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The world's top hospitals for cardiac surgery
Seven of the top 10 cardiac surgery hospitals in the world are based in the U.S., according to Newsweek’s 2024 “World’s Best Hospitals” list.
Apple touts Vision Pro as healthcare tool
Epic Systems, UC San Diego Health, Boston Children’s and Cedars-Sinai are launching healthcare-focused apps for Apple’s new Vision Pro headset.
Health systems form AI council with Microsoft
Leaders from Duke Health, Advocate Health, Northwestern Medicine and more are forming a new consortium with Microsoft to ensure AI is being used safely and fairly.
Cardinal Health recalls 27M syringes
Cardinal Health revised its product correction for more than 27 million syringes, upgrading the notice to a Class I recall — the most serious type — on Feb. 2.
After study failure, Amylyx might pull ALS drug from market
A phase 3 study of Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ approved therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Relyvrio, failed to find significant efficacy results. By mid-June, the drugmaker might withdraw the drug.
Geisinger hospital workers authorize strikes
Hundreds of front-line healthcare workers across multiple job classifications at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, Pa., have voted to authorize their bargaining committees to call one-day strikes.
Alabama cardiology office closes abruptly
Southeastern Cardiology, a private practice located on Montgomery, Ala.-based Baptist Medical Center South’s campus, has closed its doors.
ChristianaCare taps chief medical officer for Maryland hospital
Arsalan Sheikh, DO, has been appointed chief medical officer of ChristianaCare Union Hospital in Elkton, Md., where he will report to Amy Marston, campus executive director.
Piedmont creates new executive-level role
Mary Kane, BSN, RN, was selected as the inaugural chief nursing informatics officer for Atlanta-based Piedmont.
Syphilis drug shortage persists, expected to end in Q4
Pfizer’s shortage of penicillin G benzathine injection, an antibiotic for syphilis and other bacterial infections, is now predicted to last until the end of 2024.
