Hospitals

Humanoid robot 'Surgie' performed two live surgeries on pigs for the first time, a development researchers believe could revolutionize hospital practices.

Humanoid robot 'Surgie' performed two live surgeries on pigs for the first time. Researchers suggest this development could be a gamechanger for hospitals in the future.

Humanoid robots performed two surgeries on pigs for the first time, a development researchers describe as a potential gamechanger for future hospitals. The robot, named 'Surgie,' marks a historic milestone in live animal surgeries.

Humanoid robot 'Surgie' performed two surgeries on pigs for the first time, marking a potential breakthrough for future hospital applications.

More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed. The country had previously made significant progress on measles, but children continue to die from the disease.

Rolls-Royce is expanding its Mankato facility with a $24 million investment to double production of backup power systems for data centers, creating over 100 jobs. The new 250,000-square-foot facility will also supply generators for hospitals and airports.

Hospitals are increasingly using the arts to aid patient recovery, with some systems focusing on young patients. Studies explore the impact of art on health outcomes, and special correspondent Mike Cerre examined one approach for all ages as part of a health and arts series.

Extreme temperatures have been deadly in Europe and the U.S., with hospitals struggling to manage patients during climate-fueled heat waves. This summer's heat waves are described as particularly hot and lethal.

America’s small businesses are increasingly abandoning health insurance due to rising costs and unaffordable options. The percentage of working-age adults with job-based health coverage has dropped from 67% in 1998 to about 60%, as high premiums driven by hospital, doctor, and drug prices strain businesses and workers.

Residents in East Bengaluru's IT corridor have reported dangerous road conditions due to numerous potholes. These roads connect major residential areas, IT hubs, schools, and hospitals, posing risks to motorists.

Medicare proposes reducing payments to hospitals for drugs under the 340B program by over a third, citing surveys showing some patients paid more than hospitals. The change, part of a hospital outpatient payment rule, faces criticism from nonprofit and academic hospital groups, who argue it will harm safety-net providers, as only nonprofit facilities qualify for 340B discounts.

Lawmakers are urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to force Eli Lilly to reinstate 340B drug discounts to hospitals. The company stopped offering discounts to 50 hospital systems that failed to comply with a new policy requiring claims data sharing. Lawmakers argue Lilly's actions violate federal law by eliminating mandated price breaks.

The Trump administration is proposing a rule to prevent hospitals in the 340B program from billing insurers above discounted drug costs for Medicare patients, aiming to save $1.1 billion annually. The rule targets hospitals that currently markup drug prices, which could reduce patient costs but may also impact hospital revenues and services.

Thousands of Venezuelans displaced by June 24 earthquakes are living in poor sanitary conditions without access to clean water as hospitals struggle with emergency patients. Aid workers warn of a major medical crisis that could cause more deaths if not controlled.

Hospitals will introduce 24/7 pregnancy hotlines to support mums-to-be. The initiative aims to reduce avoidable deaths and harm during pregnancy.

Hospitals in Europe are preparing for the next heat wave by applying lessons from the current one. The historic heat wave has led hospitals to enhance their preparedness for future extreme weather events.

A historic heat wave has killed over 1,300 people in Europe, with France accounting for roughly 1,000 deaths. Infrastructure in Germany is failing due to extreme heat, and hospitals are overwhelmed by heat-related illnesses. Temperatures exceeding 104°F are shattering records, driven by a persistent heat dome.

French hospitals and aged care homes are struggling with the impact of prolonged heatwaves, as temperatures reach 40°C. Overburdened hospitals and overwhelmed mortuaries highlight the growing healthcare crisis linked to extreme weather.

France is experiencing a high human cost from a deadly heatwave, with health authorities reporting around 1,000 excess deaths. Hospitals are overflowing with patients, and funeral homes are struggling to cope with the increased demand.

A twin earthquake in north-central Venezuela has caused collapsed hospitals and morgues, raising health risks due to bodies trapped under rubble. Authorities reported at least 1,450 deaths and 3,150 injuries, with figures expected to rise, particularly in the coastal state of La Guaira.

