Clinical Research

Women on GLP-1 medications may be less likely to develop breast cancer
The study, which was managed by the American College of Radiology, is raising important questions related to the benefits of GLP-1 use.
SPECT agent could help guide lung disease treatments, new data suggest
In February, the imaging agent made its way onto the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Fast Track to clearance.
University of Cincinnati opens new research facility aimed at advancing MRI innovation
University leaders, clinicians and industry partners recently gathered to celebrate the opening of the Imaging Research & Development Center on UC’s medical campus.
SAPT after TAVR linked to key benefits over DAPT, new data confirm
All-cause mortality after six months was significantly lower for patients discharged on SAPT. That trend remained in place after 24 months.
$2M NIH award spurs development of advanced ultrasound technique
The funds will fuel a four-year project to develop ultrasound technology that could improve the visualization of blood vessels deep in the body.

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American College of Cardiology announces late-breaking research for ACC.24 in Atlanta

The group's annual meeting heads to Atlanta this April. TAVR, GLP-1 agonists, medical imaging guidance and blood pressure control are just some of the topics that will be presented during late-breaking sessions.

Mutations in three-dimensional structures of the genome may be a cause of autism

The study involved an analysis of the genomic data from 5,000 families and could lead to new treatments.

Researchers simulate red blood cells, oxygen flow using low-frequency ultrasound

Scientists from Lithuania said the therapy could be helpful for patients struggling with lung damage from COVID-19.

Isotope used in cancer drug development shipped for clinical trials

Actinium-225 remains in short supply, slowing drug research.

Premature births can be predicted at 23 weeks using ultrasound

The method was developed based on 22 years of research and has been shown effective in a new study.

UVA Health receives $3.1M grant for using ultrasound to deliver drugs into the brain

Researchers are aiming to use ultrasound to breach the blood-brain barrier and deliver drug therapies.

Samin Sharma, MD, director of interventional cardiology and director of clinical cardiology, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, discusses the first-in-human use of the Magenta Elevate percutaneous left ventricular assist device (pLVAD) with a small 10 French size and 5.5 liters per minute of hemodynamic support.

Initial results promising for world's smallest percutaneous heart pump

A new 10 French percutaneous heart pump could help greatly reduce vascular complications and improve cardiogenic shock outcomes.

Pre-clinical images of the Abbott Volt pulsed field ablation system creating lesions using electroporation, presented at the 2023 AHA Scientific Sessions, The Abbott PFA system is now being used in a first-in-human study at the Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders at the University of Adelaide, Australia.

First patients treated with Abbott’s pulsed field ablation offering

According to Abbott, its Volt system was specifically designed to address weaknesses seen in other first-generation PFA offerings.

Clinical Research

Women on GLP-1 medications may be less likely to develop breast cancer

SPECT agent could help guide lung disease treatments, new data suggest

University of Cincinnati opens new research facility aimed at advancing MRI innovation

SAPT after TAVR linked to key benefits over DAPT, new data confirm

$2M NIH award spurs development of advanced ultrasound technique