Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

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Heart Rhythm: Some Riata deaths linked to high-voltage failures

High-voltage failures in Riata and Riata ST implantable cardioverter-defibrillator leads and not externalized conductors may be the culprit behind deaths in some patients who received the devices, according to a study published online March 26 in Heart Rhythm.

GAO confirms basis for industrys frustration with FDA

Coming from Congress independent, nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO), the title says it all: FDA Has Met Most Performance Goals but Device Reviews Are Taking Longer.

Integra 510(k)-cleared to sell take-apart laparoscopy gear

Plainsboro, N.J.-based Integra LifeSciences has received the governments blessing to sell a new line of easily disassembled laparoscopic instruments.

Radiology: Success requires rads to provide information, not just read images

To succeed in the future, radiology practices need to transition to a new model characterized by an information mindset with a greatly enhanced radiology product, according to a special report published in the April issue of Radiology.

Zoll X Series monitor/defibrillator cleared for EMS market

The FDA has given the 510(k) nod to Zolls monitor/defibrillator designed for emergency medical services, the X Series.

ACCA: How to know when disruptive CV technology adoption will result in ROI?

CHICAGOA history of the introduction of disruptive technologies can inform purchasing decisions to create market advantage without over-investing inappropriately, explained R. Kyle Kramer, vice president of cardiovascular services at Main Line Health, a six-hospital system based in Bryn Mawr, Pa., during a March 22 presentation at the American College of Cardiovascular Administrators (ACCA) annual meeting.

SIR: Low-dose protocol reins in rad dose during lung biopsy

New guidelines for CT-guided biopsies of lung nodules can significantly reduce radiation exposure, according to research presented March 25 at the Society of Interventional Radiology's (SIR) 37th annual scientific meeting in San Francisco.

Radiology: Ouch! Colonoscopy discomfort leads patients to prefer CT colonography

CT colonography delivered superior patient acceptability compared with colonoscopy among symptomatic patients randomized to either exam; however, colonoscopy provided the benefit of more immediate delivery of results, according to a study published online March 21 in Radiology.

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