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Field Medical Announces First-in-Human Trials for Groundbreaking FieldForce™ Ventricular Pulsed Field Ablation Technology

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
PFA, Physics, Safety, Arrhythmia, Catheter ablation, HRS, PVC, MD, Cardiac electrophysiology, Workflow, Mount Sinai Health System, Ventricular tachycardia, Cardiac cycle, Patient, Atrial fibrillation, Boston Scientific, Medical device

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA, Calif., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Field Medical,™ Inc., a pioneer in pulsed field cardiac catheter ablation technology, today announced the initiation of its first-in-human study for the FieldForce™ Ablation System at Na Homolce Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic. The Ventricular Catheter Ablation Study, VCAS, will enroll up to 60 patients at up to 5 sites world-wide. The VCAS investigational study is a critical step towards demonstrating safety and performance of the FieldForce™ Ablation System, developed specifically to address the limitations of existing pulsed field ablation (PFA) and radiofrequency (RF) ablation systems, including a more time efficient treatment protocol for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. Preliminary results will be presented on May 16, 2024, at the Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions in Boston, Mass.

Key Points: 
  • First and only contact force pulsed field ablation (PFA) system designed to transform treatment for millions with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
  • CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA, Calif., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Field Medical,™ Inc., a pioneer in pulsed field cardiac catheter ablation technology, today announced the initiation of its first-in-human study for the FieldForce™ Ablation System at Na Homolce Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic.
  • The Ventricular Catheter Ablation Study, VCAS , will enroll up to 60 patients at up to 5 sites world-wide.
  • Current ventricular catheter ablation methods involve lengthy procedures and significant risks associated with thermal ablation, like conventional RF ablation.

Field Medical Announces First-in-Human Trials for Groundbreaking FieldForce™ Ventricular Pulsed Field Ablation Technology

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 9, 2024
PFA, Physics, Safety, Arrhythmia, Catheter ablation, HRS, PVC, MD, Cardiac electrophysiology, Workflow, Mount Sinai Health System, Ventricular tachycardia, Cardiac cycle, Patient, Atrial fibrillation, Boston Scientific, Medical device

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA, Calif., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Field Medical,™ Inc., a pioneer in pulsed field cardiac catheter ablation technology, today announced the initiation of its first-in-human study for the FieldForce™ Ablation System at Na Homolce Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic. The Ventricular Catheter Ablation Study, VCAS, will enroll up to 60 patients at up to 5 sites world-wide. The VCAS investigational study is a critical step towards demonstrating safety and performance of the FieldForce™ Ablation System, developed specifically to address the limitations of existing pulsed field ablation (PFA) and radiofrequency (RF) ablation systems, including a more time efficient treatment protocol for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. Preliminary results will be presented on May 16, 2024, at the Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions in Boston, Mass.

Key Points: 
  • First and only contact force pulsed field ablation (PFA) system designed to transform treatment for millions with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
  • CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA, Calif., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Field Medical,™ Inc., a pioneer in pulsed field cardiac catheter ablation technology, today announced the initiation of its first-in-human study for the FieldForce™ Ablation System at Na Homolce Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic.
  • The Ventricular Catheter Ablation Study, VCAS , will enroll up to 60 patients at up to 5 sites world-wide.
  • Current ventricular catheter ablation methods involve lengthy procedures and significant risks associated with thermal ablation, like conventional RF ablation.

U.S. HOMEOWNER EQUITY REMAINS ELEVATED BUT DIPS DOWNWARD AGAIN IN FIRST QUARTER

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Sale, See, AVM, Housing, Trust, LTV

IRVINE, Calif., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, today released its first-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, which shows that 45.8 percent of mortgaged residential properties in the United States were considered equity-rich in the first quarter, meaning that the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by those properties was no more than half of their estimated market values.

Key Points: 
  • The latest figure also was down from 47.2 percent in the first quarter of 2023, hitting the lowest point in two years.
  • When prices flatten out or drop, equity usually follows even as homeowners pay off mortgages.
  • Measured annually, equity-rich levels dropped from the first quarter of 2023 to the same period this year in 25 states.
  • Equity-rich: Loan to value ratio of 50 percent or lower, meaning the property owner had at least 50 percent equity.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Blue Whale Re Ltd.

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Insurance, Professional Services, Blue whale, News, Credit, AM Best, Reinsurance, PFE, ERM, Perception, ALL

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) of Blue Whale Re Ltd. (Blue Whale) (Burlington, VT).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) of Blue Whale Re Ltd. (Blue Whale) (Burlington, VT).
  • The ratings also reflect Blue Whale’s function as the only captive insurer for Pfizer Inc. (Pfizer) [NYSE: PFE], a global pharmaceutical company.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

Carolina Beverage partners with Boylan Bottling Company to bring Cheerwine to the Northeast

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Friday, May 3, 2024
System, Boylan Bottling Company, Partnership, Restaurant, Family, Supermarket, Retail, Distributor, Soft drink

NEW YORK, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carolina Beverage, the manufacturer of Cheerwine, has announced a strategic partnership with Boylan Bottling Company, appointing them as the exclusive sales and distribution partner for Cheerwine glass bottles in the Northeastern U.S. This move leverages both companies' commitment to quality and opens significant new market opportunities, aiming to expand Cheerwine's presence in the region.

