Surgery

Renowned Transplant Surgeon and Medical Innovator, Dr. Robert Mendez, Remembered for Lifelong Dedication to Advancing Organ Donation and Transplantation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Along with his twin brother, Dr. Rafael Mendez, Dr. Robert Mendez was a worldwide pioneer in kidney transplantation and organ donation, who revolutionized the field with his expertise and dedication.

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  • Along with his twin brother, Dr. Rafael Mendez, Dr. Robert Mendez was a worldwide pioneer in kidney transplantation and organ donation, who revolutionized the field with his expertise and dedication.
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    From Left to Right: Dr. Rafael Mendez and Dr. Robert Mendez, organ donation and transplantation pioneers.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Born on March 2, 1937, Dr. Robert Mendez embarked on a remarkable career that spanned over four decades.
  • Dr. Robert Mendez’s impact on the world of organ transplantation, organ donation and medicine at large are immeasurable.

DermTech Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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Monday, April 1, 2024

DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced that effective March 27, 2024, the Compensation Committee of DermTech’s Board of Directors granted an aggregate of 26,240 restricted stock units to eight new employees under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, or the 2022 Inducement Plan.

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  • DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced that effective March 27, 2024, the Compensation Committee of DermTech’s Board of Directors granted an aggregate of 26,240 restricted stock units to eight new employees under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, or the 2022 Inducement Plan.
  • The 2022 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously a DermTech employee, as inducements material to the employee’s entering into employment with DermTech, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • The 26,240 restricted stock units shall vest over 4 years as follows: (i) twenty-five percent of the restricted stock units will vest on March 5, 2025 and (ii) the remaining seventy-five percent of the restricted stock units will vest in equal quarterly installments until fully vested on March 5, 2028, subject to the employee’s continued employment with the Company on these vesting dates.
  • The restricted stock units are also subject to the terms and conditions of the 2022 Inducement Plan and the terms and conditions of the equity award agreements covering the grants.

AngioDynamics Announces Settlement of All Patent Litigation with C.R. Bard, Inc.

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Under the terms of the settlement, BD will grant a license to AngioDynamics under certain of BD’s port patents and AngioDynamics will grant BD a license under certain of AngioDynamics’ catheter patents.

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  • Under the terms of the settlement, BD will grant a license to AngioDynamics under certain of BD’s port patents and AngioDynamics will grant BD a license under certain of AngioDynamics’ catheter patents.
  • AngioDynamics will also make six minimum annual payments to BD of $2.5 million through February 2029, and potential additional payments if six percent (6%) of annual net sales of AngioDynamics’ port products exceed the minimum payment.
  • The parties will participate in the pending appeal before the Federal Circuit of the case titled C.R.
  • Neither party admitted any liability in connection with the settlement agreement.

bioAffinity Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was approximately $2.2 million, up from no revenue for the prior-year period.

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  • Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was approximately $2.2 million, up from no revenue for the prior-year period.
  • Research and development expenses were $432,000 for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with $429,000 for the comparable period in 2022.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses were $2.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with $1.2 million for the comparable period in 2022.
  • Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $2.4 million, compared with a net loss of $1.7 million for the comparable period in 2022.

Global Bariatric Surgery Market Analysis Report 2024-2033: Escalating Demand for Weight Loss Interventions, Increasing Awareness and Accessibility, Advancements in Minimally Invasive Techniques - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 1, 2024

This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of market trends, key players, and growth opportunities within the bariatric surgery sector.

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  • This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of market trends, key players, and growth opportunities within the bariatric surgery sector.
  • The expanding market for bariatric surgery is fueled by the escalating demand for weight loss interventions, reflecting the ongoing increase in overweight and obese populations worldwide.
  • Key Questions Answered in this Report:
    What is the size of the global bariatric surgery market at the regional and country levels?
  • What is the economic impact on the global bariatric surgery market, and what is the development trend of the market?

