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A more accurate Alzheimer's blood detection test is on the horizon

A blood test that could detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease even prior to symptom onset is in the works, and early evaluation of it has proven to be highly accurate, according to new research, published Jan. 22 in JAMA.

9 hospitals among Healthgrades' best for at least 15 years

Healthgrades’ 2024 list of America’s Best Hospitals includes nine that have earned the recognition for at least 15 consecutive years. 

Surgeons' No Surprises Act lawsuit partially revived

An appeals court partially revived a New York surgeon’s office challenge of the No Surprises Act, Law360 reported Jan. 23. 

AdventHealth names system chief clinical officer

Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth promoted Michael Cacciatore, MD, to system chief clinical officer, effective March 4.

Investigation into TikTok threats against Washington nurse launched

Law enforcement is investigating threats against at least one nurse at Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, according to The Lund Report.

How RWJBarnabas cut CLABSIs by 40%

Efforts to standardize quality and safety practices systemwide are paying off for West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health, with the system achieving a 40% reduction in central line infections last year.

Northwell hospital completes $71M women and children center

Bay Shore, N.Y.-based South Shore University Hospital, part of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, has completed its $71 million women and children’s center.

Majority of patients maintain weight loss after stopping medication, study reveals

After discontinuing the use of semaglutide and liraglutide weight-loss medications, a majority of patients were able to maintain the same weight they were at when halting the use — or even continued to lose additional weight after one year, a new study…

900+ chemicals in consumer products tied to breast cancer risk, study says

Researchers have identified 921 chemicals thought to increase the risk of breast cancer and say none should be considered “low hazard” until further investigation is done.

CHI St. Vincent taps hospital president

Megan Bonney is the new president of CHI St. Vincent North, a hospital in Sherwood, Ark.