HCI's Monthly Review of the Healthcare Industry
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Robert J. Stilley
President, CEO
HeartCare Imaging, Inc.
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As we head into the July 4
th weekend we hope you enjoy some reading material about our industry. Right now, as a Nation we are facing incredible challenges on many fronts…economic, health, social, and political. It is fortunate that we celebrate our Nation’s history this weekend because it will allow us to reflect not only on our Nation’s founding, but all that has happened since July 4, 1776. We should know our history as it shows that our predecessors overcame incredible difficulties that were every bit as daunting as the ones we are facing now. The American Spirit has provided the grit that has seen us through world wars, a civil war, epidemics, and the growing pains that have helped us right some of the things we got wrong many years ago. We are that great experiment that continues to perfect itself and we will get through these challenges, just as we have in the past. But it will take working together vs. against each other to make that happen. Please take some of your time this weekend to review all that we have accomplished as a Nation and realize that the best is yet to come.
We hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter, let us know what you think.
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Cardiologists shed new light on COVID-19 and cardiac arrhythmias
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A higher rate of cardiac arrhythmias has been observed in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but new research suggests there’s more behind that trend than the virus itself.
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HF Diagnosis Tied to 5-Year Death Risk in New T2D
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Heart failure (HF) after a diabetes diagnosis was associated with a risk of death at 5 years, according to a Danish study. In a pool of over 150,000 individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, those who developed HF within 5 years had a three-times higher risk of all-cause mortality compared with those free of any cardiovascular or renal diseases (risk ratio 3.0, 95% CI 2.9-3.1), reported Bochra Zareini, MD, PhD, of Gentofte University Hospital in Copenhagen, and colleagues.
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Women thrive on baroreflex activation for heart failure
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The striking gains in functional capacity and quality of life conferred by baroreflex activation therapy in patients with heart failure, as shown in the pivotal phase 3 clinical trial for this novel intervention, were at least as great in women as in men,
JoAnn Lindenfeld, MD
, said at the European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure Discoveries virtual meeting.
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Multidisciplinary approach needed for rheumatology patients with coronary artery disease
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An analysis of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) outcomes among people with rheumatic diseases suggests that those with systemic sclerosis (SSc) have an elevated risk for multiple in-hospital complications, while patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased bleeding risk.
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Rural-Urban Gap Widens for Cardiometabolic Health Disparities
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There is a widening gap between urban and rural areas of the United States when it comes to the number of deaths attributable to heart disease and diabetes, with the widest rural-urban disparities evident in the southern states, according to a new analysis.
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Measuring 4D flow MRI during exercise offers benefits over stress echo
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Cardiovascular four-dimensional MRI can measure blood flow during exercise and provides insights into right-sided heart dysfunction that is not well understood via traditional stress echocardiography.
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Diet associated with ‘substantial proportion’ of cardiometabolic deaths
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Research published in
JAMA
suggests that suboptimal intake of specific dietary factors is associated with almost half of deaths from heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes in the USA.
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FDA approves use of ticagrelor for high-risk CAD patients
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Ticagrelor, sold by AztraZeneca under the name Brilinta, has been approved by the FDA for reducing the risk of a first heart attack or stroke in high-risk coronary artery disease (CAD) patients.
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Mediterranean diet may improve HDL atheroprotective functions
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Adherence to a traditional Mediterranean diet (TMD) could improve the atheroprotective functions of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) among people with high cardiovascular risk, results from a substudy of the PREDIMED trial suggest.
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Protein boosts heart attack recovery, could be a game-changer for patients
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There are approximately 20,000 proteins in the human heart—and one of them, if administered as a drug, could help patients recover more quickly following a myocardial infarction.
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Foldax Gets $20 Million to Finance Innovative Heart Valve Technology
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Heart valve start-up
Foldax
is looking to reinventing several aspects of the prosthetic heart valve, from material used, design and use of robotic manufacturing, announced the closing of a $20 million Series D round of funding.
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Physicians urge cancer screening to avoid second health crisis
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Healthcare leaders are concerned that delaying cancer screening and care during the pandemic could contribute to another health crisis. Many patients are putting off preventive services and screenings, such as mammographies and colonoscopies, for fear of potential exposure to COVID-19. A recent survey by the American Cancer Society found that 50% of cancer patients and survivors reported some impact to their care as a result of the pandemic.
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SNMMI, COALITION PARTNERS CALL FOR SUPPORT ON “VIRTUAL FLY-INS”
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The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) along with coalition partners the Medical Imaging Technology Alliance (MITA) and the Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals (CORAR) have renewed their efforts to continue promoting H.R. 3772, the Medicare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceutical Payment Equity Act of 2019.
