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Congressional candidate physician sues hospital and doctor for death of father
Some of the claims in the lawsuit, brought against Novant Health by Kyle Horton, MD, are backed by a report from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Diabetes reduces survival after SAVR, but not TAVR
"TAVR has been associated with better valve hemodynamics and a lower risk of structural valve deterioration over time compared with SAVR," researchers wrote. "This benefit may be particularly relevant for diabetes patients who face higher risks of vascular complications."
DEA wants to permanently anchor some COVID-era prescription regulations
The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing the adoption of some COVID-era prescription practices around certain controlled substances. The agency published a framework to guide any such changes Jan. 17.
Brain changes related to Huntington's evident on imaging decades before symptoms emerge
Experts hope their findings offer valuable insights that one day lead to improved interventions aimed at preserving brain function in patients with Huntington's.
Medtronic heart rhythm technologies on full display at AF Symposium 2025
Cardiologists shared updated data on Medtronic's ICM and PFA offerings during AF Symposium 2025 in Boston.

Hospital market analysis: Post-COVID belt-tightening, M&A activity likely ahead

If they hope to survive the COVID healthcare economy, many independent hospitals may need to cut their workforces, slash their expenses, reduce their investments, pull the plug on some clinical service lines—or all of the above.

Researchers share praise—and concerns—about how the keto diet and intermittent fasting affect cardiovascular health

Learn what the experts had to say about these two popular diets.

Why early rhythm control therapy is so important for atrial fibrillation patients

The research team's findings were presented at ESC Congress 2020 and published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Federal program fumbling funds for uninsured COVID patients

After reviewing provider reimbursements, an investigative reporter suggests the Trump administration’s low-profile initiative hasn’t been uniformly poor so much as undeniably erratic.

Shear wave imaging ‘extremely promising’ for assessment of myocardial stiffness in heart transplant recipients

The noninvasive technique shows potential where cardiac magnetic resonance imaging falls short.

Empagliflozin reduces risk of cardiovascular death, hospitalization among heart failure patients

The EMPEROR-Reduced trial included data from more than 3,700 adult patients with HF and a left ventricular ejection fraction of 40% or less.

New breathing device for COVID-19 patients, co-developed by a cardiologist, gains key patent

The device delivers helium and oxygen to the user while capturing exhaled gas in a closed-off “rebreather” system.

AFib rates continue to rise, especially among older patients

The study's authors tracked EHR data of more than 500,000 patients from a single health system in Pennsylvania.

Clinical

Congressional candidate physician sues hospital and doctor for death of father

Diabetes reduces survival after SAVR, but not TAVR

DEA wants to permanently anchor some COVID-era prescription regulations

Brain changes related to Huntington's evident on imaging decades before symptoms emerge

Medtronic heart rhythm technologies on full display at AF Symposium 2025