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Common hospital disinfectant doesn't work against C. diff, study finds
A CDC-recommended hospital disinfectant is ineffective against Clostridioides difficile, according to a study published Nov. 21 in Microbiology.
New York system lowers age for inpatient psychiatric care
Rome (N.Y.) Health has lowered the age for patients it accepts who need inpatient psychiatric care.
Wisconsin investigates hospital pharmacist
The Wisconsin pharmacy board is investigating a hospital pharmacist’s license after a federal court charged him for animal cruelty related to research, ABC affiliate WKOW 27 reported Nov. 22.
Mounjaro more effective than Ozempic for weight loss: Study
Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro helped patients lose weight more effectively than Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, according to a preprint study that included more than 40,000 patients.
Nutex Health gets Nasdaq compliance extension
Houston-based Nutex Health, a micro-hospital network, has received a letter granting a 180-day extension to display compliance with Nasdaq’s $1 minimum bid requirement.
Connecticut hospital looks to close maternity unit
As the rural maternity care crisis roars on, a northwest Connecticut-based hospital could soon be shutting down their birthing unit, CT Insider reported on Nov. 27.
Urban areas with the highest, lowest cost of living
Of the 269 urban areas in the Council for Community and Economic Research’s most recent Cost of Living Index, the Manhattan borough of New York City was the most expensive and Decatur, Ill., was the least expensive.
3 trends shaping patient experience improvements in 2023
Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are prioritizing making improvements to patient experience, particularly as a recent Leapfrog Group survey found that these measures have declined for a second consecutive year.
Exela Pharma recalls 400K drugs
Exela Pharma Sciences, an injectable drug company, is recalling more than 415,000 drug vials in a Class I recall because of a possible presence of silicone, according to the FDA.
WHO probes respiratory illness surge in China: 4 notes
The World Health Organization is monitoring a surge of respiratory illnesses among children in China, which health officials in the country say is due to known pathogens and not “any unusual or novel pathogens.”
