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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 …
How an introverted CEO led her health system through its 'crucible moment'
In a rare achievement among health systems, Gardner, Mass.-based Heywood Healthcare successfully emerged from bankruptcy on Sept. 31 as a standalone entity, with its original leadership team intact.
UPMC hikes pay for nearly 23,000 nurses
Pittsburgh-based UPMC is raising starting compensation for new registered nurses, according to a chart the health system shared with Becker’s.
HCA Houston hospital taps COO
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood in Texas has appointed Adrian Moren0 as COO, effective Nov. 18.
Device maker files for bankruptcy: 4 notes
Exactech, a Gainesville, Fla.-based medical device maker, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Oct. 29 and has entered a restructuring agreement to sell its assets to a group of existing investors.
