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Despite Fears to the Contrary, Canadian Wildfire Smoke Exposure Was Not Much Worse Than A Bad Pollen Day in New York City
Authors of a new study say other possible health effects, such as possible heart attacks and stroke, still need to be investigated.
Pig Kidney Xenotransplantation Performing Optimally After 32 Days in Human Body
"This work demonstrates a pig kidney—with only one genetic modification and without experimental medications or devices—can replace the function of a human kidney for at least 32 days without being rejected," said Dr. Montgomery, who had previously performed the world's first genetically modified pig kidney transplant into a human decedent on September 25, 2021, followed by a second similar procedure on November 22, 2021. Surgeons with the Transplant Institute performed two genetically engineered pig heart transplants in summer 2022.
Northwell Health Summer Hamptons Evening Event Raises $1M for Women’s Health Research and Programs | Paula Abdul Performed
Music superstar and renowned dancer, choreographer and TV personality Paula Abdul performed at Northwell Health’s fifth annual Summer Hamptons Evening (SHE) on August 12, which raised $1 million for the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. The event was held in Water Mill, NY, at the residence of Victoria Moran-Furman, who hosted alongside presenting sponsors Iris and Saul Katz, the benefactors of Northwell’s Katz Institute, Eric Moran, and celebrity event planner Larry Scott of Lawrence Scott Events.
Cedars-Sinai Charts Healthcare’s Future With Artificial Intelligence
AI at Cedars-Sinai already is having an early impact on clinical and research initiatives. Investigators, for example, are using the technology to identify the earliest signs of pancreatic cancer, predict sudden cardiac arrest and uncover genetic predictors of Alzheimer’s disease risk.
IEM Donates Medical Supplies to Texas Children’s Hospital
IEM contributes nearly $90,000 in supplies for pediatric care, disaster response and training.
Northwell Health is New York’s Most Awarded Health System by U.S. News
North Shore University Hospital tied for No. 1 in New York as eight hospitals in the system are among the top in the state, and dozens of specialties were named the best in the nation.
3 Northwell Hospitals Earn CMS 5-star Ratings
North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, Huntington Hospital and Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson each scored five stars from CMS, the highest rating possible using data that evaluates outcomes, patient experience and process. Just 15 percent of the 4,654 star-rated hospitals nationwide earned five-star status, which used Care Compare data between 2018-2022.
Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures and one of the accelerator’s founders. Ten Companies Will Receive Hands-On Experience, Mentorship and $100,000 Investment
"I’m excited to welcome these innovative teams from around the globe who are developing new technologies which have the promise to enhance the delivery of efficient and cost-effective patient care," said James Laur, JD, vice president of Intellectual Property, managing director of Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures and one of the accelerator’s founders.
Lankenau Medical Center Performs the 1st Minimally Invasive Procedure for Aortic Regurgitation in the Philadelphia Region
A cardiac team led by Basel Ramlawi, MD, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Main Line Health, conducted the procedure in May as part of the JenaValve ALIGN-AR trial using an experimental Trilogy™ heart valve system. The trial is the first use of a valve designed to treat aortic regurgitation through a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
