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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 DeliveryDigital TransformationPrecision MedicineRemote Monitoring and Telehealth.

Long Island cardiologist pleads guilty to planning arson, assault of ex-boss

A cardiologist from Long Island, New York, pleaded guilty Oct. 25 to first-degree criminal possession of a weapon, criminal sale of a drug prescription, third-degree arson and conspiracy to commit an assault, Newsday reports.

Air pollution may lead to premature heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular mortality

A study of young, non-smoking adults found that those who were exposed to fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, had blood vessel damage and inflammation that could increase cardiovascular disease risk and lead to premature cardiovascular mortality.

High calcium intake may not increase cardiovascular disease risk

Healthy adults who have high levels of calcium intake are not at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Cardiogram raises $2 million for app that could detect atrial fibrillation, diabetes

Cardiogram, a health tech startup in San Francisco, has raised $2 million to develop an app that shows a user’s cardio health while providing tips on how to improve and maintain a healthy heart.

FDA approves clinical trial for eCoin hypertension treatment

A new study to examine the efficacy of an implantable hypertension treatment has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

New England Journal of Medicine seeks participants for a SPRINT data analysis contest

Editors from the New England Journal of Medicine are seeking researchers, data analysts and patients to participate in the journal’s SPRINT data analysis challenge.

Cardiac rehabilitation improves survival following acute MI

A recent retrospective cohort study confirmed the significant survival benefit of cardiac rehabilitation during the year following an acute MI, although other health status outcomes were similar among patients who did and did not participate in the programs.

Philadelphia man sues hospital, Sorin Group over a device he claims was contaminated

A Philadelphia man is suing a hospital and a device-making company after he suffered a stroke from bacteria caused by an aortic valve that was placed in him.

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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.