On Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) and Oxford University Press (OUP) announced a partnership to publish the Journal of Breast Imaging (JBI)—the first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to breast imaging.

Mayo Clinic has completed its implementation of the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system at all of its locations.

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) can cut the short-term risk of thromboembolic events in half for patients who have undergone cardioversion of atrial fibrillation (AFib), suggests a meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

In spite of recent research suggesting statins might carry some benefit for non-CVD patients, a review published in the Annals of Internal Medicine this week concluded they have no role outside of heart disease and could, in some cases, even increase patients’ risk for diabetes and myopathy.

The U.S. venture capital space is primed for another record-setting year of investment, with billions of dollars flowing into the healthcare industry. As of September 30, VC firms pumped $23.4 billion into healthcare, according to Pitchbook’s quarterly report.

CVS Health and Aetna have received a preliminary go-ahead from the Department of Justice to complete their $69 billion merger.

Mayo Clinic has completed its implementation of the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system at all of its locations.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 9 — Asante Ashland Community Hospital (Ashland, Ore.) purchased a CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution, CARESTREAM DRX-Excel Plus, CARESTREAM DRX-Ascend System and CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System to expedite image access, enhance image quality and lower patient dose. The hospital also upgraded an existing portable system to DR with a CARESTREAM DRX-1 System.

The American College of Radiology’s Commission on Patient and Family-Centered Care (CPFCC) announced Oct. 10, the creation of a new Population Health Management (PHM) Committee.

For the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) has included ambient noise from leisure-time activities in its guidelines on how cumulative exposure to high volumes can lead to health problems, including stress, hypertension and heart disease.