Now testing, Northwell eyes COVID-19 acceleration
By GREGORY ZELLER // The coronavirus is moving fast – but so is Northwell Health, which hopes to shake off federal shackles and step up the pace on COVID-19 testing….
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No. 482: On the meaningfully diverse, the Uber forgetful and CPR’s most heartfelt replays
Shift change: Push that lever, dear readers, as we reach the fulcrum point and gear up for the latter half of this latest busy workweek. Apples and overlords: It’s…
For better cardiac outcomes, they want their MTV
By GREGORY ZELLER // For those who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting, the odds are not good – less than 8 percent survive, according to the Feinstein…
Staying healthy and safe as coronavirus, panic spread
By ROBERT GLATTER // As anxiety intensifies, ditch the mad dash for a coronavirus mask, wash your hands regularly and stay home if you get sick. The novel coronavirus is…
No. 480: On coronavirus, coronavirus and coronavirus – and introducing our 2020 Master of Innovation
Don’t worry, we washed our hands: Put ’er there, dear readers, and welcome to Wednesday, as we hurtle the hump of this latest busy (and blessedly spring-like) winter workweek….
Northwell to begin COVID-19 testing within the week
By GREGORY ZELLER // Referencing past responses to swine flu and Ebola virus outbreaks, New York State’s largest healthcare system will begin testing for the dreaded novel coronavirus within days….
Technology will always pace healthcare (and it should)
By TERRY LYNAM // Healthcare has always been at the forefront of technological development; robotics and artificial intelligence are no exception. Science fiction may spur images of sentient robots living…
No. 479: On souffles, nylons and Pauling – and LI doctors in Alaska, kinda
Two down: Welcome to Friday, dear readers, as we wrap up both a busy week and a long(ish) month of socioeconomic innovation. Even with its extra day, February folds…
Island interests blast gun violence, with both barrels
By GREGORY ZELLER // As deadly shootings rage across the nation, a common theme is ricocheting more frequently around Long Island socioeconomics: protection from gun violence. Several Island-based institutions and…
No. 478: A nursing nudge, a fresh Fulbright and itty-bitty implants with huge upside
Halfway home: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we reach the midpoint of this latest busy week of innovation and economic progress. It’s Feb. 26, and honestly, the pickings…
LI institutions on call as nursing shortage spirals
By GREGORY ZELLER // With a national nursing shortage in their sights, Hofstra University and Northwell Health are launching a new undergraduate nursing program on Long Island – and planning…
With FDA approval, Irish implant jolts pacemaker field
By GREGORY ZELLER // For Northwell Health cardiac patients, the packages don’t come much smaller, nor the benefits much bigger. Behold, the Micra AV – the world’s smallest atrioventricular synchrony-promoting…
No. 476: On Corn Flakes, ‘Crushies’ and cardiac catheters, featuring our latest innovative awardees
Hot to trot: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we race our way through this latest (surprisingly warm) winter workweek. It’s Feb. 19 out there, already the 50th day…
Minimalism, to the max, in Northwell’s new cath labs
By GREGORY ZELLER // Two Long Island hospitals – one in each county – are among three Northwell Health facilities to earn state approvals for next-level heart-procedure laboratories. Plainview Hospital,…
No. 475: Love is in the air – along with Ferris wheels, podcasts and ‘mega sports’
We heart you: You’ve done it again, dear reader – another workweek conquered, another Friday reached, and for that, you have our undying affection. It’s Feb. 14 out there,…