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Cardiologist Michael McMullan explains his surprise about high levels of soft coronary plaque seen on CCTA despite years of intensive statin therapy. #YesCCT

Cardiologist Michael McMullan, MD, was surprised by his own CCTA results, highlighting the substantial impact these scans can make on patient care. 

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Researchers in Boston are set to co-lead a long-term study on the aging brain and factors that make individuals more vulnerable to neural injury and cognitive decline. 

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The U.S. Department of Justice said the settlement will save citizens of the state money and open up the market to competition.

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Either the stakeholders issuing the warnings overstated the risk of widespread closings—or COVID-era emergency funds succeeded in heading off a calamity of national proportions. Either way, patient access has taken a hit here and there.  

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Certain lots of a popular diuretic have been recalled due to concerns about the drug's effectiveness. 

Siemens Healthineers invests $30M into new radiopharma facility

The new site will have up to eight times the manufacturing capacity of any other radiopharmaceutical facility. 

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A special report is raising new concerns about a hospital’s lackluster response to a radiologist's concerns of abuse happening in the organization's NICU.

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Major TAVR policy changes appear to be on the way—should clinicians be excited or concerned? Leading U.S. medical societies are sharing their early reactions.

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Lawmakers in both chambers have reintroduced the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act, touting support from the American Hospital Association and several physician societies. 

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The measure evaluates the proportion of scans that exceed certain thresholds for image noise or radiation dose across 18 categories. 

AI remote patient monitoring

AI software embedded in video devices, wearables and sensors—not to mention actual patient monitors—can continuously track post-surgery patients in real time, sending predictive insights to care teams regardless of where they’re stationed. 

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A former executive at Verily is suing the company, alleging he was fired after reporting the incidents to management. The misuses of data, if true, would constitute HIPAA violations.

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Cardiologist Michael McMullan, MD, was surprised by his own CCTA results, highlighting the substantial impact these scans can make on patient care. 

Researchers in Boston are set to co-lead a long-term study on the aging brain and factors that make individuals more vulnerable to neural injury and cognitive decline. 

The U.S. Department of Justice said the settlement will save citizens of the state money and open up the market to competition.