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Targeting key cardiovascular risk factors for two full years was not linked to a reduced risk of cognitive decline or dementia.

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The new approach allows private practices to expand and evolve without being acquired.

OmniaSecure defibrillation lead approved by FDA for placement in LBB area

The OmniaSecure defibrillation lead from Medtronic is already approved for placement in the right ventricle. This latest approval covers the left bundle branch area, opening the door for conduction system pacing and other advanced techniques.

Trends in telemedicine utilization from 2019-2024 for all Americans, Americans without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and Americans With ASCVD.

The COVID-19 pandemic created a major shift in how telehealth services were being utilized. Those services were used much more often for some patient populations than others.

cleveland clinic settles for failing to disclose research funding

The incident left John Douglas Cox, a mechanic in Washington’s Clark County, partially paralyzed after physicians failed to promptly diagnose and treat a spinal infection.  

breast cancer screening mammography

Deployed in screening mammography, the tool identifies normal, low-risk exams and eliminates the need for double reads. 

nurse and patient in hospital

Federal policy is bandaging localized nursing shortages while ignoring the patient’s serious internal illness. 

FTC Apex Building

The federal regulatory agency that exists to protect consumers and promote competition across the economy is newly focused on patients and clinicians as well as taxpayers.  

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Police report the couple orchestrated five illegal abortions over a period of eight months, though they say that number is likely higher.

Reflow Medical Spur Peripheral Retrievable Stent System

California-based Reflow Medical gained the approval after submitting data from the DEEPER REVEAL clinical trial. The device was associated with a high success rate and improved outcomes in CLTI patients.

Mario Gaudino, MD, explains why cardiac surgery trials need more diversity to better inform treatment decisions for women and minorities.

Mario Gaudino, MD, PhD, told Cardiovascular Business there is a major need for more women and minorities in today's clinical trials.

mayo clinic AI startup support

Mayo Clinic is looking to give promising medtech startups a seriously running start. Toward that end, the august institution has launched the new Mayo Venture Partner program. 

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Targeting key cardiovascular risk factors for two full years was not linked to a reduced risk of cognitive decline or dementia.