Slow hospital transfers are costing lives in Illinois, study finds
A new study from a Northwestern trauma surgeon found that up to 34% of critically injured patients who show up at a hospital ...
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Dignity California hospital CEO to retire
Mercy San Juan Medical Center's president and CEO, Michael Korpiel, to retire in July after seven years of leadership. Learn more about his career at Dignity H ...
Merav Berger thanks Trump, Israeli gov't, negotiators in press conference
Merav Berger thanked US President Donald Trump and the Israeli government for helping get her daughter released from Hamas captivity ...
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Flu cases spike in Massachusetts: How to protect yourself
We are seeing flu case numbers spike upward through the U.S., including here in Massachusetts. The flu season is definitely ...
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About Half of Americans Approve of Using Weight-Loss Drugs to Treat Obesity, AP-NORC Poll Finds
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a ...
FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.
Does Medicare cover deviated septum surgery?
Medicare may cover medically necessary deviated septum surgery, but there are specific rules and exclusions to be aware of.
FDA approves new type of nonopioid painkiller for acute pain
The drug, Journavx, from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, reduced pain after surgery in clinical trials. Experts hope it can lead to fewer opioid prescriptions.