National Institutes of Health researchers found a correlation between viral infections, including influenza, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Science reported Jan. 19.
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Health officials probe 1st cases of new drug-resistant gonorrhea strain in Massachusetts
A unique strain of gonorrhea identified in two residents in Massachusetts showed little or no response to five classes of antibiotics, health officials said Jan. 19.
New Mexico attorney general investigating Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services
The New Mexico attorney general’s office is investigating Gallup-based Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services, NBC affiliate KOB reported Jan. 19.
10-building New Jersey portfolio acquired for $46M
Horizon Equities has acquired a 10-property retail and medical office portfolio in Ocean County, N.J., for $46 million, according to a Jan. 20 report from Commercial Property Executive.
Proposed merger doesn't save Fairview Health from rating drop
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the revenue bond ratings of Minneapolis-based Fairview Health from “A3” to “Baa1.”
A peek into healthcare's future? AI passes medical licensing exam
An artificial intelligence chatbot that generates humanlike responses passed all three parts of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam, according to findings published in the preprint server medRxiv.
COVID-19 admissions dip: Where they're lowest, falling fastest
COVID-19 hospitalizations are declining nationwide even as the highly transmissible omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 gains prevalence.
Capital Region Medical Center opens $20M ASC
Jefferson City, Mo.-based Capital Region Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new ASC Jan. 19, the News Tribune reported Jan. 20.
DCH Health System employee fired for inappropriately accessing EHR
Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based DCH Health System has fired an employee who improperly gained access to its electronic medical records system.
The buzz from Davos: 5 big themes for 2023
Executives from some of the largest companies across the world gathered in Davos, Switzerland Jan. 16 to 20 for the World Economic Forum.
