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The director of the National Institutes of Health and his principal deputy are touting their success at ‘curing’ the agency of its self-inflicted DEI disability. 

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Three out of four TTEs are being ordered by clinicians who are not cardiologists. Could this be having a negative impact on patient care?

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The new device uses an advanced algorithm to regulate aspiration and conserve blood. Ajit Rao, MD, a vascular surgeon with The Mount Sinai Hospital, performed the historic procedure.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for etripamil, a new nasal spray for adult patients with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT).

Milestone Pharmaceuticals will be selling etripamil under the brand name Cardamyst. It is expected to hit the U.S. market in early 2026.

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Massachusetts-based SpectraWAVE has gained considerable momentum in recent years, planting its flag in some of cardiology’s biggest trends. The company was co-founded by cardiologists and has already secured multiple FDA clearances.

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Published Friday in JAMA, scientists recently explored a risk-based mammography tactic that tailors regular imaging regimens to each individual’s danger of developing the disease. 

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Alleged transgressions took place between February and August, including the FDA rejecting Telix’s application for a new brain cancer imaging agent. 

DECT systems allow for a contrast dose reduction of up to 25% during computed tomography pulmonary angiography exams.

Paxton says the “woke” EHR giant is intentionally making it harder for patients and families to access historical medical data, violating state law. Epic denies the allegation.

Kirk Milhoan, MD, PhD, a veteran physician who was recently named the chair of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), has reportedly been fired from his day-to-day role as a pediatric cardiologist.

Kirk Milhoan, MD, PhD, has been fired from his role as a pediatric cardiologist. His wife and others say he was let go because he is now the chair of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

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In some cases, it may actually be more beneficial for this group of women to forego the extra scans, as they can lead to additional testing, costs and potentially delays in care.

Copper-based radiotracer excels at PSMA imaging

The tracer's extended half-life of over three hours could make it a promising candidate for future prostate cancer diagnostics. 

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The director of the National Institutes of Health and his principal deputy are touting their success at ‘curing’ the agency of its self-inflicted DEI disability. 

Three out of four TTEs are being ordered by clinicians who are not cardiologists. Could this be having a negative impact on patient care?

The new device uses an advanced algorithm to regulate aspiration and conserve blood. Ajit Rao, MD, a vascular surgeon with The Mount Sinai Hospital, performed the historic procedure.