A big win for Wegovy: Weight loss drug semaglutide first in history to gain FDA approval for reducing heart risks The FDA made a special announcement about its decision, describing the news as "a major advance for public health."Read more about A big win for Wegovy: Weight loss drug semaglutide first in history to gain FDA approval for reducing heart risks
Most cardiologists would take a lower salary for a better work-life balance According to the same report, 43% of cardiologists with children said they feel conflicted about not spending enough time at home.Read more about Most cardiologists would take a lower salary for a better work-life balance
Swiss startup targets stroke patients with first US install of robotics system for remote vascular interventions Nanoflex Robotics representatives pose with Adnan Siddiqui, MD, PhD, CEO of The Jacobs Institute. The new-look robotics system can help specialists perform remote mechanical thrombectomies from bedside or as far as thousands of miles away. Read more about Swiss startup targets stroke patients with first US install of robotics system for remote vascular interventions
Imaging firm finally executes merger following lawsuit and months of delays Investment firm GigCapital Global announced the finalization of its acquisition of QT Imaging on March 4. Read more about Imaging firm finally executes merger following lawsuit and months of delays
Neuroradiologists support bipartisan bill that would tap foreign physicians to relieve staffing shortages The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act would recapture 15,000 unused immigrant visas, previously authorized by Congress, for overseas medical doctors.Read more about Neuroradiologists support bipartisan bill that would tap foreign physicians to relieve staffing shortages
RadNet announces plan to raise $200M through another public stock offering Proceeds from the share sale will go toward potential future acquisitions and other “general corporate purposes,” the imaging group said Thursday. Read more about RadNet announces plan to raise $200M through another public stock offering
Radiology provider Affidea acquires 4-location cancer care outfit Backed by investment firm Groupe Bruxelles Lambert, Europe's largest diagnostic imaging provider has a deal to acquire a Romanian radiotherapy firm. Read more about Radiology provider Affidea acquires 4-location cancer care outfit
Sectra signs $20.4M enterprise imaging contract with academic health system Sectra's radiology solution The unnamed U.S. university conducts about 2 million imaging exams each year across more than 10 hospitals. Read more about Sectra signs $20.4M enterprise imaging contract with academic health system
Change Healthcare cyberattack: A recap and update in 10 quotes Photo by Hacker Noon via Unsplash “This is what happens when everything merges and you only have one option.”Read more about Change Healthcare cyberattack: A recap and update in 10 quotes
Some older patients taking aspirin to prevent CVD may be doing more harm than good “Aspirin is no longer a one-size-fits-all preventive tool for older adults," according to one specialist with Michigan Medicine. Read more about Some older patients taking aspirin to prevent CVD may be doing more harm than good
