Thirty percent of physicians believe that a romantic relationship with a patient is acceptable, according to Medscape’s “Right or Wrong in Medicine” report.
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MemorialCare names new CEO for hospitals after summer resignations
Blair Kent was named CEO of MemorialCare Long Beach (Calif.) Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach.
California to allocate $480.5M for youth mental health
California is awarding $480.5 million to fund 54 projects aimed at improving the state’s behavioral health infrastructure for children and youth.
New melanoma treatment shows 20% complete remission rate
A new immunotherapy treatment for advanced melanoma had a reduction in disease progression in 50 percent of participants and complete remission in 20 percent, making it one of the most effective treatments to date, NBC News reported Dec. 7.
OTC flu, cold meds in short supply nationwide
High demand for over-the-counter flu and cold medications such as children’s Tylenol, cough syrup and Motrin are leading to nationwide shortages, CBS affiliate WFMY reported Dec. 7.
50% of physicians would refuse to treat patients who refuse to wear a mask: study
Fifty percent of physicians said it is appropriate to deny treatment to patients who refuse to wear a mask and social distance to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to Medscape’s “Right or Wrong in Medicine” report.
FDA clears AI-powered heart failure tool developed at Mayo Clinic
An artificial intelligence-powered solution for heart failure developed at Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has received FDA clearance.
Capital Health receives approval to take over New Jersey Hospital
Trenton, N.J.-based Capital Health has received approval to take over services from Trenton-based St. Francis Medical Center.
'Career cushioning' replaces 'quiet quitting' in a more uncertain job market
While the trend of “quiet quitting” gained traction on social media earlier this year, there is another workforce trend being discussed recently: “career cushioning,” according to Bloomberg News.
Urology named most stressful job in 2022: report
Urology has been named the most stressful job of 2022, according to a Dec. 8 report from CNBC based on a study from the Occupational Information Network, a part of the U.S. Department of Labor.
