November 18, 2024

NSAIDs Double Bleeding Risk in VTE Patients

A recent study found that patients taking NSAIDs concurrently with oral anticoagulants had more than twice the bleeding risk compared with patients only taking anticoagulants.

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November 15, 2024

FDA Recall of Vessel Harvesters Adds to Shortage

FDA warns of serious injury risks with VasoView HemoPro 1.5, including silicone detachment leading to open surgery in some cases—17 injuries reported, 3 with unretrieved fragments.

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November 13, 2024

Unique Genetic Risks Found for Aortic Stenosis

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November 13, 2024

COVID-19 Tied to Higher Myocarditis Risk

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November 13, 2024

Are Key Patient Concerns Going Undocumented?

When clinicians initiated psychosocial discussions, 92% appeared in notes, but when patients raised these concerns, only 45% were documented.

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October 31, 2024

Younger Hearts, Higher Stakes in TAVR

In a study of 139,695 TAVR patients, those under 65 showed a striking 28.2% one-year readmission rate and nearly 10% mortality - ten times higher than their counterparts in previous low-risk trials, suggesting careful patient selection remains crucial for younger candidates.

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October 29, 2024

Study: Parent Physicians Face $2M Pay Gap

Parent physicians face stark earning divides: mothers' pay drops with each child while fathers see raises, creating $2M career gap.

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April 25, 2024

AHA: 2023’s Most Significant Scientific Advancements in Cardiovascular Care

The AHA provided an overview of the most notable advancements in cardiovascular disease research in 2023.

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July 25, 2024

Senate Investigates Bankruptcy of Hospital Chain: CEO Subpoenaed

The U.S. Senate Committee is calling the CEO of Steward Health to testify about alleged corporate greed and financial mismanagement amid the company's bankruptcy.

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