Baxter producing IV solutions ahead of schedule at Asheville-area site

Helene damage to bridge Baxter North Cove facility in North Carolina.

Hurricane Helene damaged a bridge that leads to a Baxter North Cove facility in North Carolina. The strong flood currents eroded away the shore and collapsed a quarter of the bridge. 

The company said its largest production line at its North Carolina plant is operational, accounting for 25% of total output. The site was damaged by flood waters from Hurricane Helene. 

AI-enabled plaque assessments help cardiologists ID high-risk CAD patients

Using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to assess imaging results and quantify coronary plaque buildup can help clinicians predict adverse events in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), according to late-breaking data presented at TCT 2024 in Washington, D.C.

Alexander R. van Rosendael, MD, PhD, presents late-breaking data on AI-enabled coronary plaque assessments at TCT 2024.

AI-enabled coronary plaque assessments deliver significant value, according to late-breaking data presented at TCT. These AI platforms have gained considerable momentum in recent months, receiving expanded Medicare coverage in addition to a new Category I CPT code.