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Research
Delays in awards and funding calls worry NIH-funded researchers
Source: Science Many programs may be pushed into the next fiscal year, and some could face funding gaps.
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Henrietta Lacks’ estate settles with Novartis over the ‘stolen cells’ that advanced science
Source: STAT Novartis becomes the second company to settle after being accused of reaping rewards from a racist medical system.
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U of Mississippi Medical Center keeps clinics closed, cancels procedures amid cyberattack
Source: Becker's Hospital Review Mississippi Medical Center keeps clinics closed and delays procedures Feb. 23-24 as it responds to a cyberattack affecting IT systems.
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How can HHS drive clinical AI adoption? The industry wish list is starting to take shape
Source: STAT What leading health tech firms and AI startups want HHS to do to speed up clinical AI adoption.
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Man accidentally gains control of 7,000 robot vacuums
Source: Popular Science Sammy Azdoufal just wanted to steer his DJI Romo with a gaming controller.
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Safety
The Service Animal Shift: New 2026 Regulations Every Handler Needs to Know Before Boarding
Source: Keep The Tail Wagging Flying with a service dog in 2026 is less about a new law and more about stricter enforcement of the U.S. DOT framework.
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Is Work Beneficial to Health? Effect of Long Working Hours on Cardiovascular Health Mediated Through Physical Activity and Mental Health
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine This study aimed to examine the effects of long working hours on cardiovascular health and to explore the mediating roles of physical activity and mental health.
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A systematic review of psychosocial hazard management across the emergency services sector
Source: ScienceDirect Emergency Service workers face many challenges that impact their mental health and well-being. Of particular concern are psychosocial hazards.
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Compliance
Healthcare billing fraud: 10 recent cases
Source: Becker's Hospital Review Explore 10 major healthcare billing fraud recent cases involving physicians, health systems, and labs with penalties and settlements across the U.S.
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Higher Edcuation
Higher education needs structural changes to flourish in the AI era
Source: Times Higher Education Universities should prioritise academic integrity, labour market demands and integrated digital ecosystems to harness the promise of AI and other tools.
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