Month: June 2022

In a decade of aiming to reduce overuse in healthcare, a group of internal medicine physicians  found that overuse is prevalent in racial and ethnic […]

A study of 10,775 high-risk adult patients during the COVID-19 delta variant surge in late 2021 finds that treatment with one of three anti-spike neutralizing […]

McLaren Health Care has selected Justin Klamerus, MD, as its next executive vice president and chief medical officer, the Grand Blanc, Mich.-based health system said […]

Pfizer’s updated vaccine candidates, a monovalent and a bivalent option, both delivered a “substantially higher immune response” against omicron compared to its current version among […]

Pfizer’s updated vaccine candidates, a monovalent and a bivalent option, both delivered a “substantially higher immune response” against omicron compared to its current version among […]

Southfield, Mich.-based Beaumont Health took part in a real-world experiment to deliver medical supplies by drone.

Here are five nurses who have made headlines for their leadership efforts on and off the job since June 8:

Here are five nurses who have made headlines for their leadership efforts on and off the job since June 8:

Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System has teamed up with hospital-at-home company Contessa Health to provide home-based healthcare, according to a June 24 press release. 

Some Florida physicians are tossing usable COVID-19 doses in the trash after Gov. Ron DeSantis failed to authorize state programs’ to administer the vaccine to […]

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, N.Y., is cutting approximately 5 percent of its 800-person workforce as it makes changes aimed at improving revenue cycle functions. 

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, N.Y., is cutting approximately 5 percent of its 800-person workforce as it makes changes aimed at improving revenue cycle functions. 

Optum says roughly 13 billion clinical lab tests are performed each year and 30% are unnecessary.

Daniel Listi is the new CEO of Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, Fla., part of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare. 

Daniel Listi is the new CEO of Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, Fla., part of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare. 

Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare named Angela Belmont, DNP, MSN, new chief nurse executive June 23. 

The Citadel Salisbury (N.C.), a nursing home that was the site of the state’s worst outbreak of COVID-19, closed after losing its Medicare agreement in […]

MilliporeSigma’s new BioContinuum Seed Train Platform offering enables a fully closed bioprocessing environment for both fed-batch and perfusion N-production.

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has signed an agreement with Israel-based Sheba Medical Center that will make it easier to share healthcare technology and help early […]

Regulators wish to expand and clarify methods for obtaining information on medicines used by or needed for pregnant and lactating individuals through clinical trials and […]

The Guthrie Clinic appointed Donald Zaycosky as its first senior vice president, chief legal officer, according to a press release sent to Becker’s on June […]

Today there’s greater awareness of the social determinants of health in industry circles than ever before. But how can we translate this heightened awareness into […]

Researchers have linked resistance to treatment for a deadly form of kidney cancer to low mitochondrial content in the cell. When the researchers increased the […]

The model builds on the Oncology Care Model set to end June 30, and will require participants to create health equity plans.

I am not going to go into the politics of Friday’s Supreme Court decision on abortion, and I need to start out by saying that […]

Remote patient monitoring tools help providers transition from episodic modes of care to continuous care, which supports preventive care initiatives and improves patient engagement. While […]

ImmunoGen has formed a research collaboration with Oxford BioTherapeutics to develop novel antibody-drug conjugates for cancers with high unmet needs.

The market regulator, in its letter to Aurobindo Pharma dated June 24, said the company had disclosed very limited and restricted information related to the […]

The committee said the outbreak should be “closely monitored and reviewed after a few weeks.”

The FDA is opening a second probe into Abbott Nutrition after a complaint reported a 10th infant death after consuming the company’s baby formula. 

Four Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to investigate Apple and Google for allegedly deceiving millions of mobile phone users by enabling the collection and […]

Between 2013 and 2018, rates of antibiotic use and sepsis decreased in 152 hospitals, diminishing fears that sepsis improvement efforts will lead to antibiotic overuse.

Researchers have unlocked an evolutionary mystery of a deadly pathogen responsible for fueling the superbug crisis: it can reproduce by having sex. And while such […]

Researchers have now visualized the molecular structure of the LAG3 protein. They describe the crystal structure of LAG3 and how it interacts with molecules produced […]

Walgreens agreed to shell out $105 million in cash to its shareholders June 23 after a seven-year class-action lawsuit about the spike in generic drug […]

Abortion pills, known as medication abortion, are expected to take center stage after the Supreme Court struck down a nearly 50-year-old precedent with a 6-3 […]

Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health named Zsolt Kulcsar, DO, as medical director of Lee Virtual Health.

