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This historic acquisition reduces barriers that prevent people from taking control of their lifelong health. Full Body MRI scan now takes just 22 minutes instead of 60 minutes, costs $499 instead of over $1,500 NEW YORK, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Function Health has acquired Ezra and is launching a Full Body MRI with an FDA-cleared AI that cuts scan time from 60 minutes to 22 minutes, and $1500 to $499. This dramatic reduction in both time and cost makes annual scanning possible, creating a more comprehensive 360-degree view inside your body. By combining Function's extensive lab testing foundation with Ezra's FDA-cleared AI-powered imaging, they've integrated these two approaches into one seamless platform designed to keep you healthy for life. Function and Ezra together represent the exact data needed to create the new standard of care. By merging Function's extensive lab testing with Ezra's imaging, they're creating a dataset that will allow AI to become truly predictive—potentially identifying health issues before they occur. "I wish I could see millions of patients," says Mark Hyman, MD, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Function Health. "This is the most powerful approach I've seen in my entire career—and for the first time, it can truly scale to millions. It's the new standard of care—if you're reading this: get your labs, get your scan, every year. It could save and radically improve your life." The new 22-minute Full Body MRI is designed to help detect cancer early—often prior to any symptoms. Beyond cancer, the scan can also reveal hidden issues you otherwise might not know about, like silent strokes that could lead to cognitive decline and developing aneurysms before they rupture. Additional scans now being offered by Function look for spinal issues affecting mobility, early-stage fatty liver disease, and body composition details more precise than what DEXA scans provide. "Adding imaging was part of our vision from day one," says Jonathan Swerdlin, co-founder and CEO of Function Health. "Our brilliant team first focused on making comprehensive lab testing affordable and widely available. Now with Ezra becoming a part of Function, we complete the picture. It's time everyone owns their health, every year. This is the best use of AI—applying it directly to human life." Before AI, annual full body scans were simply not possible at scale. The prohibitive cost and lengthy scan times meant they could only be done as one-off procedures for a select few. AI has fundamentally changed this equation. For half the scan time and a third of the price, scanning every year is now practical and affordable. "A single health snapshot is like one frame from a movie—you miss the story," says Dan Sodickson, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Advisor of Ezra. "Finally, reducing the cost and scan time of full body MRI unlocks the ability to capture an annual imaging baseline. This longitudinal dataset reveals subtle changes over time that catch immediate issues and can predict disease before symptoms even appear. This fundamentally transforms medicine." By making advanced MRI technology more affordable and accessible, Function is establishing a new standard of health. The integration creates a more complete view of individuals' health, combining detailed lab testing with advanced medical imaging in a single, cohesive platform, at an affordable price. "I started Ezra with a clear mission: to detect cancer early for everyone in the world," says Emi Gal, founder of Ezra. "This mission is deeply personal for me—if my mother had detected cancer early, she would still be alive today. Over the past six years my team and I have helped countless people find cancer, many of whom are now cancer free. We are now scaling this to millions together with Function." Scans are now immediately available for every Function member at nearly 100 locations across the US, with plans to expand to over 1,000 locations in the coming months. Function's lab testing platform is already available at all 2,200 Quest Diagnostics locations nationwide. AI is revolutionizing healthcare beyond language models. Ezra's FDA-cleared AI technology cuts scan time from 60 minutes to 22 minutes, while Function's nationwide platform makes these scans accessible to members across the country. This transforms yesterday's luxury into today's essential—Full Body MRI scans at $499 instead of $1,500. For more information on Function, visit . About Function Health Function Health is a personal health platform that pioneered accessible annual lab testing with over 160 tests at 2,000+ locations nationwide, serving hundreds of thousands of members. The platform tracks all results over time and provides clear clinical explanations alongside actionable insights based on comprehensive medical research. About Ezra Ezra developed FDA-cleared AI technology that makes full body MRI scanning faster and more affordable. The company's technology helps visualize early signs of potential cancer and other health conditions before symptoms appear. SOURCE Function Health WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

30-Day Data from Endospan's NEXUS TRIOMPHE IDE Trial Demonstrate 63% Reduction in Major Adverse Event (MAE) Rate compared with Reference Performance Goal ATLANTA, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Artivion, Inc. (NYSE: AORT), a leading cardiac and vascular surgery company focused on aortic disease, today announced the presentation of new clinical data from Endospan's NEXUS TRIOMPHE trial at the 105th American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington. The data presented analyzed clinical outcomes across a 54-patient chronic aortic dissection statistical cohort at 30 days following treatment with NEXUS. Patients enrolled were at high risk for open surgical repair. Dr. Bradley Leshnower, Professor of Surgery and Director of Thoracic Aortic Surgery, Emory University, presented the data from the NEXUS US IDE trial in an abstract titled, Endovascular Aortic Arch Repair Using a Novel Single-Branch Arch Stent Graft for Chronic Dissection: 30-Day Outcomes of the TRIOMPHE FDA Pivotal Study. The data demonstrate statistically significant improvement in clinical outcomes and device technical performance compared with the performance goals set forth in the FDA-approved investigational device exemption (IDE). *Major adverse events (MAEs) = mortality, disabling stroke, permanent paralysis/paraplegia, renal failure, aortic rupture, or development of new dissections