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FDA eyes 1st schizophrenia drug in decades: 5 things to know
The FDA is set to make a pivotal decision Sept. 26 about KarXT, a novel antipsychotic developed by Karuna Therapeutics. If approved, it would be the first drug with a unique mechanism for treating schizophrenia in decades, Medscape reported Sept. 20.&n…
The heart guideline lowering hospital burden, mortality
Hospitals with higher guideline-directed medical therapy scores showed lower rates of mortality, rehospitalization and costs in heart failure patients, according to a Sept. 25 study released by JAMA Cardiology.
Hospitals brace for Hurricane Helene: 5 notes
Hospitals across the northeastern Gulf Coast and Southeast are preparing for a “catastrophic and deadly storm surge” once Hurricane Helene makes landfall this week, CBS News reported Sept. 26.
Alabama hospital taps CEO
Jarrod Johnson has been appointed CEO of Birmingham, Ala.-based UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, effective Oct. 1.
Pfizer yanks all lots of sickle cell disease drug from market
Pfizer has announced the withdrawal of all lots of Oxbryta, its drug for sickle cell disease, amid concerns about increased complications and fatal events.
21 states accuse pediatrics group of possible consumer violations over gender care
Officials from 21 states, led by Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador, have accused the American Academy of Pediatrics of potentially failing to adhere to consumer protections with respect to gender care policies.
10 tech-savviest U.S. cities
San Francisco is the tech-savviest U.S. city of 2024, according to researcher TRG Datacenters.
Academic health systems are 'in jeopardy.' Can AI save them?
Academic health systems are being “threatened” by external pressures, but their leaders say that digital technology such as artificial intelligence can help keep them afloat.
A PTSD crisis among nursing aides: What to know
A third of healthcare workers reported symptoms of PTSD related to the pandemic, but nurse aides and other lower-paid healthcare workers said they have been unable to get help for their conditions, KFF Health News reported Sept. 25.
Emory hires former Mount Sinai executive
Emory Healthcare has hired LeWanza Harris, MD, to serve as chief quality officer.