Key Points: 
  • Carolina Beverage, the manufacturer of Cheerwine, has announced a strategic partnership with Boylan Bottling Company, appointing them as the exclusive sales and distribution partner for Cheerwine glass bottles in the Northeastern U.S.
  • NEW YORK, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carolina Beverage, the manufacturer of Cheerwine , has announced a strategic partnership with Boylan Bottling Company, appointing them as the exclusive sales and distribution partner for Cheerwine glass bottles in the Northeastern U.S.
  • While Cheerwine and Boylan are creating synergies nationally, Retailers and Distributors across NJ, NY, CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, and ME can now stock up on Cheerwine courtesy of Boylan Bottling Company.
  • Boylan Bottling now offers three Cheerwine SKUs: Cheerwine Glass Bottle 4-packs, Cheerwine Zero Sugar Glass Bottle 4-packs, and Cheerwine Glass Bottle 12oz.

Vieworks Showcases VT Sense Series at Automate 2024

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Automation, Exhibition, M95, TDI, Signal-to-noise ratio, SNR, Gigabit Ethernet, BSI, Robotics, USB, Television

ANYANG, South Korea, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vieworks, a leading provider of industrial cameras, is set to introduce its latest series at Automate 2024 in McCormick Place, Chicago (Booth 314, May 6th – 9th).

Key Points: 
  • ANYANG, South Korea, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vieworks, a leading provider of industrial cameras, is set to introduce its latest series at Automate 2024 in McCormick Place, Chicago (Booth 314, May 6th – 9th).
  • The latest in the Vieworks' TDI line scan camera lineup, the VT Sense Series is equipped with BSI (back-side illuminated) sensors for even higher sensitivity.
  • The high sensitivity VT Sense Series demonstrates remarkably high performance in low-light environments.
  • As expressed by a Vieworks spokesperson, "We are more than excited to bring our all-new VT Sense Series to Automate and hear what our customers have to say.

Vieworks Showcases VT Sense Series at Automate 2024

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Automation, Exhibition, M95, TDI, Signal-to-noise ratio, SNR, Gigabit Ethernet, BSI, Robotics, USB, Television

ANYANG, South Korea, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vieworks, a leading provider of industrial cameras, is set to introduce its latest series at Automate 2024 in McCormick Place, Chicago (Booth 314, May 6th – 9th).

Key Points: 
  • ANYANG, South Korea, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vieworks, a leading provider of industrial cameras, is set to introduce its latest series at Automate 2024 in McCormick Place, Chicago (Booth 314, May 6th – 9th).
  • The latest in the Vieworks' TDI line scan camera lineup, the VT Sense Series is equipped with BSI (back-side illuminated) sensors for even higher sensitivity.
  • The high sensitivity VT Sense Series demonstrates remarkably high performance in low-light environments.
  • As expressed by a Vieworks spokesperson, "We are more than excited to bring our all-new VT Sense Series to Automate and hear what our customers have to say.

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Fiscal, Investment, Net, Depreciation, Municipal solid waste, Collection, Webcast, Liquidity, Public expenditure, Three Months, Acquisition, Casella Waste Systems, Adjustment, Recycling, GAAP, Growth, Casella, Bookkeeping

RUTLAND, Vt., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, today reported its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • RUTLAND, Vt., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, today reported its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $71.0 million for the quarter, up $20.4 million, or up 40.2%, from the same period in 2023.
  • Solid waste volumes were down year-over-year, as expected; however, this net trade-off improved margins,” Casella said.
  • The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Union Bankshares Announces Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Sale, Federal Reserve, Federal Home Loan Banks, Environment, UNB

MORRISVILLE, Vt., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Union Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ - UNB) today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend.

Key Points: 
  • MORRISVILLE, Vt., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Union Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ - UNB) today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend.
  • Asset quality remains strong with minimal past due loans and no charge-offs for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
  • Investment securities were $259.3 million at March 31, 2024 compared to $276.8 million at March 31, 2023.
  • Net interest income was $9.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $10.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of $967 thousand, or 9.7%.

Inspiring High Country Gardens’ waterwise yard photos debunk myth that xeriscaping is “zeroscaping”. Experts offer advice on getting started this spring.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Online, Conservation Garden Park, System, DIY, Collection, Water, Plant, Garden, Country Gardens, Gardening, Forestry

Industry experts share solutions to top concerns when considering a water-saving, turf-reduction project.

Key Points: 
  • Industry experts share solutions to top concerns when considering a water-saving, turf-reduction project.
  • Zero Landscaping: “Zeroscape implies that there are no plants and nothing but rock” shares Shaun Moser, Conservation Garden Park Manager and Localscapes Instructor.
  • Alternatively, Ross Shrigley Executive Director of Plant Select explains “Xeriscaping results in fully planted landscapes, where all the plants touch.
  • Cynthia Bee, Sustainable Landscapes Expert at Utah Water Ways adds “One of the biggest challenges is ‘all or nothing’ thinking.