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Large language model helps radiology department boost patients’ report comprehension

Emory University has utilized OpenAI’s GPT-5 to create LLM-produced radiology report summaries, clickable terms with embedded educational content, and AI-generated videos.

Solis Mammography expands in Florida with 2 new centers

The Addison, Texas-based breast imaging provider is opening outposts in both Boynton Beach and Delray Beach, expanding its footprint in the “vibrant” Miami metro area

Where children thrive, according to measures of general health and overall wellbeing

Going by four markers of health risk, four neighboring U.S. states are the best places to raise children with high chances of living long, healthy lives.

Nurses file class-action lawsuit against Ascension, Prime over hospital staffing

A lawsuit claims that nurse staffing levels at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Illinois were too low to meet minimum safety thresholds, resulting in medical errors. Plaintiffs in the case are seeking punitive damages.

Report: Budget-friendly plastic surgeon linked to eight patient deaths

The doctor whose ads promise to deliver the “Most Affordable Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago. Period.” was hit with a $56 million civil judgment in 2025 but is still practicing medicine in multiple states.

Anubis ransomware gang claims credit as Mississippi hospital reveals attack impacted 54K patients

The data breach at Singing River Health System occurred in December 2025 and resulted in sensitive medical information being stolen by cybercriminals. If a post on the dark web is to be believed, an infamous group called Anubis is responsible for the intrusion.

The stages of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome that was included in the new ACC-AHA CKM syndrome guideline.

ACC-AHA release first cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome guidelines

Science shows the deep relationship between cardiac, kidney and metabolism issues that may impact up to 90% of the U.S. population.

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Over 400,000 patients forced to wait 6 weeks or more for medical imaging

Backlogs in some regions have grown by 500,000 since 2022 and are now 83% higher than they were during COVID, according to a new report.

Court approves $2.8B BCBS class-action settlement; insurer to make changes

The settlement reached in October 2024 has been finalized. A fund is being set up for the estimated 3 million claimants, as BCBS pledges to reform its BlueCard health plans.

Ransomware attack on DaVita kidney care clinics exposes 2.7M patients

The initial incident happened in April. Since that time, the notorious cybercrime cell Interlock has claimed responsibility. A data dump from the breach was put up for sale on the dark web.

nders Gilberg, MGA, senior vice president, government affairs at Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), shares concerns about the draft fee schedule published in July. Congress was poised to reverse part of the cut in physician pay last December, but Elon Musk intervened and no fix was made. Congress instead made promises to help in 2026, but MGMA says it is not enough.

MGMA raises alarm over 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, warns of access crisis

Many make federal reimbursement plans into an issue about high-paid specialists complaining about pay cuts, but these fees also compensate nurses, technicians, support staff and administrators. Payment keeps the doors of brick-and-mortar medical practices open, MGMA warns.

Fluorescent contrast agent helps diagnose basal cell carcinoma.

Fluorescent contrast agent noninvasively identifies common skin cancer

When used topically, the agent penetrates the skin and generates a fluorescent signal under the guidance of a fluorescent confocal microscope.

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