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12+ hour, 12+ min ago   (214+ words) Integration of NVIDIA's Blackwell-based IGX Thor platform aims to deliver real-time imaging, robotic control and cloud-enabled intelligence for minimally invasive GI procedures "AI and robotics will redefine the operating room by enhancing surgical vision and precision beyond human limits," said…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago   (86+ words) The top news stories in medicine today. Oklahoma medical supply company owner charged in $30M brace fraud scheme Loftis is charged with health care fraud, kickback conspiracy and theft of government funds; if convicted, he faces a maximum of 20 years in…...

13+ hour, 50+ min ago   (279+ words) AOA vs. ABIM: An AOA perspective on physician certification'Medical Economics The time and financial requirements for maintenance of certification can prompt strong feelings among physicians. But it is important to show patients that doctors have caught up with the latest…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (345+ words) The medical device industry outlook for 2026Medical Economics As the medical device industry heads into 2026, it finds itself at a pivotal moment shaped by rapid technological change, regulatory scrutiny, and ongoing economic uncertainty. Innovation remains the industry's defining trait, but the…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (158+ words) Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. has acquired KAON Automation, an Ireland-based industrial automation company, expanding its footprint in Europe and strengthening its presence in the medical and life sciences manufacturing markets. The deal adds capabilities in precision assembly, aseptic high-speed filling…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (447+ words) Pediatrician David Higgins, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., explains why true vaccine hesitancy is rarer than headlines suggest, how social media distorts the picture, and what physicians can do to rebuild trust one conversation at a time. Higgins shares practical, exam room'tested communication strategies that…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1177+ words) Health insurance CEOs to be called in later this month; advocates call for changes to Medicare policies. In 2026, congressional leaders are taking up legislation that will affect the nation's public and private health insurance programs. Americans need health care, and…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1073+ words) Investors are exploring the resilience of the bull market, debunking fears of economic slowdown and AI bubbles, fueling strong growth potential. It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. "Yogi Berra Like most of Yogi's observations, this one is…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (221+ words) New data show patients are using the chatbot to decode bills, compare insurance and fill access gaps, especially in hospital deserts and after clinic hours. OpenAI, the San Fransisco-based company behind the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) service ChatGPT, says the…...