Household Names Helping Ban Gas Stoves: Patient Zero
Author and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman wrote The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century. The 2005 book wasn’t advocating the agenda of the Flat Earth Society, and Friedman likely hasn’t used the proceeds to help fund such a ludicrous group. But the charitable foundation he runs with his wife has done something […]
PGA Championship: Brooks Koepka forces himself to be patient
Current PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka had a solid performance on the first day at Valhalla. He shot a 4-under 67, leaving him five shots behind leader Xander Schauffele. Koepka had to fight for strokes on the course. His efforts ultimately paid off with eagles and birdies on the par-5 seventh and par-3 eighth. Even […]
First pig kidney transplant patient dies nearly two months after procedure
The man who successfully received the first-ever pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after the groundbreaking procedure was performed. Richard Slayman, 62, who received the pig kidney back in March has died, his family announced on Saturday. Massachusetts General Hospital, where the transplant was done, said that there is “no indication” that Slayman […]
First living patient to receive pig kidney Richard “Rick” Slayman dead at 62, weeks after historic transplant
The first living patient to receive a kidney from a genetically engineered pig has died two months after the breakthrough transplant, his family and doctors announced Saturday. Richard “Rick” Suleiman, 62, went home in March, two weeks after undergoing a transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. “Thanks to their hard work leading the xenotransplant, […]
Nurses Protest Against Rushed AI Implementation in Healthcare, Raising Concerns over Patient Care
As the healthcare industry grapples with the rapid integration of AI, nurses are raising concerns about potential risks to patient care. tech dirt report The introduction of AI in healthcare has received mixed reactions, with some hailing it as an innovative tool to streamline processes and improve outcomes, while others, especially nurses, have expressed the […]
Armed men kill patient at Mexican hospital
Gunmen stormed a hospital in central Mexico on Tuesday, killing a patient who was being treated for a previous gunshot wound, authorities said. Prosecutors in Morelos state, just south of Mexico City, said the attack occurred early Tuesday in the state capital, Cuernavaca. Amuro calls gangs and cartels “respectful people” who “respect citizens” The perpetrators […]
Video shows caregiver hitting, torturing 93-year-old dementia patient: ‘She has no idea what’s going on’
Warning: This story may be disturbing to readers A 26-year-old Michigan caregiver has been charged with numerous charges after authorities discovered disturbing footage of him allegedly abusing an elderly patient with dementia. Dontia Shonra Arrington, 26, of Flint Township, was charged with abuse of a vulnerable person and torture with intent to inflict cruel or […]
Caregiver caught abusing 93-year-old patient at nursing home
A caregiver at a Michigan nursing home has been charged with assault and torture after allegedly punching a 93-year-old woman. The abuse was captured on surveillance video. Dontia Shaunla Arrington, 26, was charged with molestation, cruelty or intent to inflict extreme physical or emotional suffering on a vulnerable person in a stomach-turning incident at Landings […]
Neuralink’s first brain implant chip patient said he was assured no monkeys died during trials despite some suffering, dying
Nolan Arbaugh, a 29-year-old man who was paralyzed from the neck down in a diving accident, has made headlines in recent weeks as the first human to suffer from Elon Musk syndrome. Neuralink An implant chip implanted in the brain. The company has reportedly reached a major milestone in developing digital devices that aid human […]
Patient Testifies In Dallas Anesthesiologist’s IV Tampering Trial
(Photo courtesy of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas) OAN’s Avril Elfie1:38 PM – Wednesday, April 3, 2024 A patient testified at the trial of a Dallas anesthesiologist accused of tampering with IV bags. advertisement On Tuesday, a 57-year-old patient testified at the trial of Dr. Reynaldo Ortiz, who is […]