Users have identified risks related to patients falling from the Philips furniture products during transfer or position changes, the FDA said Friday. 

The historic heart procedure was part of a series of operations that saved the lives of three young girls. “The whole situation is extraordinary, whether you look at it from the standpoint of a scientific breakthrough or the average person’s point of view,” one parent said. 

The surgeon is only one member of a team in the OR. 

Gregory R. Ball, MD, of Orchard Park, New York, and his attorneys filed the complaint against Southtowns Radiology Associates et al. on Feb. 24. 

Meanwhile, RadNet saw a strong finish to 2024, with a company record of $477 million in fourth quarter revenue. 

The company has already opened its first location in San Mateo, California, with another to follow in New York City, collecting over 1,000 datapoints from 30-plus exams.  

The merger between Aya Healthcare and Cross Country Healthcare was finalized in December 2024 and was expected to close in the first half of this year. It's unclear what information the Federal Trade Commission requested from both companies. 

Craig Kent served in his role for five years and resigned on Tuesday after an investigation into patient safety and hiring concerns followed employees signing a letter of no confidence.