This is a MedPage Today story. In late September, Hurricane Helene damaged a major supplier of intravenous (IV) fluids. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since. Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented and catastrophic flooding to western North Carolina, damaging a Baxter manufacturing site that was a major supplier of IV fluids. Hospitals across the country continue to grapple with the ensuing shortage of critical supplies. Baxter’s North Cove, North Carolina, facility provided about 60% of the IV solutions used across the U.S. as well as several other fluids vital to patient care, noted Nancy Foster, vice president…
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Arvind Kejriwal claims CBI to raid Manish Sisodia’s house in coming days Arvind Kejriwal claims CBI to raid Manish Sisodia’s house in coming days Arvind Kejriwal claims CBI to raid Manish Sisodia’s house in coming days Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that sources have informed him about an impending Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raid on the residence of senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia. The claim comes just days after Kejriwal predicted the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on fabricated charges and warned of raids targeting other AAP leaders in the lead-up to the Delhi Assembly elections.…
Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemaking Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemaking COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — As Colorado becomes the second state to legalize psychedelic therapy this week, a clash is playing out in Colorado Springs, where conservative leaders are restricting the treatment over objections from some of the city’s 90,000 veterans, who’ve become flagbearers for psychedelic therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Colorado residents voted to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the chemical compound found in psychedelic mushrooms,…
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries Five years ago, a cluster of people in Wuhan, China, fell sick with a virus never before seen in the world. The germ didn’t have a name, nor did the illness it would cause. It wound up setting off a pandemic that exposed deep inequities in the global health system and reshaped public opinion about how to control deadly emerging viruses. The virus is still with us, though…
This is a MedPage Today story. In what has become a routine event in rural America, a hospital maternity ward closed in 2023 in this small Oregon town about an hour from the Idaho border. For Shyanne McCoy, 23, that meant the closest hospital with an obstetrician on staff when she was pregnant was a 45-mile drive away over a mountain pass. When McCoy developed symptoms of preeclampsia last January, she felt she had the best chance of getting the care she needed at a larger hospital in Boise, Idaho, 2 hours away. She spent the final week of her…
From delivery boy to civil judge: A 29-yr-old Malayali’s tale of tenacity From delivery boy to civil judge: A 29-yr-old Malayali’s tale of tenacity From delivery boy to civil judge: A 29-yr-old Malayali’s tale of tenacity ‘Naan veezhven endru ninaithayo?’ (Did you think I will fall?) These poetic words by the great poet C Subramanian ‘Bharatiyar’ kept Yaseen Shan Muhammed going every time a hurdle tried to knock him down. His ‘never say never’ spirit helped him on his eventful journey from being a delivery boy to a magistrate. The accomplishment of Yaseen Shah Mohammad, who came second in the Kerala…
Flu is taking off in the U.S., with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week Flu is taking off in the U.S., with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week The holidays came with a side of flu for many Americans, with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of illness last week, according to the latest government health data. “A lot of flu out there,” said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Carrie Reed. Of course, there are a number of bugs that cause fever,…
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe HOUSTON — HOUSTON (AP) — Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable. Public safety officials and experts say there are multiple ways people can prepare themselves to avoid these winter weather hazards and keep themselves safe. The hazards are on the…
Indonesia’s new government has begun an ambitious project to fight malnutrition by feeding nearly 90 million children and pregnant women that is expected to cost $28 billion through 2029, although critics question whether the program is affordable Indonesia’s new government has begun an ambitious project to fight malnutrition by feeding nearly 90 million children and pregnant women that is expected to cost $28 billion through 2029, although critics question whether the program is affordable JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s new government started an ambitious $28 million project Monday to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and…
A federal judge is signaling that Rudy Giuliani’s contempt hearing next Friday might not end so well for the former New York City mayor and onetime personal lawyer for President-elect Donald Trump A federal judge is signaling that Rudy Giuliani’s contempt hearing next Friday might not end so well for the former New York City mayor and onetime personal lawyer for President-elect Donald Trump NEW YORK — A federal judge is signaling that Rudy Giuliani’s contempt hearing next Friday might not end so well for the former New York City mayor and onetime personal lawyer for President-elect Donald Trump as…