in the thoracic aorta or brachiocephalic artery requiring intervention. Dr. Leshnower said, "The 30-day results from the TRIOMPHE study demonstrate that aneurysms due to chronic aortic arch dissection involving the aortic arch can be successfully treated with this novel off-the-shelf stent graft system. The NEXUS device provides an excellent, minimally invasive alternative to open aortic arch replacement in select patients at high risk for open surgery. This novel technology will extend treatment to patients who previously would not be offered therapy due to prohibitive risk" "We are pleased with the 30-day results and look forward to seeing the one-year outcomes," said Pat Mackin, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Artivion. "These results further validate this important therapeutic option for patients with aortic arch disease." About the NEXUS TRIOMPHE Clinical Trial The NEXUS TRIOMPHE trial is the US IDE study evaluating the NEXUS device in the endovascular treatment of chronic aortic dissection, either primary type B or residual dissection after prior type A repair, or aneurysm (not reported here). Inclusion criteria include the patient being high risk for open surgical repair. The clinical module of the PMA is anticipated to be filed after completion of one year of follow up with the 54 patients in the chronic aortic dissection statistical primary cohort. About Artivion, Inc. Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc., is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons' most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Artivion's four major groups of products include: aortic stent grafts, surgical sealants, On-X mechanical heart valves, and implantable cardiac and vascular human tissues. Artivion markets and sells products in more than 100 countries worldwide. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, . References Leshnower B: Endovascular Aortic Arch Repair Using a Novel Single-Branch Arch Stent Graft for Chronic Dissection: 30-Day Outcomes of the TRIOMPHE FDA Pivotal Study. Presented May 3, 2025 at American Association of Thoracic Surgeons 105th annual meeting. Contacts: SOURCE Artivion, Inc. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

– Phase 2 TRANQUILITY trial in patients with elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and chronic kidney disease remains on track for topline data readout in the second quarter 2025 – – Tourmaline expects to provide further details on the clinical development plan for pacibekitug within cardiovascular inflammation in conjunction with reporting TRANQUILITY topline data – – Cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $275.3 million as of March 31, 2025 provide expected cash runway into the second half of 2027 – NEW YORK, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tourmaline Bio, Inc. (Tourmaline) (NASDAQ: TRML), a late-stage clinical biotechnology company developing transformative medicines to dramatically improve the lives of patients with life-altering immune and inflammatory diseases, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 and outlined recent business highlights. “We continue to see growing evidence and enthusiasm for the potential of addressing IL-6-driven cardiovascular inflammation through our discussions with cardiovascular disease experts, attendance at major medical conferences, and review of constantly emerging scientific literature,” said Sandeep Kulkarni, MD, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tourmaline. “We look forward to the expected presentation of topline data from our Phase 2 TRANQUILITY trial of pacibekitug later in the second quarter. This readout has the potential to advance pacibekitug into the next stage of development within atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and potentially other cardiovascular diseases.” Clinical Highlights and Upcoming Milestones: Cardiovascular Inflammation In December 2024, Tourmaline announced the over-enrollment of its Phase 2 TRANQUILITY trial, which evaluates quarterly and monthly subcutaneous dosing of pacibekitug in patients with elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and chronic kidney disease. A total of 143 participants have been enrolled in the TRANQUILITY trial, as compared to 120 participants originally anticipated. Tourmaline remains on track to report topline data from the TRANQUILITY trial in the second quarter of 2025.The TRANQUILITY trial is the starting point of Tourmaline’s clinical development program for pacibekitug for the potential treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and other cardiovascular diseases. If successful, results from the TRANQUILITY trial are expected to position pacibekitug to be Phase 3-ready for ASCVD.At its Investor Day in December 2024, Tourmaline announced the nomination of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) as an additional indication within its cardiovascular inflammation disease focus for pacibekitug. Tourmaline expects to provide additional details on a planned Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial in AAA in conjunction with the reporting of topline data from the TRANQUILITY trial. Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) The Phase 2b spiriTED trial remains ongoing, and Tourmaline expects to report topline data from this trial in the second half of 2025.Tourmaline expects to provide additional information on its future development plans in TED after review of data from the Phase 2b spiriTED trial. Publications and Presentations: Emil deGoma, MD, Tourmaline’s SVP of Medical Research was a contributing author and Dipender Gill, MD, PhD, a member of Tourmaline’s Cardiovascular Scientific Advisory Board, was the senior author on an original research manuscript entitled “Human Genetic Evidence to Inform Clinical Development of IL-6 Signaling Inhibition for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm” that was published in the February 2025 issue of the American Heart Association’s Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology journal.In March 2025, representatives from Tourmaline presented a poster entitled “Real World Management Patterns and Outcomes in Thyroid Eye Disease: A Claims Analysis” at the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 2025 Annual Meeting held in Tucson, Arizona.John Walsh, MD, Tourmaline’s Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs, Kristine Erickson, OD, PhD, Tourmaline’s Vice President and TA Head, Ophthalmology, Medical Research, and other representatives from Tourmaline were contributing authors to a publication entitled “The role of IL-6 in thyroid eye disease: An update on emerging treatments” that was published in the April 2025 issue of Frontiers in Ophthalmology. First Quarter 2025 Financial Results: Cash Position Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $275.3 million as of March 31, 2025, as compared to $294.9 million as of December 31, 2024. Tourmaline anticipates that its current cash, cash equivalents, and investments will provide cash runway into the second half of 2027, funding its operations through key pacibekitug data readouts in cardiovascular inflammation and TED as well as other pacibekitug development activities. Operating Expenses Research and development expenses were $20.