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Experts are hopeful the software can bring more objectivity to the diagnostic process by giving providers visual evidence of alterations in brain activity.

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According to the notification, the issue can cause the scanners to inadvertently move during imaging. 

The Medtronic Symplicity Spyral Renal Denervation system uses a catheter that curls in the renal artery to place radiofrequency electrodes against the vessel wall to ablate the nerves that control vasodilation, so the artery can be propped in the fully open position.

This proposal, if finalized, would dramatically increase patient access to renal denervation. Both Recor Medical and Medtronic have shared their excitement over the news.

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The use of advanced AI software to assess CCTA images continues to gain more momentum.

The new guidelines detail the use of echocardiography to evaluate patients for a variety of conditions.

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The influential task force dictates whether health insurers must cover preventive services such as mammograms and low-dose CT lung exams, which some say could be in jeopardy. 

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About 50% of cases are diagnosed early when treatment is most effective, with the hospital system hoping to reach 75% by 2028. 

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Nashville, Tennessee-based Integrated Oncology Network alerted Health and Human Services in late June about the hacking incident, with thousands potentially affected. 

OCT-guided PCI, or optical coherence tomography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention.

When PCI patients present with complex lesions, optical coherence tomography may provide significant value.

AI in healthcare

An HHS agency is developing ways to keep aging AI-enabled medical devices up to snuff for the long haul. 

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One physician criticized UHC's effort to reduce the burden of prior authorization, calling it a "good PR project." 

UPDATED: The society emphasized that there is no evidence the information has been used for identity theft or financial fraud. 

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Experts are hopeful the software can bring more objectivity to the diagnostic process by giving providers visual evidence of alterations in brain activity.

According to the notification, the issue can cause the scanners to inadvertently move during imaging. 

This proposal, if finalized, would dramatically increase patient access to renal denervation. Both Recor Medical and Medtronic have shared their excitement over the news.