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ROI research: Community health workers are an unsung bargain
U.S. healthcare gets plenty of bang for its buck out of community health workers (CHWs), according to a systematic review of the relevant published research.
Despite 63% increase in mental health utilization, overdoses and suicides for men rise
No group fared particularly well in an analysis from Trilliant Health looking at publicly reported data. Most of the new utilization of mental health services was for anxiety, with women seeking care most often.
PFA has been a game-changer for heart patients—but there are still risks
Devi Nair, MD, reviewed some of the rare complications clinicians are seeing with PFA.
‘Best Countries’ report: Middling scores for health cut into US’s bid for overall greatness
A meticulous comparison of quality-of-life factors across 100 countries has yielded good news and bad news for the United States of America.
Are White men victims of their own top-dog status? Equity researchers eye provocative hypothesis through lens of health and wellbeing
Conventional wisdom holds that social standing and economic stability tend to manifest as long life, good health and optimal wellbeing. In the U.S., the subpopulation holding the most such power and footing is White men. So: What has happened to this demographic?

How the 2022 contrast media shortage impacted stroke care

A team of specialists tracked CT utilization before, during and after the 2022 shortage, sharing its findings in the American Journal of Neuroradiology.

Radiologist accuracy takes a hit overnight, especially with advanced imaging exams

Serious discrepancies between preliminary imaging reads and final radiology reports are at risk of accumulating when the prelims are rendered during overnight hours.

Biden administration invests $100M in strengthening nursing workforce

The funding is a response to the escalating demand for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and nurse faculty throughout the United States.

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AI model for HCM, the first of its kind, gains FDA approval

The new-look AI model was designed to automatically evaluate ECGs for signs of HCM and send alerts to the care team when necessary.

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Starting salaries in cardiology down 10% as other specialties thrive

Starting salaries for specialty physicians are on the rise, according to a new report from AMN Healthcare. Why is that not the case for cardiologists?

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Alternative TAVR techniques: How to proceed when transfemoral access is not recommended

A team of researchers from the United States and Sweden explored data from nearly 12,000 TAVR patients for a new systematic review and meta-analysis.

Microplastics identified in heart tissue samples—are surgeries to blame?

Tiny fragments of plastic are commonly found deep inside the human body. Heart surgery, it seems, is one of many ways these microplastics are reaching their destination.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Care Delivery

ROI research: Community health workers are an unsung bargain

Despite 63% increase in mental health utilization, overdoses and suicides for men rise

PFA has been a game-changer for heart patients—but there are still risks

‘Best Countries’ report: Middling scores for health cut into US’s bid for overall greatness

Are White men victims of their own top-dog status? Equity researchers eye provocative hypothesis through lens of health and wellbeing