The American Heart Association has defined a new medical condition that reflects the links among heart disease, obesity, diabetes and kidney disease.
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Drugmaker pulls 17K antifungal pills in Class I recall
In a Class I recall, the most serious type, a New Jersey drugmaker is removing 17,376 drug cartons from the market because of a cross-contamination risk.
Medical devicemaker recalls 108K drug infusion pumps
Smiths Medical, an entity of ICU Medical, is recalling more than 108,000 syringe pumps because a false alarm may sound.
Nurse pleads not guilty to tampering with anxiety meds
A Connecticut nurse pleaded not guilty to five counts of tampering with an anxiety medication meant for patients.
Atlanta mayor wants longer redevelopment ban for shuttered Wellstar hospital
The mayor of Atlanta is looking to extend the city’s redevelopment ban on the shuttered Atlanta Medical Center through April 2024, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Oct. 6.
Walgreens pharmacists plan walkout
An unclear number of Walgreens pharmacies might close Oct. 9-11 after pharmacists shared plans through social media apps, emails and fliers to stage a walkout, according to CNN.
Strike begins at 4 Prime hospitals
Members of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals and the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West began a five-day strike Oct. 9 affecting four Prime Healthcare facilities in Califor…
US cities ranked according to safety
Nashua, N.H., is the safest city in the U.S., according to an analysis released Oct. 9 by personal finance website WalletHub.
Mayo Clinic inks deal with Aidoc
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic and Aidoc have inked a deal on an artificial intelligence “orchestration engine” to connect clinicians with AI tools.
HCA hospital launches 3K-square-foot simulation center
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital has opened a new 3,000-square-foot simulation lab that will help train medical residents from across the globe, WWSB reported.