Glaukos To Present Numerous Scientific Abstracts at the 2024 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Glaukos Corporation (NYSE: GKOS), an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases, announced today that it will present multiple scientific abstracts at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting, being held April 5-8, 2024 in Boston, MA.

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  • Glaukos Corporation (NYSE: GKOS), an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases, announced today that it will present multiple scientific abstracts at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting, being held April 5-8, 2024 in Boston, MA.
  • Glaukos will be exhibiting onsite at booth #631.
  • The faculty includes Ike Ahmed, MD (Moderator); Sahar Bedrood, MD; John Berdahl, MD; Manjool Shah, MD; and Blake Williamson, MD.
  • The ASCRS Annual Meeting is among the largest gatherings of anterior segment physicians, medical personnel and industry executives in the ophthalmic industry.

VarmX to Attend LSX World Congress and Bio€quity Europe in Q2 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

VarmX, a biotech company focusing on the development of innovative approaches for the reversal of anticoagulation, today announces that it will be attending the LSX World Congress (29-30 April) and presenting at Bio€quity Europe (12-14 May).

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  • VarmX, a biotech company focusing on the development of innovative approaches for the reversal of anticoagulation, today announces that it will be attending the LSX World Congress (29-30 April) and presenting at Bio€quity Europe (12-14 May).
  • The LSX World Congress is the leading partnering, strategy and investment event in Europe, with 1:1 partnering at its core.
  • Bio€quity Europe is a key biopartnering event for the biotech industry in Europe, organised by BioCentury.
  • If you are interested in meeting with the VarmX Team at either of these upcoming events, or to get further information, please contact: [email protected] .

Tenet to Report its First Quarter 2024 Results on April 30th

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) will release its first quarter 2024 results on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, no later than 6:00 a.m. Central Time (CT), to be followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time).

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Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) will release its first quarter 2024 results on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, no later than 6:00 a.m. Central Time (CT), to be followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time).

HCA Healthcare Releases 2024 Annual Impact Report

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced the release of its annual Impact Report that reflects on the past year and highlights HCA Healthcare’s positive impact across the communities it serves.

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced the release of its annual Impact Report that reflects on the past year and highlights HCA Healthcare’s positive impact across the communities it serves.
  • “At HCA Healthcare, our purpose is clear: We exist to give people a healthier tomorrow,” said Sam Hazen, CEO of HCA Healthcare.
  • Last year, 32 HCA Healthcare hospitals were recognized on the Fortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals list, and in early 2024, 54 HCA Healthcare hospitals were included on Healthgrades’ 250 Best Hospitals list for clinical excellence.
  • For more information about the annual HCA Healthcare Impact Report, visit HCAhealthcareImpact.com .

Paragon 28 Adds to Suite of Novel Syndesmosis Repair Solutions with Launch of Grappler® R3INFORCE™ Extraosseous Repair System

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328312304/en/
    Figure 1: Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (“AITFL”) Repair Showing the Grappler® R3INFORCE™ Dynamic Anchor (left) and Grappler® Knotless Anchor (center).
  • The Grappler® R3INFORCE™ Extraosseous Repair System is sterile packed and includes all instrumentation needed to complete the case in multiple configurations, reducing waste and intraoperative complexity.
  • It offers surgeons a comprehensive, physiological, and anatomical reconstruction system for ankle syndesmotic injuries.”
    The Grappler® R3INFORCE™ Extraosseous Repair System bolsters Paragon 28’s soft tissue offering, which includes the Paratrooper™ Plantar Plate System, TenoTac™ 2.0 Soft Tissue Fixation System, Grappler® Interference Screw System, Grappler® Suture Anchor System, Grappler® Knotless Anchor System, Bridgeline™ Tape, R3ACT® Stabilization System, R3LEASE™ Stabilization System, and Mister Tendon™ Harvester.
  • With this comprehensive portfolio, Paragon 28® provides its customers with a single source to address their foot and ankle soft tissue needs.