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Novartis PARAGON-HF analyses suggest Entresto® benefit beyond HFrEF

Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) demonstrated greatest benefit in HFpEF patients with ejection fractions adjacent to HFrEF, compared to valsartan1 Entresto, compared to valsartan, demonstrated reduced risk in total heart failure hospitalizations and cardiovascular death in women, compared to men2 Among patients who had been previously hospitalized, those who were screened during or […]

Caladrius Biosciences Reports Positive Results for CLBS16 from the ESCaPE-CMD Trial at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2019

Single administration of CLBS16 durably improves heart function and symptoms with no cell-related adverse events CLBS16 cell therapy shows promise as a significant advancement in treatment of Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction (CMD), a condition that disproportionately afflicts women PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caladrius Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLBS), a late-stage biopharmaceutical […]

Applied Therapeutics Announces Presentation of Clinical Data Highlighting AT-001 for the Treatment of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2019

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:APLT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of novel drug candidates against validated molecular targets in indications of high unmet medical need, today announced the presentation of data at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2019 in […]

Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer Announce Randomized, Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Atrial Fibrillation Screening on Health Outcomes in Older Individuals

PRINCETON, N.J. & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Bristol-Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance today announced the initiation of a new randomized, controlled study, GUARD-AF (ReducinG stroke by screening for UndiAgnosed atRial fibrillation in elderly inDividuals). The study seeks to determine if earlier detection of atrial fibrillation (AFib) through screening in previously undiagnosed men and women at […]

Amarin Announced FDA Advisory Committee Voted Unanimously (16-0) to Recommend Approval of Vascepa® (icosapent ethyl) Capsules Label Expansion to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Based on Landmark REDUCE-IT® Outcomes Trial

Cardiovascular disease events like heart attacks, stroke and death affect millions of patients in the United States and are estimated to cost $500 billion annually Millions of high-risk patients with cardiovascular disease could benefit from this cost-effective therapy if expanded label receives FDA approval; PDUFA date is December 28 DUBLIN, […]

Amgen And The Duke Clinical Research Institute Announce Initiation Of First Large-Scale Registry To Evaluate Real-World Lipid Management And The Effectiveness Of PCSK9 Inhibitors

New Registry, cvMOBIUS, Will Assess Lipid Therapies and Five-Year Cardiovascular Outcomes in 8,500 High-Risk Patients With a Recent Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Event THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) in collaboration with the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) today announced plans to initiate the Cardiovascular Multi-dimensional Observational Investigation of the Use of PCSK9 inhibitors […]

Invitae Launches Invitae Discover Research Platform on Apple Watch; First Study on Platform Will Investigate Genetic Causes of Cardiovascular Disease

–Study announced in conjunction with American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions– –Researchers also presenting data on limitations of highly targeted screening strategies in familial hypercholesterolemia– PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Invitae Corporation (NYSE: NVTA), a leading medical genetics company, today announced Invitae Discover, a clinical research platform that leverages biometric data available through Apple Watch to […]

Lost Money in iRhythm Technologies, Inc.?

Gibbs Law Group Investigates Potential Securities Law Violations OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iRhythm Technologies, Inc. shares fell sharply after the company filed a Notification of Late Filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its Quarterly Report and revealed that it has identified errors affecting prior periods. According to iRhythm, these […]

Correvio Reports Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results

NASDAQ: CORV  TSX: CORV FDA Accepts Brinavess™ New Drug Application Advisory Committee Date Set for December 10, 2019 PDUFA Date Set for December 24, 2019 Management to Host Conference Call and Webcast Today, November 14, 2019at 8:30 a.m. Eastern (5:30 a.m. Pacific) VANCOUVER, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Correvio Pharma Corp. (NASDAQ: CORV) (TSX: CORV), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused […]

Ultromics Receives FDA Clearance for its AI-powered Decision Support System, EchoGo Core

AI automates cardiac analysis helping earlier detection of cardiovascular disease, enabling clinicians to improve patient care and outcomes OXFORD, England, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ultromics, the UK-based health technology firm at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence to echocardiography, has received 510(K) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for […]