https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/heart-surgery-infection-risk-hospital-variation https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/4rqys4ao/pexels-weverton-oliveira-927931218-20217787.webp According to a new Michigan Medicine study, some patients face more than double the risk of infection post surgery compared to others. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/dydqvc4z/pexels_meliscan_16167526.webp One-quarter of postsurgical infections were identified when patients were readmitted to a different hospital than the one where they underwent surgery. Medbound Times en 2026-09-16T19:30:00.000Z Reducing Infections After Heart Surgery Could Save Medicare $441 Million Per Year surgery, heart, medicare, cardiac surgery, recovery, study, USA, medicare spending https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/senator-roger-marshall-700-patients-medical-debt https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/2mrbkb9e/RogerMarshall117thCongressportrait.jpg Sen. Roger Marshall's former medical practice sued more than 700 patients over medical debt, with 81 arrests recorded after missed court dates. Medbound Times en 2026-09-16T18:26:54.752Z Sen. Roger Marshall's OB-GYN Practice Sued 700+ Patients Over Medical Debt; 81 Were Arrested After Missed Court Dates USA, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/cancer-survivor-loses-medicaid-disability-coverage https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/l5bortu2/Screenshot-2026-09-16-185756.webp Taya Hailstone has been in remission from Hodgkin lymphoma for five years, but the cancer’s lasting damage to her organs and nerves can make basic tasks hard. Even so, Montana’s health department decided Hailstone is no longer eligible for low-cost disability health coverage through Medicaid. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/7mpc9jmd/Screenshot_2026_09_16_185219__1_.webp Hailstone during her treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma. Though she has been in remission for five years, she deals with lasting effects from the disease. Now she is trying to convince the state of Montana that she should still qualify for Medicaid’s disability coverage. Medbound Times en 2026-09-16T17:58:15.026Z A Cancer Survivor Hoped To Work — Then She Lost Her Medicaid Disability Coverage medicaid, cancer, Medicaid disability coverage, Medicaid work requirements, cancer survivor Medicaid, Medicaid disability benefits, Medicaid coverage loss https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/maharashtra-fda-medical-device-price-markup-2841-percent https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/0n5q63q0/pexels-shvetsa-3845115.webp Mint, Mundhe said that there were markups up to 2,8421 per cent. IV drips, catheters, syringes, nebulisers, and oxygen masks were the medical equipment that were a part of the survey. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/yjabo8w8/pexels_enginakyurt_20897582.webp He said that price regulation could be helpful for patient protection in the country. Medbound Times en 2026-09-16T17:11:56.415Z ₹11 IV Set Billed at ₹325: Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe Flags 2,841% Markup at Private Hospitals Medical Device, FDA, medical device price markup, 2,841% medical device markup, Maharashtra FDA, medical device pricing India, NPPA medical device pricing https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/older-adults-counselling-mental-health-aging https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/eddcbpl3/pexels-ozge-celikbasli-2134225814-33259523.webp Adults are far less likely than younger adults to receive counseling or therapy. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/efvb44wv/pexels_myatezhny39_5587804.webp The role of counseling in older adulthood is broader than addressing illness, loss and bereavement. Medbound Times en 2026-09-16T15:00:00.000Z Why So Few Older Americans Get Counseling – And How It Could Help counseling, Americans, America, identity, dementia, mental health, depression, therapy https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/us-surrogate-xu-bo-baby-father-surrogacy https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/mpg6vpny/Screenshot-2026-09-16-154531.webp Xu Bo’s ex-girlfriend Tang Jing alleged that he has more than 300 children. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/ruovtb1g/Screenshot_2026_09_16_154520.webp ​Xu also admitted that he had not met a few of his children yet because of his busy schedule, but he planned on moving them to China.