For families who’ve just learned their child may not survive birth or will have a debilitating condition, such legal issues add one more trauma to […]

Members of Congress voted to create a new agency within HHS that establishes itself at the forefront of healthcare innovation and technology, but some say […]

Some health systems that are struggling financially may benefit from collaborating with other businesses and selling patient health data. However, making sure those relationships are […]

Post completion of the deal, Cipla’s total stake in GoApptiv will increase to 22.02% on a fully diluted basis. The investment will be made in […]

Oracle’s $28.4 billion deal to buy Cerner and plans for a nationwide healthcare database have captured the attention of health IT executives since the deal […]

The confusion in Michigan underscores the complexities health systems and providers face as access to abortion will now be decided by each state.

Big Tech companies including Amazon, Microsoft and Apple have continued making headway into the healthcare industry through partnerships with health systems and other organizations.

Patient recruitment, retention, diversity, & safety are all factors driving the need for radical innovation in clinical research. This need was made painfully apparent during […]

Over 70% of potential research participants live >2 hours away from a research site, & patient drop-out rates can reach 30% depending on the therapeutic […]

A recent study by Morning Consult finds that >54% of US adults would be willing to participate in a clinical trial if it had a 30-minute-or-less commute. […]

Tech workers remain highly sought after by health systems, due to such factors as the shift to the cloud and the use of technology to […]

Three in 10 doctors are worried about the repercussions of admitting to clinical errors, including facing legal action, a Medical Defence Union (MDU) survey has […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital and health system employees have increasingly voiced their concerns about staffing, patient care, working conditions and employee retention. A number of […]

Here are four moves from leading cancer centers across the nation that Becker’s has covered since June 8: 

Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine’s Center for Health Care Innovation and University of Pennsylvania’s Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics will fund 10 one-year projects aimed at […]

Fort Pierce, Fla.-based Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, owned by Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, opened a $100 million, four-story tower expansion on June 23. 

Birmingham, Ala.-based Grandview Medical Center notified patients that the hospital’s emergency department activity logs were taken in an April data breach, which may have exposed […]

Below are five hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs.

The monkeypox outbreak does not constitute a public health emergency of international concern at this time, the World Health Organization said June 25. 

Below are 10 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CFOs.

States where abortion remains legal are acting to legally protect healthcare providers who perform abortions and reproductive health services for out-of-state residents who live where […]

Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based Select Medical Corp., and Falls Church, Va.-based Inova Health System announced a joint venture on June 23 to own and operate the first […]

The Sanofi-GSK vaccine is the first candidate to demonstrate efficacy in a placebo-controlled trial with a high-Omicron environment.

National disease modeling suggests COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths will remain stable through mid-July while cases will continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace.  

Lonza will produce drug product for Pierre Fabre’s monoclonal antibody W0180.

The former CFO of Pacific Hospital’s physician management arm was sentenced to 15 months in prison June 24 for a tax offense related to a […]

The partnership between Echosens and Novo Nordisk is intended to increase awareness and early diagnosis of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

Luxury hotels are intensifying the “wellness” amenities they offer, with many now veering closer to traditional healthcare services, The Wall Street Journal reports. 

The new guidance outlines the approach the MHRA intends to take for products approved or pending in a decentralized procedure or mutual recognition procedures.

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is widespread, and so far there is no effective drug. In the search for one, the so-called rocaglates have come into […]

The CEO of SaNOtize is tapping into outside-the-box innovation to develop a nitric oxide-delivery platform to treat and prevent COVID-19.

The downturn shows few signs of hurting large pharma, but small biotechs and generics makers could face a credit crunch.

UPMC faces a lawsuit filed by a patient whose incorrect COVID-19 diagnosis resulted in the cancellation of his summer 2020 wedding, The Tribune-Review reports.

Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital in Green Valley, Ariz., is closing June 30, according to Green Valley News. 

Here are 10 hospitals or health systems that recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.

