Patient Care

This page includes news coverage of various aspects of patient healthcare, including new technology innovations, what is working, what is not, personalized medicine and remote and telemedicine delivery. Find specific news in the areas of Care DeliveryDigital TransformationPrecision MedicineRemote Monitoring and Telehealth.

David Bennett with two of his physical therapists at the University of Maryland Medical Center

Pig heart transplant patient doing well weeks after procedure—he even watched the Super Bowl

The 57-year-old patient is working with physical therapists on a daily basis, according to a recent update from the University of Maryland Medical Center. 

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CRT-D associated with major improvements among older HFrEF patients

The study's authors said CRT use among older patients represents a "major gap in knowledge." 

President Biden outlines new COVID plan in state of the union address

President Biden shared an outline of his new plan to combat the ongoing COVID-19 crisis during his State of the Union speech on March 1.

Cardiologists across the world share support for Ukraine as violent war continues

The American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology have both issued new statements in support of Ukraine as war in that country continues. 

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War in Ukraine: Doctor from pediatric cardiology clinic shot dead

Ukraine Minister of Healthcare Viktor Liashko announced the news online. 

Hypertension patients benefit from new intervention focused on education, motivation and text messages

Improving the way we communicate with ED patients about their blood pressure could make a significant long-term impact on their health. 

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‘I’m a monster’: New York cardiologist sentenced to 3 years in prison for assaulting infant son

The incident occurred in August 2020, when the child was four weeks old. 

Patient demand for telemedicine remains strong

Clinicians and health systems have had more time to optimize their telemedicine practices, contributing to an increase in telemedicine’s overall favorability among patients, according to a report by Doximity.