​ Medbound Times en 2026-09-16T13:30:00.000Z US Surrogate Learns Baby’s Father Is Chinese Billionaire Xu Bo, Reportedly Linked to 100+ Children Through Surrogacy surrogacy, childern, China, Xu Bo surrogacy, Xu Bo children, Xu Bo 100 children, Chinese billionaire Xu Bo, Chinese billionaire surrogacy, American surrogacy industry https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/ai-helps-radiologists-detect-brain-aneurysm-cases https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/imanon41/ai-in-brain-aneurysm.webp The study for detected intracranial aneurysms performed across a large integrated health system. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/1ppvzwx5/pexels_silverkblack_39192392.webp The findings underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and evaluation after implementation. Medbound Times en 2026-09-16T12:09:27.954Z AI Helps Radiologists Detect 39% More Brain Aneurysm Cases in Real-World Study radiologist, AI (Artificial Intelligence), brain aneurysm, intercranial aneurysm, CT angiography, physical interpretation, neuroradiologists https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/mrsa-bloodstream-infection-reduce-safety-program https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/c6y1rnot/mrsa.webp MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics, making infections more difficult to treat. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/qtrw00mv/pexels_titus_fr_39459348.webp The program engaged front-line workers across disciplines, including environmental services personnel. Medbound Times en 2026-09-16T08:44:20.809Z Nationwide Safety Program Associated With 65% Reduction in Hospital-onset MRSA Bloodstream Infections MRSA, safety, staph bacteria, antibiotic resistance, hand hygiene, healthcare team, healthcare associated infections, icu https://www.medboundtimes.com/biotechnology/is-vagus-nerve-stimulation-device-safe-daily-use https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/ehkzp83h/vagus-nerve-stimulation.webp A VNS device sends electrical pulses and governs an anti-inflammatory reflex. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-16/pgy5v82u/Vagal_nerve_stimulator_VNS_bei_Epilepsie_56W___CR___001.webp The FDA approved the first VNS device for epilepsy in 1997; approval for treatment-resistant depression followed in 2005. Medbound Times en 2026-09-16T07:00:00.000Z Is a Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device Safe for Daily Use patient safety, Bioelectronic Devices, Vagus nerve stimulation device, vagal stimulation, respondible use case, side effects https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/baby-sleep-strategies-sleep-training-safety-evidence https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/topzl1kw/pexels-maleen-fotograpia-18903732-28193049.webp The greatest difficulties many parents face is getting their baby to sleep and re-settling following night wakings. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/ivjcjmi6/pexels_helenalopes_27177503.webp Managing babies sleep cycle affects parents’ sleep worsening their mental health and wellbeing. Medbound Times en 2026-09-16T04:30:00.000Z Is Sleep Training Likely To Help or Harm Your Baby? baby, sleep and wake cycles, sleep, parenting, sleeping training, new mothers, early childhood coverage https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/hiv-and-aids-detection-prevention-and-treatment https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/sqcv1s3q/aids.webp HIV is a virus that infects and destroys key cells required to resist infections. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/ygjg6i81/syringes.webp Prevention of exposure to blood products is paramount. Medbound Times en 2026-09-16T02:30:00.000Z HIV and AIDS: Detection, Prevention, and Treatment HIV, AIDS, shared syringes, breast milk, sexual intercourse, cd4 cells, immune cells, contaminated blood, anti-retroviral therapy https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/brazilian-meat-authorisation-to-import-in-eu https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/k69cu8ng/raw-meat.webp Brazil can resume these exports if it provides the required guarantees and returns to the EU’s authorized list. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/ij06rq9n/pexels_towfiqu_barbhuiya_3440682_11361813.webp The EU prohibits antimicrobials from being given to food-producing animals to promote growth or increase production. Medbound Times en 2026-09-16T00:30:00.000Z Brazilian meat, antibiotics and superbugs: what you need to know antibiotic resistance, meat products, drug residues, european unions, antibacterial resistance, resistant bacteria, livestock https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/nonprofits-help-musicians-pay-insurance https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-11/m3zbsxsj/musicians-playing-various-instruments.webp Zack Morgan plays keyboard with pop singer Ruthie Craft at the Saxon Pub in Austin, Texas, on July 27. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-11/hwge69o8/Zack-Morgan-playing-keyboard.webp Zack Morgan plays keyboard for a number of bands in Austin, Texas. He’s been a full-time musician since 2015. Medbound Times en 2026-09-15T21:30:00.000Z Nonprofits Are Helping Musicians Pay for Insurance in Austin, Texas, and Beyond insurance, health insurance, nonprofits, musicians, texas, health alliance for austain musicians (HAAM), medical access program https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/cardiometabolic-risk-factors-identified-in-kids https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/sibwwlyh/child-undergoing-examination.webp The findings support the importance of early intervention and a move toward precision medicine, the team said. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/yr4psop7/pexels_martabranco_30337930.webp The team found majority of the proteins in the signatures that place individuals at high risk of irreversible cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic disease were reversible in adults taking GLP-1 drugs. Medbound Times en 2026-09-15T19:30:00.000Z Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Can Be Identified in Kids as Young as 8 children, GLP-1, Diabetes, Cardimetabolic risk factors, Obesity, cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic disease, heart attack, insulin resistance https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/teenage-girls-fatigue-iron-deficiency-causes https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/oex8ovjn/pexels-rdne-5616229.webp Heavy periods were associated with greater fatigue and poorer quality of life. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/yxpvyo3e/pexels_ron_lach_10677581.webp Teenage girls are particularly prone to iron deficiency. Medbound Times en 2026-09-15T17:30:00.000Z Fatigue in Teenage Girls Linked to Heavy Periods and Lifestyle – Not Iron Deficiency heavy menstrual cycles, fatigue, Womenhealth, teens, iron deficiency, heavy periods, research https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/irish-gp-dr-muhammad-iqbal-jailed https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/urc6wlae/Dr-Iqbal.webp Dr. Muhammad Iqbal was jailed in relation to two separate cases, one in Darlington and the other in Sunderland in 2023. He was also placed on the sex offenders list for 10 years. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/cauk7p1x/pexels_sora_shimazaki_5668473__7_.webp Reports stated that Dr. Iqbal continued to work at the Dublin care centre while his case was going on in the UK court. Medbound Times en 2026-09-15T16:20:08.747Z Irish Doctor Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Patients, Worked at Dublin Care Centre for 22 Years sexual assault, patient, doctor, Irish doctor jailed, doctor sexually assaulted patients, Muhammad Iqbal, Irish doctor sexual assault, doctor jailed in UK https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/miami-doctor-wladimir-lorentz-birth-tourism-hearing https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/uegg6wr8/Screenshot-2026-09-15-150949.webp ​When Chairman Brandon Gill asked him how many foreign national kids he might have delivered because his website boasts of delivering more than 2000 babies. Dr. Lorenz invoked his Fifth Amendment right. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/4n7on62i/pexels_vidalbalielojrfotografia_4006979.webp Dr. Camorata said that Birth Tourism is not against the law, and it is hard to weed out people who are involved in the scheme because thousands of people apply for visitor visas. Medbound Times en 2026-09-15T14:30:00.000Z Miami Doctor Wladimir Lorentz Pleads Fifth in House Birth Tourism Hearing Over 2,000+ Babies birth, tourism, Have My Baby in Miami, Dr. Wladimir Lorentz, birth tourism, birth tourism investigation, House Oversight Committee, Miami birth tourism, birthright citizenship https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/khadeer-khan-mohammed-93m-medicare-fraud https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/g81e0x2c/dollar-bills.webp In 2023, Medicare paid approximately USD 13 million against suspected fraudulent claims over a 10-day period alone. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/21t44wzr/vitaly_gariev_8WYkI3cEZm8_unsplash.webp Claims were submitted for genetic tests for Medicare beneficiaries whose doctors had no treatment relationship with them. Medbound Times en 2026-09-15T12:30:00.000Z Indian-Origin Lab Owner Khadeer Khan Mohammed Wanted in US Over Alleged $93 Million Medicare Fraud Indian origin, medicare fraud, Khadeer Khan Mohammed, US Fugitive List, $93 Million Medicare Fraud, HHS-OIG, Department of Health and Human Services https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/kerala-high-court-rules-widow-can-use-frozen-ivf-embryos https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/72g53voy/pregnant-woman-belly.webp According to Section 22 of the ART Act along with Rule 13 and Form 9 of the ART Rules, 2022 written informed consent of all parties is mandatory. