Antiseizure medications made of levetiracetam and clobazam might cause a rash that can quickly injure organs and hospitalize patients, the FDA said Nov. 28.
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Menopausal women turn to Wegovy, Ozempic for weight loss
A popular class of Type 2 diabetes and weight management drugs is gaining the attention of women going through menopause who want to lose weight, The New York Times reported Nov. 27.
US News to begin rating ASCs
U.S. News & World Report is adding new ratings of outpatient surgical centers to its annual series of healthcare ratings.
Weill Cornell Medicine plans largest expansion in 2 decades
New York City-based Weill Cornell Medicine announced plans for expansion and a new research center after acquiring five floors of a building located at 1334 York Ave. — the current location of the Sotheby’s auction house.
COVID-19 ED visits, hospitalizations, deaths up: 4 updates
The U.S. is seeing a 9.7% rise in COVID-19 hospital admissions — 18,119 in the most recent week — according to CDC data. Emergency department visits for the virus have also gone up during the same time period by nearly 2% and deaths increased by 8.3%, …
Mississippi hospital interim CEO eyes Medicaid lifeline
In a bid to overcome continued financial setbacks, Greenwood (Miss.) Leflore Hospital could begin receiving over $10 million in extra Medicaid supplement payments annually, the hospital’s interim CEO, Gary Marchand, told Becker’s.
LinkedIn to add new features for nurses
LinkedIn has added several new features to support nurses with job searches and networking.
CVS sues U.S. over $400M in denied tax deductions
CVS Health is suing the United States, alleging the government owes it more than $400 million in tax deductions.
St. Mary's Health Care System taps former HCA exec as chief medical officer
St. Mary’s Health Care System in Athens, Ga., has named Eric Schuck, MD, chief medical officer.
Hospitals, health systems undergoing rebrands in 2023
In highly competitive healthcare markets, hospitals and health systems are rebranding to differentiate themselves and stand out from competitors.
