Monthly Archives: May 2024

Federal Investigation into Private Equity, Consolidation in Medicine Three federal agencies are investigating the impact of private equity ownership and the broader consolidation of healthcare organizations on patient care and costs, prompting a wave of concern among physicians. According to Rhonda Wright, MD, from Brookhaven, Georgia, the influence of private equity has led to deteriorating

Baby Born Deaf Can Hear After Breakthrough Gene Therapy In a landmark advancement in gene therapy, Opal Sandy from Oxfordshire has shown remarkable progress in the global CHORD (Children Hearing and Oral Restoration through DNA) trial, significantly advancing the treatment of auditory neuropathy. This condition disrupts nerve impulses from the inner ear to the brain,

Advisory: Acute Flaccid Myelitis The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has issued a health advisory regarding Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), a rare but serious paralytic condition predominantly affecting young children. Clinicians are urged to report suspected cases and collect specific specimens for testing promptly. No single pathogen has been consistently detected, but enteroviruses,

Join IPRO for Annual Meeting Luncheon: How AI Can Transform Long-Term Care  MSSNY members are invited to IPRO's 40th Annual Meeting Luncheon on Tuesday, June 11, from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, NY. Keynote speaker Dr. Timothy Hoff will discuss "How AI Can Transform Long-Term Care." Meet

Healthcare Appreciation Celebration with the New York Yankees  Attention all Yankees fans! Starting tonight, May 17th, to May 22nd, the Yankees celebrate Healthcare Appreciation Days. Watch the Yankees play against the White Sox from May 17th to May 19th, and each ticket will include a choice between a tumbler, or a scrub top. Watch the