In a new data analysis from nine states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the protective effect tapers off as juveniles age, with 5-17 year olds seeing fewer trips to urgent care or the emergency room at a rate of 56%. Overall, the agency said evidence shows that COVID-19 vaccines are still effective.

Paxton says the “woke” EHR giant is intentionally making it harder for patients and families to access historical medical data, violating state law. Epic denies the allegation.

Kirk Milhoan, MD, PhD, has been fired from his role as a pediatric cardiologist. His wife and others say he was let go because he is now the chair of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

In some cases, it may actually be more beneficial for this group of women to forego the extra scans, as they can lead to additional testing, costs and potentially delays in care.

The tracer's extended half-life of over three hours could make it a promising candidate for future prostate cancer diagnostics. 

The Barostim device from CVRx continues to gain momentum as a go-to heart failure treatment. A free webinar is scheduled to examine the device's new CPT codes, which go into effect in 2026.

For years, imaging experts have predicted that CCTA may become the primary imaging modality for coronary artery disease and eliminate the need for invasive diagnostic catheterizations. That prediction is now coming true.

The newly cleared system offers clinicians a new option for capturing and removing large coronary thrombi in patients undergoing primary PCI.

“There is enormous potential here, and the [American Cancer Society] is thrilled with the outcome of this study," one investigators says. 

The Raleigh, North Carolina-based company—which formerly went by US Radiology Specialists—is offering 25 million shares of common stock at $18.50 apiece.