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One of the big late-breaking trials presented at the 2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Sessions was the CHAMPION-AF, which showed left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) can offer a safe, non-drug alternative to anticoagulation therapy, even in patients with atrial fibrillation who are not at high risk for bleeding. First author of the study Shephal Doshi, MD, FACC, an electrophysiologist at Cedars Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, discussed the details of the trial. #LAAO #ACC #ACC26

At the end of the day, one electrophysiologist explained, these decisions should still be made on a case-by-case basis.

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Join us for a Radiology Business webinar and live Q&A on Tuesday, April 21, with leaders from this seven-center imaging group and a veteran financial expert. 

changing landscape

Almost 15% of more than 5,500 U.S. adults—representing around 14 million individuals—have skipped a doctor visit after feeling satisfied enough with health advice they received from AI.

handwashing

Demonstrated cost-effectiveness is a highly motivating factor in getting healthcare workers to adopt measures for preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections.

healthcare insurance fraud scam scheme legal lawsuit

Prosecutors allege that a licensed therapist in Georgia was working with co-conspirators to bill insurers for sessions that never happened, in exchange for kickbacks. In some cases, more than 24 hours of services were billed in a single day.

Mayo clinic surgery workers

Issues in dispute between the University of California and AFSCME Local 3299 include wage increases, insurance costs and access to housing programs. Union officials claim members are experiencing high rates of homelessness, fueled by rising cost of living in California.

Sectra finalizes Oxipit acquisition

Oxipit’s autonomous AI chest X-ray analysis software, ChestLink, will now be available through Sectra’s AI marketplace. 

Routine IR procedure could treat endometriosis.

EndomAI was developed to support radiologists in detecting and quantifying endometriosis on magnetic resonance imaging scans. 

horse race

Harvard researchers put 21 state-of-the-art large language models through their paces. The results are in. 

doctor in handcuffs after being arrested

A grand jury in Florida issued the formal charge after being presented with evidence from the prosecution. It is alleged that the death of William Bryan, 70, was a result of Thomas Shaknovsky, MD, removing his liver instead of his spleen.

Video interview with Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, FACC, FAHA, MSCAI, explains the advancements in interventional cardiology the society has championed over the past year. #SCAI

SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, a veteran interventional cardiologist, made a major impact on the group—and cardiology as a whole—over the last 12 months. 

Protaryx Transseptal Puncture Device

Early data linked the device with short crossing times, reduced fluoro exposure and no device-related adverse events.

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At the end of the day, one electrophysiologist explained, these decisions should still be made on a case-by-case basis.