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Business Wire
11 hours ago
- Health
- Business Wire
Viz.ai Announces CMS Reimbursement Pathway for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy via AI-Enhanced Electrocardiogram
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced that the Category III CPT codes for AI-enabled electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis accepted and established by the American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Editorial Panel establish a national reimbursement framework for AI algorithms that perform ECG analysis for cardiac pathology, including conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), for which Viz HCM was designed. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services established a Medicare rate of $128.90, effective January 1, 2025, for CPT codes 0764T and 0765T which apply to 'electrocardiograph, computerized analysis with artificial intelligence, for detection of cardiac pathology, with physician or other qualified health care professional interpretation and report' related to concurrently performed ECG or previously performed ECG respectively. These codes facilitate national reimbursement for AI algorithms like Viz HCM, which analyzes 12-lead ECGs to identify patterns consistent with HCM, a condition that often goes undiagnosed until serious complications arise. 'This is a major milestone for AI in cardiovascular care,' said Jamie Stern, senior director of Care Pathways at 'Reimbursement for AI-powered ECG interpretation empowers clinicians to identify high-risk patients earlier, before symptoms progress or serious events occur—supporting more timely diagnosis, specialist referral, and treatment.' Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is one of the most common inherited heart conditions and a leading cause of sudden cardiac death, particularly in younger adults. Yet the majority of individuals living with HCM are undiagnosed. Viz HCM uses deep learning to flag patients at risk based on ECG data captured across a healthcare system in routine clinical workflows, advancing early detection and closing critical gaps in care. A recent study, published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, demonstrated that Viz HCM achieved a high degree of accuracy in detecting HCM 1. The AI-ECG successfully identified 574 HCM patients, and in 691 cases where HCM was not identified the AI-ECG assisted in identifying alternate clinically relevant diagnosis, highlighting Viz HCM's value for more effective disease detection. "Reimbursement is a meaningful step forward for the uptake of novel technologies,' said Joshua M. Lampert, MD, FACC, cardiac electrophysiologist and medical director of Machine Learning at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital. 'This development can provide institutions with a sustainable means to build and maintain the necessary infrastructure to provide safe and effective care for patients during an actively evolving healthcare modernization process." The CPT codes 0764T and 0765T were first published in the CPT 2023 code set, effective for use on or after January 1, 2023. However, CMS had not established a national payment for these codes until January 1, 2025. This development enables physicians and health systems to integrate reimbursable AI-based ECG interpretation into routine care delivery. Viz HCM is part of the One Platform, which connects disparate data and care teams in real time to accelerate diagnosis, streamline care coordination, and improve outcomes across a range of cardiovascular and neurological conditions. 1 Desai, M. Y., Rutkowski, K., Ospina, S., et al. (2025). Real‑world artificial intelligence–based electrocardiographic analysis to diagnose hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, 11(6). About is the pioneer in the use of AI algorithms and machine learning to increase the speed of diagnosis and care across 1,800 hospitals and health systems in the U.S. and Europe. The AI-powered One® is an intelligent care coordination solution that identifies more patients with a suspected disease, informs critical decisions at the point of care, and optimizes care pathways and helps improve outcomes. Backed by real-world clinical evidence, One delivers significant value to patients, providers, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies. For more information visit
Time of India
3 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Rare cobra with three spectacle markings rescued
Chennai: When snake catchers from the Chennai wildlife division responded to a call from the CPT campus in Taramani to rescue a snake, they had no idea they were about to encounter a rare spectacle — literally. The cobra they rescued bore not one but three binocellate or spectacle markings on different parts of its body — an extremely rare occurrence in the species. These markings, typically found only on the hood of the Indian cobra (Naja naja), appeared along the body, making the specimen an unusual find. Chennai wildlife warden R Vidyadhar said the rescue coincided with World Snake Day (July 16). After a short quarantine period, the cobra was relocated to an enclosure in the serpentarium at the Guindy Children's Park, where it has since adapted well to its new environment. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Tirunelveli-based herpetologist and former St John's College zoology professor Albert Rajendran said such markings are rarely seen. While several snake species such as the Indian Rock Python, Russell's Viper, and various pit vipers have distinctive blotches on their bodies, the binocellate pattern is unique to cobras and usually confined to the hood. Herpetologists often use these markings to identify individuals, and it is common to observe variation in the hood patterns among hatchlings from the same brood. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Cardiologist Begs: Quit Eating Blueberries Before This Happens GundryMD Learn more Undo "But this is the first time I have seen such patterns elsewhere on the body," he said. This type of irregularity is an unusual morphological abnormality of the ectodermal skin. Similar to pigmentation conditions like albinism, leucism, or vitiligo, it could be due to a phenotypic genetic recessive mutation or a congenital disorder. Alternatively, such patterns might also manifest later in life due to hormonal changes associated with sexual maturity. However, these features are not typically passed down genetically across generations. The sighting has sparked interest among herpetologists and conservationists, making the cobra a significant example of nature's genetic unpredictability.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
What to Expect From Camden Property Stock in Q2 Earnings?
