misinformation or sales pitches from online scammers purporting to offer advice from doctors about diabetes medicines. Photo: 123rf People with Type 2 diabetes have been warned to be cautious about buying medicine online, after several ads featuring New Zealand doctors selling treatments for the disease were found to be fake. The New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes said the deepfake videos were created using artificial intelligence with real footage, to make it look like a genuine doctor was speaking, when they were not. President Dr Jo McClintock said she knew of at least three doctors whose image and names had been used by the scammers - one in November and two in the last two months - and several patients were thought to have bought the scam supplements. "That's not to say there aren't more [doctors targeted]. It's only through people living with diabetes who have reached out, that we've been made aware of these social media posts." People should check in with their GP or health professional teams if they were getting messages about medicines that seemed too good to be true, she said. The ads were also "very clever", she added. "There are international examples as well, where they're saying they're ground-breaking treatments that will cure your diabetes and you don't need to take your medications anymore." One of the biggest worries was the misinformation being spread, she added. "People are are at risk taking unapproved treatments, potentially unsafe supplements and stopping their current prescribed medications." McClintock said anyone who had paid for a product after seeing one of the ads should report it to police. Get reliable information from trusted sources, like Healthify or Diabetes New Zealand . If you're unsure about an advert you've seen online, check with the trusted sources above. If you are thinking about changing your medication, check with your doctor or diabetes nurse first. If you have paid for a product after seeing one of these ads, you can report it to the NZ Police by calling 105, or on the police website's fraud and cybercrime page . Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
SBS Australia
3 days ago
- Health
- SBS Australia
NITV News: May 30, 2025
Protests and heartbreak in the wake of a government decision to extend a controversial gas plant licence for another 40 years. We take a look at the vital work of First Nations health professionals and healers trying to improve things for mob. And some Latrell Mitchell magic helps New South Wales to an emphatic win in State of Origin game one.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Argentine court declares mistrial in death of soccer legend Diego Maradona
An Argentine court on Thursday declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona, the latest soap-operatic turn in the trial that has transfixed the soccer world. The judges ruled there would be a new trial, without specifying when. The pivot comes after one of the three judges overseeing the trial stepped down over criticism surrounding her participation in a forthcoming documentary series about the case, "Divine Justice," which spanned from the aftermath of Maradona's death, as scandals and suspicions of foul play began to emerge, to the start of the trial. Diego Maradona coach of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata looks on during a match between Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Velez as part of Superliga 2019/20 at Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium on January 24, 2020 in La Plata, calling for the judge, Julieta Makintach, to be recused, the prosecutor on Tuesday presented the trailer for her documentary — a one-and-a-half-minute teaser that intercuts archival footage of Maradona scoring iconic goals with shots of Makintach strutting through the corridors of the Buenos Aires courthouse in high heels and a short skirt as a string soundtrack heightens suspense. The prosecutor asked judges to investigate allegations that Makintach had violated judicial ethics in allowing a camera crew inside the courthouse to film her overseeing closed-door hearings for the reality TV-style series. As the claims snowballed into a national scandal, Makintach on Tuesday said that she had "no choice" but to resign from the case. The judges decided on Thursday to retry the entire case, effectively turning the clock back on all proceedings since March 11, when the trial began amid intense media scrutiny and called dozens of distraught witnesses to testify over 21 hearings. "Judge Makintach did not act impartially. Her conduct caused harm to both the plaintiffs and the defense," Judge Maximiliano Savarino said in declaring the mistrial. "The only person responsible is the recused judge." He added: "This is an unpleasant decision." At the courthouse, two of the soccer star's daughters, Gianinna and Dalma Maradona, began to weep. The decision threw into doubt the timeline of the trial, which was initially expected to last until July. Thursday's ruling said that a higher court would select the three new judges by lottery "within a reasonable period of time." The case accuses Maradona's medical team of failing to provide adequate care for the soccer star in weeks leading up to his sudden death on Nov. 25, 2020. Maradona died at age 60 from cardiac arrest while recovering from surgery for a blood clot on the brain at a rented home outside Buenos Aires. Although the case largely hinges on medical technicalities, the biweekly testimonies have also become tabloid fodder — like much in Maradona's life, which included long spates of drug and alcohol abuse. Experts have taken the stand to allege that Maradona agonized for 12 hours before his death, while his sisters and daughters have tearfully accused his medics of leaving him alone in squalor when he should have been hospitalized. The defendants, who deny all accusations, were charged with culpable homicide, a crime similar to involuntary manslaughter in that it implies the accused were aware of the risk caused by their reckless conduct and ignored it. They include Leopoldo Luque, Maradona's primary physician at the time of his death, as well as his psychologist, psychiatrist, medical coordinator and nurses. The crime carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. The defendants say Maradona was a difficult patient who did not allow himself to be treated. Maradona, who famously led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, is regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. His rags-to-riches story resonated with his fellow Argentines and he is widely revered as a national hero. Maradona played in four FIFA World Cups during his career with Argentina, leading the team to win the 1986 World Cup title against West Germany. He also coached the national team during the 2010 tournament. One of Maradona's most iconic moments as a player was during the 1986 championship run in Mexico City. Maradona scored a goal in a quarterfinal match against England by lightly using his fist, out of the referees' view. He described the goal as "the hand of God."
