Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
Ascension cyberattack: Access to electronic health record system restored
Ascension's electronic health record (EHR) access has been restored after a cyberattack crippled the health system more than a month ago.
Ascension cyberattack: Systems expected to be fully restored by end of next week
Systems at Ascension facilities nationwide are expected to be back up and running completely next week, nearly a month and a half after a cyberattack stymied the systems.
Corewell Health nurses on verge of unionizing with goal to halt budget cuts
"The teamsters taught us if you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re on the menu. And the Michigan nurses are tired of being on the menu," she said.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Virginia family launches high-five challenge to raise funds for toddler's ultra-rare disease
Rowan Wilbur turns 2 years old next week. Her parents said she’s in a race against time.
University of Michigan Health buying former Kmart headquarters in Troy
University of Michigan Health is expanding into Troy, with plans to purchase the former Kmart headquarters on Big Beaver.
Memory loss patients raise money for charity by selling birdhouses
Birdhouses that are currently being built by patients will be sold at Costco in Auburn Hills during Mother's Day weekend in May, raising money for the Children's Miracle Network.
Corewell Health names new president for Corewell Health East
Corewell Health will welcome Lamont Yoder, as the new president of Corewell Health East, effective May 6.
Virginia infant awaits life-saving double lung transplant at Texas Children’s
A Virginia mother of a 4-month-old girl in need of a double-lung transplant shares their emotional journey as they wait for a donor for their baby girl who is battling a rare disease.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Nursing schools fast track training to combat shortage: 12-month program a 'win-win'
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Elon Musk says first human patient received Neuralink brain implant and is recovering well
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect
The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.
Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
FDA OKs Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada
The FDA has approved a 2-year program that would allow Florida to buy lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada. It will not start right away and legal challenges are expected. Here's what you need to know.
Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Corewell Health reports second data breach impacting 1 million patients
Corewell Health is reporting another data breach impacting more than one million patients. A vendor system was breached.
Fake Ozempic shots are being sold through legitimate sources, FDA warns
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.