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When drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list, outsourcing facilities can produce their own compounded versions. When the FDA removed tirzepatide from that list with no warning, it created a considerable amount of chaos both behind the scenes and in pharmacies all over the country.
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Mashup Score: 2Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers - 1 day(s) ago
A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease.
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The recall was put in place due to a leak risk that could make the therapies less effective and potentially lead to an infection.
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Mashup Score: 0FDA says years-long tirzepatide shortage is resolved, will give limited leeway to compounders - 4 day(s) ago
The tirzepatide shortage that first began in 2022 has been resolved. Drug companies distributing compounded versions of the popular drug now have two to three more months to distribute their remaining supply.
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Mashup Score: 1Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD - 4 day(s) ago
CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.
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Back in 2019, the FDA issued a warning about the use of paclitaxel-coated devices when treating peripheral artery disease. The agency took back that warning in 2023, but it appears to have made a significant impact on patient care.
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The procedure, performed on Feb. 14, was part of an early feasibility trial developed with help from the FDA.
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For artificial intelligence to truly transform care, the healthcare industry must address certain challenges. Jens Eldrup-Jorgensen, MD, a veteran vascular surgeon and member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, explains in a guest editorial.
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An additional 15 patients will now receive BiVacor’s titanium total artificial heart technology as they wait for a permanent transplant.
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Mashup Score: 0FDA announces recall of cryoablation catheters after multiple injuries, including 4 deaths - 6 day(s) ago
Boston Scientific is recalling the catheters associated with its POLARx Cryoablation System due to a heightened risk of esophageal injury. The FDA has ruled that this a Class I recall.
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