Javier Villanueva-Meyer, MD, is slated to take on the title in September, also acting as clinical service chief of radiology at OU Health, the school’s academic hospital system.
UPMC Williamsport, a 224-bed acute care hospital, said the relocated IR facility seeks to bring minimally invasive care closer to home for patients in north central Pennsylvania
Breast cancer risk scores change over time, with those who go on to develop cancer showing unique patterns that could provide valuable guidance into their diagnostic needs.
The manufacturer issued an alert in January, indicating its Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needles were being recalled amid risk they might leave metallic particles in tissue.
CMS will cover TTVR for the treatment of symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation on a national level. The agency first proposed such a policy in December, taking time to consider public comments before finalizing its decision.
The FDA shared a warning about these safety issues in February, but said it was still reviewing the evidence. The agency is now saying the devices “may cause serious injury or death” if used without following the updated instructions for use.
Javier Villanueva-Meyer, MD, is slated to take on the title in September, also acting as clinical service chief of radiology at OU Health, the school’s academic hospital system.
