Author's posts
Zepbound may significantly lower blood pressure in overweight adults, new study finds
Eli Lilly’s ingredient for Type 2 diabetes medication Mounjaro and its new weight loss drug, Zepbound, significantly lowered patients’ blood pressure by up to 10.6 mmHg, according to a new study published Feb. 5.
CFOs' 2024 outlook: 4 takeaways
A majority of healthcare CFOs are anticipating revenue and profitability increases in 2024, according to the 2024 BDO Healthcare CFO Outlook Survey.
Nurses accuse PeaceHealth of strike retaliation
The Oregon Nurses Association has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board alleging that PeaceHealth executives threatened to terminate health insurance for home care nurses and their families after the union filed …
HCA hospital names CEO
Drew Tyrer is the new CEO of HCA Florida Westside Hospital, based in Plantation, Fla.
Cleveland Clinic Florida hospital names chief medical officer
Chirag Choudhary, MD, has been named vice president and chief medical officer of Port St. Lucie, Fla.-based Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, effective March 1.
Walgreens, pharmacy schools to boost talent pipeline
Walgreens has formed a new advisory council with pharmacy school leaders to address staffing challenges and fortify the pipeline of future pharmacists.
N95, surgical mask production drops 90% in 2 years
Domestic suppliers of N95 and surgical masks are crumbling as hospitals return to buying cheaper products abroad, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 4.
Yale New Haven to open new pharmacy
Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health is opening its fourth pharmacy Feb. 6, which will offer home deliveries, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.
C. auris clinical cases by state
In 2022, 22 states and the District of Columbia reported clinical cases of Candida auris, a fungus deemed an urgent public health threat due to its resistance to multiple antifungal treatments.
Houston oncologist develops treatment that touts 50% complete remission
A “legendary” Houston oncologist has developed a novel cancer treatment that boasts a complete remission rate among patients of 50%, ABC7 reported Feb. 3.