Don’t go near international borders: Mamata Banerjee’s advisory to Bengal fishermen Don’t go near international borders: Mamata Banerjee’s advisory to Bengal fishermen Don’t go near international borders: Mamata Banerjee’s advisory to Bengal fishermen West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged fishermen in the state to avoid venturing near international borders, particularly with Bangladesh, after 95 Indian fishermen were released from Bangladeshi prisons on Sunday. “Bangladesh is our neighbour. We love each other. But our fishermen have become victims. Ever since our government was formed, we have issued identity cards to fishermen to track them when they go missing. It…
Aero India 2025 to focus on boosting country’s defence, aerospace ecosystems Aero India 2025 to focus on boosting country’s defence, aerospace ecosystems Aero India 2025 to focus on boosting country’s defence, aerospace ecosystems The 15th edition of Aero India, Asia’s largest aerospace exhibition, will be held at Bengaluru’s Air Force Station from February 10 to 14 with an emphasis on technology transfer and boosting India’s defence and aerospace ecosystem. The biennial event’s theme will be ‘The Runway to a Billion Opportunities’, with a focus on underlining India’s ambition to become a global aerospace leader while advancing its indigenisation goals. advertisement As…
Republicans will start off the year with at least a temporary majority in the Minnesota House Republicans will start off the year with at least a temporary majority in the Minnesota House ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Republicans will start the year with at least a temporary majority in the Minnesota House after a Democrat decided not to appeal a judge’s decision that he failed to establish residency in the suburban district he was elected to represent. That means Republicans will have a slim 67-66 majority in the House when the Legislature begins Jan. 14. That may not last long because Gov.…
President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters. Trump, in an interview with the New York Post on Saturday,…
BJP’s Annamalai, TVK’s Vijay weigh in on RN Ravi’s anthem protocol row BJP’s Annamalai, TVK’s Vijay weigh in on RN Ravi’s anthem protocol row BJP’s Annamalai, TVK’s Vijay weigh in on RN Ravi’s anthem protocol row The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other political voices have weighed in on the anthem protocol row between Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and the MK Stalin-led DMK government turning the dispute into a larger political flashpoint. BJP state president K Annamalai has accused the DMK government of diverting public attention from governance failures by blaming Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi. In a tweet, Annamalai…
Republicans made claims about noncitizens voting a centerpiece of 2024 campaign. Republicans made claims about noncitizens voting a centerpiece of 2024 campaign. TOPEKA, Kan. — Republicans made claims about illegal voting by noncitizens a centerpiece of their 2024 campaign messaging and plan to push legislation in the new Congress requiring voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Yet there’s one place with a GOP supermajority where linking voting to citizenship appears to be a nonstarter: Kansas. That’s because the state has been there, done that, and all but a few Republicans would prefer not to go there again. Kansas imposed…
A moment of silence was held for former President Jimmy Carter before the Atlanta Falcons’ game at the Washington Commanders A moment of silence was held for former President Jimmy Carter before the Atlanta Falcons’ game at the Washington Commanders A video tribute to former President Jimmy Carter is seen before an NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Landover. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jimmy Carter’s funeral will feature an interstate choreography of grief, ceremony and logistics that is characteristic of state funerals Jimmy Carter’s funeral will feature an interstate choreography of grief, ceremony and logistics that is characteristic of state funerals WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter’s memorial journey will end at his house in the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, where he grew up on a peanut farm. That is where his wife, Rosalynn, was laid to rest last year in a burial plot that they chose years ago. But before Carter reaches his humble final destination, there will be an…
Karnataka PWD contractor seeks ‘euthanasia’ over government dues Karnataka PWD contractor seeks ‘euthanasia’ over government dues Karnataka PWD contractor seeks ‘euthanasia’ over government dues A Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) contractor, Mohammed Mazhar, has written a letter to the Governor requesting “euthanasia” due to the financial turmoil caused by the non-payment of government dues. Mazhar, who completed two municipal projects in 2022 and 2023, claims he is unable to sustain himself due to the government’s failure to clear his bills amounting to Rs 25 lakh. advertisement In a letter addressed to the Governor, Mazhar revealed that he had completed a drainage…
President-elect Donald Trump calls his Mar-a-Lago resort the “center of the universe.” President-elect Donald Trump calls his Mar-a-Lago resort the “center of the universe.” PALM BEACH, Fla. — The cars begin lining up early in the morning to be screened by Secret Service agents under white tents near the fence that surrounds President-elect Donald Trump’s vast south Florida estate. Famous figures such as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Tesla and X owner Elon Musk pop up at breakfasts, luncheons and other social gatherings held daily at the opulent Mar-a-Lago club. Over the weekend, Mike Love,…