Two lots of Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection infusion bags from Amneal Pharmaceuticals are being removed from hospitals due to plastic fibers coming loose in the fluids.

The world is in the throes of an AFib pandemic, one that could potentially get worse in the years ahead due to population growth, economic hardships and rigid resource limitations. According to the Heart Rhythm Society, one way to effectively combat this issue is the development of more AFib Centers of Excellence.

“MRI images provide a better view of the anatomy of the heart and the instruments used for treatment, but also of the changes made to the treated cardiac tissue,” one cardiologist explained. “Unlike X-ray images, the entire area surrounding the heart can be seen, including the blood vessels and valves."

Is AI changing the profession of nursing—or are nurses changing AI? 

Up to 50% of all patients face an intermediate risk of developing CAD, and the optimal treatment strategy for that population remains unclear. For this study, researchers explored data from more than 400 intermediate-risk patients with a family history of premature CAD.

In medicine’s next chapter, AI literacy will separate physician leaders from peer followers. 

By automating repetitive tasks and ensuring consistent “QC,” well-deployed AI not only unburdens healthcare professionals but also sets new standards for efficiency and reliability in medical practice. 

Certain PowerPICC Intravascular Catheters manufactured by BD and its subsidiary Bard Access Systems are to be removed from patient care settings immediately.