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Why non-union pharmacists are protesting

A tectonic shift in mindsets is inciting non-union pharmacists and other healthcare workers to protest, The New York Times reported Dec. 4. 

Potential treatment for rare spine cancer discovered by California researchers

Researchers at Santa Monica, Calif.-based Providence Saint John’s Health Center published new findings from a clinical trial that shed light on a possible treatment for a rare spine cancer.

Mount Sinai taps chief of pulmonary hypertension

New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System named Raymond Benza, MD, director of pulmonary hypertension.

Mood may affect flu shot protection, evidence suggests

Some research suggests a positive mindset when receiving a flu shot may lead to greater levels of protection.

Inside the tech revolution at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's new hospital

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is gearing up for a leap into the future of pediatric healthcare with the opening of the Arthur M. Blank Hospital on Sept. 29, 2024. 

Mount Sinai gets backlash over planned hospital closure

Local residents and elected officials packed a town hall meeting on Nov. 28 to voice their opposition and ask questions about Mount Sinai’s plan to close its Beth Israel campus in July, The Spirit reported Dec. 4. 

From Gen Z to boomers: 10 cities attracting each generation

While Gen Xers and baby boomers flock to warm weather in Arizona and Texas, significant shares of young people are clinging to the coasts, according to a recent series of analyses from SmartAsset. 

Millions of syringe products in chaos as FDA probes China-made devices

At least 60 million syringes and infusion pumps are in turmoil as the FDA investigates China-made plastic syringes that changed dimensions. 

7 CEOs share exit plans as new year draws near

This November — with the end of the calendar year in sight — several hospital and health system CEOs shared plans to leave their roles in the coming months. 

6 things to know about Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have begun popping up both in the U.S. and in China, but experts say the outbreaks are not linked to one another and that the type of pneumonia-causing bacteria is not novel. Still, clinicians are being urged to stay aler…