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Galion (Ohio) Hospital, a part of Avita Health System, recently became the first critical access hospital in the U.S. to implant a heart failure monitoring device, the organization said April 22.

Suresh Ramalingam, MD, will join Cancer, the American Cancer Society's journal, as editor-in-chief for a five year term, effective July 1. 

Some types of cancers, not treatment, may modify the heart's appearance and function, according to a study published April 21 in Journal of the American Heart Association. 

Some women at high risk for breast cancer, regardless of whether they're insured, face cost-associated barriers to preventive care, according to research recently published in Journal of Genetic Counseling. 

Helena, Mont.-based St. Peter's Health has asked a judge to stay a lawsuit filed by a former oncologist against the health system, according to the Fairfield Sun Times.

Los Angeles-based Keck Medicine of USC has launched a cardiac and vascular institute, bringing all of the academic medical center's cardiovascular care services under one roof.

Family genes play a significant role in the development of colon cancer, according to a study recently published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Pittsburgh-based UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has selected Taofeek Owonikoko, MD, PhD, as chief of hematology, effective July 1. 

Athletes are unlikely to develop heart complications associated with a COVID-19 infection, indicating they can safely return to play without cardiac testing, according to research published April 17 in the American Heart Association's Circulation journal. 

Below are five cardiologists who recently joined new practices, stepped into new roles or announced their departures.