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Missouri hospital trumps wrongful death suit after jury trial

North Kansas City (Mo.) Hospital was cleared in a case involving a 51-year-old man who died of pancreatitis, Missouri Lawyers Media reported May 10.

Missouri hospital trumps wrongful death suit after jury trial

North Kansas City (Mo.) Hospital was cleared in a case involving a 51-year-old man who died of pancreatitis, Missouri Lawyers Media reported May 10.

Johns Hopkins gets $35M for cancer metastasis research

Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine received a $35 million gift from Theodore Giovanis, a researcher, philanthropist and race car driver.

15 best medical schools for surgery, per US News

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore was named the best medical school for surgery, according to U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Medical Schools” list for 2023-24. 

CDC probes possible mpox resurgence

The CDC is investigating new mpox cases, with some of the infections happening among vaccinated individuals, the agency said May 10. 

Family, California reach $24M settlement after man's death

The family of Edward Bronstein reached a $24 million settlement with the state of California, the California Highway Patrol and other parties, CNN reported May 11.

$28M grant awarded to U of Iowa to bring clinical research to rural communities

University of Iowa’s medical school received a renewed grant from the National Institutes of Health to bring research and discoveries to rural communities, according to a May 10 report in The Gazette.

Former Cano directors call for shareholders to withhold support for board members

A group of former Miami-based Cano Health directors have urged shareholders to vote against some current board members and allow for nominations of other people. The annual shareholder meeting is set for June 15.

Best medical schools in 3 ASC specialties, per US News

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore was named the best medical school for surgery along with one other ASC specialty, according to U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Medical Schools” list for 2023-24. 

MaineHealth names inaugural chief medical transformation officer

Portland-based MaineHealth has named Chris Thomson, MD, as the system’s new chief medical and transformation officer, according to a May 11 news release.