The 4D system harnesses X-ray diffraction to measure molecular-level signatures of disease; these tissue “fingerprints” could help providers diagnose breast cancer in its earliest stages.
Federal authorities said the shift to regional “Strike Force” models have proven successful, with 6,200 defendants prosecuted nationwide. The DOJ said this latest unit will take a special interest in Northern California.
WakeMed, a three-hospital system in the North Carolina capital region of Raleigh, would become part of Advocate Health, Atrium’s parent company, if the deal goes through. Advocate is one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the U.S.
The New Jersey-based drug developer joins AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, EMD Serono, Novo Nordisk and Pfizer in offering products directly to patients at a discounted rate. Johnson & Johnson is currently listing four medications on the platform.
Frustratingly to hospital leadership, the upward trajectory in attacks and harms is happening despite healthcare’s striving—and spending—to be more proactive with defensive measures.
Cerebral embolic protection devices are "compelling," researchers wrote, but current data does not suggest they make a significant impact on patient outcomes.
Nursing technology leaders at a large health system are reporting time savings of 20.6 minutes per nurse across 12-hour shifts while caring for an average of 4.5 patients each. The secret to their success: automated digital documentation.
The agency said it is seeking to exclude semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide from the 503B program based on a lack of clinical evidence. Unless there’s a shortage, the pharmaceuticals would be barred from being compounded by third-parties for the purpose of treating diabetes or obesity. The FDA is seeking public comment on the proposal.
Some Omnipod 5 devices, manufactured by Insulet, are subject to the Class I recall. The products with the defect must be removed from where they are used or sold to ensure safety, as lower-than-expected insulin doses could have potentially lethal repercussions.
U.S. healthcare is in the throes of an affordability crisis. The good news is that healthcare leaders have all the evidence, tools and expertise needed to keep the predicament from becoming a plight. Can they marshal the will to wield those weapons toward that end?
The 4D system harnesses X-ray diffraction to measure molecular-level signatures of disease; these tissue “fingerprints” could help providers diagnose breast cancer in its earliest stages.
Federal authorities said the shift to regional “Strike Force” models have proven successful, with 6,200 defendants prosecuted nationwide. The DOJ said this latest unit will take a special interest in Northern California.
