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The stages of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome that was included in the new ACC-AHA CKM syndrome guideline.

ACC-AHA release first cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome guideline

Science shows the deep relationship between cardiac, kidney and metabolism issues that may impact up to 90% of the U.S. population.

BioCardia's CardioAMP heart failure cell therapy.

BioCardia raises $4.4 million in financing for its heart failure cell therapies

Funds with help bring its cellular therapeutics to market in the next year.

ASE guidelines summary of recommended imaging steps for performance of M-TEER.

New guideline standardizes echo guidance for mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repairs

The new guideline emphasizes the importance of 3D multiplanar reconstruction for M-TEER to increase precision.

cleveland clinic settles for failing to disclose research funding

Federal court vacates $100,000 visa fee opposed by radiologists

Judge Leo T. Sorkin on June 8 declared the charge unlawful, contending it “exceeds the fee-setting authority delegated by Congress.”

The radiologist shortage is real but smaller and more local than believed: Report

Approximately 1,470 of active radiologist openings have been sitting unfilled for over two months or more, concentrated in certain states.

Interventional radiology training programs should return to in-person interviews, association says

“Interventional Radiology training inherently involves specialty-specific characteristics that make in-person interviews particularly valuable,” the APDIR contends.

Patients may enjoy the convenience of automated texting while cursing its curtness

Many patients mistake auto-text messages from providers as opportunities to interact with the sender. When this happens, the patient often tries to communicate about more than just appointment scheduling.

Lawsuit: Inclusion of ‘catastrophic plans’ on marketplaces a ploy to undermine the ACA

A coalition of municipalities and nonprofits is challenging the changes to the Affordable Care Act, arguing that low-cost, low-value coverage options flooding the market will ultimately cause 3 million people to lose their necessary medical insurance.

artificial intelligence money finance acquisition

Led by notable names in radiology, imaging AI firm HOPPR raises nearly $32M

Founded in 2019 and based in Chicago, the vendor offers a “leading” infrastructure platform for building, refining and deploying large-scale AI models in medical imaging.

Healthcare AI today: Dangerous LLMs, self-training AI—and is AI good for what ails healthcare?

If an individual is at all susceptible to mental unwellness, overuse of a talkative LLM could push him or her over the edge. Maybe literally.

Ivenix infusion kits recalled by FDA due to serious manufacturing defect

Lines included in the kits were misassembled and could result in a botched blood transfusion. Due to the risk of serious injury or death, the recall has been designated as Class I.

FDA recalls pediatric breathing kits after eight serious injuries

Endotracheal tubes inside Medline neonatal intubation kits have been deemed too narrow, putting newborn patients at risk for hypoxia. This recall has been given the most serious FDA designation due to the risk of death.

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ACC-AHA release first cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome guideline

Science shows the deep relationship between cardiac, kidney and metabolism issues that may impact up to 90% of the U.S. population.

Cardiovascular Business

BioCardia raises $4.4 million in financing for its heart failure cell therapies

Funds with help bring its cellular therapeutics to market in the next year.

Cardiovascular Business

New guideline standardizes echo guidance for mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repairs

The new guideline emphasizes the importance of 3D multiplanar reconstruction for M-TEER to increase precision.