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GE plans to integrate DeepHealth AI solutions into its ultrasound portfolio, with RadNet also recently acquiring cloud services provider Cimar UK. 

Siemens Healthineers

The Munich, Germany-based company is doing so by transferring 30% of total shares in Siemens Healthineers over to the parent company’s stockholders. 

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Its latest update covers scenarios such as abdominal or chest pain in a pediatric patient, chronic pancreatis, and imaging after a liver transplant. 

A user calling themselves "GOD" posted a sample of the data trove on a dark web forum, which was discovered by cybersecurity researchers. The company has not confirmed a data breach occurred.

The insurer claims personal injury attorneys referred patients to the network, where they allegedly received dubious treatments and undergo excessive testing to inflate medical claims. Allstate is seeking up to $5.2 million in restitution.

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A new research paper details the path to approval for nearly 1,000 AI/ML algorithms, highlighting significant gaps in testing.

Specialists with the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute perform a robotic aortic valve replacement procedure. Image courtesy of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute.

The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute is hosting a two-day symposium focused on exploring the benefits and long-term potential of robotic aortic valve replacement. Fans of the procedure say it represents a safe, effective alternative to TAVR and SAVR in patients with severe aortic stenosis. 

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The Association of Black Cardiologists hopes to improve widespread disparities in care through the use of patient education, free diagnostic heart screenings and other proven methods. 

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Jay Hospital confirmed the four employees involved have been terminated. However, the content of the images—said to show patients sleeping or medicated—remains unknown. The plaintiffs in the two lawsuits declined to sign nondisclosure settlements.

SCAI ICE position statement

ICE is gaining momentum as a helpful imaging option during structural heart interventions, according to a new SCAI position statement. TEE and TTE remain incredibly important, but there are times when ICE can provide the guidance necessary.

The Vektor Medical vMap system takes standard 12-lead ECGs and converts them into detailed electro anatomical maps for us in catheter ablation procedures.

The vMap System from San Diego-based Vektor Medical turns 12-lead ECGs into 3D maps of the heart. It has already been cleared by the FDA.

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The popularity of various obesity management medications has increased significantly in recent years. According to a new analysis of more than 60,000 patients, some of these drugs are associated with more cardiovascular benefits than others.

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GE plans to integrate DeepHealth AI solutions into its ultrasound portfolio, with RadNet also recently acquiring cloud services provider Cimar UK. 

The Munich, Germany-based company is doing so by transferring 30% of total shares in Siemens Healthineers over to the parent company’s stockholders. 

Its latest update covers scenarios such as abdominal or chest pain in a pediatric patient, chronic pancreatis, and imaging after a liver transplant.