Newswise Feature Channel: Patient Safety

Ochsner Children's and ISMP Launch Pharmacy Fellowship

Ochsner Health — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:05:01 EST

Ochsner Children's and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), a respected leader in medication error prevention, are announcing a shared fellowship focused on medication safety.

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants Now Authorized to Practice in Virginia

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:50:55 EST

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed into law Senate Bill 882, which authorizes certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs) licensure in the state. The law goes into effect on July 1, 2025. Virginia joins over 20 states that allow both types of nonphysician anesthetists (CAAs and nurse anesthetists) to practice in the physician-led Anesthesia Care Team.

First in State: Prestigious Certification in Spine Surgery

UC San Diego Health — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:30:55 EST

Joint Commission renews certification for advanced spine surgery, highlighting excellence in patient safety, innovation, and neurosurgery.

Houston Methodist Nurses Help Drive Initiative to Reclassify Penicillin Allergies at the Bedside

Houston Methodist — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:25:46 EST

Houston Methodist nurses help drive initiative to reclassify penicillin allergies at the bedside

AANA Strongly Supports Legislation to Ensure Timely, High-Quality Anesthesia Care for Veterans

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:30:29 EST

Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-IL) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) introduced the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 to secure veterans' ability to access to high quality anesthesia care within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This critical legislation would align the VHA with current Defense Health Agency policy that allows both Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and physician anesthesiologists to be autonomous providers of anesthesia, while strengthening safety and transparency within the VHA.

Protein Plays Dual Role in Causing, Preventing Sepsis

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:15:52 EST

A protein called angiopoietin-2 (ANGPT2) can both inhibit and encourage blood vessel changes critical for sepsis, a leading cause of hospital deaths worldwide, a new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Announces New State-of-the-Art Cancer Care Pavilion Will Be Named The Kenneth C. Griffin Pavilion at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:10:27 EST

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today announced that its state-of-the-art cancer care pavilion currently under construction will be named The Kenneth C. Griffin Pavilion at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Q&A: Advancing Robotic Surgery in Pediatric Urology

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:45:49 EST

For nearly two decades, Children's Hospital Los Angeles has been among the highest-volume centers in the country for robotic surgery in children--performing approximately 850 robot-assisted surgeries since 2008. Pediatric Urologic Surgeon Edward C. Diaz, MD, is one of the many surgeons at CHLA with extensive training and experience in these procedures.

Cedars-Sinai, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Advance UK Healthcare

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:30:09 EST

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of Los Angeles and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust have entered into a strategic collaboration that aims to enhance and transform healthcare development in the United Kingdom and the United States.

AANA Foundation Announces Young (John) Yauger as New CEO

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:00:36 EST

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Foundation has named Young (John) Yauger, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025.

Researchers Develop Conductive Gel to Improve Study of Spinal Cord Injuries

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:25:05 EST

Studying spinal cord injuries requires a material that can transmit clear signals yet remain flexible for when patients move around. Researchers at Binghamton University think they have hit upon a solution that will offer the best of both requirements

American Society of Nephrology Commends Senators Boozman and Lujan for Championing the Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD) Act

American Society of Nephrology (ASN) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:35:12 EST

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) commends Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) for introducing legislation to better support living donors, the Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD) Act.

First Edition of 'AACN Scope and Standards for Progressive Care Nursing Practice' Now Available

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:30:48 EST

"AACN Scope and Standards for Progressive Care Nursing Practice" is now available, marking the first time a stand-alone edition has been tailored specifically to this growing specialty.

AANA Responds to ASA's Amicus Curiae Brief

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:10:10 EST

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) filed its response to the American Society of Anesthesiologists' (ASA) motion seeking leave to file an unrequested amicus curiae brief. An amicus curiae brief is a written submission typically by an organization not a party to a case.

Team Designs Groundbreaking Leadless Pacemaker for Kids and Adults

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:35:45 EST

Researchers from Children's Hospital Los Angeles have created a groundbreaking prototype for a new kind of leadless pacemaker designed for both children and adults. The innovative micropacemaker--created in partnership with USC engineers--would be the first fully leadless system to be placed in the pericardial space surrounding the heart.

Cedars-Sinai Expands Use of New Robot-Assisted Microsurgery

Cedars-Sinai — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:00:57 EST

Last October, the night before Deven Phillips was to undergo her second lymphatic surgery, she received an unexpected call from her surgeon. "He casually asked me, 'Deven, what do you think about a robot doing your surgery?'" Phillips said. "I asked if he was going to be in the room. He said, 'Of course, I will be there.'"

What to Know Before, and After, You Get Dental Implants

Tufts University — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:05:48 EST

Tufts periodontist explains what prospective patients need to know about how to prepare for, and care for, dental implants

Headways and Hurdles: How AI is Shaping the Future of Medicine

Florida Atlantic University — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:30:50 EST

The future of AI in health care holds great promise, but challenges remain. Researchers have identified current shortcomings and explored its potential to provide a roadmap for future advancements. Successful integration of AI into health care requires collaboration between AI developers, medical professionals and regulators. Standardized practices, robust validation processes, and interdisciplinary cooperation will ensure safe, ethical and effective AI applications. Cross-institutional data sharing and AI-focused medical training will further enhance AI's ability to improve patient outcomes and health care efficiency.

The Mount Sinai Hospital Ranked Among World's Best in Newsweek/Statista Rankings

Mount Sinai Health System — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:14 EST

Mount Sinai named best in New York for third straight year

New Study Recommends Stopping GLP-1 Agonists 14 Days Before Total Joint Arthroplasty to Reduce Anesthesia Risks

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:00:34 EST

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 agonists), such as semaglutide (e.g., Ozempic), have helped improve the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity.