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Why nurses leave and what hospitals can do to incentivize staying

New academic research analyzing data from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses drills down into nurses’ self-reported “turnover behaviors.”

AI-generated risk scores help predict future breast cancer cases

Breast cancer risk scores change over time, with those who go on to develop cancer showing unique patterns that could provide valuable guidance into their diagnostic needs.

455 individuals charged with perpetrating healthcare fraud to the collective tune of $6.5B+

The defendants include 90 physicians and other licensed medical professionals.

Hologic ramps up production of breast biopsy needles

Hologic boosts production of alternative biopsy needle amid ongoing shortage

The manufacturer issued an alert in January, indicating its Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needles were being recalled amid risk they might leave metallic particles in tissue.

Sex-specific outcomes after TAVR and SAVR: Key takeaways from a new meta-analysis

TAVR was associated with early benefits for women. After five years, however, outcomes were comparable across the board.

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FDA clears AI software for flagging signs of vascular disease

The newly cleared software alerts clinicians when it detects a suspected vascular occlusion.

Hundreds of cardiologists incorrectly added to new mandatory payment model

When CMS shared a list of cardiologists being targeted with a brand new payment model, the American College of Cardiology identified a long list of apparent mistakes.

Hospital must pay $23M jury verdict after radiologist misses spinal cord injury on CT

Plaintiff attorneys believe this is the largest non-death-related malpractice payout in the history of Maine, with Brewer-based Northern Light Health system on the hook for the damages.

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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