Health

Delaware hospital system will pay $47 million to settle whistleblower allegations of billing fraud

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Delaware hospital system will pay million to settle whistleblower allegations of billing fraud

DOVER, Del. — Delaware’s largest hospital system will pay more than $47 million to settle whistleblower allegations by its former compliance officer that it provided kickbacks to outside doctors in return for patient referrals, resulting in fraudulent Medicaid billing. The settlement announced Friday comes nearly seven years after Ronald Sherman filed his whistleblower lawsuit, which … Read more

7th Canadian dies from cantaloupe salmonella outbreak, PHAC says – National

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7th Canadian dies from cantaloupe salmonella outbreak, PHAC says – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting another death from a salmonella outbreak involving cantaloupes, bringing the total to seven. The agency says there have been 164 lab-confirmed cases of salmonella in eight provinces linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes so far. 4:05 What’s behind … Read more

The war took away their limbs. Now bionic prostheses empower wounded Ukrainian soldiers

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The war took away their limbs. Now bionic prostheses empower wounded Ukrainian soldiers

KYIV, Ukraine — When Alexis Cholas lost his right arm as a volunteer combat medic near the front lines in eastern Ukraine, his civilian career as a surgeon was over. But thanks to a new bionic arm, he was able to continue working in health care and is now a rehab specialist helping other amputees. … Read more

What to know about COVID testing amid BTNX rapid test controversy – National

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What to know about COVID testing amid BTNX rapid test controversy – National

With holiday gatherings around the corner and a growing controversy over the importer of millions of COVID-19 rapid tests, Canadians may have questions about how to properly test for the virus at home. A Global News investigation found the Toronto-area rapid test importer BTNX landed an estimated $2 billion in federal contracts in 2021 and … Read more

Live updates | UN Security Council calls for Gaza aid, but stops short of demanding a cease-fire

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Live updates | UN Security Council calls for Gaza aid, but stops short of demanding a cease-fire

The U.N. Security Council passed a new resolution that calls for speeding up humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza, but without the original insistence on an “urgent suspension of hostilities” between Israel and Hamas. The United States and Russia abstained from Friday’s vote, which was delayed for days as diplomats sought to avoid a veto by … Read more

As Ozempic use grows, poison centre calls in Canada jump for injectable weight-loss drugs – National

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As Ozempic use grows, poison centre calls in Canada jump for injectable weight-loss drugs – National

As drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy rise in popularity, there have been increased calls about injectable drugs often used for weight loss to some poison control centres in parts of Canada, according to data gathered by Global News. These come from people experiencing adverse side effects from the medications, or even what some officials consider … Read more

This Pill Tracks Your Vitals From the Inside

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This Pill Tracks Your Vitals From the Inside

Digital health company Celero Systems is developing an electronic pill that can measure heart rate, breathing rate, and core temperature—from inside the human stomach. As a first step, the company envisions people with ongoing conditions using the digital capsule to monitor their vital signs at home. But in the future, they hope to use it … Read more

For years, he couldn’t donate at the blood center where he worked. Under new FDA rules, now he can

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For years, he couldn’t donate at the blood center where he worked. Under new FDA rules, now he can

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Over the last six years, blood center employee Dylan Smith was often asked how frequently he gave blood himself. His answer was always the same: As a gay man, he couldn’t. That changed this month. Thanks to new federal guidelines finalized in May, gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can now … Read more

How a Global News investigation into federal pandemic contracts unfolded – National

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How a Global News investigation into federal pandemic contracts unfolded – National

Global News’ investigation into federal pandemic contracts began with a call in summer 2022 to a reporter from an executive working in the rapid test sector. Officials’ choices of suppliers seemed inexplicable, he said. Why didn’t they hire more Canadian manufacturers? Few people outside the industry knew that almost all of the $5 billion the … Read more

Chatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionship

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Chatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionship

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Joyce Loaiza lives alone, but when she returns to her apartment at a Florida senior community, the retired office worker often has a chat with a friendly female voice that asks about her day. A few miles away, the same voice comforted 83-year-old Deanna Dezern when her friend died. In central … Read more