When patients on GLP-1 therapy also make healthy lifestyle choices—getting enough sleep and exercising, for example—the benefits are significantly greater.
STS plans on using new research out of Mayo Clinic to help with the development of a surgical risk calculator for adults with this challenging condition.
The self-expanding, recapturable coronary sinus reducer was associated with a safe implant procedure and "promising" outcomes after six months. Additional research is already underway.
Newer imaging technologies designed to use less radiation have made a considerable impact. In parts of the world where those systems have not yet been implemented, however, radiation dose levels remain quite high.
Thomas McNalley previously sued Toledo Radiological Associates and Vincent Keiser, MD, alleging the physician failed to diagnose a blood clot in his abdomen.
DeepHealth, RadNet's technology subsidiary, believes the product can help to address imaging workforce challenges plaguing the EU, similar to the States.
The recall has been designated as the most serious, Class I, but the issue can be remedied with a software update. The affected devices are Ivenix Large Volume Pumps manufactured by Fresenius Kabi.
New research is sounding the alarm on the amount of radiation patients undergoing cardiac imaging are exposed to, prompting experts to call for updated protocols.
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