The MedCity Moves Podcast discusses recent executive appointments, promotions, exits, and layoffs in the healthcare industry. Katie Adams explores new leaders at Geisinger and Cedars-Sinai, as well as recent job cuts at Johnson & Johnson and Highmark Health. The podcast also features an interview with Brian Anderson, the new CEO of the Coalition for Health…
Listen To Your Microbes is a graphic story that tells the evolution of microorganisms on Earth over the past 3.7 billion years. Written by Fergus Shanahan and Laura Gowers, the book explains how microbes made the planet habitable for humans by generating oxygen, removing methane, and producing soil, plants, and animals. It also explores how…
A study published in The Lancet Digital Health found that using computer-aided detection (CAD) software during nonimmunochemical fecal occult blood test (iFOBT) screening and surveillance colonoscopies can reduce the adenoma miss rate (AMR) compared to conventional colonoscopy. The study, a randomized controlled trial, showed that the CAD system increased the detection of adenomas in colonoscopies….
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has launched Virtual Urgent Care, allowing children and young adults up to 21 years old to receive after-hours care for non-emergency illnesses or injuries via video meetings with CHLA providers. This service treats ailments like fever, respiratory infections, minor injuries, and more, providing prescriptions and discharge instructions when necessary. The hospital…
Bart and Barbara Klion faced a dilemma when their Humana Medicare Advantage plan was dropped by Saratoga Hospital, threatening their access to their doctors. Bart fought to keep his doctors, contacting multiple organizations for help. Medicare Advantage plans have become popular but have downsides, such as limited provider networks and disputes between insurers and providers…
Three major pharmaceutical companies, AstraZeneca, Boehringer, and GSK, have agreed to cap the price of asthma inhalers at $35, effective June 1. This decision came after pressure from Democratic lawmakers to lower inhaler prices due to high costs. The companies are also focusing on making respiratory medications more accessible to uninsured and underinsured patients. The…
Share your new hires, promotions, and other changes with us so we can share them with our readers. Don’t be shy, everyone wants to know who is coming and going. This week, Ocugen has hired Huma Qamar as chief medical officer, previously working at Medicus Pharma. Remember, all work and no play can make for…
Ellie Jackson and Harshit Kondapally from Sheffield, UK advocate for reform of rotational training, especially during the foundation years. They highlight the benefits of short rotations which offer exposure to different specialties and help develop clinical skills. They acknowledge that the effectiveness of these rotations depends on the specific placements. They also mention that a…
Researchers have developed a new super-resolution imaging method called SUM-PAINT, which allows for fast and detailed visualization of proteins in 3D neuronal cells. This technique has revealed a previously unknown type of synapse and has the potential to revolutionize the study of protein organization and neurological disorders. The team created a detailed atlas of neuronal…
2,6-DHNPs, a group of disinfection byproducts, are a significant concern for public health as they are more toxic and resistant to traditional water cleaning methods. A recent study found that these DBPs are 248 times more toxic than regulated pollutants in zebrafish embryos, leading to severe cardiotoxic effects. Boiling and filtration were found to be…
