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Three Ascension hospitals were part of a global study that found a more effective way to treat ischemic strokes.

Greenville, S.C.-based Prisma Health is establishing a $3 million endowed chair named after its retiring medical director, W. Larry Gluck, MD, the Greenville Journal reported Feb. 13.

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The American College of Cardiology, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and the American Heart Association released new training requirements for interventional cardiology trainees, according to a news release shared with Becker's.

Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Medicine Children's Health completed a 10-year study to find ways to shorten wait times for pediatric heart transplants.

A Minnesota court took a five-year-old boy away from his parents after they refused a two-year chemotherapy treatment plan for their son who showed no more signs of Leukemia, Fox9 reported Feb. 7.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Heart Center successfully inserted a pacemaker into a premature baby.

Cleveland Clinic is moving forward with its triple-negative breast cancer vaccine in a 1b trial.

Lexington-based University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center received a $1.6 million gift to establish the John R. van Nagell, Jr. Chair in Gynecologic Oncology.

The American Heart Association released new clinical practice guidelines for stroke centers, which include staffing, leadership and resource requirements to reduce variability and improve quality of care.