HINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: MBOT), a medical device company specializing in the design and development of transformational micro-robotic medical technologies, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with institutional investors for the purchase of 250,000 shares of its common stock, […]
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Stereotaxis Announces Partnership with Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute to Bring New Treatment to Arrhythmia Patients
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stereotaxis (OTCQX: STXS), the global leader in innovative robotic technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias announced today a partnership with Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute to bring new and cutting-edge treatments to arrhythmia patients. Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute (KCHRI), a […]
Vascular Dynamics Names Prof. Martin Rothman Chief Medical Officer
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vascular Dynamics, Inc. (VDI), a privately held medical device company focused on innovative, minimally invasive device-based solutions for cardiovascular conditions, has announced the appointment of Martin T. Rothman FRCP, FACC, FESC as Chief Medical Officer, effective January 1st, 2019. Prof. Rothman is a world-renowned pioneer in interventional […]
MyoKardia Appoints William Fairey as Chief Commercial Officer
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MyoKardia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MYOK), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering a precision medicine approach for the treatment of heritable cardiovascular diseases, today announced the appointment of William C. Fairey as Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President. Mr. Fairey will have […]
Abbott Reports 2018 Results and Issues Strong Forecast for 2019
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2018, and issued financial outlook for 2019. Full-year 2018 worldwide sales of $30.6 billion increased 11.6 percent on a reported basis and 7.3 percent on an organic* basis. Reported diluted EPS from […]
Johnson & Johnson Reports 2018 Fourth-Quarter Results
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced sales of $20.4 billion for the fourth quarter of 2018, an increase of 1.0% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2017. Operational sales results increased 3.3% and the negative impact of currency was 2.3%. Domestic sales increased 1.5%. International […]
BD Board Declares Dividends
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Jan. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.77 per common share, payable on March 29, 2019 to holders of record on March 8, 2019. The indicated annual dividend rate is $3.08 per share. In addition, the Board of Directors has declared […]
Neovasc Announces Dismissal of Claim brought by Edwards Lifesciences
HighLife Closes a €32 Million Round B Financing
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HighLife SAS, a medtech company focused on the development of a unique transcatheter mitral valve replacement (“TMVR”) system to treat patients suffering from mitral regurgitation, announced today it had closed a €32 million round of equity financing. Proceeds from the financing will be used to complete the development of the company’s transcatheter transseptal […]
Edwards Lifesciences To Host Earnings Conference Call on January 31, 2019
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring, plans to announce its operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2018 after the market closes on Thursday, January 31, 2019, and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET that […]



