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New Gallup research shows AI carving transition into the healthcare landscape
Almost 15% of more than 5,500 U.S. adults—representing around 14 million individuals—have skipped a doctor visit after feeling satisfied enough with health advice they received from AI.
To optimize infection-control practices, know your providers’ priorities
Demonstrated cost-effectiveness is a highly motivating factor in getting healthcare workers to adopt measures for preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections.
PFA associated with heightened stroke risk
PFA is still quite safe overall. However, new data out of EHRA 2026 suggest cardiologists have much to learn about minimizing risk during treatment.
Nuanced clinical reasoning remains beyond the ken of frontier LLMs
Harvard researchers put 21 state-of-the-art large language models through their paces. The results are in.
Supporters vs. denouncers of the White House’s proposed 2027 budget: Voices heard in or near healthcare circles
If the budget makes it through Congress intact as submitted—a big if even with the president’s party in the majority in both chambers—healthcare is in for some strict belt-tightening.

Updated COVID-19 booster protects against subvariants, new study confirms

The findings stem from a new CDC study comparing people who received the new booster and those who received between two to four doses of the original vaccine.

Cardiologists use video-based AI model to ID coronary artery disease

A team of specialists out of Cedars-Sinai developed the deep learning model using TTEs from nearly 3,000 patients.

Amazon launches $5 prescription services program

The medications included in the program treat more than 80 conditions.

AI in cardiology: A step-by-step guide to developing high-quality algorithms

Overwhelmed or confused by AI and machine learning technology? A new analysis in European Heart Journal hopes to provide some clarity.

FDA proposes major shift to COVID vaccine schedule

Under the new proposal, the FDA would conduct an assessment of prevalent strains circulating each year, likely beginning around June, with the aim of new vaccines being ready by September.

An updated look at surgically repairing the mitral valve due to mitral regurgitation

A team of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons collaborated on the new analysis, reviewing data from more than 50,000 patients and developing a new risk model for clinicians.

More Americans are putting off care than ever before

The percentage of Americans who are postponing medical care has reached a new high, according to a recent Gallup poll.

EHR intervention targets acute kidney injuries after PCI

Contrast-associated acute kidney injury is a significant problem in cardiology, especially among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Can EHR-generated alerts make an impact?

Care Delivery

New Gallup research shows AI carving transition into the healthcare landscape

To optimize infection-control practices, know your providers’ priorities

PFA associated with heightened stroke risk

Nuanced clinical reasoning remains beyond the ken of frontier LLMs

Supporters vs. denouncers of the White House’s proposed 2027 budget: Voices heard in or near healthcare circles