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Novel Computational Pipeline Could Help Repurpose Cancer Drugs for Rare Diseases

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2021 – By combining computational and experimental approaches, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Prairie View A&M University researchers identified cancer drugs that show promise for treating pulmonary hypertension, or PH, a rare and incurable lung disease.   Published today in Science Advances, the study used […]

JenaValve Announces First European Commercial Implants with the Trilogy™ Heart Valve System

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JenaValve Technology, Inc., developer and manufacturer of differentiated transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) systems, today announced the first commercial implants with the Trilogy Heart Valve System in Europe. The procedures, which included treatment of both aortic regurgitation1 (AR) and aortic stenosis1 (AS), took place […]

First Patients Treated in Southern Europe with Stereotaxis Genesis Robotic Technology

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS), the global leader in innovative robotic technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, today announced installation of its Genesis Robotic Magnetic Navigation (RMN) system at Princess Grace Hospital Center in Monaco, a leading center of research and training for the treatment […]

CinCor Pharma Appoints Mason Freeman, M.D., as Executive VP, Clinical Development

CINCINNATI, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CinCor Pharma, Inc. (“CinCor”) today announced the appointment of Mason W. Freeman, M.D., as Executive Vice President, Clinical Development responsible for leading all clinical development at CinCor. “Mason will be guiding the clinical development programs for CIN-107 for multiple potential indications, including hypertension,” […]

Nuwellis Selected as a Recipient of the Governor’s International Trade Award

Nuwellis recognized as a Minnesota company that has shown exceptional progress and success in foreign markets EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuwellis, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUWE) was honored last week with the 2021 Governor’s International Trade Award by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. This award honors Minnesota companies that are […]

Cook Medical Issues Voluntary Recall of Transseptal Needle and Transseptal Needle With Catheter

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cook Medical issued a global, voluntary recall of the Transseptal Needle and the Transseptal Needle with Catheter. This recall includes all unexpired lots for both of these products. The needles were recalled due to complaints of rust on the products. Use of affected products could result in increased […]

CardieX and Mobvoi preparing for commercial launch of new smartwatch with advanced heart health features in US and Australia

The two global companies announce imminent release of first-in-kind smartwatch NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. and SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CardieX (CardieX, the Company) and Mobvoi are excited to announce significant progress towards commercialization and launch of a new smartwatch with first-in-class, advanced heart health features developed by […]

Cardisio GmbH Completes €3.5 Million Investment

Veteran Silicon Valley Technology Investors Lead Funding Round to Further Develop and Market Cardisio’s Unique Method for Heart Disease Screening FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cardisio GmbH, developers of the world’s first non-invasive, highly accurate screening method for heart diseases, today announced completion of its largest investment round to date. […]

Reemo Health Enters Into Know-how Agreement With Mayo Clinic For Tech-enabled Cardiac Rehab And Maintenance

Home-based cardiac management programs will deliver personalized care plans and dynamic support to people with cardiovascular disease through Reemo’s intuitive smartwatch experience MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Reemo Health, a connected health company specializing in home-based health management, today announced a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic. This agreement will incorporate Mayo Clinic’s […]

Biobeat Expands Access of Wearable Cuffless 24 Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Device to Consumers

World’s First BP Cuffless Device – Now Available For Consumers PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Biobeat, a global leader in wearable remote patient monitoring solutions for the healthcare continuum, announced today that it has made its new wearable and ambulatory blood pressure chest-monitoring device accessible to consumers. Launched in May 2021 for providers, […]