Columbus, OH

Five spine and orthopedic surgeons earned honors in the second quarter of 2024. 1. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons named Steven Glassman, MD, an honorary member, a spokesperson for Norton Medical Group said. Dr. Glassman, of Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Leatherman Spine, is the first person to earn the award since 2007. The honor recognized him for his work to pave collaboration among orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons.

5 spine, orthopedic surgeons honored in Q2 | 2024

Masimo Corporation MASI and Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit academic medical center, recently announced their strategic collaboration to improve the standard of patient care while utilizing hospital-based remote patient monitoring (RPM), including TeleCritical Care. The partnership is intended to integrate Cleveland Clinic’s critical care and non-critical care central patient monitoring platforms...

Masimo (MASI), Cleveland Clinic Unite to Enhance Patient Care

In 10 years, post-acute care will resemble the hospitals of today, Rajeev Kumar, MD, president of AMDA-The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, told Becker's. "There will be a huge need to cater to the burgeoning chronic illnesses — CHF, COPD, kidney disease along with post-surgical rehabilitation for patients — and I see facilities evolving to meet those needs by developing specialty certifications and staffing appropriate for such care," he said. "I anticipate creation of high acuity zones within every SNF capable of providing hospital-like care."

The future of post-acute care, per 1 association leader

Masimo, a leading global provider of medical technology and hospital automation solutions, and Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit academic medical center, announced today the launch of a new partnership centered around hospital-based remote patient monitoring (RPM), including TeleCritical Care. This will include the integration of Cleveland Clinic’s critical care (eHospital) and non-critical care (eCMU) central patient monitoring platforms with the Masimo Hospital Automation platform. The goal is to provide tools for clinicians that offer enhanced situational awareness and clinical decision-support for hospitalized patients, including the critically ill.

Masimo and Cleveland Clinic Collaborate to Improve Hospital Remote Care

Three leading medical groups published revised criteria for advanced imaging in pediatric patients June 27, to keep pace with advancements. Pediatric use of advanced ultrasounds, computed tomography (CTs), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) were evaluated and jointly assessed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Emergency Physicians, and American College of Radiology.

New pediatric imaging guidance issued by major medical associations

How Are Endometrial Cancer and Endometriosis Different?. “Sister Act” star Whoopi Goldberg, 68, says she didn’t know anything about endometriosis, a benign condition affecting the uterus that can cause intense pain, until an odd smell and a urinary tract infection caused her to see her doctor where it was discovered.

After Years of Pain, Comedian Whoopi Goldberg, 68, Says Cottage Cheese Helped Finally Lead To Getting Endometriosis Treatment

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Edison, NJ

Following a successful pilot, Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health is taking its hospital-at-home program systemwide. In April, HMH teamed up with Medically Home to officially launch a hospital at home program. In the two months since, the program has treated nearly 100 patients — ahead of pace for what the health system expected at this point. A pilot phase of the program began in 2022 at three hospitals, during which it took two years to treat the same number of patients.

Hackensack Meridian's recipe for hospital-at-home success

A popular obesity drug may help treat a dangerous disorder in which people struggle to breathe while they sleep, a new study finds. Tirzepatide, the medication in the weight-loss drug Zepbound and also the diabetes treatment Mounjaro, appeared to reduce the severity of sleep apnea along with reducing weight and improving blood pressure and other health measures in patients with obesity who took the drug for a year.

Obesity drug used in Mounjaro and Zepbound may help treat dangerous sleep apnea

Dialysis is a type of renal replacement therapy (RRT) that filters waste products and removes excess fluid from the blood when someone's kidneys stop working sufficiently. It can be performed in a hospital, dialysis center, or at home. To survive beyond a few weeks or months, people with stage 5...

The Role of Dialysis in Kidney Treatment

Diabetes and prediabetes persist as widespread conditions, demanding care in their own right and threatening complications from eye problems to kidney disease. Pharmacists offer accessible care and education for the nearly 40 million Americans with diabetes and close to 100 million with prediabetes. In this virtual roundtable, retailers and suppliers discuss how pharmacists and the newest technologies can address the disease’s stubborn prevalence. Technologies and products can help stem nationwide increases in diabetes and prediabetes.

Pharmacists’ ever expanding role in diabetes care

Summary: Siemens Healthineers has introduced the NT-proBNPII assay to its Atellica Solution, enhancing diagnostic capabilities for heart failure with rapid results and offering both NT-proBNP and BNP tests for improved clinical flexibility. Takeaways:. Enhanced Diagnostic Speed and Flexibility: The NT-proBNPII assay provides a quick 10-minute time-to-first-result, enabling faster diagnosis of...

Siemens Healthineers Adds New Heart Failure Assay to Cardiac Test Menu

San Diego, CA

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a global study demonstrating the potential of tirzepatide, a drug known to manage type 2 diabetes, as the first effective drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients diagnosed with obesity. The results, published in the June 21, 2024 online edition of New England Journal of Medicine, highlight the treatment’s potential to improve the quality of life for millions worldwide affected by OSA.

Diabetes Drug Tirzepatide Shows Promise as First Effective Therapy for Sleep Apnea in Obese Patients

Florida State

Hollywood, FL

After piloting new Clostridioides difficile guidelines for nine months, Memorial Healthcare System reduced unnecessary treatments by 20.1%, according to a study published June 27 in the American Journal of Infection Control. The Hollywood, Fla.-based system restricted the ordering of C. diff tests for some patients, including those who received laxatives...

Florida system shrinks unnecessary C. diff testing by 20%

Peru, IN

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Logansport, IN

Kristy Tallman

Logansport, Ind. – The Indiana State Police (ISP) are seeking the public's assistance in locating 14-year-old Bryson Muir, who is believed to be missing and endangered. Investigators from ISP have recently communicated with Bryson's parents, Daniel and Kristen Muir. Despite their initial lack of cooperation, they have begun to show signs of willingness to assist in the investigation. However, Bryson has yet to be seen or located by ISP or the Cass County Department of Child Services (DCS).

UPDATE: Urgent Search Intensifies for Endangered 14-Year-Old Bryson Muir!

Treatment options for heavy periods include hormonal contraceptives, tranexamic acid, progestins, and some surgical procedures. Heavy menstrual bleeding, known scientifically as menorrhagia, can be both inconvenient and distressing. Several treatment options are available depending on the cause, a person’s health, and whether the person plans to have children. This...

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Anika Jindal

A subtle sign of low intelligence is an inability to understand or appreciate complexity. People with low intelligence may have difficulty understanding abstract concepts or thinking outside the box. They may also be more likely to believe simplistic explanations or conspiracy theories.

12 Subtle Signs Of Low Intelligence

Miami, FL

Miami-based Jackson Memorial Hospital has reduced its hospital acquired infections by 40% in about nine months with two changes. The system implemented two new processes: line rounds and "ticket to test." "The first step was eliminating any tubes or lines that are unnecessary," Hany Atallah, MD, chief medical officer at...

Miami hospital reduces HAIs by 40% with 2 changes

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Board of Nursing has suspended the registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licenses of Percy Lynchard III, the Washington Department of Health reported on Friday.

Nurse's Licenses Suspended for Improper Rx: Investigation Reveals Substandard Care

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Cleveland Clinic inks patient monitoring partnership

Cleveland Clinic and Masimo, a provider of medical technology and hospital automation tools, are joining forces on a new partnership...

Cleveland Clinic inks patient monitoring partnership

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