A new study published Tuesday in JAMA Network Open found that a dual decline in walking speed and cognitive function "may be the best combination of clinical measures to identify people at risk of future dementia," Judy George reports for MedPage Today.
In the wake of two shootings at health care facilities on Wednesday, many hospitals and health systems are renewing their focus on preparing staff for active shooter scenarios.
Although CAR-T cell therapy is a promising treatment for many cancer patients, supply shortages and limited manufacturing capacity mean many eligible patients spend months on waiting lists—and around 20% die before they can receive the treatment, Angus Chen writes for STAT News.
A 20-year-old woman born with a small, misshapen ear received a 3D printed ear implant made from her own cells—a first-of-its-kind procedure health experts have called "a stunning advance in the field of tissue engineering," Roni Caryn Rabin reports for the New York Times.
Older adults who have had Covid-19 are more likely to develop shingles than those who have not, babies born to vaccinated mothers have a lower risk of testing positive for Covid-19, and more in this week's roundup of Covid-19 news.
CDC released a draft plan to simplify federal Covid-19 data collection for health care facilities, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from California, Georgia, and Illinois.