Shots: The US FDA unveiled 5yr. action plan to foster drug development & simplifying patient access to novel treatments as well as improve and extends […]

Shots: The EMA’s CHMP has recommended the approval of Rinvoq (15mg, qd) for the treatment of active nr‑axSpA in adult patients with a clinical diagnosis […]

The letter is in regards to certain disclosures made by the company on the ongoing USFDA audit of company’s Unit-1 and observations made by the […]

Europe’s Healthier Together initiative The European Commission (EC) has launched the Healthier Together: EU Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) initiative to support EU Member States in reducing […]

CHMP returns positive opinion on Rinvoq for the treatment of adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis

Cosentyx receives expanded approvals in EU for use in childhood arthritic conditions

In 2018, while reporting on pandemic preparedness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, I heard many people joking about the fictional 15th article of the […]

Shots: The P-IIb trial evaluates the efficacy & safety of ASC22 (1.0mg/kg, q2w) vs PBO in addition to NAs in 75 patients with CHB for […]

The government is exploiting doctors’ goodwill while persistently failing to adopt solutions to a workforce crisis handed to it ‘on a plate’, outgoing BMA chair […]

The government is exploiting doctors’ goodwill while persistently failing to adopt solutions to a workforce crisis handed to it ‘on a plate’, outgoing BMA chair […]

Alexion, AstraZeneca’s Rare Disease group, will invest €65 million to enhance its production capabilities in Ireland. The investment will help the company scale up its […]

Seminar reports Back to seminars Exchange of good practices in OSH Healthy Workplaces Campaign Partner event EU-OSHA’s recent good practice exchange event addressed current occupational […]

Shots: The P-I study evaluates NTLA-2001 which showed sustained durability of serum TTR reduction with follow-up @12mos. in 0.1/0.3mg/kg & 6mos. in 0.7/1.0mg/kg Pk modeling […]

As patient utilization of home dialysis grows, the nephrology community must focus on breaking down psychosocial barriers to ensure long-term success. 

Shots: The approval was based on the P-III (TRANSFORM) study evaluating Breyanzi vs standard therapy regimens in adults with LBCL that was primary refractory or […]

Shots: The approval was based on the P-III (TRANSFORM) study evaluating Breyanzi vs standard therapy regimens in adults with LBCL that was primary refractory or […]

This Bowel Cancer Awareness month hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on the importance of completing your simple, free bowel cancer screening […]

Shots: Ipsen to acquire all outstanding shares of Epizyme at $1.45/share for an initial consideration of ~$247M along with 1 CVR/share representing a premium of […]

27/06/2022 OSHwiki – Long COVID: Challenges for prevention and measures to diminish the effects on OSH Image COVID-19 symptoms lasting more than four weeks after […]

“The company already has a strong code of conduct and an anti-bribery and anti-corruption clause in its contracts with all its vendors. The management now […]

“The company already has a strong code of conduct and an anti-bribery and anti-corruption clause in its contracts with all its vendors. The management now […]

The comments came after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently arrested five people, including a senior CDSCO official, for allegedly accepting a bribe to […]

The comments came after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently arrested five people, including a senior CDSCO official, for allegedly accepting a bribe to […]

Ratnamani Healthcare Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Analytical Development Lab On 29th June’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for Analytical Development Lab @ Ratnami Healthcare […]

Ratnamani Healthcare Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Interviews for Formulation Development/ Analytical Development Lab On 29th June’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for Formulation Development/ Analytical Development […]

Mehta batted for a market friendly pricing structure which will help in accessibility of medicines to the patients and increase investment in research and overall […]

Mehta batted for a market friendly pricing structure which will help in accessibility of medicines to the patients and increase investment in research and overall […]

Mankind Pharma-Openings for Production (Injectable)- Send your Resume Job Description Openings for Officer- BFS Manufacturing & Filling- Send Resume @ Mankind Pharma Limited Post Name: Officer- […]

Alkem Laboratories Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control/ Quality Assurance On 1st July’ 2022 Job Description Alkem Laboratories Ltd Conducting Walk-In Interview for Our Formulation Manufacturing […]

MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd- Walk-In Drive for Production -Injectables Department On 28th June 2022 Job Description Walk-In Drive for Production -Injectables Department @ MSN Laboratories […]

Biological E. Limited- Hiring ITI/ Diploma/ B.Tech in Engineering Department -Send your Resume Job Description Biological E. Limited !! Openings in Engineering Department Designation: Officer/ […]

Amneal Pharmaceuticals-(100 Openings) Walk-In Interview for Multiple Positions On 2nd & 3rd July 2022 Job Description We are looking for Competent, dynamic and motivated candidates […]

After immediate backlash, BHSH said in a statement posted late Saturday on its website that its thinking has “evolved.”

