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Antibiotic recalled after cardboard particles found in solution
Patients given the drug in question could face an increased risk of blood vessel blockages or inflammation.
Swallowed needle leads to serious heart damage—persistent care saves the day
The patient, it turned out, had a habit of holding sewing needles in his mouth while he worked as a tailor. He did not mention this at first, however, creating quite a challenge for his care team.
Denver Health's 166-year mission threatened as federal cuts loom
Denver Health faces $65 million in annual Medicaid cuts by 2032 as federal policy changes threaten the safety-net hospital's mission to serve uninsured and low-income patients.
Vanderbilt Health and Siemens Healthineers launch $87M Value Partnership to deliver advanced technology, elevate patient care
Value Partnership will drive technology upgrades and standardization across diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology, promote workforce development Collaboration will empower health care innovation through scalable artificial intelligence uses in radiology, personalized medicine and workflow automation
Better health care: Clemson, Prisma examine human factors
Clemson University faculty and Prisma Health clinicians have launched interdisciplinary research into system processes and procedures, or "human factors," that may impact patient experiences and job satisfaction among healthcare providers.
New Global CARE-AI Framework Sets Standard for Responsible AI in Health Education and Care
An international team of researchers, clinicians, educators, ethicists, and patient partners has developed and validated the Health CARE-AI (Contextual, Accountable, Responsible, and Equitable Artificial Intelligence) Framework. Published in JMIR Medical Education, the landmark study provides an actionable, consensus-backed roadmap for the responsible integration of AI across the health care learning and practice continuum.
For one Minnesota man, peer connection was the key to mental health recovery
Fairview is expanding outpatient group programs across Minnesota, giving teens and adults more intensive support while helping them stay connected to work, school and home.
NTCC hosts one-of-a-kind healthcare summit
Northshore Technical Community College recently hosted its Inaugural Patient Navigator Summit at the main campus in Lacombe, where potential students, educators, regional economic leaders and six major healthcare systems gathered
Millions more Americans may now be eligible for statins. What the new cholesterol guidelines mean
Updated cholesterol guidelines could make more than half of adults ages 30 to 79 in the United States eligible for statins. Here’s what patients should know.
Why Orlando Magic Are Feeling More Pressure Than Ever
As conference rivals load up on superstars, Orlando’s reliance on internal growth and health puts Jeff Weltman’s patient strategy to the ultimate postseason litmus test.
Madison St. Mary’s Hospital staffing spurs burnout, nurses say
SSM Health’s St. Mary’s is the only Madison hospital that doesn’t staff nurses based on patient illness levels. Nurses say it’s a problem.
Town Square looks to bring new health care model to Rochester
The primary care practice catering to seniors expects to begin accepting patients this month, and to open in September.
Trump administration demands hospitals share emergency room records
A tiny federal agency tasked with protecting the public from injuries caused by lawn mowers and coffeemakers is demanding that some of the nation’s biggest health systems turn over detailed, personally identifiable medical records of all patients who seek help at their emergency rooms.
Trump Administration Demands Hospitals Share Emergency Room Records
The tiny federal agency that tracks consumer product safety is pressuring hospitals to turn over patient records from emergency room visits, including about injuries that have nothing to do with consumer products.
COMMENTARY: Science, Not Politics, Must Guide Lifesaving Medical Research
AFRO-AMERICAN – WASHINGTON — A recent announcement regarding a new treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer, daraxonrasib, has shown it doubled survival rates for patients and reduced the risk of death by 60 percent. This breakthrough stemmed from sustained, peer-reviewed scientific investment.
AI mental health chatbots feel empathetic, but safety evidence still lags
Immune dysregulation may contribute to depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety through chronic inflammation, altered neuroimmune signaling, genetic susceptibility, and stress-related epigenetic changes. Evidence also suggests that biologically defined patient subgroups may benefit from more precise, immune-informed approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
The current state and future promise of inpatient care inside patients’ homes: 5 things to know
The hospital-at-home model is known to please patients, clinicians and administrators alike. Why is it stuck in a holding pattern rather than flying high?
Hospital’s rocky radiology transition leaves patients ‘almost rioting in the ER’
A new report from the Fredericksburg Free Times sheds light on the struggles Mary Washington Healthcare has faced during its transition away from Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg.
State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to reduce patient population, staff amid operational changes.
Relocating CT scanners closer to ED cuts turnaround times with potential to save lives
Every minute saved improves patients’ odds of disability-free survival, experts involved in the analysis noted.
Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Looks Undervalued As Shares Fell 29% YTD
Universal Health Services stock has slipped around 29.2% year to date, yet the valuation checks still lean toward the shares looking inexpensive on several fronts. This raises a clear question about whether the recent weakness lines up with the fundamentals. The roughly 29.2% decline year to date suggests sentiment has cooled sharply, even though longer term returns are less weak. For a healthcare operator like Universal Health Services, expectations around patient volumes and pricing can...
Kairos opens new mental health clinic in Eugene for youth and families
The mental health nonprofit Kairos NW has opened a new outpatient clinic in Eugene.
Hospices worry patients will be unfairly punished amid fraud crisis
Health policy researchers and providers say negative attention and the potential for overly punitive regulations could put patients at risk.
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths
Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo have gone on strike over payment issues, disrupting patient care.
Dodgers' Don't Expect Ohtani to Pitch Until August
Prioritizing postseason health over regular-season milestones, the Los Angeles Dodgers remain patient with Shohei Ohtani.
Wave of physician departures from Dignity Health in Santa Cruz spark patient concerns
A wave of physician departures from the Dignity Health network in Santa Cruz has raised concerns among local patients and healthcare experts about access to care and the stability of the local healthcare system more broadly.
Duke Health brings new clinic to underserved city
Duke Health brings new outpatient clinic for surgical patients to an underserved city outside of Charlotte
Why these cancer patients face a lonely fight
As Nigeria grapples with a rapid rise in cancer cases, patients say they often feel as if they are on their own.
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths
Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo have gone on strike over payment issues, disrupting patient care.
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths
Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo have gone on strike over payment issues, disrupting patient care.
More workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths
Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo have gone on strike over payment issues, disrupting patient care
Vanderbilt Health warns about ‘data security incident’ potentially involving patient info
Vanderbilt Health announced Friday that it’s notifying “a limited number of patients” about a data security breach from earlier this year.
State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to reduce patient population, staff amid operational changes
UVA Health among first in U.S. to offer new thumb joint replacement procedure
For years, patients who needed surgery for severe thumb arthritis could face months of recovery.
Axios Live: Biosimilars face barriers beyond science
Outdated incentives, patent disputes and gaps in public understanding are getting in the way of patients' use of biosimilars
Essentia Health looks for volunteer pet therapy teams
Therapy dogs comfort patients, visitors and Essentia staff
More Than a Website: Advancing Healthcare Across Michigan - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association
John Karasinski, vice president, communications, MHA Healthcare is built on connections. Every day, hospitals across Michigan provide care to patients and families, and resources to communities that improve health and well-being. Behind those efforts are countless healthcare professionals, trustees, policymakers, educators and community leaders working together to strengthen healthcare for…
Ohio’s Cardinal Health company acquires two medical supply companies for $360 million
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A Dublin-based healthcare services and products company is extending its reach into patients’ homes, striking a major acquisition deal that will add hundreds of thousand…
The anti-science movement is a quack with a bigger megaphone
The lone quack of 1979 reached patients one pamphlet, one waiting room, one late-night radio spot at a time. Today the same claims are amplified by algorithms.
Patient Quality of Life versus Quantitative Health Measures in Chronic ITP
A prospective mezagitamab study conducted by David Kuter, MD, DPhil, and colleagues emphasized the value of QoL reporting.
'Rescheduling' cannabis would ease restrictions on science, opening the door to the largest investment in cannabis research we've seen to date
Rescheduling cannabis could mark a major shift in research, but it alone will not eliminate the scientific, regulatory and patient-access challenges that have shaped medical cannabis for decades.
AI-based exam queue tool prioritizes CT scans in the ED
A new paper in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence details how an AI-driven CT queue prioritization system can improve patients’ time to diagnosis without requiring additional imaging equipment or staffing.
Moratorium placed on Bartow mental health facility after patient’s death
A moratorium was placed on patient admissions at a mental health center in Bartow after a patient died last month.
Major changes coming to Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna
The Illinois Department of Human Services outlined plans to reduce residential units serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to phase down mental‑health beds.
Erlanger looks to join Prisma Health: What would the change mean for patients?
Thursday we're looking into a potential new partnership between Erlanger health and Prisma Health and what that change would mean for patients.On Wednesday, Erl
Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study
Nearly 84% of severe heart attack patients had detectable microplastics in their coronary artery blood, with polyethylene found in 97% of cases.
Medicare 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Policies with Potential to Improve Health Care Affordability for Patients and Taxpayers
Teledoc launches AI-driven platform for 'new era of connected care'
The virtual care company says its reimagined telehealth technology combines artificial intelligence with human care navigation to enhance patient health outcomes and reduce overall care costs.
