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‘Population autopsy’ finds the US with more avoidable deaths than other wealthy countries

The United States appears to be leading all high-income countries in an unfortunate, distinctly undesirable statistical category. 

New ultrasound needle yielded more substantial tissue samples
New ultrasound needle could significantly improve tissue yield during biopsies

Vibrating at up to 30,000 times per second, the sonographic device helps tissue to detach more easily without inflicting a large puncture wound to collect an adequate amount of tissue.

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]
Bayer's new imaging agent for cardiac amyloidosis impresses in clinical trial

The REVEAL study has been assessing the sensitivity and specificity of iodine 124 evuzamitide (I 124 evuzamitide), a PET agent capable of visualizing signs of cardiac amyloidosis on imaging.

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AI course-of-care notes help doctors, pose little risk of harm to patients

Agentic large-language models can draft hospital discharge summaries that are safe, useful and demonstrably effective at helping to curb physician burnout, according to research conducted at Stanford University.

Subhasis Chatterjee, MD. FACS, FACC, FCCP, Associate Professor of Surgery, Director Thoracic Surgical ICU and ECMO Program, Texas Heart Institute at CHI Baylor St. Lukes, explains the new 2026 expert consensus on heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) released at the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2026 annual meeting. #AATS #AATS2026 #AATS26
AATS helps heart surgeons diagnose and manage heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia after heart surgery is a major concern, but prior guidelines were developed without much feedback from actual cardiac surgeons.

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FDA announces more recalls due to risk of syringe breaking during treatment

Medline already had to recall millions of syringes due to a significant safety risk. Now, multiple procedure kits that include the devices are also being recalled. The issue has been associated with four serious injuries.

How expert guidelines have influenced TAVR vs. SAVR decisions

As popular as TAVR is today, SAVR continues to play a significant role in the management of patients with valvular disease. 

Nicole B. Saphier, MD
Opposition forming against radiologist nominee for surgeon general

“Dr. Saphier would be a catastrophic mistake on messaging and communicating with MAHA at a time where the coalition is very fragile,” one opponent says. 

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1-RAs) have become the wonder drug not only of weight loss, but also for improving cardiovascular health in a growing number of positive cardiovascular trials. The latest study of more than 13,000 patients presented at Heart Rhythm 2026 this week showed the GLP-1 reduce atrial fibrillation (AFib) and survival, even after accounting for the drug’s impact on weight loss.
CMS unveils $50 GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients

The agency said the new program, made possible by Medicare Part D, begins on July 1 and will extend until the end of 2027. For $50 a month, Medicare beneficiaries will be able to access popular weight loss drugs, in hopes they will improve overall health.

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Analysis: The public may not be wrong to think of the ED as the ‘front door’ of the hospital

The perception is probably more pronounced in community hospital EDs than their academic counterparts. 

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Iowa hospital sued after allegedly extracting patient’s organs without family consent

In a lawsuit, the daughters of a deceased patient accuse Alegent Health-Community Memorial Hospital of Missouri Valley of medical malpractice and negligence, alleging donations were harvested without proper consultation. It’s alleged that their father was not registered as an organ donor.

TerraPower breaks ground on world's largest isotope production facility
Bill Gates-backed company breaks ground on 'world's most advanced' isotope production facility

Leaders involved in the new facility’s development estimate it will increase global Ac-225 production capacity twentyfold. 

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Health Exec
‘Population autopsy’ finds the US with more avoidable deaths than other wealthy countries

The United States appears to be leading all high-income countries in an unfortunate, distinctly undesirable statistical category. 

Radiology Business
New ultrasound needle could significantly improve tissue yield during biopsies

Vibrating at up to 30,000 times per second, the sonographic device helps tissue to detach more easily without inflicting a large puncture wound to collect an adequate amount of tissue.

Radiology Business
Bayer's new imaging agent for cardiac amyloidosis impresses in clinical trial

The REVEAL study has been assessing the sensitivity and specificity of iodine 124 evuzamitide (I 124 evuzamitide), a PET agent capable of visualizing signs of cardiac amyloidosis on imaging.

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