Patient Care

This page includes news coverage of various aspects of patient healthcare, including new technology innovations, what is working, what is not, personalized medicine and remote and telemedicine delivery. Find specific news in the areas of Care DeliveryDigital TransformationPrecision MedicineRemote Monitoring and Telehealth.

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Happy World Heart Day! Industry leaders use holiday to emphasize the importance of cardiovascular health

The World Heart Federation, American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association all announced how they are celebrating the big day. 

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Novant Health Brings Cardiology into Agfa HealthCare's Enterprise Imaging

Sponsored by AGFA HealthCare

As recently as eight months ago, cardiologists sitting down to work with medical images at Novant Health had plenty of choices on where and how to go about that part of their jobs.

‘A tremendous loss’: Beloved cardiologist James T. Willerson dies at 81

Willerson's research spanned decades and included topics such as unstable atherosclerotic plaques and human stem cells. He is remembered for his passion and the impact he made on those around him. 

When Fear goes Viral

When Fear Goes Viral - What to Say to a Frightened Patient

SCAI’s president explains the key points she shares when reassuring patients who are reluctant to present for care.

is ai the key to getting a handle on data

Is AI the Key to Getting a Handle on Data?

More data might sound like a good thing but, from a clinician’s point of view, too much of it could defeat the purpose of gathering it.

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Pediatric cardiologists detail experience treating early MIS-C patient

The 14-year-old patient presented with a four-day history of multiple symptoms—and that was just the beginning. 

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New prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine jumped 6,500% during pandemic, CDC reports

The CDC emphasized that federal guidelines now recommend against using the two drugs for treating or preventing COVID-19. 

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Burnout in cardiology: Most pediatric heart nurses feel exhausted, with 30% eyeing a career change

Nurses are unhappy with their working conditions, which leads to stress and exhaustion. 

Around the web

GE HealthCare said the price of iodine contrast increased by more than 200% between 2017 to 2023. Will new Chinese tariffs drive costs even higher?

Several key trends were evident at the Radiological Society of North America 2024 meeting, including new CT and MR technology and evolving adoption of artificial intelligence.