September 28, 2026- University of Utah Health and Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital are expanding specialized care, research, and clinical expertise for children facing pediatric pulmonary hypertension and complex cardiac conditions across the Mountain West. To address the critical regional need for specialized care, this expansion includes the establishment … [Read more...]

September 28, 2026- The Food and Drug Administration released draft guidance Sept. 24 that includes recommendations on non-clinical testing, clinical data and labeling for premarket submissions of certain robotically-assisted surgical devices. RASDs are teleoperated systems that assist qualified practitioners with precise positioning and control of one or more surgical … [Read more...]

September 28, 2026- Nearly six years have passed since the pandemic first emerged, and disease trends for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19 and influenza have varied considerably each respiratory season since. In most regions of the U.S., RSV season typically starts during the fall and peaks in the winter, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … [Read more...]

September 28, 2026- China and the U.S. have agreed to cut tariffs imposed on $60 billion worth of goods imported from each other, on products ranging from U.S. corn to cosmetics, and Chinese household appliances to toys, according to NBC News. The more favorable tariff treatment followed recommendations from the US-China Board of Trade and would improve market access for about … [Read more...]

September 28, 2026- Abbott announced new data showing that the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), including Libre technology, was associated with a lower risk of death and cardiovascular complications among adults with Type 2 diabetes using basal insulin therapy. In this large, real-world study, CGM use was linked to a 45% lower risk of death at 12 months and a 36% … [Read more...]

September 25, 2026- The Cigna Group and OpenAI announced a collaboration to improve health outcomes for patients with complex conditions. The Cigna Group will integrate OpenAI's frontier reasoning capabilities into clinical workflows and customer experiences across The Cigna Group ecosystem, enabling more personalized support for patients. Initial new capabilities will focus on … [Read more...]

September 25, 2026- Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s have developed a new screening program for congenital cytomegalovirus, the most common infection passed from mothers to babies during pregnancy. While many babies with congenital cytomegalovirus have no obvious symptoms, some can develop hearing loss, developmental delays or other medical complications as they grow. … [Read more...]

September 25, 2026- UPMC Washington has expanded access to advanced heart failure care with the addition of a Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Evaluation Clinic at UPMC Washington Outpatient Center – Neighbor Health located at 95 Leonard Ave. The new clinic enables people with advanced heart failure to receive much of their … [Read more...]

September 25, 2026- Vizient® announced its 2026 Top Performers for quality in hospital and ambulatory care and supply chain stewardship. The awards recognize hospitals and healthcare organizations nationwide for their achievements in improving patient care, advancing performance and demonstrating leadership in responsible sourcing and sustainability. The awards were … [Read more...]

September 25, 2026- In a new Cardinal Health newsroom article, Fran Gregory, PharmD, MBA, Vice President of Emerging Therapies, discusses the growing need for connected models that help manufacturers, providers and healthcare stakeholders navigate the complexity of bringing innovative treatments to patients. From commercialization and distribution to specialty pharmacy support, … [Read more...]