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A common word may be giving heart patients the wrong idea

Cardiologists often use the word “stable” when describing a heart failure patient who is recovering or showing signs of improvement. That word, however, could be giving patients a false sense of security—and it could even do harm to their long-term health.

Q&A: Cardiologist reviews key trends in pediatric electrophysiology for 2026 and beyond

Pediatric electrophysiology is an invaluable part of any healthcare system, and its importance is only growing as technologies continue to evolve. We spoke to Nicholas Von Bergen, MD, to learn more about where the specialty is headed in the years ahead.

Imaging artificial intelligence startup a2z Radiology raises $5M, scores 1st FDA clearance

The Boston company recently earned authorization for a2z Unified Triage, which it believes is the first multi-condition solution for assessing abdomen-pelvis CT scans.

Private equity-backed oncology network hires noted radiologist as medical director, in-house reader

Robert J. McDonald, MD, will support the “strategic expansion” of radiotheranostic services across the American Oncology Network of clinics spanning 20 states.

Sectra signs 2 enterprise imaging contracts totaling over $40M

The latest deal is with four National Health Service trusts in the United Kingdom, who plan to use the Sectra One Cloud for image storage.

How US healthcare can win over—or win back—the American people

The American public’s trust in healthcare institutions, long a matter of common courtesy, fell off a cliff after the COVID-19 crisis. Two academic physicians propose a treatment pathway for the injured patient—aka our healthcare system’s reputation for reliability.

In brief: Hospitals v. pharmacies in court, lights on at all-electric hospital, money-minded nonprofits, more

A new hospital is about to become the largest in the country intended to operate on electricity only.

The use of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is still safe and effective when patients present with calcified nodules (CNs), according to new long-term data published in EuroIntervention.[1] Researchers compared outcomes from patients with and without CNs, highlighting key similarities in stent expansion and luminal gain.

Is IVL safe for patients with diabetes?

New two-year data confirm that the IVL technology developed by Shockwave Medical can be used to treat diabetic patients who require PCI.

HHS out with bold AI strategy to ‘unleash a new era of wellbeing for a healthier America’

The Department of Health and Human Services has unfurled a roadmap for aligning its approach to AI adoption in healthcare with the broad AI aspirations of President Trump.

Mark Cuban, Humana CEO announce drug pricing partnership during Forbes panel

Mark Cuban's startup Cost Plus Drugs and insurer Humana are said to be working on a deal that would allow Medicare Advantage patients to buy drugs directly from manufacturers. The terms of the agreement—which Forbes reports is in its early stages—are still unknown.

Neuralink users reveal power to move robotic arms, play video games with their minds

The results were shown in multiple posts on X. A clinical trial to prove the safety and efficacy of Elon Musk's brain implant is ongoing, with 12 people currently using the devices.

TAVR still a safe treatment option for immunocompromised patients

While patients with a weakened immune system are still more likely to die after TAVR than other patients, those deaths are largely not related to the procedure or any other cardiovascular issues. This new meta-analysis explored data from a variety of clinical trials.

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Imaging artificial intelligence startup a2z Radiology raises $5M, scores 1st FDA clearance

The Boston company recently earned authorization for a2z Unified Triage, which it believes is the first multi-condition solution for assessing abdomen-pelvis CT scans.