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The A-FLUX Reducer System from VahatiCor is designed to treat coronary microvascular dysfunction.

First US patient enrolled in device study to reduce coronary microvascular dysfunction

The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels.

Rad tech society establishes scholarships in memory of 2 influential members

The two imaging pros played a significant role in advancing medical imaging and radiation therapy, according to the ASRT.

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FDA clears RadNet's AI-powered breast arterial calcification solution

In clinical testing, the module achieved 90% sensitivity and 88% specificity across patients with varying levels of breast density.

Impella users need to monitor for blood leaks at the sidearm and hub of the introducer sheath shown below here introducers.

Blood may leak out of Impella introducers due to manufacturing defect

Eight reports of major bleeding have been reported from Impella introducers, prompting the FDA early alert this week.

Devi Nair, MD, director of electrophysiology and research at St. Bernards Medical Center and the Arrhythmia Research Group, explains new technology advances in leadless pacing for conduction pacing and Bachmann's bundle pacing.

Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing

Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology.

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AI lab Midjourney investing over $74M to launch whole-body ultrasound screening business

Radiologists, meanwhile, took to social media to criticize the endeavor, noting that the generative AI company lacks clinical evidence to back its marketing claims.

Interventional work increasingly concentrated among smaller subset of radiologists

The proportion of radiologists performing some (>0%) IR-related work declined from 70% in 2008 down to 50% by 2023, according to new research published in JVIR.

Senate passes radiologist-supported bill to bolster lung cancer research

While overall lung cancer rates are declining, cases among nonsmoking women are on the rise, puzzling scientists.

Nurse awarded $41M in wrongful termination lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente

The judgment includes $30 million in punitive damages. The lawsuit was brought by Maria Gatchalian, a NICU nurse who said she was fired for reporting patient safety concerns to management. The health system said it intends to appeal the court's decision.

Five practices agree to $6M settlement with DOJ as investigation into Medicare fraud scheme continues

The U.S. Department of Justice said the defendants, five ophthalmology clinics in Florida, would pay kickbacks to a testing company that performed unnecessary transcranial Doppler ultrasounds. Prosecutors said an investigation into incidents of Medicare and Medicaid fraud stemming from the conspiracy is ongoing.

‘Medicare for All’ bill proposed in Pennsylvania after ACA subsidies expire

The bill announced by two Democratic members of the state House of Representatives would guarantee coverage to everyone in the commonwealth—but many of the details have yet to be revealed.

Microsoft and Bristol Myers Squibb partner to advance AI-enabled lung cancer detection

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. It is estimated that it claims approximately 125,000 lives in the U.S. every year.

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