University of California Los Angeles researchers found pregnant women who receive the COVID-19 vaccine after recovering from the virus are more likely than other mothers to pass antibodies to their newborns, HealthDay reported Sept. 29.
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FDA drops push for medical device cybersecurity requirement
The FDA user-fee agreements bill was recently reauthorized, but without the previously introduced medical device cybersecurity rules, SC Magazine reported Sept. 29.
New California law ensures meal breaks for patient care workers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill guaranteeing breaks for direct patient care workers in the public sector and at the University of California, according to a Sept. 30 news release from National Nurses United.
Iowa ASC expanding, relocating
Mason City-based MercyOne North Iowa Bariatric Surgery is relocating to support an expansion, KIMT reported Sept. 30.
Dr. Amy Goldberg appointed dean of Temple medical school
Amy Goldberg, MD, was appointed dean of Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine in Philadelphia.
‘Fully vaccinated’ term may get a rebrand with omicron boosters
The CDC revised its “up to date” COVID-19 vaccination term Sept. 30 to include the primary series and the recently authorized omicron-targeting booster.
Florida health systems resuming operations in Ian’s aftermath
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, some health systems in the state are returning to normal operations, the Orlando Sentinel reported Sept. 30.
US suicide rates increased 4% in 2021
According to newly released data from the CDC, suicide deaths in the U.S. increased by 4 percent from 2020 to 2021.
Anesthesiologist, Army physician spouse charged with conspiring to share medical records with Russia
A Maryland anesthesiologist and her spouse, a major in the U.S. Army and a physician, were charged by indictment for allegedly providing confidential health information to an undercover FBI agent to assist Russia related to the conflict in Ukraine, the…
10 highest-paying cities for midcareer, late-career ophthalmologists
Atlanta is the highest-paying U.S. city for midcareer (eight to 14 years of experience) ophthalmologists, while New York City is the highest-paying city for late-career (22 to 28 years) physicians in the specialty, based on data compiled from Medscape’…