Denver Health expands whole blood program to bring life-saving transfusions to patients before hospital arrival
Fidelity estimates retirees will spend $185,500 on healthcare and medical expenses in retirement
Fidelity's 2026 estimate shows a 65-year-old retiree may face $185,500 in medical expenses despite Medicare coverage, a 7.5% jump from last year.
Fidelity estimates retirees will spend $185,500 on healthcare and medical expenses in retirement
Fidelity's 2026 estimate shows a 65-year-old retiree may face $185,500 in medical expenses despite Medicare coverage, a 7.5% jump from last year.
This AI tool promises a 'second pair of eyes' to clinicians. Did patients benefit?
Medical workers in a Nairobi clinic used an AI tool to check their work. A new study evaluates the result.
This AI tool promises a 'second sight of eyes' to clinicians. Did patients benefit?
Medical workers in a Nairobi clinic used an AI tool to check their work. A new study evaluates the result.
West Virginia women can't afford another barrier to basic healthcare
For decades, women in West Virginia have learned to make do with less. Less access to healthcare. Less access to specialists.
Tongue Pacemaker Might Improve Sleep Apnea Patients' Health
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, July 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Do you have sleep apnea, but find CPAP machines too uncomfortable or noisy? A pacemaker for the tongue might help improve your sleep and overall health, a new study says. People who received a hypoglossal nerve ...
Good riddance to bundled ‘global’ maternal care billing
New maternal billing codes should create a transparent system where both patients and clinicians can thrive, ACOG writes.
Health Professions Camp Inspires Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
Campers learned about high-demand professions while gaining hands-on exposure to the collaborative nature of patient care.
Bill requiring greater imaging price transparency advances in Senate
First introduced a year ago, the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act would require hospitals to post the cost for 300 “shoppable” services across radiology and other specialties.
Dallas’ Children’s Health confirms two patients with cyclospora
Surgeon hails new CABG technology as a 'technical breakthrough'
The new-look ELANA device from AMT Medical could simplify CABG procedures and help improve patient access to minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques.
Fond du Lac County votes to close inpatient mental health center, effective Jan. 1
The 15-9 vote Tuesday confirmed the closure of the facility, effective Jan. 1.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people
At least 737 patients are currently in isolation and hospitals.
Patient Action Leaders Advancing Novel, Transformative, Equitable (PA’LANTE) Healthcare
UConn Health Disparities Institute and Hispanic Health Council amplifying Latina voices to improve healthcare in Connecticut.
Lab-grown mini brains may predict which Alzheimer’s treatments will work
Miniature brain models grown from patients’ cells revealed striking differences in how Alzheimer’s-related tissue responds to an antidepressant. The organoids and the particles they release could eventually guide more personalized treatments and provide new clues for diagnosing the disease.
West Virginia women can't afford another barrier to basic healthcare
For decades, women in West Virginia have learned to make do with less. Less access to healthcare. Less access to specialists.
Devonian’s Phase II/III Thykamine paediatric study secures Health Canada approval
Devonian Health Group has received authorisation from Health Canada for its CTA to begin a Phase II/III study of Thykamine cream to treat mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in paediatric patients.
Only 13% of patients diagnosed with lung cancer met low-dose CT screening criteria
Addressing these gaps will require more inclusive risk prediction models and system-level interventions such as EMR optimization and provider education to improve uptake.
Less invasive anesthesia strategies during TAVR linked to a key benefit
Long-term TAVR outcomes were comparable. When tracking 30-day data, however, researchers found that hospital readmission was much less common for patients treated with regional anesthesia or moderate sedation.
RWJBarnabas Health's Dr. Kelly Keefe Marcoux to be Inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Kelly Keefe Marcoux, PhD, CPNP-AC, PPCNP-BC, CCRN, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Children's Specialized Hospital, part of the Children's Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, has been selected to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (Academy).
Penn State Health nationally recognized for cardiovascular, stroke care
Penn State Health’s hospitals have been recognized by the American Heart Association for excellence in heart disease and stroke treatment. The awards honor sustained adherence to research-based guidelines that improve patient care and outcomes.
Radiology Partners names new head of clinical services
The country’s largest imaging group, with over 4,000 radiologists on its payroll, is tapping a former Universal Health Services exec to serve as president of its patient care division.
FDA issues recall of portable imaging systems
A notice from the agency indicates that systems that have had column replacements might not function appropriately afterward and could pose patient harm.
