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Tennessee report flags pharmacy failures after four patients mismedicated during surgery at Ascension Midtown
health20 hours ago

Tennessee report flags pharmacy failures after four patients mismedicated during surgery at Ascension Midtown

An 80-page Tennessee Health Facilities Commission report faulted Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown’s pharmacy for errors that caused four patients to receive the wrong medication during surgery, resulting in adverse reactions (including a paralytic case) among seven surgeries. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing the incident; the hospital self-reported the Aug. 14 error and has since implemented safety and process changes, while state regulators continue to review.

via WSMV|
#ascension-saint-thomas-midtown#health#medication-error
Real-time AI acts as surgical co-pilot in first brain-tumor operation
technology2 days ago

Real-time AI acts as surgical co-pilot in first brain-tumor operation

The world’s first brain-tumor removal was performed with real-time AI assistance that analyzes the live operation to highlight vessels and nerves, guiding surgeons while they retain control. Rhys Hibbert’s tumor near the pituitary gland was removed, preserving vision and energy. The AI tool, funded by NIHR and Google, aims to become an in-the-room surgical advisor, with broader trials planned as researchers push toward a ChatGPT-like helper for surgeons.

via BBC|
#ai#brain-tumor#medical-ai
Nashville hospital medication mix-up leaves patient paralyzed; investigation underway
health8 days ago

Nashville hospital medication mix-up leaves patient paralyzed; investigation underway

A Nashville case of a medication mix-up at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown left a 72-year-old woman paralyzed from the chest down after an epidural reportedly contained potassium chloride; the hospital says several patients were affected and has launched an investigation, with experts urging strict labeling and careful infusion protocols to prevent such errors.

via WSMV|
#epidural#health#medication-error
Nashville knee surgery ends in paralysis after pharmacy mix-up
health8 days ago

Nashville knee surgery ends in paralysis after pharmacy mix-up

A routine knee replacement at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville left 72-year-old Glenda Dorton paralyzed from the mid‑back down after a pharmacy mix‑up delivered potassium instead of the spinal anesthetic. Four patients were affected, with three others reportedly treated with contaminated vials before surgeries were halted. Dorton required ventilation and spinal fluid drainage; doctors later identified T6 paralysis. The hospital self-reported the incident to state regulators and says it has implemented safeguards while an investigation continues, but it has not disclosed findings or the condition of the other patients.

via The Tennessean|
#health#hospital#medication-error
UCSD Health Rejoins U.S. News Hospital Honor Roll with Stronger Rankings
health24 days ago

UCSD Health Rejoins U.S. News Hospital Honor Roll with Stronger Rankings

UCSD Health is back on the U.S. News Best Hospitals honor roll for 2026–27, with eight nationally ranked programs and 22 high‑performing procedures across its La Jolla and Hillcrest campuses; Scripps La Jolla and Scripps Green also made the region’s honor roll. Officials credit risk‑reduction efforts, better readmission management, and strong teamwork among nurses, pharmacists, care managers, and support staff for the improved outcomes.

via San Diego Union-Tribune|
#health#hospital-rankings#patient-safety
False HIV Result Highlights Gaps in Georgia Urgent-Care Communication
health1 month ago

False HIV Result Highlights Gaps in Georgia Urgent-Care Communication

In DeKalb County, Georgia, a teen’s HIV-positive result from Pickens Urgent Care was later determined to be a false positive, and the clinic never notified the family, who learned of the result from the teen’s MyChart portal. The ordeal led to a near suicide attempt and months of distress before multiple other facilities’ tests all came back negative. The CDC recommends direct, confidential communication of positive HIV results and immediate linkage to follow-up care, counseling and support. Investigations also found inconsistent follow-up scheduling at the clinic, and there is no state-level regulatory body specifically overseeing urgent-care centers in Georgia; the clinic finally reached out after Channel 2 Action News inquiries. The mother hopes the case prompts stronger safeguards to prevent similar harm to other teens.

via WSB-TV|
#communication#false-positive#health
Telehealth GLP-1 Dose Errors Prompt Hospitalization
health1 month ago

Telehealth GLP-1 Dose Errors Prompt Hospitalization

A NBC News and KFF Health News investigation finds safety gaps in telehealth prescribing of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, highlighted by a North Carolina woman who was hospitalized after an overdose from dosing instructions she received online. With about 11% of U.S. adults using GLP-1s and a 1,500% increase in overdose/side-effect calls to poison centers from 2019–2025, experts warn that telehealth can lack critical oversight and proper dosing checks, particularly with compounded drugs not reviewed by the FDA. Advocates urge stronger provider access, clearer dosing protocols, and safer sourcing to protect patients.

via TODAY.com|
#compounded-drugs#glp-1-weight-loss#health
UK's booming non-surgical butt lifts expose regulatory gaps and patient risk
health1 month ago

UK's booming non-surgical butt lifts expose regulatory gaps and patient risk

A BBC InDepth investigation shows the UK’s cosmetic injectables boom—especially non-surgical liquid BBLs—has grown far faster than regulation, with deaths and serious harm from unregulated clinics, prescription medicines sold without proper checks, and counterfeit products; enforcement is fragmented and licensing reforms promised for England and Scotland have not yet been fully put in place, leaving patients at risk while authorities grapple with how to regulate the industry.

via BBC|
#brazilian-butt-lift#cosmetic-injectables#enforcement
MIRA: autonomous AI navigates EHRs to match physician-level care in emergency simulations
technology2 months ago

MIRA: autonomous AI navigates EHRs to match physician-level care in emergency simulations

A autonomous AI agent named MIRA operates inside a sandboxed electronic health record to autonomously gather history, order and interpret tests, generate differential diagnoses, and formulate treatment and admission plans. In 574 real-case emergency department simulations drawn from MIMIC-IV, MIRA achieved diagnostic accuracy at or above physician performance, produced guideline-concordant and medication-safe orders, and demonstrated strong robustness to adversarial prompts and bias, while maintaining fidelity to the documented history and avoiding premature information disclosure. The study positions MIRA as a potential, governance-aware aid to clinical workflows rather than a replacement for clinicians; however, prospective real-world validation and safety/governance frameworks are still essential before deployment.

via Nature|
#autonomous-agents#clinical-decision-support#electronic-health-records
Dozens harmed by delays in gynaecology care at Salford hospital
health3 months ago

Dozens harmed by delays in gynaecology care at Salford hospital

An audit at Salford Royal Hospital found dozens of gynaecology patients, including cancer patients, were harmed by delays in diagnosis and treatment due to administrative failures. A prior NHS England review had flagged a backlog of over 2,000 unsent letters causing months-long delays. Staff raised safety concerns amid workforce pressures, the trust apologised, and a new leadership team is implementing improvements to patient follow-up and processes.

via The Independent|
#cancer#gynaecology#health
Welsh Hospital Under Scrutiny After 21 Patients Exposed to Unsterilized Surgical Tools
health5 months ago

Welsh Hospital Under Scrutiny After 21 Patients Exposed to Unsterilized Surgical Tools

At Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport, 21 patients were treated with instruments that were disinfected but not sterilized. The lapse was discovered Feb. 27, but patients were only informed on March 16, triggering precautionary testing for bloodborne pathogens (including HIV). The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board apologized and launched an investigation, while families and officials demand transparency and assess potential further risks.

via Yahoo News UK|
#aneurin-bevan-university-health-board#bloodborne-pathogen-risk#health