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If all American voters were single-issue deciders and the cost of healthcare were their issue, Democrat candidates would win the mid-term elections handily. But loyalists of the donkey party shouldn’t be smug around their elephant counterparts.

New injectable therapy could help limit brain damage in stroke patients

Early research suggests a single injection could reduce both brain damage and inflammation if delivered after a patient experiences a stroke. Much more research is still needed, but the new therapy showed significant potential.

Joint Commission partners with STS, ACC on new cardiac care certification

The new certification is focused on the importance of high-quality care and real-world patient outcomes. It will be based on the same data care teams already submit if they participate in the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database, ACC CathPCI Registry or STS/ACC TVT Registry.

Tap water in US linked to potential cardiovascular risks

“This is not about alarming people,” one researcher said. “It’s about recognizing an environmental factor that may be contributing to high blood pressure in some communities and making sure it’s part of the public health conversation."

FDA clears AI software for heart murmur detection with digital stethoscopes

eMurmer's new Heart AI software was designed to detect both the presence and absence of heart murmurs in digital stethoscope recordings. It can also gather critical hemodynamic data, helping care teams gain a better understanding of the patient's cardiovascular health.

Patient claims his eye doctor aggressively pursued and drugged him for a Las Vegas wedding

According to a report from Myrtle Beach Online, a lawsuit has been filed accusing the optometrist of emotional manipulation and domestic abuse. The complaint comes after she filed for divorce.

Premier Radiology Services acquires rival teleradiology group NRad

Backed by private equity investors at Grovecourt Capital Partners, the Florida firm is buying National Radiology Solutions for an undisclosed sum.

Stanford Radiology’s AI Lab inks strategic partnership with Rad Partners

Under terms of the new team-up, the two organizations plan to pioneer methods for assessing and monitoring artificial intelligence tools in medical imaging.

CMS announces 15 drugs targeted for third round of Medicare price negotiations

The third round of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program includes treatments for HIV and diabetes, among other conditions. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services also released a list of the top 50 medications it deems strong candidates for future negotiations based on current prices and patient utilization.

Handheld breast ultrasound bests automation in 2nd-look lesion detection

There is limited research comparing HHUS and ABUS in second-look settings despite the fact that these exams are routinely utilized as supplemental imaging tools.

MRI findings link fat distribution to risk of cognitive decline

Not all fat is created equal, and some specific types carry more neurological consequences than others, according to new research.

AISAP, an Israeli healthcare technology company focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance medical imaging results, has gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its new point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) software platform, AISAP Cardio.

AI model turns POCUS images into accurate structural heart evaluations

Researchers see potential for this technology to make cardiac screening much easier for physicians who are not trained cardiologists.

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Briefly: Democrats winning on healthcare | Hospital pharmacies blinded by bustle | Gambling boys | Fake nurse | more