The new analysis, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, explored what happens with AFib patients shift their anticoagulant strategy. 

As lawmakers look to tackle other issues first, the college said it's possible Congress may address doc pay cuts retroactively in 2022. 

Physicians have criticized ABR in recent years, targeting its alleged opaqueness, large fund balance and high user fees. 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is accepting comment on the proposal through Dec. 17 and hopes to finalize it by February. 

The FDA has OK’d a prescription-only virtual reality system that patients with chronic back pain can use at home to relieve their suffering.

Those involved in the CDC-led study say it's the most comprehensive analysis of its kind.

At the same time, they admit "interview hoarding" is a problematic consequence that must be addressed.

Researchers wrote that they hope their findings can help guide the creation of policies that reduce disparities in care for AFib patients. 

Actinium-225 is a therapeutic radioisotope used to deliver targeted radiation that kills cancer cells.

Patient outcomes didn't change much when an additional operator was involved—but could this approach impact care in other ways?