Elevated blood levels of trimethylamine N-oxide — a compound produced when gut bacteria digest nutrients in red meat and other animal products — are linked to higher risk and faster progression of abdominal aortic aneurysms, a Cleveland Clinic-led study found.…
Author: Sophie Eydis
Women who experience stalking or obtain a restraining order face significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research published Aug. 11 in Circulation. The study analyzed data from more than 66,000 U.S. women between 2001 and 2021 in the…
Burnout, pay cuts and workforce shortages are driving anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists out of the field, worsening staffing shortages and straining surgery access nationwide. More than 40% of anesthesia professionals are considering leaving their current roles within two…
The American College of Cardiology has established the Connect-HCM digital registry to broaden understanding of, improve access to care for, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, one of the most common genetic cardiovascular diseases, according to an Aug. 19 news release. Sponsored by Bristol…
From payer dynamics to innovation, the ASC industry is being reshaped by shifting market share, rapid expansion and new quality benchmarks. While independent ASCs still make up most of the market, chain operators are driving much of the growth and…
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The five largest ASC operators have accelerated growth through acquisitions, partnerships and de novo development. While independents still dominate the market, these chains now account for nearly one-third of all ASCs, reshaping outpatient surgery nationwide. Here’s where the five biggest…
Researchers in Germany and Austria have developed a dual-imaging endoscopy capsule technique, dubbed O2E, that more accurately detects precancerous and cancerous changes in the esophagus. The team includes scientists from Helmholtz Munich, the Technical University of Munich and the Medical…
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions has released a position statement outlining best practices for transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure in premature infants. Published Aug. 18 in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the…
Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital has received approval from the New Albany (Ohio) Planning Commission to move forward with a 170,000-square-foot outpatient medical center. The four-story facility, expected to open in 2027, will be built on 25 acres donated by…
The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing has received approval to launch a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia program, according to an Aug. 18 Kilgore News Herald report. The three-year, post-baccalaureate degree will train critical care…