Author: Ken Dropiewski

Tectonic Therapeutic Announces Positive Interim Data from Phase 1b Trial for TX45 in Patients with Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension in HFpEF

WATERTOWN, Mass., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tectonic Therapeutic, Inc. (NASDAQ: TECX) (“Tectonic”), today announced positive interim data from the Phase 1b acute hemodynamic clinical trial of its lead product candidate, TX45, a long-acting, Fc-relaxin fusion protein. The interim data showed that a single intravenous dose of TX45 resulted in meaningful improvements in both left ventricular function and pulmonary hemodynamics in patients with Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (“PH-HFpEF”). In the trial, TX45 was well tolerated in patients with PH-HFpEF with no serious or severe adverse events.

Cagent Vascular Initiates the Serranator® POINT FORCE Observational Registry

WAYNE, Penn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cagent Vascular, Inc., the exclusive developer of serration technology for vessel dilation in endovascular interventions, today announced the start of the POINT FORCE Registry, a post-market clinical follow-up study of the Serranator® PTA Serration Balloon Catheter. “What we endeavor to understand In POINT FORCE is the role Serranation can […]

Positron Corporation Announces Sale of Attrius PET and NeuSight PET-CT Scanners

Niagara Falls, NY, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Positron Corporation (“Positron” or the “Company”) (OTC: POSC), a leading molecular imaging medical device company specializing in PET and PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) imaging systems and clinical services, is pleased to announce sales of the Attrius PET and NeuSight PET-CT 64 slice nuclear imaging systems to a prominent  cardiology specialist in the assessment and treatment of cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiovascular services. These cutting-edge technologies are designed to provide unmatched diagnostic precision and value for nuclear cardiology and molecular imaging practices.

Ncardia Launches Ncyte® Heart in a Box to Advance Cardiovascular Research and Precision Medicine

LEIDEN, The Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ncardia, a leading human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) technology company, today announced the launch of Ncyte® Heart in a Box, a breakthrough 3D cardiac microtissue model designed to drive innovation in cardiovascular research and drug discovery. “With Ncyte® Heart in a Box, we are empowering researchers to […]

Imperative Care Secures FDA 510(k) Clearance for the Zoom System, Including the First Large-Bore .088” Catheter for Aspiration When Used with the Zoom Catheters, for Stroke Treatment

CAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Imperative Care, Inc. today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of the company’s Zoom System, making it the first comprehensive stroke thrombectomy system to include large-bore .088” catheters indicated for both access and aspiration when used with a Zoom Catheter. This clearance […]

BioCardia Announces Late Breaking Clinical Trial Presentation on CardiAMP Heart Failure Trial at the American College of Cardiology 2025 Scientific Sessions

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCardia, Inc. [NASDAQ: BCDA] today announced that the results of its double-blind randomized placebo-controlled CardiAMP HF Phase 3 study have been accepted for presentation in a late-breaking symposium at the American College of Cardiology 2025 Scientific Sessions, taking place in Chicago, March 29-31, 2025.

KFSHRC Heart Centre: A Leader in Advanced Cardiac Treatments

Revolutionizing care from minimally invasive surgery to comprehensive outpatient services RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has solidified its position as a regional leader in advanced cardiac care. Its Heart Centre combines cutting-edge technology with exceptional outcomes, making it the top choice for patients from Saudi Arabia…