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Hospitals providing organs to wealthy international patients, leaving Americans waiting
A new report from the New York Times reveals a system of de facto quid pro quo where wealthy patients from oil-rich nations are sometimes moved to the top of organ transplant lists.
Dynamic chest radiography could potentially replace pulmonary function tests
The X-ray technique uses continuous radiographic acquisition during respiration to assess lung function.
CMS considers Medicare coverage for TAVR in asymptomatic patients
After an official request from Edwards Lifesciences, CMS is rethinking its coverage policy for the use of TAVR to treat asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. The agency is accepting public comments on this topic until Jan. 14.
Newest TAVR valve from Edwards Lifesciences improves survival, real-world data confirm
A fifth-generation TAVR valve from Edwards Lifesciences was associated with improved outcomes compared to the device's predecessors in a new real-world analysis out of Cedars Sinai.
Two pediatricians sue nonprofit health system for wrongful termination after alleged patient safety incidents
Lauren Beene, MD, and Valerie Fouts-Fowler, MD, allege in a lawsuit that Ohio-based University Hospitals fired them for expressing concerns through a chat app. The health system accused the duo of misusing internal communications for personal gain.

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Plant-based vs. meat-based diets: Going vegan linked to better cardiovascular health in identical twin study

Researchers focused on 22 pairs of identical twins for 8 weeks, asking one twin to follow a healthy vegan diet and the other to follow a healthy omnivorous diet.

Interruptions during mammogram reading increase inaccuracies, radiologist burnout

Interruptions while reading breast images contribute to emotions associated with physician burnout, according to a new study.

SavvyWire OpSens TAVR guidewire owned by Haemonetics

New 3-in-1 TAVR guidewire capable of hemodynamic measurements, LV pacing impresses cardiologists

The company behind the new technology was recently acquired for approximately $253 million.

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Learning more about AFib: 19 important topics for cardiologists, other heart specialists to investigate

New AFib recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association covered significant ground—but there is still much more to learn, experts explained.

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Roche spends $2.7B to acquire biotech company with multiple obesity, diabetes drugs in development

Roche, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, will gain both oral and injectable assets as a result of this acquisition.

FDA approves early feasibility study for total artificial heart technology

The device is intended to be a bridge for heart failure patients waiting to receive a full heart transplant.

New AFib guidelines include higher recommendations for catheter ablation, LAAO

Cardiologists, electrophysiologists, surgeons and patient representatives all worked together on the updated guidelines, which were published in both the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation.

Cleveland Clinic's cardiology department is consistently ranked one of the top cardiac centers in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

Cleveland Clinic and Canon establish state-of-the-art research center

The collaboration is part of the Cleveland Innovation District, a more than $500 million public-private partnership for advancing medical research.

Clinical

Hospitals providing organs to wealthy international patients, leaving Americans waiting

Dynamic chest radiography could potentially replace pulmonary function tests

CMS considers Medicare coverage for TAVR in asymptomatic patients

Newest TAVR valve from Edwards Lifesciences improves survival, real-world data confirm

Two pediatricians sue nonprofit health system for wrongful termination after alleged patient safety incidents