Medical News

• Senior NHS doctors could strike over 'bitterly disappointing' 3% pay rise
  
  The British Medical Association - the UK's biggest trade union for doctors - has asked if medics want to strike over the 'bitterly disappointing' pay bump offered by the Government.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Top Medical Groups Urge Mandatory Covid Vaccinations For Healthcare Workers
  
  More than 50 organizations representing millions of doctors, nurses and other health workers have released an urgent plea for vaccines to be mandated.
  Forbes.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Globus Medical (GMED) Hits 52-Week High, Can the Run Continue?
  
  Globus Medical (GMED) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
  Zacks.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Campaigner medical cannabis says doctors won't prescribe it
  
  Appearing on This Morning today, Billy's mother Charlotte, from County Tyrone, said there needs to be more data gathered about medical cannabis.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Here's Why You Should Invest In Globus Medical (GMED) Now
  
  Strong first-quarter performance by the U.S. Spine and Enabling Technologies business contributed to Globus Medical's (GMED) top line.
  Zacks.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Woodlawn wellness center brings healthcare services to medically underserved community
  
  Dozens of people attended today's grand opening, including neighbors who called the center "much-needed."
  ABC News.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Covid: Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise
  
  President Joe Biden's top medical adviser says cases are rising in areas with low vaccination rates.
  BBC News.  Sunday, 25 Jul 2021.
• Lee Kiefer wins third fencing gold medal in U.S. history
  
  A four-time NCAA champion at Notre Dame, Kiefer is now a medical student at the University of Kentucky.
  CBS News.  Sunday, 25 Jul 2021.
• Tech entrepreneur works to help patients communicate health history
  
  Ciitizen is an online system for patients to upload and digitally house their medical records.
  CBS News.  Saturday, 24 Jul 2021.
• Russia sends COVID-19 aid to Cuba: defense ministry
  
  Russia has sent a shipment of coronavirus-related humanitarian assistance to Cuba, including 1 million medical masks, the defense ministry said on Saturday, adding President Vladimir Putin had given instructions for the aid.
  Fox News.  Saturday, 24 Jul 2021.
• What is HIPAA and How Does the Law Work?
  
  The measure prohibits health professionals from revealing your medical records, but it is perfectly legal to ask whether someone has been vaccinated.
  New York Times.  Saturday, 24 Jul 2021.
• Grasping for air: Heat a major issue at Olympic tennis venue
  
  French Open finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova grasped for an air tube during a medical timeout and grew frustrated at the lack of ice in a court-side container.
  Fox News.  Saturday, 24 Jul 2021.
• Purnell Choppin, 91, Dies; Researcher Laid Groundwork for Pandemic Fight
  
  He explored how viruses multiply. An accomplished administrator, he also turned the Howard Hughes Medical Institute into a global biomedical powerhouse.
  New York Times.  Friday, 23 Jul 2021.
• Pontyclun crash: Six in hospital after car hits people outside pub
  
  Police believe the driver of the car suffered a "medical episode" just before the crash.
  BBC News.  Friday, 23 Jul 2021.
• Column: This California bill would protect our medical data from Big Tech (Hi, Amazon!)
  
  Assemblyman Ed Chau (D-Arcadia) is trying to pass legislation that would require tech companies to get our permission before accessing health data.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 23 Jul 2021.

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