December 6, 2017 — At the American Heart Association (AHA) annual meeting in November, a group of 16 non-partisan patient and consumer groups issued a statement on the recent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report of repealing mandated insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In the report, the CBO assessed the impact of a repeal of the ACA’s individual mandate to purchase health insurance coverage, which estimates it will reduce the number of Americans that have health insurance by more than 10 million and increase insurance premiums for those who remain on insurance plans.

December 6, 2017 — Electronic cigarettes are more frequently used by people who recently quit smoking and alcohol drinkers, according to preliminary research presented at the 2017 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2017in November.

Researchers examined data from 5,423 individuals with recorded tobacco use in the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). A total of 116 (2.6 percent) of NHANES participants were found to use e-cigarettes.

December 6, 2017 — Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy are more likely to experience heart problems within a few years of giving birth, according to preliminary research presented at the 2017 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in November.

December 6, 2017 — Older women who do not get enough sleep were more likely to have poor cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research presented at the 2017 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in November.

In the new study, researchers considered sleeping at least two hours more during the weekend than on the weekday as a sign of being in sleep debt. Among the roughly 21,500 female health professionals between ages of 60 and 84 the research team followed, women who were in sleep debt were more likely to be obese and have hypertension.

A tool designed to more accurately predict the risk of heart attack in older patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery works significantly better than traditional risk assessment tools, according to new research from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). By having more accurate information, older patients and their physicians can make an informed decision on whether to undergo surgery, UCLA researchers concluded.

Infant deaths from critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) decreased more than 33 percent in eight states that mandated screening for CCHD using a test called pulse oximetry. In addition, deaths from other or unspecified cardiac causes decreased by 21 percent, according to a recent study.

Toshiba Medical, a Canon Group company, introduced its newest magnetic resonance (MR) system, the Vantage Elan/Zen Edition 1.5T, to deliver comfortable, effortless and efficient exams in healthcare facilities of all sizes. The Zen Edition prioritizes intelligent work­flow and patient comfort, providing clinical applications to help providers make accurate diagnoses.

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc. announced the expansion of the company's artificial intelligence (AI) development initiative with entry in the U.S. market. The AI development initiative will harness the power of AI to enhance Fujifilm’s imaging and informatics healthcare Synapse portfolio which includes Synapse PACS (picture archiving and communication system), Synapse Cardiovascular and Synapse VNA (vendor neutral archive), among other solutions. The initiative was on display at the 2017 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, Nov. 26-Dec. 1 in Chicago.

Toshiba Medical, a Canon Group company, introduced new educational tools and interactive learning resources to help healthcare providers stay current on CMEs and clinical education without impacting busy schedules. The new advancements give clinicians more accessible and mobile-friendly resources and accreditation opportunities that fit into their on-the-go schedules.

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