Earlier detection or classification of medical conditions is leading to patients becoming eligible for treatments sooner in the disease course; use of anticoagulants in AF patients is one example.
Missed opportunities abound to spot risks with implantable devices. Physicians said identifiers should be included in electronic health records and claims for payment.
Jet Medical and two related companies have agreed to pay more than $700,000 to settle US Department of Justice allegations related to misbranding of a device used to treat migraine headaches.