Fresenius Medical Care

Angion and Vifor Pharma Report Topline Results from Phase 2 GUARD Trial of ANG-3777 in Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

UNIONDALE, N.Y. and ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angion Biomedica Corp. (NASDAQ:ANGN) and Vifor Pharma today announced results from the exploratory Phase 2 GUARD trial of Angion’s ANG-3777 in patients undergoing cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass at risk for developing acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI). The trial did not meet its primary endpoint of percentage increase in serum creatinine based upon the area under the curve (AUC). However, Angion and Vifor Pharma continue to review the data based on the signal demonstrated in the clinically relevant MAKE90 secondary endpoint.

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  • However, Angion and Vifor Pharma continue to review the data based on the signal demonstrated in the clinically relevant MAKE90 secondary endpoint.
  • Topline results from the Phase 2 GUARD trial appear below.
  • Angion and Vifor are evaluating the full data set from the Phase 2 GUARD trial in patients at risk for acute kidney injury associated with cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CSA-AKI).
  • Angion and Vifor are evaluating the full data set from the ANG-3777 Phase 2 GUARD trial in patients at risk for acute kidney injury associated with cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CSA-AKI).

Global Dialysis Disposable Devices Market Report 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 6, 2021

The "Global Dialysis Disposable Devices Market 2022-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Dialysis Disposable Devices Market 2022-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The dialysis disposable devices market is poised to grow by $ 1.62 bn during 2022-2026, progressing at a CAGR of 5.06%
    This study identifies the growing medical device industry as one of the prime reasons driving the dialysis disposable devices market growth during the next few years.
  • The report on the dialysis disposable devices market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.
  • Also, the dialysis disposable devices market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth.

Vifor Pharma comments on market speculations

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

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    Due to current market speculations, Vifor Pharma Group states the following:
    Vifor Pharma Group systematically reviews options that can strengthen its market position and/or accelerate the growth of the company both organically and through partnerships and acquisitions.
  • Vifor Pharma is therefore regularly in discussions with other market participants and does not comment on them.
  • Vifor Pharma Group holds a leading position in all its core business activities and consists of the following companies: Vifor Pharma and Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (a joint company with Fresenius Medical Care).
  • Vifor Pharma Group is headquartered in Switzerland, and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX Swiss Exchange, VIFN, ISIN: CH0364749348).

DGAP-News: Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA announces changes to Management Board, reflecting the transformation to the company's new operating model

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

DGAP-News: Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

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  • DGAP-News: Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA
    Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA announces changes to Management Board, reflecting the transformation to the company's new operating model
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Fresenius Medical Care, the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, today announced changes to the Management Board effective on January 1, 2022.
  • They follow a unanimous decision by the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care Management AG to adapt the composition of the Management Board to the company's new operating model, which is being launched in 2023.
  • Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release.

15th Annual Tour DaVita Raises Nearly $1 Million for Bridge of Life

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

DENVER, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, DaVita announced its 15th annual Tour DaVita event raisednearly $1 millionto benefit Bridge of Life , a nonprofit founded by DaVita focused on strengthening health care globally through sustainable programs that support the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.

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  • DENVER, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, DaVita announced its 15th annual Tour DaVita event raisednearly $1 millionto benefit Bridge of Life , a nonprofit founded by DaVita focused on strengthening health care globally through sustainable programs that support the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.
  • In addition to the funds raised, Tour DaVita participants recorded over 26,000 miles while bringing awareness to the prevalence of kidney disease within their communities.
  • "We are so grateful to be the beneficiary of funds raised through this life-changing event," said Lori Vaclavik, executive director for Bridge of Life.
  • DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally.

Vifor Pharma announces changes to the Executive Committee as CFO retires

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Vifor Pharma is currently in the recruiting process for the new Chief Financial Officer, to be announced once the successor has been identified.

