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.

Proposed HHS budget would close NINR, cut nursing programs
The American Nurses Association is warning that eliminating support for the training and research offered by the National Institute of Nursing Research could be devastating to the public, as many programs support specialties such as maternal and mental health.
AI-based coronary plaque evaluations highlight elevated heart risks in women
“This is the perfect technique to identify high-risk patients who would benefit from intensive therapies,” imaging specialist Gudrun Feuchtner, MD, told Cardiovascular Business.
Death after 1 year more common for real-world low-risk TAVR patients than those treated in clinical trials
Real-world patients were still associated with "excellent" outcomes, but it is important for cardiologists and patients alike to know as much as possible about the odds of survival following treatment.
No longer the ‘forgotten valve’: Tricuspid valve surgery outcomes keep improving
Patient outcomes after tricuspid valve replacement have improved significantly over the years, according to new data published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Implantable IVC sensor shows early potential to guide heart failure management
The goal is to measure changes in a patient’s IVC area and collapsibility, which can help anticipate when heart failure events might occur. This first-in-human study included data from the first 50 patients to receive the device.

TCT 2020 to be held virtually due to COVID-19 concerns

TCT 2020, now known as TCT Connect, is scheduled to broadcast Oct. 14-18, 2020.

Q&A: Cardiologist Fatima Rodriguez on the AHA’s COVID-19 patient data registry

Back in April, the American Heart Association launched a new patient data registry to learn more about COVID-19 and its associations with cardiovascular disease. We reached out to the AHA for an update on that registry's progress.

Cardiothoracic surgeons satisfied with their careers, but risk of burnout remains

Heart and lung surgeons are as satisfied with their jobs as ever, according to new survey results published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

SCAI shares thorough guidance on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has shared a new guidance detailing the management of patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

Radiology interest groups urge Congress to delay implementation of imaging appropriate-use criteria

Several imaging industry lobbying groups are continuing to press national lawmakers to provide relief for radiology practices hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Imaging societies push for passage, changes to bill that would grant radiologists hazard pay

Under the Hazard Pay for the Front Lines During Health Emergencies Act, radiologists, technologists and others would receive 25% in additional salary to help them sustain through the crisis.

Cardiovascular groups share joint guidance on continuation of procedures, diagnostic tests during COVID-19 pandemic

A group of cardiovascular societies, including the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA), has published a new guidance designed to help providers resume important procedures and diagnostic tests during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine the latest to cancel its in-person conference

SIIM said the decision was influenced by both continued travel restrictions among its members and a desire to quell the spread of COVID-19.

Professional Associations

Proposed HHS budget would close NINR, cut nursing programs

AI-based coronary plaque evaluations highlight elevated heart risks in women

Death after 1 year more common for real-world low-risk TAVR patients than those treated in clinical trials

No longer the ‘forgotten valve’: Tricuspid valve surgery outcomes keep improving

Implantable IVC sensor shows early potential to guide heart failure management