A report from the Guardian details how the VA removed language protecting patients from discrimination based on political affiliation and lifestyle. The department denies that there has been any actual change in policy.
Nonprofit Ascension Health announced its purchase of Amsurg, adding 250 outpatient surgery centers to its expanding portfolio. The Catholic-based hospital group said the move will allow it to focus more on community-based care by keeping more patient referrals in-house.
There is an increased risk that these devices will not provide audible alerts for low or high blood glucose levels. The FDA has ruled that this is a Class I recall, highlighting the safety risks associated with missed alerts.
The Pearl, a new innovation hub in North Carolina, will soon be home to the first training center of its kind. Many of the advanced technologies on hand will be designed by Medtronic.
The company's SSi Mantra 3 robotic surgery system has already gained regulatory approvals in several countries. FDA approval is anticipated by late 2025 or early 2026.
Jamie Bourque, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about the growing number of ways FDG-PET scans are being used in cardiology. This includes evaluating inflammation, tracking EP device infections and much more.
Researchers administered a 40-question anxiety inventory to measure individuals’ levels of unease during thyroid biopsies, experts detailed in Academic Radiology.
Advanced practice providers have enjoyed a raise in total cash compensation of 16% over the last five years. That’s a sharper upward pay trajectory than physicians or nurses have seen over that period.
A report from the Guardian details how the VA removed language protecting patients from discrimination based on political affiliation and lifestyle. The department denies that there has been any actual change in policy.
Nonprofit Ascension Health announced its purchase of Amsurg, adding 250 outpatient surgery centers to its expanding portfolio. The Catholic-based hospital group said the move will allow it to focus more on community-based care by keeping more patient referrals in-house.
