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HHS, RFK sued by medical associations over COVID policy shift
Multiple professional groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians, challenge recent policy changes to vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, which end routine inoculations for minors and pregnant women.
New TAVR valve from MiRus linked to positive early outcomes
The Siegel TAVR valve includes no nickel or cobalt. In fact, its frame was built using special alloys specifically developed by MiRus.
EHR-driven PCI risk assessments could make a world of difference
Researchers with Mayo Clinic have shown that EHR-driven risk assessments could go a long way toward improving care for PCI patients.
FDA expands approval of Boston Scientific’s Farapulse PFA system
The FDA's 2024 approval of the Farapulse system covered patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Now, however, the technology is officially approved for patients with more persistent symptoms.
No biopsy required: Blood test could spot signs of rejection in heart transplant recipients
It may not always be necessary to subject heart transplant patients to one biopsy after another.

The advanced algorithm could make a significant impact on shared decision-making.

Overall, researchers found, this method was “simple, reproducible, safe and effective.”

The organization also urged all eligible adults to seek out a booster shot.

Age, diabetes and smoking were all also found to be “significant predictors” of reduced valve durability among SAVR patients.

Symptoms—including chest pain, fever and shortness of breath—tend to begin within two days. Most hospitalizations last two to three days.

The data can help department leaders better understand “discontinuity” in staff productivity and inform promotion considerations.

Researchers evaluated 11 different prediction models, and each one fell short.

Early valve replacement was associated with improved outcomes in a new study published in Circulation.