Author: Ken Dropiewski

Cardiology Compensation Continues to Rise; New Interventional Measures Reported

Survey of Nearly 4,000 CV Professionals Provides Insight into Future of Compensation and Productivity NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedAxiom, an American College of Cardiology Company and the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its eighth annual . The report reveals trends across cardiology, surgery, advanced practice providers (APPs) and […]

Mesoblast Reports Substantial Operational Progress and Financial Results for the Year Ended June 30, 2020

Mesoblast Well Prepared Ahead of First Potential US Product Launch NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mesoblast Limited (Nasdaq: MESO; ASX: MSB) today reported operational highlights and financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended June 30, 2020 (FY2020). Mesoblast Chief Executive Dr Silviu Itescu stated: “We […]

Philips debuts impactful solutions in cardiology at ESC 2020 to deliver better patient care with greater efficiency

onnected cardiology solutions help physicians elevate clinical confidence, improve patient and staff experience, and improve outcomes Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, is showcasing its latest cardiac care innovations at the European Society of Cardiology ESC Congress 2020 (August 29 – September 1). During […]

Ontrak Announces Closing of Public Offering of Non-Convertible Preferred Stock

Company to use non-dilutive capital for working capital, M&A, investment in technology SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ontrak, Inc. (NASDAQ: OTRK) (“Ontrak” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered and telehealth enabled, virtualized outpatient healthcare treatment company, today announced that it has closed its previously announced underwritten public offering of 1,700,000 shares of its 9.50% […]

Philips announces new imaging and workflow enhancements for KODEX-EPD cardiac imaging and mapping system to treat heart rhythm disorders

New release combines faster, higher resolution imaging for Medtronic cryoablation procedures KODEX-EPD system now installed at 40 sites worldwide with over 1500 patients treated Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced new imaging and workflow enhancements for its novel KODEX-EPD cardiac […]

JanOne Advances its Potential Peripheral Artery Disease and Covid-19 Vascular Inflammation Treatment Towards Trial Readiness

Engineering batch for JAN101 complete and expectations are for GMP batch production to begin within 30 days LAS VEGAS, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — JanOne Inc. (Nasdaq: JAN), a company focused on developing treatments for conditions that cause severe pain and drugs with non-addictive, pain-relieving properties, has successfully completed its initial engineering batch […]

Northwestern Medicine Celebrates 2000th Transcatheter Heart Valve Procedure

Minimally invasive treatment revolutionized cardiac medicine, replacing open-heart surgery for many patients CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute physicians recently completed their 2000th transcatheter heart valve procedure, a milestone innovation that has shifted valve repair and replacement from operating room to catherization lab, dramatically reducing procedural time, recovery […]

New Amgen Data To Be Presented At ESC Congress 2020 Highlighting Repatha® (evolocumab) Efficacy In High-Risk Patient Populations

Repatha (Evolocumab) Late-Breaking Data Showcase First Phase 3 Study of a PCSK9 Inhibitor in Pediatric Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia New Data Highlight Gaps in Treating High LDL-C to Clinical Treatment Guidelines in a Large Cohort of European, High-Risk CVD Patients THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced the […]

Fitbit Debuts Sense, Its Most Advanced Health Smartwatch; World’s First With EDA Sensor for Stress Management,1 Plus ECG App,2 SpO2 and Skin Temperature Sensors

Fitbit also launches Versa 3, adding GPS and a speaker; brings enhanced design and Active Zone Minutes (AZM) to Inspire 2 New Health Metrics dashboard for Premium lets users track heart rate variability, breathing rate, skin temperature variation and more3 SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitbit (NYSE:FIT) today announced Fitbit SenseTM, the company’s most advanced […]