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CALIFORNIA — A new report has named 40 hospitals in California among the best in the world. Newsweek said it partnered with Statista to release its annual ranking of the world’s best hospitals. The series began in 2019. The researchers evaluated 2,400 hospitals across 30 countries, including the United States, much of western Europe, Australia, 10 … Read More

In the long and often dispiriting quest to cure cancer, the 1998 approval of the drug Herceptin was a tremendously hopeful moment. This drug for breast cancer was the first to use a tumor-specific protein as a homing beacon to find and kill cancer cells. And it worked. Herceptin has benefited nearly three million people … Read More

Photo: FinisherPix Gina’s heart “paused” twice while she was in the ER with one of the longest atrial fibrillation (Afib) episodes she had ever experienced. It was 2022, and a newly FDA-approved dual chamber leadless (wireless) pacemaker was available through a clinical trial in only a few select sites across the country. Thankfully for Gina, … Read More

Blair Allan knew exactly what it looked like to the Urgent Care team in Los Angeles: A late-20s, healthy woman who had suffered no injury, showing up to the Urgent Care complaining of pain and asking for relief. It’s September 2020. The opioid epidemic is in full swing. Blair forgives the nurses for their caution. … Read More

Whether it’s an ice-cold vanilla latte, a grande café mocha or just a traditional cup of Joe, people’s love affair with coffee is as strong as a cold brew. But the question remains, can coffee wreak havoc on your digestive system? It depends on the sensitivities of the person, according to Adrian Dobrowolsky, M.D., general … Read More

Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac surgery, including 15 in California.  The rankings recognize hospitals that deliver superior patient outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery. Read more on the publication’s ranking methodology here. Here are the leaders of the California hospitals and health systems that were included … Read More

David J. Benjamin, M.D., recently met with a patient who recalled the moment a previous physician had diagnosed him with cancer. “The first thought that came to his mind was a movie he saw where the character was told [they] had 3, 4 weeks to live,” Benjamin told Healio. The man’s fear did not surprise … Read More

Breastfeeding is not just a feeding method. It is a bonding experience for a mother and baby that offers numerous benefits; from providing essential nutrients and antibodies to fostering an emotional connection and reducing the risk of various illnesses. “In a modern society, where breastfeeding rates are influenced by societal norms, cultural beliefs and workplace … Read More

When Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian decided to spend $1 billion to expand its Irvine campus into OC’s largest hospital and healthcare hub, it hired Irvine-based LPA Design Studios to create architectural plans. When Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (NYSE: EW) launched its recently completed major expansion of its Irvine campus, Orange County’s largest medical device company also … Read More

Orange County’s largest hospitals grew revenue a healthy 9.1% in 2023, the third straight year growth has exceeded 7%, indicating a full recovery from the 2020 pandemic. The 24 largest hospitals on the Business Journal’s annual list reported $11.3 billion in revenue for the year ended Sept. 30, 2023. The growth compares to 7.9% in … Read More