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Study Published in Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia Finds Accuryn Monitoring System Detects Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in Cardiac Surgery Patients 33 Hours Earlier than Standard Serum Creatine Criteria

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Advanced monitoring technology is critical as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin requiring hospitals to report all incidences of AKI as a key indicator of patient safety

Some cardiothoracic surgeons and other select specialties will also be required to participate in a CMS pilot alternative payment program designed to hold acute care hospitals responsible for the cost and care of patients who have undergone certain surgeries

HAYWARD, Calif., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A study published in the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, analyzes the effectiveness of the FDA-cleared Accuryn Monitoring System to monitor kidney function, reduce the risks associated with catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and streamline nurse workflow. The current study of 522 cardiac surgery patients across nine sites represents a subanalysis of the Accuryn Registry, an observational, multicenter study designed to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and advanced diagnosis time for acute kidney injury (AKI) provided by the Accuryn Alert system following cardiac surgery as compared to diagnosis based on routine serum creatine (SCr) measurements. The analyses demonstrate that Accuryn AKI Alerts diagnosed AKI, on average, 33 hours earlier than SCr (Stage 2 AKI).

Although not often reported, Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury is a common postoperative complication that affects approximately 40% of patients1, leading to increased mortality, extended hospital stays, and increased costs of care. Overall, approximately 42% of patients admitted to the ICU will suffer from AKI2, and it’s estimated that the extra costs associated with AKI are between $26,000 and $69,000 per patient1. AKI accounts for approximately 300,000 deaths per year3. In cardiac surgery and other postoperative patients, excessive amounts of fluids administered can lead to SCr dilution, leaving clinicians with an inaccurate assessment on the patient’s kidney function. Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guidelines for AKI recommend initiating various supportive measures known as the kidney care bundle in patients at high risk in order to prevent the incidence and progression of AKI. However, this is reliant on early diagnosis of AKI.

“We’re really pleased this study of over 500 patients confirms that the Accuryn Monitoring System can help detect acute kidney injury (AKI) hours before current standard criteria,” said Sanjay Banerjee, CEO of Accuryn Medical. “Early identification is vital for clinicians to optimize treatment plans and potentially improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs. In addition, this technology will become even more important as recent CMS policy changes take effect, requiring hospitals to report additional data on AKI, which it classifies as reportable hospital harm.”

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently identified AKI as a key indicator of patient safety, and will begin requiring hospitals to report on all incidences of AKI as reportable hospital harm. CMS is also initiating a pilot alternative payment program to promote better care coordination and optimal long-term health outcomes for patients. This program, called the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), is designed to hospitals responsible for the cost and care of patients who have undergone certain surgeries, including the first 30 days after they leave the hospital. The TEAM will affect cardiothoracic surgeons who perform coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG) and a limited number of other specialties.

The Accuryn team will be attending The 61st STS Annual Meeting on January 24-26 in Los Angeles, CA to raise awareness of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury. To learn more, view the study here or visit the Accuryn team at booth #543.

About Accuryn Medical
Accuryn Medical, Inc. is committed to addressing Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) through real-time renal assessment with the Accuryn Monitoring System, which enables early intervention of AKI to reduce preventable mortality and morbidity. The platform technology provides an automated, accurate and consistent flow of data and enables a predictive algorithm for the early detection and treatment of this disease. Accuryn Medical is headquartered in Hayward, CA. For more information, visit www.accuryn.com.

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Scurt FG, Bose K, Mertens PR, Chatzikyrkou C, Herzog C. Cardiac Surgery–Associated Acute Kidney Injury. Kidney360 5(6):p 909-926 (June 2024). DOI: 10.34067/KID.0000000000000466James MT, Bhatt M, Pannu N, et al. Long-term outcomes of acute kidney injury and strategies for improved care. Nat Rev Nephrol 16, 193–205 (2020). DOI: 10.1038/s41581-019-0247-zKashani K, Shao M, Li G, Williams AW, Rule AD, Kremers WK, Malinchoc M, Gajic O, Lieske JC. No increase in the incidence of acute kidney injury in a population-based annual temporal trends epidemiology study. Kidney Int. 2017 Sep;92(3):721-728. doi: 10.1016/j.kint.2017.03.020

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Florida Physician Specialists Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Florida Physician Specialists cybersecurity incident

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Florida Physician Specialists data breach. Florida Physician Specialists learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

Florida Physician Specialists discovered that its network was hacked between November 27 and 29, 2025. An investigation launched in late November 2025 confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed its network. The review of the exposed data was completed on April 6, 2026.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes full names and one or more of the following: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers or state identification numbers, other government identification numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information, medical information, and/or health insurance policy information.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Florida Physician Specialists may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Florida Physician Specialists breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Florida Physician Specialists incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Florida Physician Specialists

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Florida Physician Specialists is a multi-specialty private physician practice serving patients in Northeast Florida.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Sandhills Medical Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Sandhills Medical cybersecurity incident

MCBEE, S.C., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Sandhills Medical data breach. Sandhills Medical learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

On May 8, 2025, Sandhills Medical discovered it had been the victim of a ransomware attack. Sandhills Medical began an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts and a forensic firm. That investigation determined an unauthorized third party accessed Sandhills Medical’s server directly and obtained personal information for select patients.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes names, personal health information, and birth dates. This data breach has affected an estimated 169,017 people.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Sandhills Medical may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Sandhills Medical breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Sandhills Medical incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Sandhills Medical

Based in McBee, South Carolina, Sandhills Medical operates as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) that provides community-based primary health care services.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Danish Publisher Automates Digital Textbook Delivery with Integrated WooCommerce-Webdoxx Solution

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Danish educational publisher eliminates manual processing errors and delivers instant access to more than 20 digital learning products

LONDON, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Forlaget 94, a Danish educational publisher serving commercial colleges and vocational schools since 1994, has transformed its digital textbook distribution by implementing a fully automated WooCommerce-Webdoxx solution.

“Using the Webdoxx-WooCommerce integration we have achieved full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94

Previously, Forlaget 94 relied on manual processes to distribute digital textbooks to customers. As demand for online educational materials grew, the publisher required a faster, more reliable way to manage orders, provision access, and reduce the risk of administrative errors.

Through its integration of WooCommerce with Webdoxx, Forlaget 94 now runs more than 20 educational products through a 100% automated workflow. The solution automatically processes customer orders and provides instant access to purchased digital textbooks, improving the experience for both customers and internal teams.

“The result is full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” said Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94 and architect behind the WooCommerce-Webdoxx integration. The automated system has enabled Forlaget 94 to eliminate manual errors, accelerate customer processing, and increase customer satisfaction through immediate access provisioning. The implementation demonstrates how educational publishers can modernize digital content delivery while maintaining secure, managed access to learning materials.

Webdoxx, a service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd, provides online DRM and managed document delivery services for publishers, educational organizations, institutions, and commercial content providers.

About Forlaget 94

Forlaget 94 is a Danish educational publisher established in 1994, providing educational products for commercial colleges and vocational schools.

About Webdoxx

Webdoxx is an online DRM and managed document delivery service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd. The platform supports secure access to digital publications and documents across a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, government, finance, and publishing.

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Mike de Smith, Drumlin Security Ltd, 44 7768404712, info@drumlinsecurity.com, https://www.drumlinsecurity.com/

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