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healthcare-conference2 years ago

"Key Highlights from J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2024"

The 2024 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference featured updates from industry leaders including Medtronic, Abbott, Shockwave Medical, Dexcom, and Johnson & Johnson MedTech. Medtronic focused on restoring earnings power and highlighted growth opportunities in cardiac ablation, diabetes, and structural heart, while also announcing the creation of the Medtronic AI Center of Excellence. Abbott touted the success of its FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring device and its plans for further growth, while Shockwave Medical emphasized product launches and global expansion efforts. Dexcom unveiled its new Stelo sensor designed for people with type 2 diabetes, and Johnson & Johnson MedTech highlighted its growth through M&A activities and recent developments in surgical robotics and pulsed field ablation.

healthcare-and-pharmaceuticals2 years ago

"J&J's $2 Billion Acquisition of Ambrx Biopharma Signals Major Advances in Cancer Treatment"

Johnson & Johnson and Merck kick off a major U.S. healthcare conference by announcing plans to acquire cancer therapy developers, with combined deals worth over $6 billion, signaling a strong start for M&A in 2024. J&J is set to buy Ambrx Biopharma for $2 billion to gain targeted cancer therapies, while Merck plans to acquire Harpoon Therapeutics for about $680 million to access early-stage immunotherapies for lung cancer and multiple myeloma. Additionally, medical device maker Boston Scientific is entering the market with a $3.7 billion deal for Axonics Inc, reflecting a return to business as usual in the pharmaceutical industry after the challenges of 2023.