Cardiovascular Research Foundation Blocks Press Access to TCT2018 Meeting

(Updated) The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) has denied press credentials for the TCT2018 meeting to a legitimate, fully accredited journalist. The meeting, which starts this weekend in San Diego, is the premiere interventional cardiology meeting. Legitimate journalists are routinely granted access to cover medical and scientific meetings. By any standard, Cat Ferguson is a respected and…

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Device Companies Fund Courses For Doctors In Training

At a crucial early stage of their careers young interventional cardiologists attend brief training courses that are considered essential for their careers. It is not generally appreciated that large device and drug companies provide the money that enable these young doctors to attend these meetings. The money from industry covers the cost of travel, hotel, meals,…

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Julio Palmaz Really Doesn’t Want You To Read This Story

—Raising questions about a trial provokes a ‘cease-and-desist’ letter. The world  stent pioneer Julio Palmaz really doesn’t want you to read this post. After I raised questions about a recent paper involving Palmaz I received a “cease-and-desist” letter from his lawyer. Here is the background to this story: Last year I wrote a brief post…

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Former ACC CEO Takes Reins Of Cardiovascular Research Foundation

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) announced today that it had appointed Jack Lewin as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Lewin is the former CEO of the American College of Cardiology. In April 2012 the ACC announced his abrupt departure from the college. No explanation was ever given for the sudden change. … Click here to read the full…

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