Hospitals are implementing AI systems to detect signs of intimate partner violence (IPV) in emergency departments. The article highlights a scenario where a patient with a migraine seeks strong medication, raising concerns about potential misuse or undetected IPV cases.

Central Europe experienced record-breaking heat, with temperatures exceeding 37°C in Denmark, 38.8°C in Switzerland, and 40.8°C in the Czech Republic. Infrastructure damage, transportation disruptions, and health emergencies, including a nursing home evacuation and hospital overloads in France, were reported due to the extreme weather.

An intense heatwave spreading across Europe broke records from Denmark to Germany, disrupting transport, straining hospitals, and raising concerns about climate change's role in frequent summer heatwaves.

The heatwave affecting Europe is moving east, providing relief to France but straining healthcare services, leading to an emergency hospital plan in Paris. The French government faces criticism over inadequate long-term responses to climate-driven heatwaves, with issues like school closures and lack of air conditioning in hospitals and retirement homes.

An unprecedented heatwave is spreading east and south across Europe, causing temperatures to exceed 35C, leading to event cancellations, and overwhelming hospitals with demand.

Three hospitals have declared critical incidents due to a heatwave causing medical machines to malfunction. The situation highlights operational challenges during extreme weather events.

Paris police has requested the cancellation of several public events, including the pride march and Solidays music festival, due to a heatwave overwhelming emergency services and hospitals. Organizers were warned of potential bans if they did not comply.

Paris authorities banned public alcohol consumption and sales starting June 26 due to a record-breaking heatwave overwhelming hospitals. Police urged organizers to cancel public events, including the pride march, to avoid straining emergency services.

The death toll from an earthquake in Venezuela has reached 235 as rescuers and humanitarian aid from across the Americas rush to assist. Hospitals are filling up with patients amid the ongoing rescue efforts.

A heat wave has been smothering Europe for almost a week, breaking records and causing hundreds of deaths linked to exposure and drownings. Some hospital rooms lack air conditioning, as reported by Chris Livesay in Paris.

A heat wave has been smothering Europe for almost a week, breaking records, closing schools, and causing hundreds of deaths linked to exposure and drownings. Some hospital rooms in the region lack air conditioning during the extreme weather event.

NYC Pride organizers defend including hospitals in the parade despite calls for a ban over trans youth care policies. They argue that involving healthcare systems creates accountability opportunities.

Paris has banned public drinking due to a heatwave causing hospital overcrowding. The heatwave has led to increased hospitalizations, with healthcare workers administering rehydration treatments.

Hospitals are canceling operations due to a lack of air conditioning, with record June temperatures putting up to 4,000 surgeries at risk.

Two men aged 55 and 59 were arrested over 'operating practices' at a mortuary linked to scandal-hit hospitals. The arrests relate to issues at the hospitals' mortuary.

The number of patients affected by food poisoning in Bhiwandi has risen to 122. Customers who consumed food at a local establishment on June 17 experienced stomachache and diarrhoea the following day, leading to hospitalizations.

Pregnant women in rural America often face dangerous travel times to reach hospitals for childbirth due to a lack of physicians in these areas. The article attributes this issue to systemic failures in training and placing medical professionals, rather than a lack of medical knowledge or technology.

The article highlights the struggles of patients with medical debt, citing practices by hospitals and insurers that create confusing bills and financial instability. It criticizes hospitals participating in the 340B drug-pricing program for aggressively collecting debt despite receiving discounted medications, and calls for federal intervention to address predatory practices.

Africa's Ebola outbreaks are complicated by some victims preferring traditional healers over hospitals. Some affected individuals choose to go to the nearest hospital.

In post-Assad Syria, displaced people in the northwest remain in makeshift shelters due to destroyed villages and delayed reconstruction. Declining global humanitarian aid, particularly from the US, has worsened living conditions, with hospitals at risk of closing.