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BD Board Increases Dividend for 50th Consecutive Year, Authorizes 10 Million Additional Share Repurchases

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per common share, an increase of 4.8% from the previous quarter. The dividend will be payable on Dec. 31, 2021 to holders of record on Dec. 10, 2021. The indicated annual dividend […]

Two Large Studies Demonstrate Complete Revascularization with Impella Heart Pumps Improves Ejection Fraction and Long-Term Patient Outcomes

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The final results of the PROTECT III and Restore EF prospective studies demonstrate improved outcomes for high-risk PCI patients with the use of Impella heart pumps. The study results were reviewed this morning at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2021, the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, by Gregg […]

Medtronic study shows patients with high blood pressure are interested in an interventional procedure treatment option

New data from Medtronic Patient Preference study presented at TCT 2021; Medtronic adds to its clinical leadership for renal denervation with launch of the SPYRAL AFFIRM study DUBLIN and ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced findings from a new study of the Patient […]

Vascular Therapies Announces Presentation of Phase 3 Clinical Trial Results at the American Society of Nephrology Meeting

– Sirogen™ Shows Encouraging AV Fistula Outcomes in Elderly End-Stage Renal Disease Patients – CRESSKILL, N.J., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Vascular Therapies, a privately held biotechnology company is developing Sirogen™, a proprietary sirolimus formulation for intraoperative local drug delivery to reduce surgical stenosis in blood vessels. Today, the company announced the presentation […]

BioSig Expands its Installation Base in Texas

Signs a new installation agreement with high-volume center in San Antonio Westport, CT, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioSig Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSGM) (“BioSig” or the “Company”), a medical technology company commercializing an innovative signal processing platform designed to improve signal fidelity and uncover the full range of ECG […]

PLx Pharma Inc. Announces New Scientific Data Available Evaluating the Pharmacologic Profile of FDA-Approved VAZALORE 81 mg Liquid-Filled Aspirin Capsules

— VAZALORE 81 mg shows fast bioavailability, absorption, and platelet inhibition — — VAZALORE 81 mg has pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles consistent with VAZALORE 325 mg — — Findings presented at TCT meeting earlier today — SPARTA, N.J., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PLx Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: PLXP) (“PLx” […]

Retrospective Analysis Using the VoluMetrix NIVA|HF Investigational Algorithm to Assess Patients With Heart Failure Predicts Hospitalization

The NIVA|HF investigational algorithm uses proprietary venous waveform technology from VoluMetrix to assess otherwise hard-to-obtain cardiovascular metrics. According to study authors, ‘This non-invasive measurement has potential for … prevention of hospital admission in heart failure patients.’ NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VoluMetrix, a Nashville-based biotech startup dedicated […]

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Clinical Update

Conference Call and Webcast at 5:00 pm Eastern Time THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX), today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and provided an update on key milestones. “We are on track for submission around year-end of our […]

Liquidia Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

–   Increased adoption of generic Treprostinil Injection by patients, physicians and payers –   Completed on-site pre-approval inspections by FDA of two U.S. manufacturing facilities –   Anticipate FDA action on LIQ861 near PDUFA goal date of November 7, 2021 MORRISVILLE, N.C., Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ: LQDA) […]