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U.S. FDA Approves First Anti-Inflammatory Drug for Cardiovascular Disease

LODOCO® (colchicine, 0.5 mg tablet) Reduces Cardiac Event Risk in Adult Patients with Established Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) by an Additional 31% on Top of Standard of Care. LODOCO Targets Residual Inflammation as an Underlying Cause of ASCVD and Can be Used Alone or in Combination with Cholesterol-Lowering Medications PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AGEPHA Pharma […]

AccurKardia Announces Final Closing of $2.7 Million Series Seed Round

This investment will support AccurKardia’s mission to deliver world class clinical-grade ECG interpretation software to cardiac monitoring companies, thereby expanding access to the benefits of remote cardiac care to millions of patients worldwide. June 20, 2023 01:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AccurKardia, Inc., a medical AI software company […]

HAYA Therapeutics Adds Douglas L. Mann, M.D. as Chairperson of Clinical Advisory Board

As a recognized cardiologist, clinical investigator, and cardiovascular researcher, Dr. Mann joins as company prepares to advance its lead heart failure candidate HTX-001 towards the clinic LAUSANNE, Switzerland & SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HAYA Therapeutics, SA, a company developing RNA-guided programmable precision medicines focused on long non-coding RNAs, today announced that Douglas […]

Owlet Announces FDA-Clearance of the First Prescription Pulse Oximetry Sock for Infants

LEHI, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Owlet (NYSE: OWLT, “the Company”), the pioneer of smart baby monitoring, announces clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) of BabySat™, the first medical pulse-oximetry device featuring its advanced, wire-free sock design. Owlet is a leader in infant health data, having monitored more than 1 million babies, and […]

Mallinckrodt Announces Publication of Real-World Data on the Use of Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) in Heart Transplant Patients

– Results from the largest European and first multicenter, retrospective, observational chart review study investigating the real-world use of ECP in heart transplant patients reinforce its use as a treatment for heart transplant rejection and prevention of rejection1 – DUBLIN, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE American: MNK), a global specialty pharmaceutical company, today […]

Novel Transcatheter Valve Repair Device: DRAGONFLY-DMR 12-Month Trial Results Revealed at EuroPCR 2023

First-Time Clinical Trial Outcomes Show Promising Follow-Up Results HANGZHOU, China, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On May 17th, the 12-month results of the DRAGONFLY-DMR pivotal trial were presented at EuroPCR 2023. This trial was led by Professor Jian’an Wang from Zhe’er Hospital, Hangzhou, China, and presented on his behalf by the Eligibility Committee Chair, […]

FDA Approves Innovative 4D Flow MRI Blood Flow Analysis Software from Cardio Flow Design Inc. (Japan) – Enhance Cardiovascular Diagnostic Accuracy

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of iTFlow® in blood flow analysis. The FDA approval is significant as it recognizes the safety and effectiveness of iTFlow® in analyzing blood flow through 4D Flow MRI data, with the potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy for patients […]

NorthStar Medical Technologies, LLC Appoints Frank Scholz, Ph.D., as President and Chief Executive Officer

− Former Chief Executive Officer Stephen Merrick Appointed Executive Chairman − − Planned transition part of NorthStar’s strategy for continued growth and industry leadership in domestic radioisotope production and radiopharmaceutical development to meet needs of patients, pharmaceutical companies and radiopharmacies − BELOIT, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NorthStar Medical Technologies, LLC, a global innovator in […]

Endospan Announces Initial Experience with the Custom-Made NEXUS DUO™ Aortic Arch Stent Graft System

HERZLIYA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Endospan, a pioneer in endovascular repair of aortic arch disease, announces the initial experience with its custom-made NEXUS DUO™ Aortic Arch Stent Graft System. Prof. Th. Bisdas, from the Athens Medical Centre, presented the multicentric European experience of the first ten patients treated with NEXUS DUO at the […]

Accuray Announces Suzanne Winter Selected as One of the Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs of 2023

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The global Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) team is proud to announce that president and CEO Suzanne Winter has been recognized by The Healthcare Technology Report as one of the Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs of 2023. This year’s awardees, some of the most accomplished executives in the industry, represent […]