Author: Ken Dropiewski

Laboratoris Sanifit S.L.: Data from first in-human clinical trial of SNF472 in haemodialysis patients published in British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

Palma, Spain and San Diego, USA, 23 October, 2018 – Laboratoris Sanifit S.L., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on treatments for calcification disorders, today announces that data from a phase I study assessing the safety and tolerability of its lead drug candidate SNF472 in haemodialysis patients has been published in the […]

Acasti Pharma Announces Closing of C$27.6 Million Underwritten Public Offering of Common Shares Including the Exercise of the Over-Allotment Option

LAVAL, Quebec, Oct. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acasti Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: ACST) (TSXV: ACST) (the “Company” or “Acasti”), a biopharmaceutical innovator focused on the research, development and commercialization of its prescription drug candidate CaPre® (omega-3 phospholipid) for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia, is pleased to announce that it has […]

Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for Valiant Navion(TM) Thoracic Stent Graft System

DUBLIN – October 23, 2018 – Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the Valiant Navion(TM) thoracic stent graft system for the minimally invasive repair of all lesions of the descending thoracic aorta, including thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA), blunt thoracic aortic […]

Boston Scientific Prevails in German Edwards Lifesciences Litigation

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced the District Court of Dusseldorf, Germany has determined that Edwards Lifesciences Corporation’s Sapien 3 Ultra™ device infringed a patent – established by Symetis SA, a subsidiary of Boston Scientific – specific to the fabric used on the […]

Arterys Introduces First Complete AI- and Cloud-powered Solution for Most Challenging Medical Imaging Analysis Workflow

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Arterys, the leader in intelligent, cloud-based medical imaging software, has introduced more than 80 enhancements to its Cardio AIMR solution, which combines the power of deep learning and cloud computing to automate analysis of cardiac MR images. With these additions, Arterys Cardio AIMR is […]

Correvio Announces Intention to Re-File Brinavess® NDA in Second Quarter 2019

VANCOUVER, Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Correvio Pharma Corp. (NASDAQ: CORV /TSX: CORV), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on providing high-quality brands to acute care physicians and patients, today announced that, based on productive pre-NDA discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Correvio plans to resubmit the Brinavess® […]

Neovasc Announces Successful Tiara™ “Live Case” at the 32nd Annual EACTS 2018 Meeting

VANCOUVER, Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Neovasc Inc. (“Neovasc” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVCN) (TSX: NVCN), a leader in the development of minimally invasive transcatheter mitral valve replacement technologies and in the development of minimally invasive devices for the treatment of refractory angina, today announced that its Tiara™ (“Tiara”) transcatheter mitral […]

MyoKardia to Host R&D Day on October 30, 2018

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MyoKardia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MYOK), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering precision medicine for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, today announced that it will host a Research and Development (R&D) Day for analysts and investors on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 beginning at […]

Resverlogix Announces Participation at Premier Kidney, Alzheimer’s Disease and Cardiovascular Conferences

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resverlogix Corp. (“Resverlogix” or the “Company”) (TSX: RVX) announced today its participation at premier conferences including the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week 2018, Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) 2018 and the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2018. Through […]