

IVI RMA GLOBAL TRIAL
The LO2 trial is part of that process by evaluating the impact of oxygen levels in the incubator," said IVI-RMA Global CEO, Richard T. "By more closely mimicking what happens naturally in the body, we aim to improve outcomes. Widely accepted practices use 5% oxygen levels throughout the entire embryo culture. This change was performed on the third day of gestation to replicate the embryo's position during its journey in the female reproductive tract. The LO2 trial shows that reducing oxygen levels to 2% decreases the number of embryos that arrest prior to the most advanced developmental stage – the blastocyst stage. One of the more innovative trials shared at the meeting showed that lowering oxygen levels of incubators during laboratory incubation to more closely resemble the uterine environment increases success. The goal is to enhance the practice's in vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates beyond its current levels. Key studies from RMANJ debunk infertility myths and explore innovative approaches to treating infertility. Thirty of those studies were presented by Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey (RMANJ), an IVI-RMA Global network member and a world-renowned leader in the field of infertility treatment and research. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - IVI-RMA Global, the largest group dedicated to assisted reproduction in the world, released more than 40 pieces of research at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2017 Scientific Congress & Expo this week in San Antonio, Texas. What we're watching: Will KKR's bet encourage more consolidation of the fragmented U.S.BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. Also in April, Evernow, which serves women in menopause or perimenopause, scored $28.5m in funding led by NEA, along with celebrity investors including Gwyneth Paltrow.
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The buyout firm was reportedly nearing a deal in late March for the Spain-headquartered company after outbidding other private equity firms. KKR as the buyer comes as no surprise.Why it matters: As startups left and right emerge to tackle fertility inequality challenges and drive up utilization, KKR has swiftly made a huge splash in assisted reproduction technology. KKR (as anticipated) recently agreed to buy Ivirma in a deal valuing the global fertility treatment giant at €3 billion ($3.2 billion) or more, three sources tell Sarah.
