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Lehigh Valley Hospital

The Pennsylvania-based health system reported drug diversion incidents to authorities involving a pharmacy technician who used employee passwords to steal pills from one of its hospitals.

Samsung

Xealth’s data sharing platform will be used to make use of health information gathered from everyday devices like the Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch, the companies said.

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Ballard Closed Suction Systems will need to be returned to the manufacturer for a refund due to the high risk of a potentially fatal infection stemming from their use.

The balloon-expandable Myval transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) valve is associated with positive real-world data after four years.

Researchers have been spending more and more time evaluating the Myval TAVR valve from Indian medtech company Meril Life Sciences. The balloon-expandable device is available in some parts of the world, but not the United States.

An FDA panel will discuss its recommendations related to Abbott's TriClip G4 transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system for tricuspid regurgitation.

CMS has finalized a new national coverage determination for T-TEER, sometimes known as transcatheter tricuspid valve repair. Abbott's TriClip is the only device approved by the FDA for T-TEER, but other treatment options are under development.

An example of artificial intelligence automated coronary artery calcium scoring shown by Coreline at ACC23. The AI also identifies and color codes the anatomy so help show the reviewing radiologist or cardiac imager what and where things were calculated. #ACC #ACC23

Cardiology continues to be one of the most influential healthcare specialties when it comes to utilizing artificial intelligence. 

CorWave LVAD

The CorWave technology is unlike other left ventricular assist devices, working in harmony with the patient's heartbeat and making adjustments as needed. 

artificial intelligence AI healthcare HL7 FHIR

HL7 International is open for AI business. The interoperability organization announced the launch of its new AI office July 8.

liver cancer

The added indications make the treatment the first Y-90 therapy approved for both unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic colorectal cancer of the liver.

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Statins appear to be the most impactful for patients diagnosed with hypertension or cerebrovascular disease.

aktiia hilo band cuffless blood pressure monitor

The cuffless technology, which has already gained CE mark approval, should make its U.S. debut in 2026.

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Care teams should be aware of this difference, even using CT images when possible to look for signs of any potential issues.

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The Pennsylvania-based health system reported drug diversion incidents to authorities involving a pharmacy technician who used employee passwords to steal pills from one of its hospitals.

Xealth’s data sharing platform will be used to make use of health information gathered from everyday devices like the Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch, the companies said.

Ballard Closed Suction Systems will need to be returned to the manufacturer for a refund due to the high risk of a potentially fatal infection stemming from their use.