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If the budget makes it through Congress intact as submitted—a big if even with the president’s party in the majority in both chambers—healthcare is in for some strict belt-tightening. 

Microbot Medical LIBERTY robotic endovascular system

The system was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in September and was adopted by the interventional team at Atlanta-based Emory shortly after.

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Women who underwent mammograms at the facility during the specified timeframe may need to have those exams repeated. 

Cardiologist heart

Job growth in cardiology is expected to outpace other healthcare specialties in the years ahead. The demand for new cardiologists is so high, however, that the current shortage is not expected to end anytime soon.

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The joint venture is intended to advance cancer diagnostics and treatment, with the potential to rake in over $4 billion, those involved estimate.  

AVS Pulse PIVL

Stryker, one of the world’s largest medtech companies, has agreed to acquire a rising name in the field of intravascular lithotripsy. 

Surgeons Operating On Patient

The syringes included in several convenience kits should not be used due to a safety risk linked to multiple injuries.

Deepak Bhatt discusses the MOMENTUM STUDY and the prevalence of hypercortisolism hypertension. #ACC #ACC26

Clinicians may need to broaden their diagnostic approach when treating and managing patients with resistant hypertension. 

merger acquisition M&A business

Boston Scientific has scooped up Cortex, a healthcare technology company launched by the venture capital firm Ajax Health in 2023, in a move that will expand its EP offerings.

Authorities became suspicious of the doctor after intercepting a package containing around 15 pounds of gamma-butyrolactone, a common date rape drug also known as “liquid ecstasy."

CMS continues to show confidence in the benefits of baroreflex activation therapy with the Barostim device from CVRx. 

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Visit Fresenius Kabi to learn more. Booth #3235. Fresenius Kabi has expanded their radiology portfolio to include additional cost-effective products, including the CT and MRI contrast agents featured in their booth this year at RSNA 2024.

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If the budget makes it through Congress intact as submitted—a big if even with the president’s party in the majority in both chambers—healthcare is in for some strict belt-tightening.