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If all American voters were single-issue deciders and the cost of healthcare were their issue, Democrat candidates would win the mid-term elections handily. But loyalists of the donkey party shouldn’t be smug around their elephant counterparts.

New injectable therapy could help limit brain damage in stroke patients

Early research suggests a single injection could reduce both brain damage and inflammation if delivered after a patient experiences a stroke. Much more research is still needed, but the new therapy showed significant potential.

Joint Commission partners with STS, ACC on new cardiac care certification

The new certification is focused on the importance of high-quality care and real-world patient outcomes. It will be based on the same data care teams already submit if they participate in the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database, ACC CathPCI Registry or STS/ACC TVT Registry.

Tap water in US linked to potential cardiovascular risks

“This is not about alarming people,” one researcher said. “It’s about recognizing an environmental factor that may be contributing to high blood pressure in some communities and making sure it’s part of the public health conversation."

FDA clears AI software for heart murmur detection with digital stethoscopes

eMurmer's new Heart AI software was designed to detect both the presence and absence of heart murmurs in digital stethoscope recordings. It can also gather critical hemodynamic data, helping care teams gain a better understanding of the patient's cardiovascular health.

Premier Radiology Services acquires rival teleradiology group NRad

Backed by private equity investors at Grovecourt Capital Partners, the Florida firm is buying National Radiology Solutions for an undisclosed sum.

Stanford Radiology’s AI Lab inks strategic partnership with Rad Partners

Under terms of the new team-up, the two organizations plan to pioneer methods for assessing and monitoring artificial intelligence tools in medical imaging.

American College of Radiology picks nationally recognized leader to fill CMO role

A past president of the RSNA and Rutgers RO chair, Bruce Haffty, MD, will serve as the college's new chief medical officer for radiation oncology research.

Melissa Davis, MD, MBA, Yale University, explains her research into private equity market penetration in radiology.

Concerns about private equity's growing influence in radiology

Melissa Davis, MD, vice chair of medical informatics and associate professor at Yale University’s Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, shares her findings from research on private equity market penetration.

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Cardiologist-founded startup raises $2M in the name of women’s heart health

Systole Health is focused on providing personalized healthcare to women with heart disease. “As a cardiologist, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles women face in managing their heart health," the company's co-founder said.

Medtronic's Evolut Pro TAVR valve treating aortic stenosis

TAVR valve improvements may have helped reduce the impact of paravalvular leak

Multiple studies over the years have linked PVL to an increased risk of adverse outcomes. New research out of Italy, however, suggests that device improvements made by Medtronic, Edwards Lifesciences and Boston Scientific may have reduced PVL's influence.

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Briefly: Democrats winning on healthcare | Hospital pharmacies blinded by bustle | Gambling boys | Fake nurse | more