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The new meta-analysis included data from nearly 18,000 patients. Overall, patient outcomes were quite similar for patients who did and did not undergo beta-blocker therapy.

GE HealthCare

The Chicago-based imaging systems manufacturer said it plans to pay the purchase price in cash, believing the acquisition demonstrates its “continued commitment to cloud-enabled and AI-powered solutions.” 

A majority of medical devices involved in Class I recalls were never required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to undergo premarket or postmarket clinical testing, according to new research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.[1]

A clinical trial focused on patients with HFpEF is expected to be completed by July 2026.

Boston Scientific ACURATE neo2 aortic valve system self-expanding TAVR valve

Boston Scientific stopped selling its Acurate TAVR systems after they underperformed in a few key trials and failed to gain FDA approval. Was it the right call?

Hexoskin Medical System

According to Hexoskin, the newly cleared technology offers significant value for hospitals and health systems as well as researchers conducting clinical trials. 

 Emily Sedgwick, MD, MBA

The breast screening provider has picked Emily Sedgwick, MD, MBA, to fill the key role and is opening new centers in Texas and Colorado. 

allstate

Filed in a Texas federal court, the complaint names Prime Imaging Partners and Memorial MRI & Diagnostic among numerous defendants, with the alleged auto-injury scheme occurring from 2019-2023. 

piedmont

The private equity-backed, Tennessee-based imaging group is expanding in Georgia and Missouri through partnerships with Piedmont and BJC HealthCare, respectively. 

allstate

Filed in a Texas federal court, the complaint names Prime Imaging Partners and Memorial MRI & Diagnostic among numerous defendants, with the alleged auto-injury scheme occurring from 2019-2023. 

piedmont

The private equity-backed, Tennessee-based imaging group is expanding in Georgia and Missouri through partnerships with Piedmont and BJC HealthCare, respectively. 

ACLU American Civil Libertries Union

The agency is accused of failing to respond to a records request related to its upcoming review of the legality of abortion pills and interstate prescribing practices. The ACLU is asking a federal judge to enforce FOIA law.

UnitedHealthcare UHC UnitedHealth

Scott Gottlieb, MD, will take on the new position “effective immediately.” UnitedHealth Group did not say what, if any, steering committee the former FDA lead will sit on. 

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The new meta-analysis included data from nearly 18,000 patients. Overall, patient outcomes were quite similar for patients who did and did not undergo beta-blocker therapy.

The Chicago-based imaging systems manufacturer said it plans to pay the purchase price in cash, believing the acquisition demonstrates its “continued commitment to cloud-enabled and AI-powered solutions.” 

A clinical trial focused on patients with HFpEF is expected to be completed by July 2026.