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In new Neiman Health Policy Institute research, scientists explored the use of artificial intelligence to aid in diagnosing PE on CTPA, with “AI-informed radiologists" scoring high marks. 

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The Towerbrook Capital-backed breast imaging provider announced the latest openings on May 11, with new centers in Houston and Doylestown, Pennsylvania. 

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This leaves only about 18% of docs practicing in physician-owned settings as of Jan. 1, with corporations employing an additional 48,000-plus docs over the past two years. 

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Conventional wisdom holds that social standing and economic stability tend to manifest as long life, good health and optimal wellbeing. In the U.S., the subpopulation holding the most such power and footing is White men. So: What has happened to this demographic? 

The patient was reportedly having difficulty breathing before the scan started but signaled to technologists that he was doing OK once it began. 

Diaphragmatic dome height could inform lung cancer surgery outcomes

For the first time, research has identified diaphragmatic dome height measured on chest X-rays as an indicator of what patients’ post-op recovery will look like following surgery for cancer or other lung disorders.

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The days when most doctors worked in independent practice settings are fading from memory like old photoprints in a dog-eared scrapbook.

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Stroke is still a leading cause of death all over the world. A new AI model showed early potential to anticipate such adverse outcomes up to a decade in advance, ensuring high-risk patients receive the care they need.

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Atherectomy is associated with rising healthcare costs, making it important to learn as much about the procedure's long-term value as possible. 

Abbott recently announced it is partnering with AtaCor Medical to develop a next-generation extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (EV-ICD) system. AtaCor's investigational extravascular ICD lead will be paired with Abbott's investigational extravascular ICD system.

Extravascular ICDs were developed to avoid complications such as vascular injuries, lead fractures and lead infections. Although rare, these issues can cause serious, life-threatening complications for patients.

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Medical societies representing all three specialties issued a joint statement Jan. 21, criticizing studies claiming such scans pose risk of potential patient harm. 

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Researchers with UT Southwestern Medical Center recently surveyed over 900 women about how they view the technology's deployment in screening. 

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In new Neiman Health Policy Institute research, scientists explored the use of artificial intelligence to aid in diagnosing PE on CTPA, with “AI-informed radiologists" scoring high marks. 

The Towerbrook Capital-backed breast imaging provider announced the latest openings on May 11, with new centers in Houston and Doylestown, Pennsylvania. 

This leaves only about 18% of docs practicing in physician-owned settings as of Jan. 1, with corporations employing an additional 48,000-plus docs over the past two years.