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MitraClip™ Guide delivery achieved in under 7.5 minutes1 TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – A recent publication demonstrated procedural efficiency for MitraClip™ transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) with use of the VersaCross® RF Transseptal Solution, reporting guide delivery from femoral access in under 7.5 minutes1. The VersaCross solution features a single radiofrequency (RF)-tipped wire used to introduce the transseptal sheath into the superior vena cava (SVC), […]
Deal Adds Innovative Solutions and Establishes High-Growth Market Leadership for Zimmer Biomet WARSAW, Ind., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, today announced that the company has completed the acquisition of A&E Medical Corporation, a Vance Street Capital Portfolio Company, for $150 […]
Veteran in Healthcare industry to advise VivaLNK’s executive team and assist in its growth in the Digital Health space CAMPBELL, Calif., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — VivaLNK, a leading provider of connected healthcare solutions known for its unique medical wearable sensor platform and vitals data service, announces today that Jennifer Esposito joins its Board of […]
Phase 1 results for ION449 (AZD8233) demonstrate best-in-class potential, showing potent, dose-dependent PCSK9 reductions of >90% with favorable safety profile CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IONS) today announced that the biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has initiated a Phase 2b clinical trial of ION449 (AZD8233), an investigational antisense medicine designed to reduce blood cholesterol levels […]
Visage 7 Live Connect enables simple radiologist collaboration with referrers SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Visage Imaging, Inc. (“Visage”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Pro Medicus Ltd. (ASX: PME), has announced it will be showcasing the latest version of the Visage® 7 Enterprise Imaging Platform, featuring the introduction of Visage 7 Live Connect (as a works-in-progress), […]
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Stark International Lux S.A.R.L., and SERB SAS, affiliates of SERB, a European specialty pharmaceutical group, to sell its BTG Specialty Pharmaceuticals business for $800 million in cash. SERB, backed by private equity firm […]
CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Shapa, a leading Silicon Valley based health IT technology company, announced today their entry into the cardiovascular health management market. Previous studies from Shapa, as well as recent user data, have proven that over 79.8% of users continue to weigh themselves daily and lose or maintain […]
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCardia®, Inc. [Nasdaq: BCDA] today announced that the Company’s proprietary Helix Biotherapeutic Delivery System (the Helix System) demonstrated the best safety profile among clinical transendocardial catheter injection systems used for cardiac cell therapy delivery in an in-press corrected proof published in the journal, Cardiovascular […]
Data from Supplemental Analyses to be Shared at Clinical Trials Think Tank Meeting SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq:CYTK) today announced additional results from GALACTIC-HF (Global Approach to Lowering Adverse Cardiac Outcomes Through Improving Contractility in Heart Failure), the Phase 3 event driven cardiovascular outcomes clinical trial of omecamtiv mecarbil, will be presented at […]
Required lab testing complete for Biotres a novel holter patch product REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biotricity Inc. (OTCQB:BTCY), a medical diagnostic and consumer healthcare technology company, announced today that it has completed required lab testing and is completing its 510(k) FDA filing for its latest potential product […]