ABC News
4 days ago
- Politics
- ABC News
Argentine court declares mistrial over death of soccer star Maradona
An Argentine court has declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona. On Thursday, local time, the judges ruled there would be a new trial, without specifying when. It is the latest soap-operatic turn in a trial that has transfixed the soccer world. The pivot comes after one of the three judges overseeing the trial stepped down over criticism surrounding her participation in a forthcoming documentary series about the case, Divine Justice, which spanned from the aftermath of Maradona's death, as scandals and suspicions of foul play began to emerge, to the start of the trial. In calling for the judge, Julieta Makintach, to be recused, the prosecutor on Tuesday presented the trailer for her documentary — a one-and-a-half-minute teaser that intercuts archival footage of Maradona scoring iconic goals with shots of Ms Makintach strutting through the corridors of the Buenos Aires courthouse in high heels and a short skirt as a string soundtrack heightens suspense. The prosecutor asked judges to investigate allegations Ms Makintach had violated judicial ethics in allowing a camera crew inside the courthouse to film her overseeing closed-door hearings for the reality TV-style series. As the claims snowballed into a national scandal, Ms Makintach on Tuesday said she had "no choice" but to resign from the case. The judges decided on Thursday to retry the entire case, effectively turning the clock back on all proceedings since March 11, when the trial began amid intense media scrutiny and called dozens of distraught witnesses to testify over 21 hearings. "Judge Makintach did not act impartially. Her conduct caused harm to both the plaintiffs and the defence," Judge Maximiliano Savarino said in declaring the mistrial. "The only person responsible is the recused judge. "This is an unpleasant decision." At the courthouse, two of the soccer star's daughters, Gianinna and Dalma Maradona, began to weep. The decision threw into doubt the timeline of the trial, which was initially expected to last until July. Thursday's ruling said a higher court would select the three new judges by lottery "within a reasonable period of time". The case accuses Maradona's medical team of failing to provide adequate care for the soccer star in weeks leading up to his sudden death on November 25, 2020. Maradona died at age 60 from cardiac arrest while recovering from surgery for a blood clot on the brain at a rented home outside Buenos Aires. Although the case largely hinges on medical technicalities, the bi-weekly testimonies have also become tabloid fodder — like much in Maradona's life, which included long spates of drug and alcohol abuse. Experts have taken the stand to allege that Maradona agonised for 12 hours before his death while his sisters and daughters have tearfully accused his medics of leaving him alone in squalor when he should have been hospitalised. The defendants, who deny all accusations, were charged with culpable homicide, a crime similar to involuntary manslaughter in that it implies the accused were aware of the risk caused by their reckless conduct and ignored it. They include Leopoldo Luque, Maradona's primary physician at the time of his death, as well as his psychologist, psychiatrist, medical coordinator and nurses. The crime carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. The defendants say Maradona was a difficult patient who did not allow himself to be treated. Maradona, who famously led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, is regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. His rags-to-riches story resonated with his fellow Argentines and he is widely revered as a national hero. AP
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Shock twist in Diego Maradona case with seven medics on trial on homicide charges over soccer legend's death
A court in Argentina has declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona. The decision on Thursday comes after one of the three judges overseeing the trial stepped down amid criticism over her participation in an upcoming documentary about the case. That left the court needing to either appoint a new judge in her place or to retry the entire case from scratch. On Thursday, the judges decided the latter, ruling there would be a new trial, without specifying when.
