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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.

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In Pursuit of Value: Truths, Myths & Urban Legends About Data Registries

The explosion of cardiovascular data registries, and their vast research output, has become the major proof point for field’s commitment to continuous quality improvement. 

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U.S. News & World Report ranks Cleveland Clinic as best cardiology hospital

For the 22nd consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Cleveland Clinic as the best U.S. hospital for adult cardiology and heart surgery.

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Teaming Up to Treat Pulmonary Emboli: Clotbusters Illustrates Potential of Coordinated Response Programs

At one hospital, an aggressive treatment PE treatment program has dramatically reduced mortality.

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Taking the Hassle Out of Healthcare Learning: Professional Associations Offer Members Educational Filter & Advancement Platform

ACVP discusses how associations contribute to their members’ careers and the quality of healthcare.

Chicago man files wrongful death lawsuit against cardiologists, hospitals

A man in Chicago filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a group of cardiologists and hospitals, The Cook County Record reports. Brandon Green filed the lawsuit against A. Thomas Petropulos, MD, the Cardiology Group, Consultants in Cardiology & Electrophysiology, Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation and Advocate Christ Hospital Health Partners.

Type 2 diabetes drug Adlyxin approved by FDA

Patients with diabetes now have another option to choose from when looking for a drug to help control and manage insulin levels.

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes to speak at clinical chemistry conference

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is expected to speak at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry’s annual meeting on Aug. 1 in Philadelphia and present data on the embattled company’s technologies. But, as STAT reports, it is unclear how much Holmes will divulge as the company has no peer-reviewed data and is facing scrutiny from the federal government.

Mediterranean diet may improve cardiovascular outcomes

A systematic review of clinical trials found that adults who adhere to a Mediterranean diet with no restriction on fat intake may have a reduction in cardiovascular events, breast canter and type 2 diabetes compared with those on other diets.

Around the web

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.

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