Edwards Lifesciences Corp. released data from a health economics study done across nine countries in Europe which showed that early transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis can deliver significant economic benefits alongside improved clinical outcomes. Read More
Prognomiq Inc. reported the launch of its Provue Lung, a novel blood-based laboratory developed test designed to help improve detection of lung cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages. Read More
The Office of Inspector General issued a report stating that the Medicare program could save “tens of millions of dollars” in a single year on continuous glucose monitors and associated supplies if the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services acted to apply price pressure on suppliers. Read More
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will cover certain cardiac electrophysiology procedures in ambulatory surgical centers in 2026. This change which drew the support of both the Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology, which could increase device utilization. Read More
The field of gene therapy is experiencing major advances driven by precise editing technologies, such as base and prime editing, and by the design of increasingly sophisticated vectors to deliver payloads that could reverse the effects of diseases. However, in the transition to in vivo applications many approaches still fail in their attempt to effectively reach target tissues or cells. Read More
BioWorld's offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving in the U.S. No issues will be published Thursday, Nov. 27, or Friday, Nov. 28. Read More
Med-tech happenings, including deals and partnerships, grants, preclinical data and other news in brief: Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Curasight, Innotive Diagnostics, Molecular Instruments. Read More
Regulatory snapshots, including global submissions and approvals, clinical trial approvals and other regulatory decisions and designations: GE Healthcare. Read More
