Professional Associations

This page includes news coverage of medical associations and medical societies. Use these links to find focused news coverage from specific organizations: Cardiology Associations, Healthcare Associations, Radiology Associations.

Christian M. Spaulding, MD, PhD, at TCT 2025

A promising SELUTION: Sirolimus-eluting balloon from Cordis makes impression at TCT 2025

The SELUTION SLR Drug-Eluting Balloon was the topic of two different late-breaking clinical trials at TCT 2025. Both studies found that the device was noninferior to traditional treatments after one year. Long-term data are still needed. 

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Radiology community mourns the death of a beloved management leader

His former colleagues say he was a "ceaseless champion for advancing the radiology industry" and that his contributions to the field "will be remembered with immense gratitude.” 

Medtronic Stedi Extra Support guidewire

Medtronic launches FDA-cleared guidewire compatible with multiple TAVR systems

The guidewire was built specifically with Medtronic's own Evolut platform in mind. However, it is also compatible with all other commercially available TAVR systems.

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Radiology groups rail against additional tariffs on imaging devices

RSNA, RadNet, the RBMA and Japanese imaging leaders all recently spoke out against the possibility of more fees on device imports. 

'The less you drink, the better': Even minor changes in alcohol use lower hypertension risk

These new findings challenge the long-standing assumption that low levels of alcohol do not meaningfully influence a person's blood pressure.

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New biodegradable PFO closure device shows early potential

Researchers tracked patients for two years, using echocardiography to confirm the devices had completely vanished. Additional studies will still be required.

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HLTH 25 in Las Vegas: News roundup from the annual conference

The 2025 HLTH convention in Las Vegas, held at the Venetian Expo Center, brought together vendors, researchers and healthcare providers for four days of presentations, panels, awards and industry announcements. Here's a selection of news from the show floor. 

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Cardiology groups among the voices concerned about more medical device tariffs

When the Trump administration requested public input on adding more tariffs for PPE and all medical devices, hundreds of public comments were submitted. One common concern among those responses is that healthcare providers could be left with significantly higher costs.