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Philips and Medtronic extend 30 year patient monitoring partnership
The two companies will continue combining components to make patient monitoring systems, under the new terms of the expanded deal that includes a "pledge program" to improve quality.
FDA announces recall of Baxter infusion pumps with mismatched software
Spectrum V8 and V6 infusion pumps may have accidentally had their software switched, which could result in underinfusion or a fluid overload. While no injuries have been reported, for safety the affected pumps need to be removed from where they are used and sold.
Specialized imaging technique offers pain-free, effective alternative to mammograms
The photoacoustic CT, or PACT, imaging technique is said to perform comparably to mammography for cancer detection, but without the discomfort of standard mammograms.
Medtronic’s new ECMO system receives a key approval
According to Medtronic, its VitalFlow ECMO system was designed and developed with the user experience in mind.
Algorithm accurately predicts dementia risk using a single MRI scan
The tool also can be used to predict a person's brain age and risk for a myriad of other chronic conditions as well.

Risk of ischemic stroke much smaller with TAVR than SAVR when patient has a history of stroke

The new analysis included more than 92,000 TAVR patients and more than 68,000 SAVR patients.

Avoiding hospitals due to COVID-19 put heart attack, stroke patients on Medicare at risk

“Hospitalizations for acute myocardial infarction and stroke declined nationwide among adults during the early COVID-19 period, suggesting some patients did not receive timely care for these emergencies,” researchers said.

CVS stops administering J&J vaccine at pharmacies

CVS Health has stopped offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at its pharmacies, though it still will provide the single-dose vaccine at some MinuteClinic retail locations, according to CNBC.

TMVR outcomes suffer when patients have heart failure and diabetes—but benefits remain

Overall, the authors emphasized, TMVR helped heart failure patients with and without diabetes.

Next-day discharge after TMVR is on the rise

By 2018, nearly half of all TMVR patients were going home the very next day. Outcomes for these patients have been consistently positive.

Cardiologist sued by former employer for using its name when discussing COVID-19 with media

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking more than $1 million from the cardiologist.

On-site stroke therapy tied to better clinical outcomes

A new analysis reveals that bringing stroke treatment to the patient yields better functional outcomes.

How to get more women involved in heart disease studies

Women have long been underrepresented in clinical trials related to cardiovascular health. What can researchers do to reverse that trend?

Clinical

Philips and Medtronic extend 30 year patient monitoring partnership

FDA announces recall of Baxter infusion pumps with mismatched software

Specialized imaging technique offers pain-free, effective alternative to mammograms

Medtronic’s new ECMO system receives a key approval

Algorithm accurately predicts dementia risk using a single MRI scan