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Earlier night shifts for physicians improve sleep, study shows
Researchers at the University of Missouri found that moving overnight emergency medicine shifts two hours earlier was linked to better sleep and lower levels of inflammation among physicians. The findings were announced Aug. 17, according to a community announcement. The study examined emergency medicine physicians who regularly rotate through overnight schedules and compared outcomes after changing their night shift from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to an earlier 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. schedule. Matthew Robinson, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine in the University of Missouri School of Medicine, led the research to determine whether a relatively small adjustment could reduce some of the health challenges associated with overnight work. Researchers tracked biological markers tied to inflammation and monitored sleep patterns among participating physicians. The results suggested that shifting more sleep into traditional nighttime hours helped align rest with the body's natural circadian rhythm. Previous research has connected circadian rhythm disruption with elevated risks for conditions including heart disease, diabetes and burnout. “What sparked my interest in this work was reading a lot of previous research that shows night-shift workers are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer and earlier death, so the disruption to our circadian rhythm
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MU Health Care recognized for excellence in cardiovascular care
MU Health Care's Columbia campus has earned the Joint Commission's prestigious Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification, which recognizes the highest level of coordinated, evidence-based cardiovascular care available, according to a news release from MU Health Care. MU Health Care is now one of 28 Joint Commission Comprehensive Cardiac Centers in the...
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Cameron Regional Medical Center Named Anchor for Missouri’s ToRCH Hub No. 4
As part of the ToRCH Care initiative under the Missouri Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), Cameron Regional Medical Center (CRMC) was officially notified on July 17, 2026, that it has been selected as the “Anchor” for Hub No. 4. Hub No. 4 is comprised of the four counties of Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, and DeKalb.
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Fulton inmate pronounced dead at Columbia hospital, autopsy to be performed
The Missouri Department of Corrections announced that an inmate at the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center has died. A release from the department states that Michael Est, 45, was pronounced dead at a hospital in Columbia on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 2:07 p.m. Est started serving a life sentence...
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MU Health Care receives Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification
COLUMBIA, Mo - MU Health Care's Columbia campus has earned the Joint Commission's Comprehensive Cardiac Center (CCC) Certification. This recognizes the highest level of coordinated, evidence-based cardiovascular care available. This designation is among the most rigorous certifications awarded to cardiac programs nationwide and is reserved for health systems that demonstrate excellence across all aspects of heart care. MU Health Care is among 28 Joint Commission Comprehensive Cardiac Centers in the nation to receive this designation, and one of only five in Missouri.
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MU Health Care has treated 96 cyclosporiasis cases; doctor addresses new social media trend involving disease
COLUMBIA Mo. KMIZ MU Health Care confirmed that it has treated 96 cases of cyclosporiasis since the outbreak began in early July. According to the CDC, Missouri is reporting 568 cases that are connected with the nationwide outbreak involving Taylor Farms and Taco Bell. Missouri was linked to the nationwide outbreak on Wednesday the Missouri Department The post MU Health Care has treated 96 cyclosporiasis cases; doctor addresses new social media trend involving disease appeared first on ABC17NEWS .