Experts agree at landmark event that simulation should be built into health system
On 15 June 2026, over 80 representatives from simulation societies, ministries of health, hospitals, universities, international organizations, professional associations and industry partners met at the WHO Academy in Lyon for a joint event of WHO and the Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM). Together they tackled a pressing question: how can simulation move from isolated initiatives to systematic integration within health systems? The consensus was clear: simulation is no longer a niche educational tool. Beyond training, it strengthens health systems by improving quality of care, patient safety, workforce preparedness, team performance and organizational resilience.Participants agreed the evidence for simulation’s value no longer needs to be demonstrated, but that implementation remains fragmented and too often dependent on individual local champions. Bridging that gap, they said, means both generating further evidence and raising awareness among decision-makers.Discussions pointed to a shared path forward. To achieve scale and lasting impact, simulation must be embedded in national policies, workforce development plans, education systems and financing mechanisms. No institution can do this alone; stronger collaboration between governments, health institutions, academia, professional societies, international organizations and industry partners will be essential.“At the WHO Academy, we see simulation not simply as a training methodology but as a strategic tool for capacity-building, workforce readiness and stronger health systems,” said Dr Bart Janssens, Unit Head, Health Learning and Capacity Building. “This event is not only about discussion; it is about moving from ideas to action.”As health systems worldwide face workforce shortages, growing complexity of care and rapidly evolving competency needs, participants concluded that the question is no longer “Why simulation?” but rather how to scale it, how to sustain it, and how to ensure it becomes an integral part of stronger health systems.Looking aheadThe event marked the beginning of a collaborative effort rather than the end of a conversation. Over the coming weeks, WHO and SESAM will consolidate the discussions, recommendations and priorities that emerged, with a joint WHO–SESAM report to be published soon.
Heartflow launches new AI-powered staging tool for coronary plaque assessments
In addition to launching Heartflow Plaque Staging, the company also shared new data at SCCT2026 highlighting the importance of using total plaque volume assessments to diagnose and manage heart patients.
Augusta Health Among First in Virginia to Offer Volt™ Pulsed Field Ablation Technology
FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA — Glenn Brammer, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist and cardiologist at Augusta Health, is now offering the Abbott Volt™ Pulsed Field Ablation System, an advanced treatment option for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). “Atrial fibrillation and cardiac arrhythmias negatively impact the lives of millions in the United States and around the world. Beyond the […]
Vanderbilt Health-led registry identifies gaps, aims to improve outcomes for aortic stenosis patients
The registry tracks the quality of upstream care processes for patients with aortic stenosis — the most common type of heart valve disease.
Palliative Care team manifests dreams of butterbeer and Harry Potter
The Vanderbilt Health Palliative Care team worked magic to make a dream trip possible for a patient with terminal pancreatic cancer.
California seeks feedback on psychiatric hospital staffing regulations
The California Department of Public Health will hold a stakeholder meeting July 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to gather feedback on emergency regulations establishing nurse-to-patient staffing standards for acute psychiatric hospitals. Here are three things to know: Read more about the questions for stakeholders here.
Wisconsin Health Executive Thomas Westrick to join Morgridge board
Thomas Westrick, a Milwaukee-based veteran executive who most recently led GE Healthcare’s Patient Care Solutions segment, has been elected to the Morgridge Institute for Research Board of Trustees.
Health insurers hedge on Trump-backed pledge to improve denials process
Patients, their advocates, and clinicians say little has improved.
Bayer and Henry Ford Health partner to boost clinical trial access
Bayer and Henry Ford Health have entered a strategic research partnership aimed at expanding access to clinical trials for patients.
'I just wanted to give up': Disabled patients face Medicaid denials from IT errors
Complex computer systems that decide whether people get Medicaid benefits have a history of errors. Now changes to comply with Trump's tax and domestic policy law are inundating those systems.
Are Fish Oil Supplements Good for Brain Health? Here’s What the Science Says
Known as a sports supplement, creatine is drawing attention for its potential effects on cognition, mood and healthy brain aging.
How Jefferson Health eases the wait for cancer care
Jefferson Health’s unique program sees patients within 48 hours, fast tracking care and intervention, and offering emotional and social support.
Virtual town hall confronts high healthcare costs in SB
In response to the affordable health care crisis, Health Access, along with a coalition of health, consumer, patient, labor, and small business partners,
CEO: Medicaid work requirements will hurt Iowa healthcare
The Gazette spoke with Joe Lock, president and CEO of the Eastern Iowa Health Center, to understand how the new rule will impact the clinic and its patients.
Dallas psych hospital adds beds, but Texas can’t shoulder burden alone
We need more federal investment for inpatient and outpatient mental healthcare.
'Just living life again': Beechview resident part of a Pitt trial connecting cancer patients with mental health supports
Rebecca Skolnicki considers herself lucky to have a great support system in her family, friends and neighbors. But after undergoing extensive surgery to...
