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Here are some factors that tend to lead physicians to take on hospital-management roles over and above their regularly expected duties.  

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The more persuasive of the opinions could redound to the reshaping of the principles of pediatric medicine—and of certain policies in public education. Here’s a sampling. 

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Several detachable coil systems are being recalled due to a higher-than-expected failure to detach rate. Customers should not use them going forward.

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New Jersey-based Zydus Pharmaceuticals has recalled nearly 23,000 bottles of its icosapent ethyl capsules due to leakage issues that may have weakened their effectiveness. 

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Survival rates are high for both men and women presenting with BAV disease, according to a new analysis of nearly 28,000 SAVR patients.

Open surgical bypass is the gold standard, but endovascular therapies may provide value for high-risk patients with long femoropopliteal lesions.

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If finalized, the decision would impact radiology providers across Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. 

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Across all specialties, women docs collect 78 cents for every dollar taken in by men—a figure that adds up to $3.3 million over the course of a 30-year career, according to Marit Health. 

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There have been no injuries. However, due to the serious risk of death, the devices manufactured by Jiangsu Jumao X-Care Medical Equipment must be removed from the market immediately. 

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Experts involved in the algorithm's development believe its time-saving potential could help improve both radiologist workflows and patient outcomes. 

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The pseudo-government organization led by billionaire Elon Musk has been given read-only access to payment, contract and staffing records at the agency. 

Smartphones have made it easier than ever for patients to monitor their own health, but the technology is far from infallible. 

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Here are some factors that tend to lead physicians to take on hospital-management roles over and above their regularly expected duties.