Physician News & Breaking Stories

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin suspended for at least six months without pay, missing rest of postseason after violating program terms.

Dallas Mavericks, NBA champions in 2011, now owned by Miriam Adelson. Learn about the team's history, Mark Cuban, and more.

Study finds significant differences in hemoglobin, potassium, sodium, and glucose concentrations between arterial and venous blood samples in COPD patients.

Elsbeth Tascioni, a quirky legal fixer, shines in The Good Wife and The Good Fight, but struggles to carry her own show.

Highmark Health integrates Google Cloud and Epic Systems to improve data gathering for providers and payers, aiming to save $2.7 million annually.

Jurors are deliberating Jennifer Crumbley's responsibility for the 2021 Oxford High School shooting. The shooter, Ethan Crumbley, was sentenced to life.

Humanity is closer to annihilation than ever before, with the Doomsday Clock set at 100 seconds to midnight.

Actor Christian Oliver, two daughters, and a pilot die in a plane crash. U.S. State Department and local police confirm.

WakeMed and Cigna reach agreement on new 2-year contract, ensuring in-network access to high-value health care services.

Google honors Chinese-Australian physician Victor Chang for his pioneering work in heart transplantation with a Doodle on his birthday.

The U.S. government is sending out four free Covid tests to households starting Nov. 27. Orders can be placed online.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died at the age of 96 after entering hospice care, raising awareness about end-of-life care.

California lawmakers are proposing a bill that would collect sensitive health information of schoolchildren exempted from vaccinations due to medical reasons. The proposed data collection has raised concerns about the security and privacy of children's medical data. However, experts argue that the importance of preventing outbreaks and epidemics should be weighed against privacy concerns.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin overcomes cardiac arrest to return to football after multiple hospital visits and consultations with specialists.

Tens of thousands of healthcare workers have gone on strike at Kaiser Permanente hospitals in four US states over wages and staffing shortages. Picketing began on Wednesday at hospitals in California, Colorado, Oregon, and southwest Washington. The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions is seeking a 25% raise over four years and a $25-per-hour minimum wage for all workers across the US, while Kaiser has offered a 13%-16% raise over four years and a $23 minimum wage for California workers. The contracts for 75,000 nurses, ER techs, respiratory therapists, dietary workers, and home health aides expired on 30 September.

Actor and comedian Ken Jeong, known for his roles in "The Hangover" and "Crazy Rich Asians," will join ESPN's College GameDay set on Saturday as the guest picker. Jeong, a Duke graduate, will be on campus ahead of the football game between Duke and Notre Dame.

LSU hires Anzilla Gilmore as associate vice president for facility and property oversight, bringing over 23 years of experience.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell's health and capacity to lead the chamber's Republicans before the 2024 elections is questioned by some Republican senators.

Senator Mitch McConnell experienced a freeze moment during an event in Kentucky, but his physician cleared him to continue his schedule. Concerns about his age and health arise.

Leprosy cases have unexpectedly emerged in central Florida, with experts suggesting the disease may be endemic to the region. The majority of cases in the US were reported in central Florida, and 34% of new patients appeared to have acquired the disease locally. Efforts to stop the spread of leprosy have been hindered by its rarity and slow-spreading nature. Physicians can aid in identifying and reducing transmission by reporting cases and supporting efforts to identify routes of transmission. Subscribe to receive breaking news alerts for free.

July 1, 2023: Celebrate doctors, accountants, GST, postal workers, gingersnaps, and jokes.

Esketamine treatment for PTSD less effective in patients with sleep apnea.