Author: Ken Dropiewski

Windtree Therapeutics Announces Issuance of New Dual Mechanism SERCA2a Activator Patent

Compounds that activate SERCA2a may lead to novel therapies for heart failure WARRINGTON, Pa., April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. (“Windtree” or the “Company”) (NasdaqCM: WINT), a biotechnology company focused on advancing late-stage interventions for cardiovascular disorders, today announced that the European Patent Office has granted Patent […]

XBiotech Announces First Subject Enrollment in Phase I Clinical Trial for Hutrukin, a Novel Candidate Therapy for Stroke

Hutrukin, A Therapy Discovered and Manufactured at XBiotech, Is Aimed to Reduce Brain Injury after Stroke AUSTIN, Texas, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XBiotech Inc. (NASDAQ: XBIT) has enrolled the first subject in a randomized, open-label, placebo-controlled dose escalation clinical study to evaluate safety and pharmacokinetics of Hutrukin. Hutrukin […]

Amarin Names Aaron Berg Interim President & Chief Executive Officer and Adds Oliver O’Connor to Company’s Board of Directors

DUBLIN, Ireland and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ:AMRN) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Aaron Berg, currently Amarin’s Executive Vice President and President of the U.S. Business, as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In addition, the board […]

Novel Medtronic Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with the Sphere-9™ Catheter Demonstrates Safety and Performance for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

12-month results reinforce versatility and durability for the treatment of paroxysmal and persistent AFib with the first-of-its-kind pulsed field ablation, radiofrequency, and high density mapping Sphere-9™ Catheter Medtronic today announced the 12-month findings that supported the Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System CE Mark, demonstrating that the Sphere-9™ Catheter can successfully […]

Philips joins forces with AWS to bring Philips HealthSuite Imaging PACS to the cloud and advance AI-enabled tools in support of clinicians

Market-leading Philips PACS is now available on AWS for industry-leading availability, reliability, security, and AI-supported workflow enhancements Expansion of the collaboration with AWS will support the development and deployment of generative AI applications that further support efficient clinical workflows and enhance diagnostic capabilities   Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Chicago, USA – Royal […]

BioVentrix® Closes $48.5 Million Series A Financing

Financing led by Andera Partners including Cormorant Asset Management, Taglich Brothers Inc., Squarepoint Capital, and Richmond Brothers to Support Premarket Approval of Revivent TC® System for Patients with Ischemic Heart Failure MANSFIELD, Mass., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — BioVentrix, Inc., a privately held medical device company developing minimally invasive therapies to directly treat the dilated left […]

ViewRay Announces Preliminary First Quarter 2023 Results and Updated Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Guidance; Company to Explore Strategic Alternatives to Maximize Shareholder Value

DENVER, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ViewRay, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAY) (the “Company”) today provided a business update and announced preliminary financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The preliminary results have not been audited and are subject to change. First Quarter 2023 Preliminary Results and Key Points (Unaudited) Received 13 new orders […]

iRhythm Technologies Releases 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report Reflecting Strategy to Deliver Purpose-Driven Growth

SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRTC), a leading digital health company focused on creating trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) Report highlighting the company’s continued commitment to delivering long-term sustainable growth by operating in a […]

Genetesis Receives 2nd FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Myocardial Ischemia Using CardioFlux MCG

Designation represents progress for patients with suspected Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction as the FDA recognizes disease’s debilitating impacts and the lack of effective non-invasive options for efficient diagnosis MASON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Genetesis, Inc., the leader in biomagnetic cardiac imaging solutions, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted […]

Vizient Examines Care Models for Arrhythmia, How to Improve Screening Rates for Colorectal Cancer in Latest Medical Device Tech Watch

IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vizient, Inc. released its latest Medical Device Tech Watch, examining care models for cardiac arrhythmia, methods for improving colorectal cancer screening rates and how optimizing surgical tray standardization can reduce costs and improve operational efficiencies. Access Medical Device Tech Watch. “This edition of Tech Watch explores a variety of topics, […]