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Lee Health 1st multisite health system in US to achieve ASHP Center of Excellence in Medication Use Safety designation
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has become the first multisite health system in the U.S. to receive the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Certified Center of Excellence designation in Medication Use Safety and Pharmacy Practice.
Urgent care center on Texas Children's hospital campus closes
Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus closed its urgent care center in August, a spokesperson for Houston-based Texas Children’s Hospital confirmed with Becker’s.
Ozempic helps with knee osteoarthritis-related pain: Study
Weekly injections of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, led to significant reductions in body weight and knee osteoarthritis-related pain, according to a phase 3 study by Novo Nordisk.
AdventHealth taps COO for 2 Georgia hospitals
Rome-based AdventHealth Georgia has tapped Edward Pelote as chief operating officer for Calhoun, Ga.-based AdventHealth Gordon and Chatsworth, Ga.-based AdventHealth Murray, according to an Oct. 30 LinkedIn post.
Radiologists test Elon Musk's image AI tool
Some radiologists expressed disappointment with the results of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, after the billionaire asked X users to submit X-rays, positron emission tomography, MRI and other medical images.
Texas sues 2nd physician in a month: 5 notes
A second physician in Texas is facing a lawsuit from Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly violating state law by prescribing puberty blockers and hormone therapy drugs to minors.
Who's most likely to take a career break? 5 things to know
The percentage of U.S. women with a career break featured on their LinkedIn profiles is more than 43% higher than that of men, according to an Oct. 30 LinkedIn News post.
'Wait-and-see' may produce worse outcomes for heart valve health: Study
Traditionally, patients with a failing heart valve were advised to return in six to 12 months, as physicians generally took a “wait and see” approach, but a new study suggests patients may benefit more if their valves are replaced immediately through a…
1st case of bird flu in pigs reported in US: What to know
The first case of H5N1 virus in a pig in the U.S. was detected, raising concerns for scientists and public health officials, The Washington Post reported Oct. 30.
Yale New Haven Hospital wins $125K as Magnet award recipient
The American Nurses Credentialing Center has named Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut as the winner of the 2024 ANCC Magnet Prize, earning the hospital a $125,000 award it will use to advance the development of a patient experience tool to improve …
