Author: Ken Dropiewski

Sequana Medical announces first patient enrolled in RED DESERT – REpeated Dose alfapump® DSR study for Treatment of diuretic-resistant heart failure patients

The study aims to: Evaluate the safety of alfapump DSR in patients with heart failure Assess the feasibility of alfapump DSR to remove excess sodium and fluid from the body Explore the potential impact of DSR therapy to restore response to diuretics GHENT, Belgium, Jan. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sequana Medical NV […]

Endonovo Therapeutics Announces Issuance of U.S. Patent Covering Apparatus and Method for Electromagnetic Treatment of Neurological Injury or Condition Caused by a Stroke

Issuance of U.S. Patent No. 15217855 Further Bolsters Endonovo’s Intellectual Patent Portfolio Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Endonovo Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: ENDVD / ENDV) (“Endonovo” or the “Company”), today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent No. 15217855, which […]

Continued Success of Novoheart to Receive R&D Grants: Innovation Technology Fund for Developing Smart Cardiac Screening Technologies

Grant will fund advanced R&D and incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to accelerate drug development using Novoheart’s bio-engineered human heart chambers and tissues The resulting advancements expected to increase scale and capabilities of Novoheart’s MyHeart™ Platform and expand commercialization opportunities for Novoheart’s market-leading technologies VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 07, […]

AtriCure Announces Successful Completion of Patient Enrollment of aMAZE Clinical Trial and FDA Approval of Continued Access Protocol

MASON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in treatments for atrial fibrillation (Afib) and left atrial appendage (LAA) management, today announced the successful completion of patient enrollment in the aMAZE™ clinical trial. In addition, the company announced that it has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration […]

Vascular Graft Solutions Acquires the Intellectual Property Developed by Kipsbay Medical Inc.

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Vascular Graft Solutions (VGS) announces on the acquisition of several patent families from NEOGRAFT Technologies Inc. which include patents that were previously developed and owned by Kipsbay Medical Inc, a pioneer in the field of venous external stenting and vascular engineering. The patents portfolio, which includes […]

Tom Sheehy Joins Preventice Leadership Team as EVP and Chief Commercial Officer

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Preventice Solutions announced today the appointment of Tom Sheehy as executive vice president (EVP) and chief commercial officer (CCO). In this role, Sheehy will lead the Preventice commercial organization, including sales, marketing and product management. Sheehy joins Preventice from Medtronic, where he recently served as a senior area sales […]

Dr. Nalini Rajamannan Comments on FDA Congressional Letter to Senate Finance Committee After Kaiser Health News Reveals Access to Exempt FDA Database

SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Nalini Rajamannan — a specialist for patients with valvular heart disease in Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Cardiology, Sheboygan, WI — confirms today that patients finally may get answers about whether medical devices placed in their bodies are tested and safe, as the Food and Drug Administration […]

Cytokinetics Announces Start of Redwood-HCM, a Phase 2 Clinical Trial of CK-3773274

Next-Generation Cardiac Myosin Inhibitor Advances In Clinical Trial Designed to Assess Effects Using Two-Week Dose Titration Schedule SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced that REDWOOD-HCM (Randomized Evaluation of Dosing With CK-274 in Obstructive Outflow Disease in HCM) has opened to enrollment. REDWOOD-HCM is a Phase 2 clinical […]

Novartis successfully completes acquisition of The Medicines Company, adding a potentially first-in-class, investigational cholesterol-lowering therapy inclisiran

Over 50 million secondary prevention patients worldwide with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) on current standard of care do not achieve LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) goal and remain at increased risk of cardiovascular events1 The Medicines Company submitted the New Drug Application (NDA) for inclisiran to the FDA […]