Product Recall

According to the agency, using these devices “may cause serious injuries or death.”

Using computed tomography (CT) to perform coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring can help identify symptomatic chest pain patients who do not require further testing, according to a new analysis published in Radiology.[1]

Using CT to perform coronary artery calcium scoring on symptomatic chest pain patients can deliver significant value, according to a new data published in Radiology

Dexcom, a global healthcare technology company based out of San Diego, has received the first over-the-counter U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for a wearable glucose biosensor that can be obtained without a prescription, the Stelo..

The newly cleared device is worn on the back of the arm and sends data directly to the user's smartphone. 

Abbott's Tendyne device for transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR). Image courtesy of Abbott

New data out of Germany suggest TMVR can offer intermediate-risk patients a safe alternative to surgery.

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