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  • Vifor Pharma is currently in the recruiting process for the new Chief Financial Officer, to be announced once the successor has been identified.
  • Abbas Hussain, Chief Executive Officer of Vifor Pharma, commented: "On behalf of the company I would like to thank Colin for his valuable contributions and leadership during his tenure at Vifor Pharma.
  • Vifor Pharma Group holds a leading position in all its core business activities and consists of the following companies: Vifor Pharma and Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (a joint company with Fresenius Medical Care).
  • Vifor Pharma Group is headquartered in Switzerland, and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX Swiss Exchange, VIFN, ISIN: CH0364749348).

Vifor Pharma supports Iron Deficiency Day 2021: Call to action for early iron deficiency diagnosis

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Friday, November 26, 2021

Together, we are dedicated to support people at risk of and living with iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia so they can lead better, healthier lives.

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  • Together, we are dedicated to support people at risk of and living with iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia so they can lead better, healthier lives.
  • To learn more about the importance of early diagnosis and recognizing symptoms of iron deficiency, visit www.takeironseriously.com/raise-awareness .
  • Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia is estimated to affect one in three people worldwide7, yet despite the serious consequences and high prevalence8, it remains an under-recognized condition.
  • A guide to diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in digestive diseases.

ExchangeRight Takes Net-Leased Portfolio DST Full Cycle, Achieving Annualized Returns from 6.54% to 7.99%

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

ExchangeRight has brought another Net-Leased Portfolio DST full cycle in Q3 2021, generating annualized returns of 6.54% for investors who chose to cash out or complete a 1031 exchange with their proceeds.

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  • ExchangeRight has brought another Net-Leased Portfolio DST full cycle in Q3 2021, generating annualized returns of 6.54% for investors who chose to cash out or complete a 1031 exchange with their proceeds.
  • For investors who chose to complete a tax-deferred 721 exchange into the acquiring REIT, average annualized returns were equivalent to 7.99% based on an independent KPMG valuation of the acquiring portfolio.
  • In conjunction with the closing, ExchangeRight provided the investors in each portfolio with the option to perform another 1031 exchange, receive cash, complete a tax-deferred 721 exchange, or any combination of these options.
  • We are pleased to have once again taken a DST portfolio full cycle that generated total returns above anticipated targets, said Warren Thomas, a managing partner of ExchangeRight.

Humacyte Presents Preclinical Results of Small-Diameter HAV™ for Use as a BTT Shunt in Pediatric Heart Disease at American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2021

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humacyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: HUMA), a clinical-stage biotechnology platform company developing universally implantable bioengineered human tissue at commercial scale, today announced positive results from a preclinical study of the small-diameter (3.5mm) HAV in a primate model simulating pediatric heart disease were presented at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2021.

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  • In this initial preclinical study, five non-immunosuppressed juvenile primates were surgically implanted with the 3.5mm diameter HAVs as modified Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunts (mBTTs).
  • The mBTT shunt operation is used as an initial stage of some pediatric surgical procedures to repair severe congenital heart defects.
  • The presentation was made at the AHA meeting by Humacyte Senior Preclinical Scientist Kevin Nash, Ph.D.
  • Exploring the potential use of the HAV in cardiac surgical procedures represents a logical expansion of Humacytes bioengineered vascular platform.

Humacyte Presents New 12-Month Data from HAVs™ Produced Using Commercial-Scale Manufacturing System

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Monday, November 15, 2021

Durham, N.C., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humacyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: HUMA), a clinical-stage biotechnology platform company developing universally implantable bioengineered human tissue at commercial scale, today announced that data from a Phase 2 clinical trial of patients receiving the human acellular vessel (HAV) produced using its cutting-edge, large-scale manufacturing systems, known as “LUNA200”, for vascular access in hemodialysis, demonstrated 12-month efficacy that is similar to trials of HAVs produced in the development-scale systems previously used in manufacturing the HAV.

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  • Secondary patency rates of the HAVs produced using the prior, development-scale systems ranged from 82% to 89%.
  • Each modular, automated LUNA200 system, with enhanced process controls, can grow 200 HAVs at a time.
  • The Durham facility is fully operational, and in 2021 the FDA authorized the use of HAVs produced in the LUNA200 system to supply the Companys ongoing clinical trials in the United States.
  • The 12-month data were presented at the 6th World Congress of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS2021).