The robots can be used to simulate medical emergencies, like seizures and heart attacks. They were demonstrated at a college in North Carolina, where clinical students are getting hands-on learning. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 351, which improves regulatory oversight of dental and physician clinics owned by investment firms.

The patient alleges she experienced significant delays in care after being rushed to the hospital for acute limb ischemia. She also says no vascular surgeons were available, limiting her treatment options.

The device, based on years of user feedback, is now cleared for use in both EMS and hospital settings.

Three leading medical societies collaborated on the new document, providing detailed recommendations that cover a wide variety of technologies and clinical scenarios.

“Multimodality imaging in cardio-oncology is something many of us in the field are truly excited about," Daniel Addison, MD, told Cardiovascular Business. He noted that modalities other than echocardiography are starting to play a much larger role in the treatment of these patients.

The newly approved drug-device combination helps patients manage their own treatment from the comfort of home. 

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Experts with Vanderbilt, Philips and the Greenwell Project discussed this “circular business model” Tuesday in JACR. 

Greenville, North Carolina-based Eastern Radiologists is denying any wrongdoing, deciding to settle the matter to avoid protracted litigation.