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U.S. News expanded its 2026-2027 hospital rankings with new regional specialty evaluations in cancer and cardiovascular care while increasing recognition for regional hospitals. Rankings continued to emphasize risk-adjusted mortality, preventable complications, patient experience, and objective outcomes measures.

The FDA approved Furoscix ReadyFlow, a subcutaneous furosemide autoinjector for edema associated with heart failure or chronic kidney disease. Clinical data demonstrated pharmacokinetic exposure and diuretic effects comparable to intravenous furosemide.

Video-based ADHD prescribing increased substantially following Australia’s permanent telehealth reforms, with ADHD consultations showing greater virtual adoption than other psychotropic prescribing categories. Observational findings describe utilization patterns but do not establish causality.

Patients treated by advanced nurse practitioners in an Irish emergency department injuries service reported high levels of satisfaction and patient enablement. Communication quality was associated with both outcomes, although the study design did not establish causality.

A cost-efficiency analysis found that ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers may face growing financial pressure when performing procedures with high direct material costs under current Medicare reimbursement schedules.

US cancer centers are enrolling fewer patients in clinical trials despite continued global therapeutic advances, raising concerns about access, competitiveness, and whether trials are fully integrated into standard oncology care.