Physician News

• University of Michigan reaches $490M settlement with sex abuse survivors
  
  The University of Michigan announced it reached a settlement with over 1,000 victims who alleged sexual abused by an athletic physician.
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• How Swiss Watches Help You Make The Most Of Your Life And Times
  
  Physicians and wellness professionals tell how they use their mechanical Swiss watches to manage their fitness regimens, facilitate relaxation and meditation, plus make style statements.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022.
• Why Are Physicians Silent About Outrageous Medical Costs?
  
  He mainly focused on the fact that drugs cost more in the U.S. than in Europe and, as a result, Americans subsidize the costs of drugs for the rest of the world.
  Forbes.  Friday, 14 Jan 2022.
• Lawmakers move to tighten restrictions on sex-offending doctors
  
  Action comes a month after a Times investigation found that the Medical Board of California had reinstated 10 physicians since 2013 who lost their licenses for sexual misconduct.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 14 Jan 2022.
• Cardiovascular Systems (CSII) Coronary Sales Up Amid COVID Woe
  
  Cardiovascular Systems (CSII) continues to experience strong demand for physician training and certification in all international markets.
  Zacks.  Wednesday, 12 Jan 2022.
• Physician writes that COVID-19 tests should be available for people who need them most
  
  Citing COVID-19 testing backlogs in the U.S. ...
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 4 Jan 2022.
• Congressional physician urges lawmakers to work remotely and use N95 masks
  
  Covid cases on Capitol Hill have skyrocketed with the new Omicron variant and the attending physician of the Capitol is advising staff to telework when possible and wear an N95 mask when they come in.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 3 Jan 2022.
• UC Irvine fires physician who refused to get vaccinated, claiming 'natural immunity'
  
  Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, a professor of psychiatry and human behavior, wrote in a blog post that the UC system removed him from his job on Dec. 17.
  Los Angeles Times.  Monday, 3 Jan 2022.
• Top physician criticizes Biden for 'mixed messaging' on masks after his Delaware beach trip
  
  Dr. Nicole Saphier is urging the Biden administration and public health officials to take a more targeted approach to mask guidance, including the quality of the face covering and who wears it.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 30 Dec 2021.
• Physician tells CNN Biden 'dropped the ball' on COVID testing: 'Cannot believe this is where we are'
  
  Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish K. Jha told CNN on Tuesday that the Biden administration "dropped the ball" on coronavirus testing.
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 28 Dec 2021.
• Autopsy reveals ex-NFL player accused of killing six people suffered from extensive brain disease
  
  An autopsy on former NFL player Phillips Adams reveals he suffered from unusually severe brain disease. Police say the former NFL player killed a prominent physician and five other people in a South Carolina home. ...
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 15 Dec 2021.
• NFL will require coaches, staff to get a Covid booster by Dec. 27
  
  The mandate covers coaches, trainers, physicians and others with direct contact with players, as well as staff including certain assistant coaches, general managers and operations employees.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 14 Dec 2021.
• Doctor fired for trying to treat COVID patients with ivermectin
  
  Mississippi hospital dismisses physician after he sought to administer anti-parasite drug to three people with COVID-19.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 9 Dec 2021.
• Women Earn $2 Million Less Than Men in Their Careers as Doctors
  
  A survey of more than 80,000 physicians estimated that women make 25 percent less than men over a 40-year career.
  New York Times.  Monday, 6 Dec 2021.
• Abbott (ABT) Aveir System Meets Primary Pivotal Trial Endpoints
  
  Abbott's (ABT) Aveir pacing system has the potential to advance treatment for patients who need a pacemaker but where physicians are concerned about more invasive surgery.
  Zacks.  Monday, 15 Nov 2021.

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