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Dying former US senator: ‘Will AI bring heaven or hell? Yes.’
Medical leadership training gets a refresh; burnout concerns prompt removal of ‘selfless’ before ‘service’
FDA warns that certain sizing catheters should not be used due to risk of breaking
Medline recalls millions of devices due to safety risk—FDA threatens ‘regulatory action’ in warning letter
5 serious challenges the nursing profession is grappling with right now
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Where to raise kids in the US for optimal healthcare and wellness

The four best states for pediatric healthcare are bunched together geographically. The four worst are nowhere near each other.

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States’ challenge against HHS staffing cuts, restructuring moves forward

The coalition of plaintiffs—representing 19 states and Washington, D.C.—is challenging many of the changes made by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, which has since halted operations. State governments argue that HHS is no longer performing its constitutionally required duties. The agency’s attempt to dismiss the lawsuit was rejected this week.

Ransomware gang claims credit for Signature Healthcare cyberattack—albeit temporarily

Brockton Hospital, part of Signature Healthcare, was hit by a “cybersecurity incident” on Monday that forced ambulances to divert patients to other emergency rooms. As the hospital worked to get systems back online, the ransomware gang Anubis claimed responsibility for the breach, then removed their post.

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AI could help diagnose thyroid nodules

The combination of machine learning and ultrasound could help healthcare providers with the diagnosis of thyroid nodules, according to new findings published in JAMA Otolaryngology.

FTC to study the impact of hospital, health system mergers

The Federal Trade Commission has taken special interest in mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare space and the role increasingly bigger companies play when it comes to healthcare costs and quality of services.

Biogen to seek FDA approval for Alzheimer’s drug

Biogen, a biotech company based in Massachusetts, is planning to seek approval from the FDA for an experimental drug that targets the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the biggest stories in healthcare for years, but many clinicians still remain unsure about how, exactly, they should be using AI to help their patients. A new analysis in European Heart Journal explored that exact issue, providing cardiology professionals with a step-by-step breakdown of how to get the most out of this potentially game-changing technology.
Why all AI strategies need an imaging informaticist

Discussions about AI and radiology often focus on the researchers who help develop the algorithms and radiologists themselves. But a new analysis published in Academic Radiology shines a light on another key role in the implementation of AI: the imaging informaticist.

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Republicans unveil a new healthcare plan

Members of the Congressional Republican Study Committee released a new healthcare plan from the party, The Hill reported.

CMS seeks feedback on how AI could improve Medicare

CMS has announced a new plan to “modernize” Medicare and find new ways to “protect taxpayers from fraud, waste and abuse.” Could AI technologies play key role in the agency’s strategy?

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FDA accepts previously rejected application for new PET imaging agent

The radiopharma firm hopes to soon begin selling Pixclara (Floretyrosine F 18), an investigational product for glioma, a type of brain cancer.