Camden Property Trust CPT is slated to report second-quarter 2025 results on July 31, after market close. The company's quarterly results are likely to display a year-over-year rise in revenues, though funds from operations (FFO) per share might display a the last reported quarter, this residential real estate investment trust (REIT) reported FFO per share of $1.72, delivering a surprise of 2.38%. Results reflected higher same-property net operating income (NOI) and improved occupancy. In the preceding four quarters, CPT's FFO per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate on all occasions, with the average beat being 2.39%. The graph below depicts this surprise history: Camden Property Trust Price and EPS Surprise Camden Property Trust price-eps-surprise | Camden Property Trust Quote In this article, we will dive deep into the U.S. apartment market environment and the company's fundamentals and analyze the factors that may have contributed to its second-quarter 2025 performance. US Apartment Market in Q2 The U.S. apartment market remained impressively resilient in the second quarter of 2025, absorbing more than 227,000 units between April and June, a robust second-quarter figure. According to RealPage data, annual absorption surpassed even the peak leasing surge of 2021 and early 2022, defying a backdrop of slowing job growth, weak business sentiment and broader economic rent growth stayed muted, up just 0.19% in June, occupancy climbed steadily. At 95.6% in June, national occupancy rose 140 basis points year over year. Operators appear focused on maximizing occupancy, even if it means sacrificing rent increases. This 'heads-in-beds' approach supports stability during a period of high new supply. Supply, though moderating, remains historically elevated. More than 535,000 units were completed in the past year, with roughly 108,000 delivered in the second quarter alone. Yet, the market's ability to digest this volume underscores its underlying tech-driven markets like San Francisco and San Jose, as well as Boston and New York, gained momentum — likely aided by easing supply and increased return-to-office trends. Sun Belt markets, such as Dallas, Atlanta and Jacksonville, FL, also showed signs of recovery in the second quarter, sustaining robust demand amid declining deliveries. Tourism-dependent cities, like Las Vegas, Orlando, FL, and Nashville, TN, faltered slightly, possibly reflecting softening discretionary spending. Supply-heavy markets like Austin, Phoenix and Denver continued to see the sharpest rent cuts. Factors at Play for Camden Property and Q2 Projections In the second quarter of 2025, Camden is expected to have benefited from sustained renter demand across high-growth U.S. markets, supporting occupancy and blended lease rate gains. These markets enjoy strong job creation in high-income sectors and continue to see positive in-migration. Rising homeownership costs are limiting renter-to-owner transitions, making multifamily rentals more attractive. Camden's strategic presence across both urban and suburban areas is likely to have contributed to stable top-line performance. Additionally, the company's focus on technology, operational scale and organizational strength is anticipated to have improved efficiency, lowered costs and supported NOI growth through margin expansion and enhanced resident satisfaction across its to its May investor presentations, its second-quarter performance through May 29 exhibited seasonal improvement over the first quarter, as expected. Second-quarter occupancy also trended at 95.6% compared with 95.4% in the first quarter, while blended rate growth trended in line with the guidance of 0%-1%.For the second quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CPT's revenues currently stands at $393.82 million, implying growth of 1.7% from the year-ago reported the second quarter, Camden expected core FFO per share in the range of $1.67-$1.71. However, before the second-quarter earnings release, the company's activities were not adequate to gain analysts' confidence. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarterly core FFO per share has remained unchanged in the past two months at $1.69, which lies within the guided range but suggests a decline of 1.17% year over year. Here Is What Our Quantitative Model Predicts for CPT: Our proven model does not conclusively predict a surprise in terms of FFO per share for Camden this season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an FFO beat, which is not the case here. Camden currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2 and has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter. Stocks That Warrant a Look Here are two stocks from the residential REIT sector, American Homes 4 Rent AMH and Independence Realty Trust, Inc. IRT, you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to report an FFO beat this Homes 4 Rent, scheduled to report quarterly numbers on July 31, has an Earnings ESP of +0.31% and carries a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks Realty Trust is slated to report quarterly numbers on July 30. IRT has an Earnings ESP of +0.79% and carries a Zacks Rank of 3 at Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO) — a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Camden Property Trust (CPT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (IRT) : Free Stock Analysis Report American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
These 5 Tips Will Help You Burn More Fat During Every Walk. Here's How To Walk Smarter, Not Longer.
Apart from being a low-impact exercise that you can do literally anytime, anywhere, walking can be just as great (if not better!) at spurring weight loss compared to high-intensity boot camps and other balls-to-the-wall workouts, says personal trainer Chris Freytag, CPT, founder of Get Healthy U TV, and board member of the American Council of Exercise. In fact, one Risk Analysis study found that women who go for regular brisk walks tend to have lower body mass indexes than those who opt for other forms of exercise. Plus, the other health benefits of walking are pretty major: the activity can help with brain health, longevity, and more. If weight loss is your goal, try amping up your walk with these expert-approved tips: 1. Walk fast enough to make talking hard 'Since so many people don't have time for two-hour walks every day, making the most of the time you have is key,' Freytag says. 'By adding some speed and intensity to your walks, you can up your calorie burn, improve your lung capacity, and absolutely take off some pounds.' To make sure your intensity is where it needs to be, focus on your breathing. If you're walking along at a fat-burning rate, you should only be able to get out a few words at a time without taking a breath, she says. Ready to make walking a regular part of your routine? Get the WH+ Exclusive 4-Week Walking Plan that burns fat and builds muscle at the same time. 2. Add some slower intervals Still, you don't need to race through your entire workout to help with weight loss. In fact, Ohio State University research shows that altering your walking speed burns up to 20 percent more calories than walking at a steady pace. Think of it sort of like driving on the highway without cruise control. By regularly letting on and off of the gas and break pedals, you burn through way more gas—a.k.a. calories, according to researchers. You don't have to follow a structured speed plan, though. (But if you prefer a plan, we got you.) Just try walking as fast as you can to that next tree, then slow down. Then, speed back up when you hit the fire hydrant. You get the idea. 3. Unless you walk in the morning, skip pre-workout snacks While exercising on empty is never a good weight-loss strategy, you don't need to pump calories or carbs before walking workouts the way you do before intense boot camps or 10-mile runs, says Tori Holthaus, RDN, founder of YES! Nutrition. That's because walking probably won't deplete your body's stored carbs as quickly as higher-intensity exercises. Simply eating balanced meals and snacks containing whole carbs, lean protein, and healthy fat throughout the day will provide you with all of the energy you need to power through the vast majority of your walks, she says. If, however, you like to go on walks first thing in the morning, eat something before you head out the door, since you probably haven't eaten in the last eight hours. You can also mix some protein powder into your water bottle to help keep your blood sugar levels stabilized, says San Diego bariatric surgeon Julie Ellner, MD. 4. Refuel after walking 60 minutes or more Though it's not a huge deal if you don't eat after a quick 30-minute walk, it's very important to refuel after hitting the road for an hour or more. 