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Stroke rates are low among COVID-19 patients—but when they occur, the risk of death is substantial
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The stroke rate among COVID-19 patients is low, according to
new research
published in Stroke. Cryptogenic stroke is more common than normal, however, and in-hospital mortality is significantly higher.
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Radiology experts warn of dangers when MR imaging patients with magnetic eyelashes
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Radiology experts are warning their peers to watch out for patients possibly wearing magnetic false eyelashes, which could pose safety risks in the MRI suite.
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New Drug Approved for Rare Childhood Seizures
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Low-dose fenfluramine (Fintepla), a Schedule IV controlled substance, was approved to treat seizures associated with Dravet syndrome in patients age 2 and older, the
FDA announced
late Thursday.
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Mayo Clinic launches Sectra’s digital pathology solution across its health systems
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The Mayo Clinic announced on Thursday that it will begin implementing imaging IT giant Sectra’s digital pathology solution across its entire enterprise.
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What to Eat When You Have Overactive Bladder
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Imagine a heaping plate of pasta with marinara sauce and a glass of wine, followed by a slice of chocolate cake and a cup of coffee. For many people, that would be a big night at their favorite Italian restaurant. But if you have overactive bladder (OAB), it could be the prelude to many hurried bathroom visits.
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E-cigarette use causes as much vascular damage as smoking cigarettes
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E-cigarettes can cause just as much damage to a person’s arteries and blood vessels as traditional cigarettes, according to a
new study
published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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New $40.5M research center dedicated to mapping Alzheimer’s disease
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A new $40.5 million research center funded by the National Institute on Aging
opened today
, and is focused on mapping the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
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New study helps policymakers prepare the challenges associated with aging population
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The fact that people are living longer lives represents one of the crowning achievements of the last century, but also requires careful planning on the part of governments. A new IIASA study investigated the prevalence of activity limitations among older adults in 23 low- and middle-income countries, to help policymakers prepare for the challenges associated with the world's aging population.
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Track the U.S. COVID-19 Outbreak in Real Time
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This rea
l-time tracker focuses attention on the U.S. and provides continuously updated state-level
case counts for COVID-19 coronavirus
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n the United States, including numbers of deaths and recovered patients.
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How To Negotiate Higher Physician Reimbursement Rates
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As a physician, your primary concern in your practice is providing excellent patient care. However, as a practice owner, you are also an entrepreneur. Thus, you must have the knowledge and skills necessary for running a successful business.
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How Healthcare Providers are Benefiting from IT Consulting Services
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Until recently, many healthcare workplaces had been stuck in the past. They used antiquated systems that were responsible for countless costly mistakes. However, technological change, slowly but surely, has been improving outcomes.
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Politics that Affect Medicine
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Remote reading is here to stay: How radiology can prepare for a virtual future
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Remote working has become the norm amid the current pandemic and radiology is no exception. Many practices have already
adapted
to the new climate, while others continue to ramp up operations. But organizations should prepare for at-home reading to extend well into the future.
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Dems unveil new proposal to shore up the ACA
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House Democrats have
unveiled a new bill
to improve upon key elements of the Affordable Care Act, including Medicare expansion and premium subsidies. The provisions of the proposal center around protecting people with pre-existing conditions and lowering health care costs, as well as expanding and strengthening state Medicaid programs.
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Data provides current picture of world's air quality
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It is not unusual to come across headlines about pollution or global warming and find that they reach different conclusions depending upon the data source.
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Trump administration asks supreme court to axe Obamacare
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The
Trump administration
has asked the US supreme court to invalidate the Obamacare lawthat added millions to the healthcare safety net but has been at the centre of political controversy.
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VA honored with ATA Champion Award for telehealth innovation
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced the Veterans Health Administration has received the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) 2020 Champion Award for bringing health care access to Veterans when and where they need it.
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WHO announces $18B plan to deliver 2B COVID-19 vaccines to high-risk populations
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The World Health Organization announced a plan June 26 to purchase and deliver 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines for high risk populations,
STAT
reported.
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For over 25 years, HRSI has provided Authorized User (AU) classroom and laboratory training to physicians. HRSI's training is recognized by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and fulfills the didactic training required by law.
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The 106th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, RSNA 2020 will be held in Chicago, Illinois between 29 November - 04 December 2020.
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September 24-27, 2020
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
We invite you to the 25th Annual Scientific Session of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology to be held in Washington, DC. Join physicians, scientists, technologists, nurses, colleagues in industry and many others from around the world in this educational event and celebration.This year’s program highlights many exciting developments in the field of nuclear cardiology, and is designed to offer value to attendees of all levels of expertise and seniority.
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HeartCare Imaging, Inc. | Phone: 561-746-6125 | Fax: 561-741-2036 | info@heartcareimaging.com
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