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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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Diabetics more susceptible to hospitalization when fighting cancerous tumors

Patients with diabetes often have a harder time staying out of the hospital when suffering from tumors in their organs.

Hospitals with high ICU admission rates for acute MI, heart failure may have high 30-day mortality rates, too

A retrospective cohort study of Medicare beneficiaries found that hospitals with the highest rates of intensive care unit (ICU) admissions for acute MI or heart failure had the highest 30-day mortality rates.

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AHA, ASA release policy statement on palliative care for cardiovascular disease, stroke

Patients with advanced cardiovascular disease and stroke should receive palliative care early in their recovery process, according to a policy statement the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA).

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NCAA’s chief medical officer discusses cardiovascular care for student athletes

The NCAA, American College of Cardiology (ACC) and other leading cardiac and sports medicine organizations released an interassociation consensus statement on cardiovascular care for college student athletes.

Twin with higher BMI has higher risk of diabetes but not death or MI

A cohort study of identical twins found that the twin with a higher body mass index (BMI) at baseline had a significantly increased risk of diabetes compared with the twin with a lower BMI. However, the risk of death or MI was similar in both twins.

Federal grand jury indicts Connecticut cardiologist for securities fraud

Edward Kosinski, MD, a cardiologist from Connecticut, was indicted and charged with two counts of securities fraud on August 4 for alleged insider trading. Kosinski, 68, pleaded not guilty and was released on $500,000 bond. He faces a maximum prison term of 20 years.

Women may experience increase in risk factors for heart disease and stroke before menopause

During the years before menopause, women had an increase in metabolic syndrome severity that could lead to a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis of a community-based, epidemiological cohort study.

International Academy of Cardiology honors cardiologists, professors at annual meeting

Eight cardiologists and professors received honors recently from the International Academy of Cardiology during the medical society’s annual scientific sessions in Boston.

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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.