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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.

FDA approves first therapy for very rare lipid storage disorder
Ctexli (chenodiol) can now be prescribed to patients with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, a condition caused by a genetic mutation that leads to cholesterol buildup around vital organs.
FDA announces Class I recall of Boston Scientific pacemakers—replacement may be necessary
These safety issues have been linked to more than 800 injuries and two deaths. It is possible, the FDA warned, that some patients may require a device to be removed and replaced.
Generative AI isn’t changing everything for patients and providers—but it’s not leaving much unaffected, either
Generative AI is altering the way healthcare consumers size up hospitals, group practices and individual providers. But the comparison shopping would pose a challenge to healthcare organizations even if AI hadn’t entered the picture.
Doctor responsible for $742K ‘residency prep’ scheme gets 3-year sentence
Sonny Saggar, MD, a physician working for St. Louis General Hospital, billed Medicare and Medicaid for patient visits his unqualified assistants conducted. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy.
Getinge ending production of cardiopulmonary surgical perfusion systems
The global medtech company is also looking to expand its organ transplant and ECMO portfolios.

Proton therapy lowers chance of later cancers

BOSTON– Patients receiving proton therapy are at a decreased risk of developing a secondary cancer by two-fold, compared to being treated with standard photon radiation treatment, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented today at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's (ASTRO) 50th annual meeting.

SafeMed joins Google Health, Cleveland Clinic PHR program

SafeMed, a provider of analytical software for clinical decision support, has formed a collaboration with Google Health, a new product that is currently being pilot-tested with the Cleveland Clinic.

GE radiation planning software addresses problem of tumor motion

GE Healthcare announced the integration of its Advantage 4D and Advantage SIM technology at last weeks last week's American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Denver, Colo.

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American Heart Association highlights importance of NIH as battle over Trump funding cuts continues

“Now more than ever, we must recognize that our country’s leadership in groundbreaking medical research spurs scientific innovation, improves public health and creates new innovations that save and improve lives nationwide,” Joseph C. Wu, MD, PhD, explained in a statement.

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiologist questions FDA’s approval process for high-risk medical devices

The technology used to diagnose, treat and manage cardiovascular disease is always evolving, keeping FDA officials quite busy. But have the agency's standards been slipping in recent years? A cardiologist with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center explored that very question.

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FDA announces new recall of Johnson & Johnson heart pumps over safety concerns

No devices need to be returned at this time. However, the FDA warned, using these heart pumps without reviewing the updated instructions could result in "serious injury or death.”

Patient Care

FDA approves first therapy for very rare lipid storage disorder

FDA announces Class I recall of Boston Scientific pacemakers—replacement may be necessary

Generative AI isn’t changing everything for patients and providers—but it’s not leaving much unaffected, either

Doctor responsible for $742K ‘residency prep’ scheme gets 3-year sentence

Getinge ending production of cardiopulmonary surgical perfusion systems

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