- A new study of data conducted by the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the University of California indicated veterans who have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion are at higher risk of Parkinson’s Disease.
- Two Haitian-American nurses are suing Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Mass.), one alleging she was denied a promotion because of race and the other saying management retaliated against her for supporting her colleague. The hospital denies the charges.
- Union nurses at two Scranton, PA area hospitals participated in a strike after working without a contract for a year. The issues: staffing levels, safety pay, and healthcare.
- Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister, CA is facing the threat of closing like other rural hospitals, according to a report. Admissions are declining and expenses are increasing.
- Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has been named as one of the world’s best workplaces for creating an environment that inspires commitment and engagement.
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Trump medical record “raid” raises patient patient privacy questions —ABC News
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Does pasta lead to early menopause? —New Scientist
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Why you feel tired all the time —Medical News
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Smart people literally have bigger brain cells —New Scientist
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Nurse tried to save woman on airplane —Nurse.org