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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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SCCT honors three young physicians

Three physicians were named finalists for the 10th annual Toshiba Young Investigators Awards, according to an announcement from the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT).

Digital health intervention does not reduce participants’ MI risk score at 12 months

A digital health intervention in Canada aimed at changing the diet and physical activity of South Asians did not reduce their MI risk score after 12 months, according to a single-blind, community-based, randomized trial.

Forbes estimates Theranos founder’s net worth is down to zero

One year after estimating Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’s net worth at $4.5 billion, Forbes has lowered its estimate to zero. Forbes said it spoke with a dozen venture capitalists, analysts and industry experts to gauge the value of Theranos, which has had the validity of its blood testing questioned in recent months.

FDA warns of potential issue with the Stӧckert 3T Heater-Cooler System

Some patients who underwent cardiothoracic surgery that involved the use of the Stӧckert 3T Heater-Cooler System have been infected with M. chimaera, according to an FDA safety warning issued on June 1.

CardioDX hires Khush Mehta as CEO

CardioDx hired Khush F. Mehta as CEO and a member of the board of directors on June 1.

Study evaluates differences between men and women with atrial fibrillation

Among patients with atrial fibrillation, women have more symptoms, more functional impairment and worse quality of life compared with men, according to an observational cohort study.

Former Valeant CEO receives $9 million severance payment

Former Valeant Pharmaceuticals CEO Michael Pearson will receive a $9 million severance payment as part of a separation agreement, the company announced on May 31 in an 8-K filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

AHRQ seeks comments on post-acute coronary syndrome depression

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking comments from healthcare professionals and the general public on the topic of post-acute coronary syndrome (ACS) depression.

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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.