1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Ascension apparent cyberattack, patient records access disrupted
Dozens of Ascension hospitals are dealing with an apparent cyberattack. The health care provider was hacked on Wednesday, May 8, disrupting access to patient records.
Dozens of Ascension hospitals are dealing with an apparent cyberattack. The health care provider was hacked on Wednesday, May 8, disrupting access to patient records.
Ascension victim of apparent cyberattack
Ascension hospitals appear to be the victim of an apparent cyberattack that is impacting the ability to access patient records.
Ascension hospitals appear to be the victim of an apparent cyberattack that is impacting the ability to access patient records.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Black Men in White Coats youth summit aims to address disparity
The Black Men in White Coats youth summit at Golda Meir School offered a hands-on experience with the medical field for Milwaukee kids on Saturday.
The Black Men in White Coats youth summit at Golda Meir School offered a hands-on experience with the medical field for Milwaukee kids on Saturday.
Autism Awareness: Milwaukee-area clinic expanding, to serve families
Caravel Autism Health recently expanded its Franklin clinic, and plans to open another in Menomonee Falls to serve kids and their families.
Caravel Autism Health recently expanded its Franklin clinic, and plans to open another in Menomonee Falls to serve kids and their families.
Children's Wisconsin lifts viral season visitor guidelines April 15
Children's Wisconsin announced on Thursday, April 11 that it is lifted the viral season visitor guidelines effect at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 15.
Children's Wisconsin announced on Thursday, April 11 that it is lifted the viral season visitor guidelines effect at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 15.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
MCW 'Residency Match Day' celebrates graduates' next stop
Medical College of Wisconsin graduates learned where they will go next on "Residency Match Day." More than 200 celebrated the news.
Medical College of Wisconsin graduates learned where they will go next on "Residency Match Day." More than 200 celebrated the news.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
ADHD medication shortage: doctors, patients, pharmacies frustrated
For more than a year, doctors and patients have struggled with getting medications to treat ADHD. Pharmacies in southeast Wisconsin are also having to adapt.
For more than a year, doctors and patients have struggled with getting medications to treat ADHD. Pharmacies in southeast Wisconsin are also having to adapt.
Birth control that will be sold over-the-counter begins shipping in the US: What to know
Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.
Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.
UnitedHealth cyberattack impacts prescriptions at local pharmacies
The attack didn't hit a pharmacy or specific insurance provider. It targeted the company that processes payments, which has caused a chain reaction.
The attack didn't hit a pharmacy or specific insurance provider. It targeted the company that processes payments, which has caused a chain reaction.
Nursing schools fast track training to combat shortage: 12-month program a 'win-win'
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
Froedtert & MCW birth center care changes; what to expect
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network on announced a change to birth center care – moving all services to two sites.
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network on announced a change to birth center care – moving all services to two sites.
Froedtert ThedaCare Fond du Lac campus breaks ground
The recently combined Froedtert ThedaCare Health system broke ground on a new Fond du Lac campus Tuesday, Feb. 13. It will be located just east of I-41.
The recently combined Froedtert ThedaCare Health system broke ground on a new Fond du Lac campus Tuesday, Feb. 13. It will be located just east of I-41.
Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.