New research analyzes the effectiveness of AI-generated reports in simplifying radiologists’ imaging interpretations into more easily understandable language, as judged by nonphysicians. 

To fine-tune triage, scientists have created a clinical prediction rule, incorporating it into an algorithm to guide ED providers considering CT or X-ray. 

Medtronic’s TAVR technology received a significant amount of attention during the very first New York Valves conference in New York City. Research focused on patients with small annuli as well as how five-year outcomes compare to surgery. 

Jagmeet Singh, MD, delivered a keynote address at HRS 2024 on the future of AI in electrophysiology. He spoke to Cardiovascular Business, sharing additional thoughts about the topic.

The demographic most at risk seems to be White women who are healthy, active and of high socioeconomic status.

The FTC and other federal agencies launched a public inquiry to see how physicians, patients and other stakeholders felt about the rising influence of private equity in healthcare. Based on the public comments available online, many in the industry are concerned about the trend's long-term impact on patient care. 

The hospital said the tool is now being used by 75 nurses in 30 departments to automate patient communications, resulting in a reduction in burnout worsened by administrative work.

Booster uptake rates remain low. To date, only 22.5% of Americans received an annual COVID-19 shot from 2023.