Physician News & Breaking Stories

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.