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Some of today’s most popular products promise better immune, adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, gut, skin or joint health—or combinations of two or more of the above.  

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This recall was put in place due to a risk of the included adhesive not working. Nothing needs to be returned, but clinicians should not use the adhesive that comes inside the procedure kits.

Current research suggests this technology is just getting started when it comes to transforming patient care.

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Scientia Vascular, a medtech company focused on advanced stroke therapies, is now officially part of Medtronic. 

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Deviations from a device’s intended use most often trigger FDA recalls, “highlighting unique safety challenges” in AI, experts write June 11 in JAMA. 

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Maui Memorial Medical Center, a 214-bed acute care hospital in Wailuku, celebrated the new computed tomography machine with its imaging team on June 8. 

FDA issues recall of imaging systems

A handful of fluoroscopy units manufactured by GE HealthCare are the subject of a new recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

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The team’s work will emphasize the role of specialized MRI techniques capable of detecting subtle changes around tumors with the help of pH-based imaging.

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Lawmakers have opted against authorizing funding for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model, citing concerns it will overburden patients and providers. 

Nvidia

The collaboration between the chipmaker and Abridge, a developer of generative AI for healthcare, will involve data-sharing to improve Nvidia’s general-purpose models, which in turn will be used to make Abridge’s clinical offerings more efficient.

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Anthony Weinert, DPM, said the reputational harm he suffered as a result of the 2019 healthcare fraud charges has left him unable to find work, despite the case being voluntarily withdrawn by authorities.

Humana

The Kentucky-based insurance giant had owned a 40% stake in the hospice company, stemming from its 2021 acquisition of Kindred Healthcare. Humana said a “consortium of investors" is making the buy, but few details were revealed.

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Some of today’s most popular products promise better immune, adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, gut, skin or joint health—or combinations of two or more of the above.  

This recall was put in place due to a risk of the included adhesive not working. Nothing needs to be returned, but clinicians should not use the adhesive that comes inside the procedure kits.

Current research suggests this technology is just getting started when it comes to transforming patient care.