Author: Francesca Mathewes

The mortality rate of early-onset colorectal cancer has increased over the last two decades, with those aged 20-44 years experiencing the most pronounced impact, Medscape Medical News reported Oct. 27.

Lawmakers in Tennessee recently revived a bill that would allow certified anesthesiologist assistants to practice in the state in an effort to address the ongoing anesthesia provider shortage. 

A new study published in The Lancet Digital Health found that an AI model can predict patients' risk of developing or worsening disease and their risk of early death using electrocardiograms. 

Two reviews of recent trials for drugs used to treat inflammatory bowel disease found that patients who received a placebo were at "significantly higher risk" for potential harms, MedPage Today reported Sept. 26. 

The Elk Grove (Calif.) Planning Commission has given initial approval for Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health to construct a new medical office building, Elk Grove Citizen reported Oct. 24.

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health entered the South Carolina market earlier this year with a $2.4 million acquisition of three hospitals and their affiliated physician clinics, previously owned by Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare.

Oklahoma City-based law firm Federman & Sherwood is investigating the Chicago Cardiology Institute due to a data breach. 

Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care has established McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute and has appointed a chief medical director, Schwartz Creek Review reported Oct. 24. 

Escondido, Calif.-based Veni-Express, a mobile phlebotomy lab, and its owners have agreed to pay at least $135,000 to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims for mobile phlebotomy services and related travel mileage.

A physician in Tipton, Iowa, was found liable for a LeClaire, Iowa, man's death after being sued by the man's daughter, CBS2 Iowa reported Oct. 23.