Author: Ken Dropiewski

LianBio Announces First Patient Dosed in Registrational Phase 3 EXPLORER-CN Trial of Mavacamten in Chinese Patients with Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

EXPLORER-CN trial designed to support regulatory filing in Mainland China SHANGHAI, China and PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LianBio (Nasdaq: LIAN), a biotechnology company dedicated to bringing innovative medicines to patients in China and other major Asian markets, today announced the first patient has been dosed in […]

CVRx Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CVRx, Inc. (“CVRx”), a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative neuromodulation solutions for patients with cardiovascular diseases, today announced certain preliminary unaudited fourth quarter and full year 2021 revenue results, and provided a 2022 business outlook. Fourth Quarter […]

Verve Therapeutics Announces 2022 Anticipated Milestones and Preclinical Data on Potential Additional Dosing Regimens for its Novel Base Editing Programs

VERVE-101 Regulatory Submissions and First Patient Treated On-track for Second Half of 2022 ANGPTL3 Program Initiation of IND-Enabling Studies Expected in the Second Half of 2022 Preclinical Data in Non-Human Primates Demonstrate Potential to Re-Dose or Sequentially Dose Base Editing Programs CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verve Therapeutics, […]

Agilent Presents Thought Leader Award to Professor Jason Kovacic

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) researcher recognized for his influential work on cardiovascular disease SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that Professor Jason Kovacic has been selected to receive a prestigious Agilent Thought Leader Award. Professor Kovacic is being recognized for his influential research on cardiovascular disease—specifically the […]

Regulators Approve Impella 5.5 With SmartAssist in Japan and Hong Kong; US FDA Grants Impella BTR Conditional IDE Approval for First-in-Human Early Feasibility Study

DANVERS, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulators in three countries have granted approvals to Impella surgical products, as Abiomed (NASDAQ: ABMD) continues to execute its strategy for sustainable growth with new products, new indications and new geographies. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an Early Feasibility Study (EFS) Investigational Device […]

AtriCure Reports Preliminary Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021, Provides Financial Outlook for 2022

MASON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in surgical treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation (Afib), left atrial appendage (LAA) management, and post-operative pain management, announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2021 and provided 2022 financial guidance. Preliminary, unaudited revenue for fourth quarter 2021 […]

Medtronic to Acquire Affera

Acquisition to expand company’s cardiac ablation portfolio, including first-time entry into mapping and navigation, within one of the fastest growing medtech markets DUBLIN, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire(opens new window)/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Affera, Inc., […]

Regeneron and Ultragenyx Collaborate to Commercialize Evkeeza® (evinacumab) Outside the United States

Evkeeza is a first-in-class medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Commission (EC) to treat an ultra-rare inherited form of high cholesterol TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and NOVATO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. today announced a license and collaboration agreement for Ultragenyx to […]