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Image: Representative serial optical coherence tomography images of lesion-specific calcium modification. (Image Credit:: Annapoorna S. Kini et al. JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, 2026. doi:10.1016/j.jcin.2026.10.001)

Dual-Technique Approach Improves Stent Expansion in Calcified Coronary Lesions

New data show that combining two calcium-modifying techniques improves stent expansion by 19% in heavily calcified coronary lesions. More...
04 Nov 2026
Image: This table illustrates how physicians rated human-authored versus AI-generated discharge summaries. All measures for the AI-generated summaries—such as overall quality, completeness and factual accuracy—scored higher than the human-authored ones. (Image Credit: Fusheng Wang, Stony Brook University)

AI Tool Improves Hospital Discharge Summaries to Support Follow-Up Care

An AI system generates discharge summaries for complex stays, improving quality, completeness, readability, and follow-up care. More...
04 Nov 2026
Image: Two breast cancer tumors of similar size can have markedly different imaging features. Using advanced radiomics techniques, the research team identifies subtle differences in magnetic resonance images that are difficult to detect through conventional observation. This allows tumor images to provide information beyond size and location that can help predict drug response. (Image Credit: Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

Imaging Biomarker Links Breast Tumor Heterogeneity to Targeted Therapy Response

An MRI-based imaging index predicts targeted therapy response before treatment, outperforming receptor testing in breast cancer. More...
04 Nov 2026
Image: AI combined with wearable monitoring may detect elevated risk up to three days before a hypertensive crisis occurs. (Image courtesy of the American Heart Association)

AI Tool Predicts Hypertensive Crisis Up to 72 Hours Ahead

An AI approach on wearable and cuff data predicts hypertensive crises 72h ahead enabling alerts linked to fewer crises. More...
04 Nov 2026
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AI-Guided Echocardiography Enables Mobile Cardiac Imaging in Rural Communities

An AI-guided echocardiography system lets nonsonographers capture diagnostic images in rural areas with remote review. More...
04 Nov 2026
Image: The Amplatzer Paraclose PVL Occluder is a minimally invasive device for paravalvular leak closure, offering an alternative to repeat open-heart surgery. (Photo courtesy of Abbott)

FDA Approves First Transcatheter Device for Paravalvular Leak Closure

An FDA-approved transcatheter occluder seals paravalvular leaks around surgical heart valves. More...
04 Nov 2026
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Video-Based Support Helps Older Adults Clarify Kidney Disease Treatment Preferences

A video decision aid with patient declarations improves advance care planning and clarifies treatment choices in advanced kidney disease. More...
04 Nov 2026
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