Ascension, a major healthcare network with locations across the US, is currently dealing with a possible ransomware attack. This potential cyber attack may have caused a disruption in clinical operations and it is unclear if any data was compromised. Ascension responded to the issue immediately and business partners are being advised to temporarily suspend connections to the Ascension environment. The healthcare network will inform patients if sensitive data was compromised.
Bariatric surgery may protect against development of breast cancer in women with obesity
A study in JAMA Surgery shows that bariatric surgery could lower the incidence of breast cancer in obese women, particularly among those with high insulin
