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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Cedar Falls, IA

A nursing home resident in Cedar Falls, Iowa, died after becoming trapped between her bed rail and the wall, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported July 22. The resident, who was living at NewAldaya Lifescapes, was discovered the morning of June 16. The official cause of death was suffocation due to the position of the resident's neck and head.

Nursing home resident dies at facility cited for several violations

Researchers at MIT, ETH Zurich, and the University of Palermo have made a breakthrough in cancer diagnosis by combining imaging with artificial intelligence. Led by Professor Caroline Uhler and graduate student Xinyi Zhang, the team has developed a machine-learning model that can accurately identify the stage of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) using a cheap and simple staining technique called chromatin staining.

Researchers Develop AI Technique to Predict Cancer (DCIS) Invasiveness

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Benny Hinn was a popular preacher during the 1990s and early 2000s. There were Virginia churches that offered bus rides to his crusades in North Carolina, and I knew quite a few Virginians who purchased his books and tapes and donated to his ministry.

Benny Hinn is being criticized for asking for money again

The treatment for hemophilia A could become the company’s second gene therapy to enter the U.S. market after Beqvez, which was cleared in April for a less common type of the bleeding disorder called hemophilia B. Pfizer is among several drugmakers to invest in the rapidly growing field of...

Pfizer’s gene therapy for rare genetic bleeding disorder succeeds in late-stage trial

The new wave of dynamic, driven and visionary healthcare leaders is working to make patient care more accessible, more affordable and more streamlined. These professionals, working in a variety of roles throughout the healthcare spectrum, aim to change healthcare for the better. Becker's is excited to celebrate these emerging talents,...

Rising stars: 42 healthcare leaders under 40 | 2024

Nebraska State

Omaha, NE

Louis Burgher, MD, PhD, former Clarkson College president and hospital CEO, died July 19 at 79. Dr. Burgher served as president and CEO of Nebraska Health System, the organization that would later become Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine — the primary clinical teaching partner for Omaha-based University of Nebraska Medical Center, according to a statement from UNMC.

Former Nebraska hospital CEO dies

Wilmington, DE

ChristianaCare, a three-hospital health system based in Wilmington, Del., is increasing its hourly minimum wage from $15 to $16.50. The change will affect about 850 employees who were below or near $16.50 per hour, according to a July 23 health system news release. ChristianaCare employs about 14,000 workers in total.

ChristianaCare hikes minimum wage for 2nd time in 5 years

Nicole Walker (Ari Zucker) has less than a week to leave Salem once her final Days of Our Lives scene airs. A promo for next week shows EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerrigel) asking Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) if Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) knows her stepdad killed her bio dad Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian).

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: EJ possibly blackmails Nicole into leaving Salem

Hospital and health system C-suites have seen a lot of movement over the last 24 hours. Below are five CFO moves that Becker's has reported on since July 23:. 1. Paula Littleton was named CFO of Osage Beach, Mo.-based Lake Regional Health System. 2. Dothan, Ala.-based Flowers Hospital and Medical...

5 CFO moves in 1 day

Interesting Engineering

Inbrain's graphene chip is a promising new technology with the potential to improve brain surgery and neurological treatments.

Graphene-based brain chip offers 200x more power for Parkinson’s patients

Massachusetts State

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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Certain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled, according to a study recently published in Current Problems in Surgery. Patients' treatment plans should be created based on their different manifestations and diagnoses, and extractions should...

These patients may be at risk for tooth extraction-induced TMD

Three in 10 managers are engaged in their roles, according to a recent Gallup survey. The 2024 "State of the Global Workplace" report found that while engagement — defined as feeling involved and enthusiastic — was low for managers at 30%, it was still higher than non-managers' engagement, at 18%.

Most managers not engaged in their roles: Gallup

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

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Keratoconus can cause significant vision impairment, but it does not lead to total blindness. Learn more.

Can Keratoconus Cause Blindness?

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Dana-Farber taps OHSU exec

Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has named Patrick McCormick senior vice president for hospital transformation, effective Sept. 3. He is currently vice president for oncology services at...

Dana-Farber taps OHSU exec

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