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According to the Centers for Disease Control, someone in the United States suffers a stroke every 40 seconds. And, every 3.5 minutes, someone dies from one. In fact, 1 in every 6 deaths from cardiovascular issues is due to stroke, making them the 4th leading killer across the country.
The economic toll on businesses is just as sobering: Each year, stroke-related health care services, medicine, and missed days of work add up to $53 billion nationwide. Combine stroke costs to expenses from other … (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Dr. Keith H. Bachman Source Type: news
United Imaging Intelligence showcases AI tech at ECR 2024
United Imaging Intelligence, a subsidiary of United Imaging Group, highlighted its medical AI technology at ECR 2024.
The company introduced its uAI SAT tool, an AI-driven annotation tool hosted on United's biomedical research platform. The tool aims to improve intelligent interactive segmentation, shortening annotation times from hours to minutes, United added.
United also showcased its uAI Pioneer Portal at the conference, including its one-click functionality feature for diagnostic-level 3D reconstruction of lesions and organs. Along with a gesture-controlled 3D monitor, the company highlighted that this technology al...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
GE HealthCare features new ultrasound, MRI offerings at ECR 2024
VIENNA – GE HealthCare (GEHC) is highlighting a revamped ultrasound product line, the European launch of its Signa Champion 1.5-tesla MRI scanner, and its Care Pathways program in its exhibit area at ECR 2024.
In ultrasound, GEHC is debuting Logiq Totus, a midrange, full-body scanner designed for use in a variety of clinical scenarios. Totus includes technology that was previously only available on its higher-end systems, such as its cSound architecture, according to the vendor.
Totus features AI-powered voice control as well as decision support via Breast and Thyroid Assistant software from GEHC partner Koios. It’s ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Erik L. Ridley Tags: Clinical News Ultrasound Source Type: news
Merit Medical Systems posts Q4, year-end results
Disposable medical devices developer Merit Medical Systems reported revenue gains for its fourth quarter of 2023 and end-of-year financial results.
For the quarter unaudited (end-December 31, 2023), Merit reported total revenue of $324.5 million, an increase of 10.6% compared with the same quarter during the previous fiscal year. In its cardiovascular segment, the company reported $315.2 million in total revenue, an increase of 10.3% over the same quarter in 2022. The peripheral intervention division alone was up 19.4% compared with the fourth quarter of 2022. For the endoscopy devices segment, fourth-quarter revenue fini...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
More Sitting Tied to Greater Death Risk in Older Women
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 -- Higher total sitting time and longer mean sitting bout duration are associated with higher all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk among older women, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 29, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Risk Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Risk
The use of cannabis showed a statistically significant association with adverse cardiovascular outcomes independent of tobacco use in a new US study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
What's the Connection Between Diabetes and Oral Health? What's the Connection Between Diabetes and Oral Health?
In people with T2D, poor oral health was associated with major organ system problems, including increased risks for cardiovascular, endocrine, brain, and kidney disorders.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
ECR: 3 tips for developing a successful cardiac imaging practice
VIENNA -- It's definitely possible to develop a successful cardiac imaging practice, according to a professional development presentation delivered February 28 at the ECR in Vienna.
It all comes down to a willingness to learn and to collaborate with colleagues across specialties, session chair and first presenter Dr. Matthias Gutberlet, PhD, of the University of Leipzig in Germany, told session attendees.
"Teamwork is the key to success," he said.
Gutberlet described how he came to cardiac imaging early in his medical career. At the time, there was little training for, say, cardiac MRI. But he persevered.
"Imaging was ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Clinical News MRI Source Type: news
Cannabis Use Linked to Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 -- Cannabis use is associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes, according to a study published online Feb. 28 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Abra M. Jeffers, Ph.D., from the University of California in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 28, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Viatris partners with pharmaceutical company to commercialize 2 products
Both would address pressing cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - February 28, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Paul J. Gough Source Type: news
CT may be preferred over ICA for younger cardiac patients
CT could be the preferred method for younger patients in cardiac outcomes related to major procedure-related complications, according to research published February 28 in JAMA Cardiology.
A team led by the DISCHARGE Trial Group found that while age does change the effect of CT and invasive coronary angiography (ICA) on the outcome of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), it does modify the effect of these techniques on major procedure-related complications. The team reported that CT is tied to a lower risk of major procedure-related complications in younger patients.
“The findings emphasize the importance of furt...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 28, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: CT Source Type: news
MyFitStrip Granted U.S. Patent on Enhancing Nitric Oxide Bioavailability
Nitric oxide is an important signaling molecule produced in the human body. It plays a vital role in innate immunity, cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health. Unfortunately, as we grow older, we lose the ability to make it. Dietary inorganic nitrate formulas (which can be derived... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 28, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PLW Source Type: news
Cannabis Singled Out for Cardiovascular Risk
(MedPage Today) -- Cannabis use was independently linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes in the general population even after accounting for tobacco cigarette and e-cigarette use, a large national study found.
Using data from the CDC's Behavioral... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - February 28, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
' Frequent' Cannabis Use Linked to Heart Attacks and Strokes
Cannabis use may significantly increase our risk of heart attack and strokes, a study of 430,000 U.S. adults has found. This association was seen even after controlling for tobacco use and other cardiovascular risk factors. Roughly 48.2 million Americans—about 15 percent of the total…#akamarijuana #washingtondc #abrajeffers #boston #bmi #robertlpageii #universityofcolorado #clinicians (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Six Biomarkers Could Help Predict Cardiovascular Risk in RA Six Biomarkers Could Help Predict Cardiovascular Risk in RA
Adding these biomarkers to clinical variables better predicted increases in arterial inflammation than clinical indices such as the Framingham Risk Score.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