Ali Abazeed talks about public health during air quality alert
Ali Abazeed serves as Chief Public Health Officer and Director of the Detroit Health Department. He joins Fox 2 to discuss how to treat patients during this air quality alert, and the best practices to maintain health over the next few days.
New cancer therapy at UVA Health Children’s successfully treats 8-year-old patient
UVA Health Children's is the first hospital to have a successful treatment using CAR T-cell therapy for a pediatric cancer patient.
Faced with inadequate US healthcare, Black women fly to South Korea: ‘It could save your life’
Black women who feel minimized or dismissed in the US are traveling thousands of miles for South Korea’s patient-first approach
First Patient Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease After New York Outbreak
New York City’s Health Department is still seeking to identify the source of an outbreak on the Upper East Side that has infected 67 people.
UT Health San Antonio’s $1 billion multiyear investment helps meet demand for care
Healthcare is a strong economic driver in San Antonio, generating more than $43 billion annually and supporting nearly 200,000 jobs across the region, according to the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. As the region's academic health center, UT Health San Antonio contributes approximately $3.2 billion annually through patient care, research, education and workforce development.
UF Health lung transplant program earns top marks for patient outcomes
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF Health lung transplant program has again been recognized by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, or SRTR, for…
Wegovy, weight loss and cardiovascular health: A closer look at how semaglutide protects the heart
When patients take semaglutide, the dose appears to offer more cardiovascular benefits than weight loss.
Less sleep = less health; Led Zeppelin in the OR; dangers of people-pleasing; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
Prevention interviewed Beth Malow, MD, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics in the Vanderbilt Sleep Division, for a story about two randomized trials published in Annals of Internal Medicinethat found decreasing sleep by just 1.5 hours each night was linked with increases in body weight, waist circumference, and sedentary time in adults with elevated cardiometabolic risk. Yahoo Healthalso picked up the story. WTVF News Channel 5 reporter Nikki Hauser interviewed Ashish Shah, MD, Professor and Chair of Cardiac Surgery, for a new video podcast series called “Why Nashville” where she interviews interesting people doing interesting work about why they came to Nashville and how it is going. Among the revelations: his go-to OR music includes Led Zeppelin and AC/DC. Everyday Health interviewed Aaron Brinen, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, for a story about the TikTok trend that encourages women to speak up about their concerns or they’ll develop an autoimmune disease. Overall, people suggest that suppressing feelings of anger, minimizing your own needs, or people-pleasing raises your risk. Telemundo Nashville broadcast a story on cyclosporiasis that quotes both William Schaffner, MD, professor of Preventive Medicine, and Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, chair of the Department of Pediatrics and system Pediatrician-in-Chief for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Schaffner also spoke to WKRN News 2 about measles and The Cutabout shingles and long distance running. WREG (Memphis) and others picked up the measles story as well. CNN reporter Deidre McPhillips interviewed John Trahanas, MD, Assistant Professor of Cardiac Surgery, and Director of Thoracic Aortic Surgery, for a story about aortic dissection in last week’s death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. The Nashville Post published a story by freelance reporter Leah Hunter on robotic surgery, including a patient story and numerous quotes from Sekhar Padmanabhan, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology.
The Directors: Two leaders in data science have a warp speed vision for AI, with cancer clinical trials leading the way Knudsen and Thoelke: “It’s actually solving for bottlenecks and challenges that we’ve been unable to overcome for so long”
The United States has a translation problem. Scientific breakthroughs in oncology are accelerating, but clinical trial infrastructure hasn’t kept pace. The solution: Speed up clinical trial enrollment by using AI to reduce costs and eliminate bureaucratic red tape. Tasks that ordinarily require hours of manual work for each patient in a single study can now […]
Valley Health System Presents Expansion Plan for The Valley Hospital to Meet Growing Community Demand for Care
On Thursday, July 16, executive leaders from Valley Health System attended the Paramus Planning Board meeting where they presented conceptual plans for expansion of The Valley Hospital in Paramus, New Jersey.
New Study Assesses ALS Patient Perspectives and Health-Related Quality of Life Related to PEG
These findings indicate that patients with ALS have generally positive perspectives on PEG positioning and that PEG improves health-related quality of life overall.
Insurers Hedge on Trump-Backed Pledge To Improve Denials Process
Last year, the Trump administration announced a voluntary commitment by dozens of insurers to improve a process called prior authorization, which often requires patients or their doctors to seek approval before proceeding with treatment. Less than one year later, some insurers chose not to sign the pledge’s update.