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The people who can least afford healthcare are often among those who need healthcare the most. 

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Drug distributors AmerisourceBergen (Cencora), Cardinal Health, McKesson, Johnson & Johnson, Teva and Allergan do not admit to wrongdoing. However, they have agreed to a settlement which will compensate providers for opioid abuse treatments. 

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After a bout of COVID-19, an 81-year-old woman developed bed sores that became infested with maggots. A lawsuit claims the facility failed to take proper action to treat the injury.

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By giving providers greater insight into a tumor’s molecular footprint, the method could also reduce the need for invasive biopsies.

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A team of pediatric specialists worked closely with representative from Medtronic to develop the new pacemakers. Overall, the tiny devices—approximately one-quarter the size of a traditional pacemaker—were found to be both safe and effective. They are still under development.

These findings may lead to new screening guidelines that could change how imaging is utilized in the aging population.

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Nominees for the Cardiovascular Business Forty Under 40 Awards can now be submitted through Sunday, March 9.

Capstan Medical robotic transcatheter mitral valve replacement

One of the cardiologists involved in the procedures said they represent "a significant leap forward in structural heart intervention."

UM Health Care's 7T MRI scanner receives ACR accreditation

There are fewer than 40 of these 7T MRI scanners in North America, and MU Health Care’s is one of less than 10 to achieve ACR accreditation.

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The reports are based on a leaked internal memo in which the agency said it’s working closely with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut jobs.

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New analysis details patterns radiologists can look for that may signal a patient is experiencing domestic violence. 

Corcym has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a new version of its Perceval Plus surgical aortic heart valve that includes the company’s advanced LANCELOT features.

The valve's sutureless, collapsible frame was built to simplify implantation and help patients recover faster following surgery. This updated version features laser-cut details and was shaped using a zero-pressure fixation process.

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The people who can least afford healthcare are often among those who need healthcare the most. 

Drug distributors AmerisourceBergen (Cencora), Cardinal Health, McKesson, Johnson & Johnson, Teva and Allergan do not admit to wrongdoing. However, they have agreed to a settlement which will compensate providers for opioid abuse treatments. 

After a bout of COVID-19, an 81-year-old woman developed bed sores that became infested with maggots. A lawsuit claims the facility failed to take proper action to treat the injury.