A majority of U.S. surgeons, including those who treat heart patients on a daily basis, say their operating rooms use outdated technology. It is having a negative impact on patient care. 

The American Society for Radiation Oncology has found its next CEO.

It’s one thing to know that cancer disparities often correlate with deleterious social determinants of health (SDOH). It’s another to equip healthcare professionals for applying the connection to affected patient populations.

“While the use of cannabis continues to gain popularity, its broader effects on public health within the general population are not yet fully understood,” one researcher said.

Vivek Reddy, MD, was involved in most of the late-breaking pulsed field ablation trials at Heart Rhythm 2024. He spoke to Cardiovascular Business at the conference about those trials and what they mean going forward.

Staff at the health system shared protected medical information with law enforcement, resulting in the arrest of two women.

The motorized component removes the need for manual positioning adjustments during procedures, improving both accuracy and efficiency.

These changes are especially prevalent in women who have the surgery before the age of 40, new research suggests. 

It's clear that advanced AI algorithms will radically transform care for TAVR patients in the years ahead. For now, however, certain AI models may require too much data to be helpful on a consistent basis. 

The health system said very few, if any, clinical jobs will be eliminated and patient care will not be impacted.