Superbug fungus with 60% mortality rate surges in US hospitals
An invasive drug-resistant fungus is spreading rapidly through U.S. hospitals and has become more threatening worldwide, earning the…
Does AI belong in the exam room? Lawsuit alleges Sharp violated patient privacy. – San Diego Union-Tribune
A recent lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court alleges that Sharp HealthCare recorded conversations between doctors and…
Ambulance offload delays put patients lives at risks, says paramedic association
Paramedics are being forced to wait in the hallways of Newfoundland and Labrador hospitals, and the province’s paramedic…
‘Online hospital’ set to open allowing NHS patients to be treated at home for menopause and prostate issues
The “online hospital” will be rolled out next year to help patients speak to specialists about issues such…
Things you are too embarrassed to ask your doctor – but really should
There are some subjects many of us find hard to talk to our doctors about – bowel habits,…
Illinois hits ‘very high’ flu levels, as CDC suggests fewer vaccines
The federal government’s decision to dramatically reduce the number of vaccines it recommends for children, including the flu…
Trans health care, Neuralink, DEI grants: Morning Rounds
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Withings launches at-home ‘longevity station’ at CES
Connected scale measures more than 60 biomarkers, including cardiovascular function, vascular health, metabolism and cellular composition. French healthtech…
University Hospital Southampton facing £55m deficit
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) faces an estimated £54.9m deficit for the full year, which has…
Can a Full-Body MRI Help You Live Longer?
The result is Ezra (Hebrew for “help”), the full-body MRI scanning company Gal founded in 2018. In 2025,…
RFK Jr. Wants to Scrutinize the Vaccine Schedule—But its Safety Record Is Already Decades Long
The Kennedy-led HHS moves to reopen settled questions without new scientific justification. Chris Comp, director of Medicare; Health…
New one-stop travel clinic ‘very beneficial’ to the Sault
The clinic also provides custom travel health kits, which might include first aid supplies, medications, rehydration salts, or…