Man who received 1st pig heart transplant dies after 2 months
The first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig has died, two months after the groundbreaking experiment, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery announced Wednesday.
The first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig has died, two months after the groundbreaking experiment, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery announced Wednesday.
Dallas hospitals halt gender affirming care for new patients
Days after a Houston hospital announced it's halting gender-affirming care for transgender kids, FOX 4 has learned that a similar program in Dallas had already stopped taking new patients. The program still treats current patients. But for months, it's been referring new patients to other providers.
Days after a Houston hospital announced it's halting gender-affirming care for transgender kids, FOX 4 has learned that a similar program in Dallas had already stopped taking new patients. The program still treats current patients. But for months, it's been referring new patients to other providers.
Pharmacy technicians experiencing pandemic burnout, could lead to medication errors
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says
The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.
The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.
Former NFL linebacker recovering from rare heart condition; grateful for medical team
Cliff Odom has an extremely rare heart condition. Being physically fit, he never thought his health would hit rock bottom. He used to have no problem running across a football field. But prior to his life-changing diagnosis, Odom was so weak that he couldn't walk to the mailbox.
Cliff Odom has an extremely rare heart condition. Being physically fit, he never thought his health would hit rock bottom. He used to have no problem running across a football field. But prior to his life-changing diagnosis, Odom was so weak that he couldn't walk to the mailbox.
Child with rare, deadly condition has chance at life thanks to device developed at Georgia Tech
Ramiah Martin was born in 2017 with a rare and deadly developmental condition. A device developed by researchers at Georgia Tech gave her a chance at life.
Ramiah Martin was born in 2017 with a rare and deadly developmental condition. A device developed by researchers at Georgia Tech gave her a chance at life.
US hospitals facing staffing shortages seek foreign nurses for help amid pandemic
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
No Surprises Act: Everything you need to know about new law reducing surprise medical bills
Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month.
Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month.
Mark Cuban-backed online pharmacy promises to slash prescription drug prices
Mark Cuban says Cost Plus Drugs will buy more than 100 medications directly from their manufacturers and then sell them at lower prices.
Mark Cuban says Cost Plus Drugs will buy more than 100 medications directly from their manufacturers and then sell them at lower prices.
Overwhelmed North Texas hospitals still seek more staff to help with omicron surge
Patients listed as hospitalized with COVID-19 in North Texas ticked upward again Friday, but there was some improving news among the youngest patients.
Patients listed as hospitalized with COVID-19 in North Texas ticked upward again Friday, but there was some improving news among the youngest patients.
Baylor Scott & White treating COVID-19 patients virtually to avoid overcrowding ERs
There is an influx of ER patients like never before. Many people are coming for tests. Some have no symptoms at all. Others have minor symptoms. Baylor Scott & White is keeping up with patients who don't need to be in a hospital and treating people through technology.
There is an influx of ER patients like never before. Many people are coming for tests. Some have no symptoms at all. Others have minor symptoms. Baylor Scott & White is keeping up with patients who don't need to be in a hospital and treating people through technology.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
Blood shortage: North Texans asked to give blood amid nationwide shortage
Carter BloodCare said more than 90% of blood distributed in North Texas comes from them, but right now, there continues to be a critical shortage of blood and platelets.
Carter BloodCare said more than 90% of blood distributed in North Texas comes from them, but right now, there continues to be a critical shortage of blood and platelets.
Denton County ERs experiencing up to 10-hour wait times
Denton County's public health director is reporting ER wait times at its hospitals can be as long as 10 hours or more. That's because they're being flooded by COVID patients. In short, it means there aren’t enough hospital beds for patients in the emergency room, leaving them in a waiting room for long periods of time.
Denton County's public health director is reporting ER wait times at its hospitals can be as long as 10 hours or more. That's because they're being flooded by COVID patients. In short, it means there aren’t enough hospital beds for patients in the emergency room, leaving them in a waiting room for long periods of time.
Private insurers to cover home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
North Texas hospitals getting extra staff, but seeking more as omicron surge continues
Reinforcements are on the ground to help North Texas hospitals dealing with rising COVID-19 cases, but hospitals say they need more help.
Reinforcements are on the ground to help North Texas hospitals dealing with rising COVID-19 cases, but hospitals say they need more help.
COVID-19 omicron surge continues to put strain on North Texas nurses
As COVID-19 continues to strain hospital staffs, nurses are some of those who are most affected.
As COVID-19 continues to strain hospital staffs, nurses are some of those who are most affected.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
Pediatric COVID-19 cases hit record high as students return to school
Cook Children's Health in Fort Worth says it is seeing a record number of children with the virus as the number of kids infected continues to climb. And now students are headed back to class.
Cook Children's Health in Fort Worth says it is seeing a record number of children with the virus as the number of kids infected continues to climb. And now students are headed back to class.
Up to 15% of North Texas hospital workers out with COVID, DFW Hospital Council says
The DFW Hospital Council says 10-15% of area hospitals workforces are out with COVID on a daily basis. That's causing a strain. Hospitals like Parkland say some days they have more than 500 workers out because of COVID.
The DFW Hospital Council says 10-15% of area hospitals workforces are out with COVID on a daily basis. That's causing a strain. Hospitals like Parkland say some days they have more than 500 workers out because of COVID.