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Doctor's articles on Parkinson's retracted
For more than 20 years, Dr. Martin C. Hinz has been an advocate and researcher in the use of nutritional products and urinalysis for people…
Concerns grow over magnets in common gadgets disabling medical devices
Following reports about iPhone 12, researchers are investigating a variety of gadgets containing magnets.
Minnesota didn't overpay for COVID-19 tests, audit reports
A three-month audit of rates paid by the state of Minnesota for COVID-19 testing found no evidence that it overpaid the two private companies running…
Minnesota defends N.D. laws on drug-benefit companies
State AG Ellison says states have the right to regulate pharmacy-benefit companies.
Mayo Clinic faces lawsuits over nude patient image snooping
A former surgery resident faces criminal charges in the 2020 matter, and three lawsuits contend Mayo is responsible.
Boston Sci to add to its heart-device portfolio
Medical device maker to buy California firm in $450 million deal
Hospitals, nursing homes not mandating vaccine — yet
After a closely watched legal victory for a Texas health system, no hospital or nursing home in Minnesota so far has imposed a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on its workers.
Medtronic pulls heart-failure device off the market
Following reports of greater mortality and stroke risk, Medtronic pulls its HVAD device from worldwide market.
Many Minnesotans choose to stay masked after mandate's end
The risk of public encounters with the unmasked and unvaccinated is still a concern, especially for those with children too young to be vaccinated.
Minnesota companies acquired by NAMSA
NAMSA has acquired four companies in the Twin Cities since 2009 to expand its offerings in medical-device testing and consulting. Deal prices were not disclosed.…