Peripheral/Endo

Brainomix Showcases Growing Evidence for its Novel AI-Based Imaging Biomarkers in Lung Fibrosis

The company unveiled a series of new studies highlighting the prognostic value of its imaging biomarkers in patients with fibrotic lung disease
The studies reflect the company’s expanding Life Science partnerships and academic collaborations with luminary research centers in the lung space

OXFORD, England and CHICAGO, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Brainomix, a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) imaging solutions to enable precision medicine, announced a series of new studies that were presented this week at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Conference in San Diego.
“The studies presented this week at ATS are a reflection of our continual focus on scientific excellence and academic collaboration with both world-class institutions as well as with Life Science partners,” noted Dr Michalis Papadakis, CEO and Co-Founder of Brainomix. “The results highlight the prognostic value of our novel Brainomix lung imaging biomarkers to accurately predict disease progression in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and non-IPF patients.”
Key abstracts accepted and presented at ATS included:

“Diagnosis and the role of imaging biomarkers in predicting outcomes for patients with Non-IPF Fibrotic ILD,” was a research collaboration with Heidelberg University in which a cohort of 347 patients with non-IPF over a 10-year period was analyzed with Brainomix’s novel lung imaging biomarker, the weighted reticulovascular score (WRVS). The results indicated WRVS was a strong predictor for death and independent risk factor for 10% Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) decline. “This study has demonstrated the prognostic value of the Brainomix WRVS imaging biomarker, which can be a valuable predictor of progressive disease in this cohort of patients with fibrotic non-IPF ILD,” noted Prof Dr Michael Kreuter, Director for the Lung Center Mainz.
“Differences in lung biomarker scores between treatment groups in post-hoc analysis of the ATLAS inhaled pirfenidone solution (AP01) for IPF clinical trials” was a research collaboration with Avalyn Pharma, a Seattle-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. Brainomix lung imaging biomarkers (including WRVS) were studied in a post-hoc analysis of Avalyn’s phase 1b clinical trial of inhaled pirfenidone (ATLAS study) in patients with IPF, with results showing that WRVS was associated with risk of future IPF progression in the low-dose pirfenidone group. “This research can assist in the optimisation of AI imaging tools to enrich clinical trials for progressive patients, to facilitate matching treatment arms and further explore novel trial end points,” Dr Peter George, Senior Medical Director at Brainomix and Clinical Lead for ILD at Royal Brompton Hospital in London.
“Lung CT biomarkers can stratify patients at risk of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis progression at 52 weeks: post-hoc analysis from a randomised control trial” was a research collaboration with AstraZeneca using the Phase 2 IPF tralokinumab clinical trial. WRVS was shown to accurately predict patients at baseline at risk of 52-week FVC decline. “These data suggests that our WRVS biomarker may enable more sophisticated design of future clinical trials,” said Ross Stewart, Senior Business Development Manager, Pharma Partnerships, at Brainomix.

About Brainomix
Brainomix specializes in the creation of AI-powered software solutions to enable precision medicine for better treatment decisions in stroke and lung fibrosis. With origins as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, Brainomix is an expanding commercial-stage company with offices in the UK, Ireland and the USA, and operations in more than 30 countries. A private company, backed by leading healthtech investors, Brainomix has innovated award-winning imaging biomarkers and software solutions that have been clinically adopted in hundreds of hospitals worldwide. Its first product, the Brainomix 360 stroke platform, provides clinicians with the most comprehensive stroke imaging solution, driving increased treatment rates and improving functional independence for patients.
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Merit Medical Launches basixSKY™ Inflation Device

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a global leader of healthcare technology, today announced the US commercial release of the basixSKY Inflation Device. BasixSKY is the latest addition to Merit’s comprehensive inflation device portfolio, which includes both digital and analog devices. The basixSKY is available as a standalone solution and in kits with Merit Angioplasty Packs, configured to offer complementing AccessPLUS™, Honor®, and PhD™ hemostasis valves. Designed with ease of use in mind, the new device is simple and highly responsive, creating an efficient approach to inflation. Rotational torque and handle revolutions to reach pressure are minimized, and a comfort-grip feature enables one-handed preparation. Learn more about the basixSKY Inflation Device. Endovascular interventions, such as balloon angioplasty and stent placement procedures used to widen narrowed or blocked coronary and peripheral arteries, utilize an inflation device. These are minimally invasive techniques that can restore blood flow through diseased vessels and minimize damage to surrounding tissue. In 2024, it is estimated that 1.79 million coronary balloon and stent placement procedures will be performed in the United States.1 “We are pleased to broaden our portfolio of inflation devices,” said Fred P. Lampropoulos, Merit’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “With high-quality digital and analog solutions and custom kit options, we remain a leader in the inflation device market. We’re proud of that. We look forward to continuing to serve our healthcare partners, helping them to provide the best patient care.” ABOUT MERIT MEDICAL Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling more than 700 individuals. Merit employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide.  TRADEMARKS Unless noted otherwise, trademarks and registered trademarks used in this release are the property of Merit Medical Systems, Inc., its subsidiaries, or its licensors. CONTACTS PR/Media Inquiries Sarah Comstock Merit Medical +1-801-432-2864 | sarah.comstock@merit.com  INVESTOR INQUIRIES Mike Piccinino, CFA, IRC Westwicke – ICR +1-443-213-0509 | mike.piccinino@westwicke.com 1. Clarivate DRG, Market Insights ǀ Interventional Cardiology Devices ǀ United States ǀ 2023, December 29, 2022 (Clarivate, 2022).

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