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High-level briefing: Sex change-backer wins $2M verdict | Must-knows for healthcare CEOs | Life expectancy up | Vociferous nurses revisited

A malpractice lawsuit filed by a gender detransitioner ended Jan. 30 with a victory for the aggrieved former patient. The decision may set a generalizable precedent since this was the first such suit to reach a courtroom—and since 30 or so others are en route. 

New data from the Phase 3 RAPID clinical trial of etripamil, an investigational calcium channel blocker nasal spray, showed positive results in converting paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) to normal sinus rhythm in the at-home setting. The presentation was featured during a late-breaking clinical trials session at the American Heart Association (AHA) 2022 Scientific Sessions. #AHA22
Nasal spray for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia enters US market

New drug allows patients to self-treat PSVT. About 2 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with condition.

Men developed CVD earlier than women, according to 35-year CARDIA study

Promoting preventive care among young adult men during critical periods of their life may be the key to reducing rates of cardiovascular disease. 

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Comparable long-term survival seen in two common CABG strategies

STS late-breaking study found BITA and SITA+RA have similar long-term survival, but age plays a role in which to choose.

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HHS exploring how to bolster medical imaging exchange across healthcare ecosystem

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology recently released a call for public comment on the work of radiologists

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AI-supported mammography more effective than standard screening, new large-scale study contends

The findings come from Sweden's Mammography Screening with Artificial Intelligence, or MASAI, a randomized clinical trial incorporating over 105,000 women. 

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Indiana imaging group joins Strategic Radiology’s independent practice coalition

Evansville Radiology employs 23 physicians, all of whom live around Vanderburgh County in the vicinity of Indiana’s third largest city. 

Americans in state of ‘economic anxiety,’ with healthcare topping list of worries: KFF

A new survey from the nonprofit research group found that many Americans are increasingly worried about the cost of living, but fears over how to pay for medical insurance premiums, drug costs and copays are afflicting a supermajority (66%).

Samir B. Pancholy, MD, chief interventional cardiologist, Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, discusses the differences in the business models for office based labs (OBL) vs ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) and choosing the right model cardiovascular and vascular procedures. #TCT #SCAI #OBL #ASC
Cardiologist highlights key differences between OBLs and ASCs

Current payment policies have health systems and physicians all over the country looking to learn more about these two business models. 

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Patients with paradoxical low-flow, low gradient AS linked to higher mortality rate after TAVR

Patients with this specific subtype of severe aortic stenosis, which can sometimes be challenging to diagnose, face a number of additional risks.

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Bayer: Helping Customers Sustain Patient Care Amid Market Disruptions

As radiology departments across the US continue to navigate the complexities of the current imaging market, including disruptions in supply chains and increased demand for CT contrast media, one constant remains: the need for reliable, quality supply partners to help sustain patient care. 

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Artificial intelligence helps assign CPT codes for interventional radiology procedures

Translating procedures into standardized billing codes can be an arduous task, but researchers believe large language models offer an opportunity to simplify this work. 

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High-level briefing: Sex change-backer wins $2M verdict | Must-knows for healthcare CEOs | Life expectancy up | Vociferous nurses revisited

A malpractice lawsuit filed by a gender detransitioner ended Jan. 30 with a victory for the aggrieved former patient. The decision may set a generalizable precedent since this was the first such suit to reach a courtroom—and since 30 or so others are en route. 

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