Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) this week touted results from a study of a single-shot ablation catheter for atrial fibrillation at a European cardiac rhythm conference. The Marlborough, Mass.-based medical device giant said the 100-patient AF-ficient I study of intermittent AF proceeded in two stages. Phase one, testing the original Luminize design, showed a pulmonary vein isolation rate […]
ACC 2019 Roundup – ReCor touts six-month Paradise renal denervation study results
ReCor Medical this week released “on-medication” results from the RADIANCE-HTN-SOLO clinical trial of its Paradise renal denervation system intended to treat uncontrolled hypertension, touting medication and blood pressure reductions at six months. Results from the trial was presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Sessions in New Orleans and were simultaneously published […]
Study shows catheter ablation for Afib significantly boosts quality of life
Patients who had catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (Afib) had fewer symptoms, a significant long-term improvement in quality of life and fewer recurrences and hospitalizations than those who received drug therapy alone, according to a government-funded study. The same study showed that catheter ablation appeared no more effective than drugs in preventing strokes, deaths, and […]
Surmodics shares down following FDA’s paclitaxel device update
Surmodics (NSDQ:SRDX) shares fell last week after the FDA wrote a letter to doctors detailing a trend of heightened mortality in people with peripheral artery disease who were treated with paclitaxel-coated devices. In an SEC filing, the company said that it’s working with the FDA to clarify how the company should proceed with an ongoing clinical trial of […]
ACC 2019: Abbott touts reduced stroke, bleeding and pump-clotting in HeartMate 3 trial
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) yesterday presented data from a new trial of its HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device, touting a reduced rate of strokes, pump-related blood clots and bleeding episodes at two years as compared with the previous generation HeartMate II. Data in the trial was presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session […]
ACC 2019: Medtronic, Edwards low-risk TAVR trial data could pave way to new indications
Results from trials of both Medtronic‘s (NYSE:MDT) and Edwards Lifesciences‘ (NYSE:EW) transcatheter aortic valve replacement systems exploring their use in low-risk patients indicated that the devices were as safe as open surgery, paving the way for possible new indications for TAVR technology. Data from the trials were presented over the weekend at the American College […]
GI Dynamics touts results of U.K. study
GI Dynamics (ASX:GID) said a retrospective study of its EndoBarrier device for patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity shows a significant reduction in HbA1c, weight, liver fat and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks as well as a reduction in the need for insulin in some patients. The EndoBarrier device is a plastic gut sleeve designed to […]
Apple touts results from massive AF-detection Apple Watch study
Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) today released data from its 419,297-patient Apple Heart Study, showing that the device is capable of aiding in the detection of atrial fibrillation using its light-sensor based technology. Results from the study were released today at the American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session in New Orleans. The study was designed to […]
Xeris launches Ph2 trial of ready-to-use liquid glucagon
Xeris Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:XERS) said today that it dosed the first patients in a Phase II trial of its ready-to-use liquid glucagon in people with Type 1 diabetes. The Chicago-based company expects to report top-line data from the study in the second half of 2019. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Philips touts adaptive servo ventilation sleep apnea study data
Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG) yesterday released results from a study exploring the use of adaptive servo ventilation in treating patients with complex sleep apnea. Results from the study were published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the Amsterdam-based company said. Investigators in the study compared the performance of four different ASV devices, including […]
Ivantis touts 2-year Hydrus, Glaukos iStent head-to-head study results
Ivantis today released two-year results from a study comparing its Hydrus Microstent to Glaukos‘ (NYSE:GKOS) iStent trabecular micro-bypass stents, touting reductions in medication use and no reoperations for patients in the Hydrus arm. The Irvine, Calif.-based company said that it is presenting results from the Compare trial today at the American Glaucoma Society’s annual meeting in […]
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