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This Texas veterinarian helped crack the mystery of bird flu in cows

The first calls that Dr. Barb Petersen received in early March were from dairy owners worried about crows, pigeons and other birds dying on their Texas farms. Within days, the Amarillo veterinarian ... read more

Are physician assistants taking over health care?

When you make an appointment with a physician, it’s becoming more and more likely that you will be seen, not by an MD, but by a physician assistant (PA). These medically trained, licensed ... read more

AI medical assistants see rapid growth as health systems turn to tech as a cure for the burnout crisis

Health systems across the country face the same pressing problem — rising levels of burnout among physicians. It’s a challenge that’s reaching a crisis point. | A growing number of hospitals and ... read more

Medical assistant accused of smuggling drugs, cellphone to Lehigh Valley inmates

A medical assistant at Northampton County Prison is facing charges after police said she smuggled drugs into the facility for two inmates. read more

Former DeSoto medical assistant's probation revoked; sentenced to prison

A former medical assistant at DeSoto Regional Health System who was sentenced to probation for forging prescriptions soon will head to federal prison. read more

Oregon Physician Assistants Get Name Change

In the Medscape Physician Assistant Career Satisfaction Report 2023, we saw a diverse range of opinions on the title switch. Only 40% of PAs favored the name change at the time, 45% neither opposed ... read more

Chicago Medical Supply Owner Convicted of Wire Fraud in VA Kickback Scheme

Owner of an Illinois medical supply company, Darren A. Smith, was convicted of wire fraud in a kickback scheme involving a VA employee. read more

Cone Health unveils expanded $32M heart and vascular center at Alamance Regional Medical Center (PHOTOS)

The $32 million investment has helped bring Alamance’s heart and vascular capabilities up to the same level as Greensboro – with the exception of open-heart surgery and transplants. Here's what the ... read more

New Xavier medical school seeks to 'transform generations of young Black and Brown lives'

Benson Tower on Poydras Street next to the Caesars Superdome will be the site of the first medical school in the Gulf South to be operated by a historically Black ... read more

Florence police investigating Monday night shooting

A Monday night shooting in Florence left a man hospitalized as authorities continue to investigate, authorities said. Officers responded to the 1100 block of June Lane after reports of a shooting. read more

Stowers Institute for Medical Research appoints new Assistant Investigator

2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stowers Institute for Medical Research announces the appointment of Kamena Kostova, Ph.D., as its newest Principal Investigator. Kostova, an accomplished cellular and ... read more

Prebys Foundation Announces $7 Million Program to Support Women in Advanced Medical Research

The Prebys Foundation announced Tuesday a $7 million program to address the diversity gap in medical research by funding the work of 14 female scientists at local universities and institutions. read more