Cannabis use is on the rise throughout the United States, but it is not as harmless as some people may believe. An in-depth analysis out of Stanford explored the many cardiovascular risks associated with regular cannabis use. Cannabis use is on the rise throughout the United States, but it is not as harmless as some people may believe. An in-depth analysis out of Stanford explored the many cardiovascular risks associated with regular cannabis use. | | |
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Bioprosthetic valves are being used more and more for aortic valve replacement, but mechanical valves appear to provide better long-term outcomes for patients 60 and younger. The new study, based on data from nearly 110,000 patients, was presented at STS 2025 and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Bioprosthetic valves are being used more and more for aortic valve replacement, but mechanical valves appear to provide better long-term outcomes for patients 60 and younger. The new study, based on data from nearly 110,000 patients, was presented at STS 2025 and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. | | |
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Cardiac surgeon Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, is an established clinical researcher and has held several committee positions with STS over the years. Cardiac surgeon Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, is an established clinical researcher and has held several committee positions with STS over the years. | | |
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Cardiologists believe this is the first time this exact complication has been reported. Even patients who present with no known risk factors, they said, should receive regular follow-up care to ensure such incidents do not go untreated. Cardiologists believe this is the first time this exact complication has been reported. Even patients who present with no known risk factors, they said, should receive regular follow-up care to ensure such incidents do not go untreated. | | |
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The patient, who was primarily eating meat, cheese and entire sticks of butter, said the yellow nodules did not hurt in any way. His cholesterol level exceeded 1000 mg/dL at the time of treatment. The patient, who was primarily eating meat, cheese and entire sticks of butter, said the yellow nodules did not hurt in any way. His cholesterol level exceeded 1000 mg/dL at the time of treatment. | | |
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In addition, researchers noted, five-year mortality was inferior for patients on Medicaid when compared to patients with any other type of insurance. In addition, researchers noted, five-year mortality was inferior for patients on Medicaid when compared to patients with any other type of insurance. | | |
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The advanced algorithm only needs an image or photograph of a 12-lead ECG to make its assessment. The advanced algorithm only needs an image or photograph of a 12-lead ECG to make its assessment. | | |
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Medtronic entered into an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Contego Medical for carotid and peripheral vascular disease revascularization products. The agreement includes an option to acquire the full company at a later date. Medtronic entered into an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Contego Medical for carotid and peripheral vascular disease revascularization products. The agreement includes an option to acquire the full company at a later date. | | |
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CMS is accepting public comments on the topic for a period of 30 days. Recor Medical and Medtronic have both shared statements in support of the potential policy shift. CMS is accepting public comments on the topic for a period of 30 days. Recor Medical and Medtronic have both shared statements in support of the potential policy shift. | | |
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The center's 2024 total of 174 heart transplants represents an increase of 36% compared to 2023, and 10 of the patients receiving a new heart were young children. The center's 2024 total of 174 heart transplants represents an increase of 36% compared to 2023, and 10 of the patients receiving a new heart were young children. | | |
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Boston-based growth equity firm Transformation Capital led the Series C funding round, which increases Rad AI’s war chest to over $140 million. Boston-based growth equity firm Transformation Capital led the Series C funding round, which increases Rad AI’s war chest to over $140 million. | | |
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Medicine saw its peak processing of breast images climb to 198 hours or about 8.25 days, necessitating changes. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Medicine saw its peak processing of breast images climb to 198 hours or about 8.25 days, necessitating changes. | | |
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| This achievement highlights Positron's commitment to providing innovative imaging solutions that enable healthcare providers to elevate patient care and achieve superior clinical outcomes. READ MORE > |
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