The agency is urging healthcare providers to transition away from these devices and seek out alternatives. It is even working with other manufacturers to try and get similar devices on the market as quickly as possible.
Many states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana in recent years, creating one of the more radical cultural shifts the United States has seen in quite some time. What could this trend mean from a cardiologist's perspective?
The 61-year-old physician is currently in jail. He was previously in the news for allegedly implanting stents that were not medically necessary, agreeing to pay a hefty sum to settle.
The popular AI chatbot's performance highlighted both its strengths and its weaknesses. It can answer multiple-choice questions, for example, but it struggles with consistency.
TAVR is also associated with a lower risk of acute kidney injury in this patient population. In-hospital mortality rates, however, are similar between the two treatment options.
Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."