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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 Delivery, Digital Transformation, Precision Medicine, Remote Monitoring and Telehealth.

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Fainting guidelines instruct physicians to search for heart conditions

A set of guidelines on how fainting could be a sign of a serious heart condition was recently issued by the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society.

Cardiologist in Michigan faces domestic violence charges

John M. McClure, a cardiologist in Michigan, is facing charges of domestic violence and unlawful imprisonment, The Saginaw News reports.

ACC joins ABMS multi-specialty portfolio program

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recently joined the American Board of Medical Specialties’ (ABMS) multi-specialty portfolio program.

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ACC.17 aims to deliver interactive, personalized learning experience to diverse cardiovascular community

The American College of Cardiology will host this year’s scientific sessions March 17-19 in Washington, D.C., minutes from the association’s headquarters.

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Rubschlager family donates $2 million to AHA research

Paul and Joan Rubschlager, owners of Rubschlager Baking in Chicago, have donated $2 million to their family precision promise fund, which will support initiatives spearheaded by the American Heart Association (AHA).

3 research teams win the SPRINT data analysis challenge

Three research teams in the U.S. and Israel have won the New England Journal of Medicine’s SPRINT data analysis challenge, a competition aimed at sharing clinical trial data.

George Blackburn, a pioneer in nutrition medicine, dies at age 81

George Blackburn, MD, PhD, a pioneer in nutrition medicine and nutrition education, died Feb. 20 at age 81.

Missouri, Illinois report some of highest rates for heart disease

Missouri and Illinois are among the top states that are home to people with heart disease, reports CBS St. Louis.

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Key takeaways from RSNA 2024 for AI, CT, MRI and the radiology staffing shortage

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.

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Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.