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The A-FLUX Reducer System from VahatiCor is designed to treat coronary microvascular dysfunction.

The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels.

Devi Nair, MD, director of electrophysiology and research at St. Bernards Medical Center and the Arrhythmia Research Group, explains new technology advances in leadless pacing for conduction pacing and Bachmann's bundle pacing.

Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology.

 

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Radiologists, meanwhile, took to social media to criticize the endeavor, noting that the generative AI company lacks clinical evidence to back its marketing claims. 

The proportion of radiologists performing some (>0%) IR-related work declined from 70% in 2008 down to 50% by 2023, according to new research published in JVIR. 

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While overall lung cancer rates are declining, cases among nonsmoking women are on the rise, puzzling scientists.   

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One of the largest food retailers in the world—and the fourth biggest in this country—got itself into hot water with the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly cheating on drug prices it charges to federal healthcare programs.

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Tamin Naber, MD, was charged with simple assault for biting a former employee at his medical practice who was suing him for wrongful termination. The incident occurred in November 2025. 

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The money includes $238.6 million to improve suicide crisis hotlines and $223.1 million to expand community behavioral health clinics. Dozens of programs around the country are set to receive the funding.

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Siemens must now remove its Mammomat B.brilliant breast imaging systems from the market in Germany, France and the Netherlands.

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This recall was put in place due to a risk of the included adhesive not working. Nothing needs to be returned, but clinicians should not use the adhesive that comes inside the procedure kits.

Current research suggests this technology is just getting started when it comes to transforming patient care.

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Scientia Vascular, a medtech company focused on advanced stroke therapies, is now officially part of Medtronic. 

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The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels.

Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology.

 

Radiologists, meanwhile, took to social media to criticize the endeavor, noting that the generative AI company lacks clinical evidence to back its marketing claims.