Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University and Yale University have discovered that a specialized receptor, normally found in the nose, is also in blood vessels throughout the body, sensing small molecules created by microbes that line mammalian intestines, and responding to these molecules by increasing blood pressure. The finding suggests that gut bacteria are an integral part of the body’s complex system for maintaining a stable blood pressure.
Renal Denervation Clinical Study EnligHTNment Trial St. Jude Medical

St. Jude Medical Inc. announced plans for a new landmark study that will evaluate whether renal denervation and medication can provide health benefits to patients beyond lowering high blood pressure. The EnligHTNment trial is the first large-scale study that will examine the long-term effects of renal denervation in patients who have uncontrolled hypertension to see if renal denervation also reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke and death.

The American College of Radiology supports the Diagnostic Imaging Services Access Protection Act (H.R. 846), recently introduced by Reps. Pete Olson (R-TX), Peter Roskam (R-IL), John Barrow (D-GA), Betty McCollum (D-MN) and 38 House cosponsors. H.R. 846 would correct a 25 percent multiple procedure payment reduction to Medicare reimbursement for interpretation of advanced diagnostic imaging scans performed on the same patient, in the same session.

To address the rising costs of healthcare, we must improve the way that health care is delivered, including coordinating care better and improving the safety of care, stated the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its assessment of healthcare reform, released Feb. 28.

Zoll’s RescueNet 12-Lead is a free and versatile transmission system that allows healthcare providers to receive and manage 12-lead ECGs from just about anywhere.  It is browser based for maximum flexibility and universal access. RescueNet 12-lead data can be accessed via e-mail, fax, computer, tablet, or handheld simultaneously. The system is safe and effective for hospitals.  All information is encrypted and password protected, and supports customer compliance requirements with HIPAA and HITECH.

Blood pressure (BP) monitoring technology specialist SunTech Medical will unveil its new cardiac stress BP device at the American College of Cardiology 2013 Scientific Session, March 9-11 in San Francisco.

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