Sundyota Numandis- Walk-In Interview for F&D/ ADD/ IPQA/ HR/ PPIC Department On 28th June’ 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interview for F&D/ ADD/ IPQA/ HR/ PPIC […]

Medley Pharmaceuticals Ltd-Walk-In Interview for Production/ Quality Assurance/ Stores On 26th June 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interview for Production/ Quality Assurance/ Stores @ Medley Pharmaceuticals […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 57, Issue 3, Page 251-258, March 2023. BackgroundAntibiotic therapy for uncomplicated Enterobacterales bacteremia from a urinary source has traditionally consisted of […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundAntibiotic therapy for uncomplicated Enterobacterales bacteremia from a urinary source has traditionally consisted of fluoroquinolones (FQs) and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT). […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundAntibiotic therapy for uncomplicated Enterobacterales bacteremia from a urinary source has traditionally consisted of fluoroquinolones (FQs) and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT). […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundAntibiotic therapy for uncomplicated Enterobacterales bacteremia from a urinary source has traditionally consisted of fluoroquinolones (FQs) and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT). […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundAntibiotic therapy for uncomplicated Enterobacterales bacteremia from a urinary source has traditionally consisted of fluoroquinolones (FQs) and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT). […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundAntibiotic therapy for uncomplicated Enterobacterales bacteremia from a urinary source has traditionally consisted of fluoroquinolones (FQs) and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT). […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print. BackgroundAntibiotic therapy for uncomplicated Enterobacterales bacteremia from a urinary source has traditionally consisted of fluoroquinolones (FQs) and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT). […]

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Volume 57, Issue 3, Page 348-349, March 2023.

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Ahead of Print.

The effect of Friday’s opinion will be felt for providers, medical groups and hospitals across the country, including primary care doctors and emergency physicians, experts […]

The new chief executive will succeed Howard Kern when he retires on Sept. 1 after four decades with the company.

An oral antiviral drug that targets a key part of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) polymerase and inhibits the synthesis of viral genetic material has […]

Healthcare providers, professionals and insurers respond to the clinical and legal implications of the high court repealing the federal right to abortion.

Hospitals and medical associations across the nation reacted to the Supreme Court’s June 24 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade by calling attention to the […]

The following hospital and health system executive moves have been reported by Becker’s Hospital Review since June 17:

Billionaire Mark Cuban launched an online pharmacy in January that aims to dramatically slash prices for generic drugs, including treatments for diabetes, cancer, mental health […]

Dennis Matheis will succeed Howard Kern as Sentara Healthcare’s president and CEO, the Norfolk, Va.-based health system announced June 24. Mr. Matheis will assume the […]

Dennis Matheis will succeed Howard Kern as Sentara Healthcare’s president and CEO, the Norfolk, Va.-based health system announced June 24. Mr. Matheis will assume the […]

Technologies such as wearables and remote patient monitoring tools make it easier for patients to engage with their health providers and move healthcare toward a […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a supplemental indication for Imcivree (setmelanotide) injection for chronic weight management in adult and pediatric patients 6 […]

Cincinnati-based Mercy Health has selected emergency medicine physician Brett Bechtel, MD, as chief clinical officer for its Kentucky market, NBC affiliate WPSD reported June 23. 

Brian Wetzel has been named president of Orlando Health St. Cloud (Fla.) Hospital, according to a June 24 press release.

As coronavirus variants and subvariants account for a majority of reported cases in the U.S., vaccine-makers are racing to test and prove efficacy against specific […]

Micro Labs Ltd-Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control/ Quality Assurance/ Packing On 25th June 2022 Job Description Walk-In Interviews for Quality Control/ Quality Assurance/ Packing @ […]

Novartis will endorse the Kigali Declaration on neglected tropical diseases and invest $250 million for R&D.

As it currently stands, 26 states are deemed certain or likely to end abortion rights, making abortion effectively illegal in half of the country, according […]

The nation’s seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases decreased by 5.6 percent this week, according to the CDC’s COVID-19 data tracker weekly review published June […]

The portfolio includes the Biorphen (phenylephrine hydrocholoride) injection and Rezipres (ephedrine hydrochloride) injection NDAs (new drug application) with nine separate combinations of strengths and presentations […]

The portfolio includes the Biorphen (phenylephrine hydrocholoride) injection and Rezipres (ephedrine hydrochloride) injection NDAs (new drug application) with nine separate combinations of strengths and presentations […]