October 7, 2024- Due to the impact to the Baxter International, Inc. North Cove facility in Marion, N.C. from Hurricane Helene, Vizient has published a conservation guide for adult and pediatric IV push medications. Baxter's North Cove plant is a major producer of large volume IV fluid bags used for patient care in the U.S. The guide includes detailed information for providers, … [Read more...]

October 4, 2024- The Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance have agreed to a tentative deal on wages, ending the port strike that has been ongoing since Tuesday of this week, according to CNBC. The existing contract between the organizations has been extended through January 15 to provide time to negotiate a new one. The strike was the first by the … [Read more...]

October 4, 2024- Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered a new bacterium that weakens the immune system in the gut, potentially contributing to certain inflammatory and infectious gut diseases. The team identified the bacterium, Tomasiella immunophila (T. immunophila), which plays a key role in breaking down a crucial immune component of the gut’s multi-faceted … [Read more...]

October 4, 2024- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the upcoming virtual Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Sterilization Short Topics and Open Q&A that will be held from 2-3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Registration is not necessary. During this town hall, the FDA will discuss Predetermined Change Control Plans. The FDA will also host … [Read more...]

October 4, 2024- Breast cancer screenings are crucial for early detection, significantly improving treatment outcomes and reducing mortality rates. However, myths and misconceptions can lead some women to delay or avoid these vital tests, according to Dynarex. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time to debunk common mammogram myths and reinforce the … [Read more...]

October 4, 2024- Bridge Healthcare by Pelstar announces the latest addition to its BridgeAIR portfolio with the launch of the BridgeAIR+Connect. This new product enhancement is a direct response to feedback from healthcare professionals and is designed to make patient transfers and repositioning safer and more efficient. The BridgeAIR+Connect is a breathable air-assisted … [Read more...]

October 4, 2024- Henry Schein, Inc. has announced the opening of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation 2024 Relief Fund to support the Southeast U.S. Contributions will help ensure critical supplies and resources can help people impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Company and Henry Schein Cares Foundation will donate an … [Read more...]

October 3, 2024- The head and the body are one connected system and should be treated as such, said Diane Powers, MA, MBA. “We know from many research studies that behavioral health conditions worsen medical conditions and vice versa,” she said. “It makes sense to treat them together.” That is one of the chief goals of the AIMS Center, of which Powers is Co-Director. The … [Read more...]

October 3, 2024- HCA Healthcare, Inc. announced that it will contribute $1 million through community organizations to aid in Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina.On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful category 4 hurricane, leaving more than four million people without power and causing major damage as it traveled throughout the … [Read more...]

October 3, 2024- Vizient, Inc. released a report linking care disparities for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) with the level of neighborhood social needs. T2D patients living in neighborhoods with the highest level of social needs disproportionately used more acute care services, had lower rates of critical routine care and higher rates of complications. The rising … [Read more...]