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Long Forgotten Antibiotic Might Work Against Drug Resistant Bacterial Infections
An old antibiotic might protect patients against drug-resistant, bacterial pathogens.
A New Hope For Osteoarthritis Treatment And Prevention (Part 2)
In this second installment of our stories on osteoarthritis, we discuss a new approach for treatment and cure.
FTC Suing To Stop Amgen’s $27.8 Billion Purchase Of Horizon Therapeutics
The FTC is attempting to stop the sale out of fears it will give the company too much power over rare disease treatments.
Asking Bard And ChatGPT To Find The Best Medical Care, I Got Truth And Truthiness
Ask ChatGPT about a surgeon or hospital’s care and it declines to give details. But Google’s Bard will even recommend a “consultation” with particular clinicians.
Republicans Increasingly Oppose School-Mandated Vaccines—Though Americans Still Support Childhood Vaccines, Poll Finds
Only a slim majority (57%) of Republicans now support school vaccine requirements, Pew found, down from 79% in 2019.
Risant Health’s Value-Based Platform: A Future Option For Health Systems Seeking To Remain Independent?
Amidst a continued flurry of healthcare M&A, Kaiser Permanente’s intended launch of Risant Health, including Geisinger Health as its first partner, is one that’s promp…
Work From Home And Other Benefits May Be At Risk After Covid Emergency Declaration Ends
The emergency declaration for Covid-19 expired on May 11, 2023—and it comes with some tax consequences.
Want Happier Kids? Teach Them Manners, Experts Say
Though the world is experiencing a “civility crisis” that threatens mental health, kids can be taught the manners needed to improve matters and cope.
Kaiser Is Acquiring Geisinger. As M&A Activity Accelerates, Making These Leadership Mistakes Can Quickly End Them
The flurry of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in healthcare delivery only continues to accelerate. Last month alone, there were some 15 M&A transactions.