'In this case, your glycogen stores will be depleted, and you need to replenish those stores to feed your muscles,' Freytag says. Opt for a small, post-walk snack that contains a roughly three-to-one ratio of carbs to protein. Some solid choices include a banana with nut butter, piece of whole-grain avocado toast, or glass of chocolate milk. 5. Incorporate resistance training Walking is a great way to lose weight, but to make sure that you aren't losing muscle mass, you need to integrate strength training into your routine, Ellner says. Stop every 10 minutes during your walks to perform a few sets of pushups, lunges, squats, or other bodyweight exercises, says Freytag. Once you finish off your last rep, keep walking. Get the Workouts Get the Workouts Get the Challenge Get the Workouts Get the Challenge Get the Challenge Get the Workouts Get the Workouts Get the Workouts Get the Workouts Get the Workouts Get the Workouts Get the Workouts Get the Workouts Get the Challenge Get the Workouts You Might Also Like Jennifer Garner Swears By This Retinol Eye Cream These New Kicks Will Help You Smash Your Cross-Training Goals
Irish Times
5 days ago
- Irish Times
Transgender prisoner held in ‘squalid, dungeon-like' conditions
A transgender prisoner was found in squalid conditions in a 'dungeon-like' unit of Limerick Prison , said an anti-torture report. The Council of Europe 's Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) said the inmate, who it referred to as Prisoner X, was kept in near total isolation in the High Protection Unit of Limerick Men's prison with minimal access to natural light and ventilation. The CPT report did not name the prisoner, but it is understood to be a Brazilian named Barbie Kardashian who at the time of the inspection in 2024 was the only transgender prisoner in the custody of the Irish Prison Service. The Kardashian case has caused controversy in the past due to her history of violent offending and concerns about the threat she poses to other inmates and staff. READ MORE In early 2023, she was jailed for 4½ years for threatening to torture, rape and murder her mother. At the time, Leo Varadkar , then taoiseach, said violent biological males should not be housed in women's prisons. Kardashian was initially held in Limerick Women's Prison where she was accused of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a fellow woman prisoner and a prison officer in 2023. She was transferred to Limerick Men's Prison following a directive from then minister for justice Helen McEntee. Last year, she was acquitted of threatening the woman prisoner and prison officer, but remains in the men's prison serving the remainder of her original sentence. Kardashian (25) is housed in the High Protection Unit on the D1 wing of the prison where inmates who require special protection are kept. Others on the wing include Jonathan Dowdall, the former Sinn Féin councillor who gave evidence against Gerry Hutch. In its report, the CPT described the High Protection Unit as 'dungeon-like' and said it is concerned about a number of prisoners who are held on 22-hour lock-up and 'hence were in a situation of de facto solitary confinement'. The committee said it was 'particularly struck by the situation of a transgender woman' who was 'living in squalid conditions with minimal access to natural light and ventilation.' She is kept in her cell for 23 hours a day, it said. At the end of their visit, the committee members made an 'immediate observation' that the inmate should be placed in a better cell. She should be given more time out of her cell and 'a meaningful regime of activities', it said. In a document responding to the recommendations, the State said the prisoner was able to use 'all services available within the prison'. It said work is ongoing to refurbish D1 wing of the prison. Elsewhere in its report, the CPT was highly critical of the overcrowding affecting most Irish prisons which has resulted in mentally ill prisoners and a pregnant inmate having to sleep on the floor. It was particularly critical of Cloverhill Prison in Dublin where inmates are subject to a 'degrading regime', including squalid cells shared by up to four men sleeping on mattresses on the floor. 'Taken together, this situation, in the Committee's view, may well be described as inhuman and degrading treatment.' The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) called the findings 'harrowing' and called for the State to urgently ratify the UN Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT).
