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A major medical group with a direct stake in the national debate over gender transitions for minors has come out against providing related clinical measures.  

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Regardless of hospital size, per-patient-discharge costs are affected by two factors sometimes understood to exist in tension with one another. 

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Medtronic has held a minority investment in CathWorks for several years, and the two organizations entered into a co-promotion agreement in 2022. Once finalized, the move will increase Medtronic's presence in the cath lab. 

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A report from Gibbins Advisors found that, overall, the healthcare space is feeling the stress of economic chaos, including Medicaid cuts, tariffs and high interest rates.

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The new tool received $25,000 in funding after winning the grand prize in a Veterans Day pitch contest. Currently in a pilot phase, the website will help troops find shelter, be it temporary or permanent.

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A malpractice lawsuit filed by a gender detransitioner ended Jan. 30 with a victory for the aggrieved former patient. The decision may set a generalizable precedent since this was the first such suit to reach a courtroom—and since 30 or so others are en route. 

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The J-Valve System is associated with positive 10-year outcomes for patients with severe AR, according to new research out of China. It also performs well in patients with severe AS.