Extended hydroxyurea therapy boosts outcomes in young sickle cell anemia patients The new analysis, published in Blood Advances, examined the impact of hydroxyurea treatment among children and young adults.Read more about Extended hydroxyurea therapy boosts outcomes in young sickle cell anemia patients
Updated FDA policy could improve treatment for up to 1.8 million HF patients Expanded FDA labeling for sacubitril/valsartan could make a massive impact on patient care in the next three years.Read more about Updated FDA policy could improve treatment for up to 1.8 million HF patients
Biotronik introduces new reinforced introducer sheaths to U.S., overseas markets The new solutions were designed to help users during diagnostic, interventional and endovascular procedures. Read more about Biotronik introduces new reinforced introducer sheaths to U.S., overseas markets
AI model classifies patients by aortic stenosis severity, could improve AVR timing The classifier was developed using imaging data from nearly 2,000 patients. Read more about AI model classifies patients by aortic stenosis severity, could improve AVR timing
Patient outcomes take a hit when physicians do clinical work on a part-time basis More and more physicians are performing clinical work on a part-time basis, and it might have a negative impact on patient care. Read more about Patient outcomes take a hit when physicians do clinical work on a part-time basis
Cardiologists oppose 2 key CMS proposals, warn of ‘unintended consequences’ The American College of Cardiology has published a thorough analysis of the proposed 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, making many recommendations and comments related to the future of patient care. Read more about Cardiologists oppose 2 key CMS proposals, warn of ‘unintended consequences’
Medtronic, Mpirik join forces to address disparities in care for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest Vizient is also working closely with the two companies to boost patient care. Read more about Medtronic, Mpirik join forces to address disparities in care for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Healthy sleep patterns lower risk of AFib, bradyarrhythmia Researchers tracked data from the UK Biobank study, sharing their analysis in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.Read more about Healthy sleep patterns lower risk of AFib, bradyarrhythmia
iRhythm names new CEO, company’s fourth in less than a year The company's latest hire has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the medical device industry. Read more about iRhythm names new CEO, company’s fourth in less than a year
Dual-layered stents are safe to use for carotid artery stenting, new 12-month study confirms It was important for researchers to confirm these stents didn't increase a patient's long-term risk of adverse events.Read more about Dual-layered stents are safe to use for carotid artery stenting, new 12-month study confirms
