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What it's like having face blindness and not recognizing people you've known for years - Upworthy
Face blindness, or prosopagnosia, is somewhat common with nearly one in fifty people experiencing some form of it. Redditors give some practical and helpful tips on dealing with what can be a frustrating (and embarrassing) situation.
More Medicare patients leaving hospitals against medical advice - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The rate of Medicare enrollees leaving acute care hospitals against medical advice increased 46% between 2006 and 2023, from 0.68% to 0.99% of discharges, according to a report from HHS’ Office of Inspector General. The COVID-19 pandemic saw a spike of Medicare patients leaving hospitals against medical advice, with the AMA rate reaching 1.17%, according […]
FDA approves new COVID shots with restrictions - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
The FDA has approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for adults 65 and older along with individuals ages 5-64 who are at increased risk of severe COVID-19. The new formulation targets several SARS-CoV-2 sublineages, aligning with the FDA guidance to better match circulating strains expected during the 2025-2026 virus season, according to an Aug. […]
CDC director axed nearly 1 month into role - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Susan Monarez, PhD, has been removed from her role as CDC director nearly one month after being confirmed into the role on July 29, according to an Aug. 27 X post. “Susan Monarez is no longer director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” the post said. “We thank her for her dedicated service […]
Seizure relief often takes over 1 year and multiple medications: Study - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
A study found that most individuals diagnosed with focal epilepsy take over a year and more than one medication to be free of seizures. The study, led by researchers from the U.S. and Australia and published in JAMA Neurology, followed 448 patients ages 12-60 across 34 epilepsy centers in the U.S., Europe and Australia within […]
Critically injured patients often not transferred: Study - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
A study led by Salt Lake City-based University of Utah analyzed nearly 150,000 hospitalized patients with critical injuries and found that a majority of these patients are not transferred to an appropriate site of care. Transfers to higher-level care centers, such as level 1 or 2 trauma centers, is called secondary triage and often associated […]
Gilead Sciences gets European Commission marketing authorization for twice yearly Yeytuo for HIV prevention
Foster City: Gilead Sciences, Inc. has received the European Commission (EC) marketing authorization for Yeytuo (lenacapavir)-the company's twice-yearly injectable HIV-1 capsid inhibitor—for use as...
A look at Risant Health's acquisition of Cone Health, nearly 9 months in - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
It’s been nearly nine months since Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health joined Risant Health, a nonprofit created by Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, a move that Cone Health CFO Andy Barrow said has helped the system accelerate its value-based care mission. “We joined Risant Health to help us accelerate and excel in value-based care,” Mr. Barrow said […]
Trump’s Psychopathology Cannot be Sated! | Mind You Reflections on mental illness, mental health and life
By Dr. David Laing Dawson I apologize for obsessing about Donald J. Trump and the fate of American democracy. It looks like, for the most part, we citizens of Canada are remaining sane, calm, and carrying on with our polite and respectful lives, while our leaders, for the most part, are doing all they can…
Is My Depression Actually Borderline Personality Disorder? When Misdiagnosis Hinders Healing – Bridges to Recovery
Borderline personality disorder was only recognized as a diagnosable disorder in 1980, and given the numerous similarities it shares with depression, the question of BPD vs depression often leads to misdiagnosis., preventing them from receiving the specific treatment that they need. Determining if you have been misdiagnosed can help you unravel the real root of your mental health issues and restore the stability and control that you need to live with your disorder.
25 women stepping into their 1st CEO role in 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Since March 14, Becker’s has reported on 45 women named CEO of a hospital or health system. For 25 of them, it marks their first time serving as a healthcare CEO, according to Becker’s coverage and LinkedIn profiles. Below is a list of those appointments. Editor’s note: This list includes permanent and interim CEO appointments. […]
'Flying blind' no more: Parkview Health builds backup for EHR downtime - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
When a health system’s EHR system goes down, clinicians can be left “flying blind,” unable to access vital patient information. Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Parkview Health aims to change that. The health system recently rolled out a cloud-based “Virtual Single Patient Record,” or VSPR, designed to ensure clinicians can access patient information even if the primary […]
Op-Ed: In Uncertain Times, the Standard of Care Shouldn’t Shift — and It Doesn’t with Avel eCare - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Healthcare doesn’t pause for policy. It doesn’t wait for a bill to pass or stall because a system is under strain. In emergency rooms, ICUs, clinics, and ambulances across the country, the care of patients continues — and so must the support behind it. As a physician and Chief Medical Officer, I hear the growing […]
Tripura in Talks with NMC to add 100 MBBS seats at Agartala Medical College, launch Super Speciality courses
Agartala: Tripura government is working to increase MBBS seats at Agartala Government Medical College from 100 to 200 and introduce super speciality courses at the institute. Discussions in this...
18 health systems with credit rating upgrades | Becker's
Here are 18 health systems that have had their credit ratings upgraded by Fitch Ratings or Moody’s Investors Service in 2025: Baptist Health South Florida’s rating was upgraded to “Aa3” from “A1” by Moody’s. The upgrade highlights the Coral Gables-based system’s measurable operational strengthening and rising cash reserves, Moody’s said. Baylor Scott & White Health’s […]
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