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, as compared to $11.4 million for the first quarter of 2024. The increase in research and development expenses was primarily driven by increased clinical trial expenses directly related to the TRANQUILITY and spiriTED trials, increased employee compensation costs attributable to additional headcount, increased routine toxicology study expenses, and increased consulting expenses.General and administrative expenses were $6.0 million for the first quarter of 2025, as compared to $6.1 million for the first quarter of 2024. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily driven by decreased consulting expenses. Net Loss Net loss was $23.0 million for the first quarter of 2025, resulting in a basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.89. Net loss was $13.3 million for the first quarter of 2024, resulting in basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.55.The increase in both net loss and net loss per share was attributable to increased operating expenses and Tourmaline’s overall growth from 2024 to 2025. About Tourmaline Bio: Tourmaline is a late-stage clinical biotechnology company driven by its mission to develop transformative medicines that dramatically improve the lives of patients with life-altering immune and inflammatory diseases. Tourmaline’s lead asset is pacibekitug. For more information, please visit https://www.tourmalinebio.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X. About Pacibekitug: Pacibekitug is a long-acting, fully-human, anti-IL-6 monoclonal antibody with best-in-class potential and differentiated properties including a naturally long half-life, low immunogenicity, and high binding affinity to IL-6. Pacibekitug has been previously studied in approximately 450 participants, including patients with autoimmune disorders, across six completed clinical trials. Tourmaline is currently developing pacibekitug in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and thyroid eye disease (TED) as its first two indications, with plans to expand into abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and additional diseases in the future. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by words and phrases such as “believe,” “designed to,” “expect,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “will” and similar expressions, and are based on Tourmaline’s current beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements include expectations regarding the development and potential therapeutic benefits of pacibekitug; the timing of initiation, progress and results of Tourmaline’s current and future clinical trials for pacibekitug, including reporting of data therefrom; the timing of Phase 3 clinical trial readiness; and the timing and potential to expand pacibekitug into additional indications. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements. Risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially include uncertainties inherent in the development of therapeutic product candidates, such as the risk that any one or more of Tourmaline’s current or future product candidates will not be successfully developed or commercialized; the risk of delay or cessation of any planned clinical trials of Tourmaline’s current or future product candidates; the risk that prior results, such as signals of safety, activity or durability of effect, observed from preclinical trials, will not be replicated or will not continue in ongoing or future studies or clinical trials involving Tourmaline’s current or future product candidates; the risk that genetic evidence or modeling data indicating the therapeutic potential of IL-6 inhibition, or clinical evidence from other drug candidates targeting IL-6, will not be replicated in ongoing or future studies or clinical trials involving Tourmaline’s current or future product candidates; the risk that Tourmaline’s current or future product candidates or procedures in connection with the administration thereof will not have the safety or efficacy profile that Tourmaline anticipates; risks regarding the accuracy of Tourmaline’s estimates of expenses, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; changes in expected or existing competition; changes in the regulatory environment; the uncertainties and timing of the regulatory approval process; unexpected litigation or other disputes; the impacts of macroeconomic conditions on Tourmaline’s business, clinical trials and financial position; and other risks and uncertainties that are described in Tourmaline’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 2, 2025 and other filings that Tourmaline makes with the SEC from time to time. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on information available to Tourmaline as of the date hereof, and Tourmaline assumes no obligation to, and does not intend to, update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Tourmaline Bio, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)(amounts in thousands, except per share data) Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2025 2024 Operating expenses: Research and development$20,258 $11,376 General and administrative 5,973 6,141 Total operating expenses 26,231 17,517 Loss from operations (26,231) (17,517)Other income, net 3,261 4,206 Net loss$(22,970) $(13,311)Net loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.89) $(0.55)Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted 25,692 24,082 Tourmaline Bio, Inc.Selected Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (unaudited)(amounts in thousands) March 31, December 31, 2025 2024Cash, cash equivalents and investments$275,306 $294,936Working capital$250,522 $259,933Total assets$287,498 $309,001Total stockholders’ equity$279,863 $300,052 Media Contact:Scient PR Sarah Mishek SMishek@ScientPR.com Investor Contact:Meru AdvisorsLee M. Sternlstern@meruadvisors.com