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/f95peb01/High_Court_of_Kerala_Building.webp Kerala High Court Rules Widow Can Use Frozen IVF Embryos After Husband’s Death. Medbound Times en 2026-09-15T10:38:04.296Z Kerala High Court Rules Widow Can Use Frozen IVF Embryos After Husband’s Death Despite Consent Form Dispute In vitro fertilization, Frozen Embryos, Kerala High Court, ART Act, Cryopreservation, posthumous reproduction, assisted reproduction https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/ai-avatar-generator-medical-education-content-without-camera https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-15/zd740hp3/woman-working-on-devicewebp AI may assist with content creation, and the doctor remains responsible for reviewing and verifying every medical claim before publication. Medbound Times en 2026-09-15T08:30:00.000Z Medical Education Content Without Appearing on Camera: Where an AI Avatar Generator Fits Artificial intelligence, medical, Content Creation, avatar generator, professional conduct, National Medical Commission, digital tools, higgsfield https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/telehealth-mental-healthcare-access https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/kkl47mbk/pexels-karola-g-7195087-2.webp Virtual access to mental healthcare is now very common, but figuring out how to choose a provider can be confusing. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/wys4jg7w/pexels_karola_g_5979732__1_.webp Many people seek treatment for anxiety or mood changes, especially if these feelings are interfering with their daily life. Medbound Times en 2026-09-15T06:30:00.000Z Online Mental Healthcare is Here to Stay: Here’s How to Navigate Your Options and Find the Right Clinician mental health, therapy, Boost Mental Health, Healthcare, Online Mental Healthcare, therapy session, online therapy, telehealth, diagnosis https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/ai-skin-cancer-detection-melanoma-screening https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/xrp83o0z/pexels-gustavo-fring-7446660.jpg Melanoma and other skin conditions can look different in people with darker versus lighter skin – but image databases include many more examples from people with lighter skin. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/xkkx55d8/pexels_cottonbro_6567940.webp The researchers trained an AI model on images of moles on different skin color. Medbound Times en 2026-09-15T04:30:00.000Z AI Skin Cancer Detection Tools Are Getting Better – But Only For People With Light Skin skin cancer, AI, CHRONIC DISEASE, MELANOMA, DERMATOLOGY, diagnosis, skin colour, AI model https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/protein-clues-blood-may-help-children-avoid-diseases https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/e934o010/cardiac-patient.webp The basis for the study was a large pediatric component to the community-based Border Health Research Cohort, which has tracked the health status of adults living along. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/a23zpfsh/glp1_medication.webp Between 2020 and 2023, pediatric prescriptions for GLP-1 receptor agonists increased by nearly 600%. Medbound Times en 2026-09-15T02:30:00.000Z Protein Clues in the Blood May Help Children Avoid Diseases Later in Life cardiovascular disease, children, glp-1, precision medicine, biomarkers, targeted therapy, pediatric component https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/us-youth-smoking-vaping-record-low-2025 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/jv3hb8eg/pexels-shutter-speed-19165416.webp Smoking is at a historic low among U.S. kids age 11 to 18. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/j23nhldt/pexels_nikkor_11112669.webp Many people wrongly believe that vaping and pouch use are as harmful or even more harmful than smoking. Medbound Times en 2026-09-15T00:30:00.000Z US Teens Are Smoking and Vaping Less Than Their Peers Abroad Smoking, Teen, peers, youngsters, USA, nicotine, tobacco, survey https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/immunity-inside-human-bone-marrow https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/e5feqqii/immune-cells.webp Scientists understand what plasma cells do, but not how they interact with their environment. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-14/j5ppmrib/pexels_lidija_ostojic_520091004_16882902.webp Instead of dispersing throughout the tissue, the cells traveled through the vascular network and accumulated around blood vessels. Medbound Times en 2026-09-14T21:30:00.000Z A Window Into The Hidden World Of Immunity Inside Human Bone Marrow immunity, Marrow, Human Antibody, bone marrow transplant, antibody antibody secreting cells, 3D tissue environment, plasma cells, bone marrow, lymphoid organoids