Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia found a thyroid drug could treat medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in children.
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10 states with the least employed physicians
Wyoming is the state with the fewest employed physicians, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Top millionaire, billionaire hot spots in the US
New York City has been named the city with the most millionaires and billionaires worldwide, with 340,000 millionaires and 58 billionaires, according to a 2023 report from investment consultant Henley & Partners.
Medical office building faces opposition over Revolutionary War graves
A planned 60,000-square-foot medical office building in Greensboro, N.C., is facing opposition from residents over possible Revolutionary War soldiers’ graves, according to an April 18 report from the Greensboro News & Record.
Why US health systems expand overseas — Cleveland Clinic, UPMC, Sanford and Bon Secours leaders weigh in
Some of the United States’ largest and most reputable health systems are expanding their international presence, taking their mission statements and high-quality healthcare services and operations to Europe, South America, Asia and Africa, among other …
Meharry Medical College agrees to pay $100K to settle false claim act allegations
Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn., has reached an agreement to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
More than 'thoughts and prayers:' Dr. Megan Ranney on actionable ways hospitals can help stop gun violence
If you are looking for a silver lining from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s this sad short-lived truth, Megan Ranney, MD, deputy dean at Providence, R.I.-based Brown University School of Public Health, told Becker’s: “During the pandemic there were no scho…
Michigan physician pleads guilty to illegal oxycodone distribution
Michigan physician Scott Cooper, MD, pleaded guilty April 17 to illegally distributing more than 7,000 oxycodone pills.
Northwell joins $30M financing round for digital health platform
Northwell Holdings, the venture capital arm of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, participated in a $30 million financing round for Memora Health, a digital care enablement company.
Martha Stewart, medical supply company team up to market mobility products
Martha Stewart is teaming up with Medline to feature the “Martha Stewart Custom Collection,” which includes bed, bath, and home safety and mobility products.
