CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA, Calif., March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Field Medical, Inc., a clinical-stage medical technology company advancing second-generation pulsed field ablation (PFA) solutions for complex ventricular and atrial arrhythmias, today announced the appointment of Mark A. Turco, MD, as chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Dr. Mark A. Turco joins Field Medical as CEO.

Dr. Turco brings more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning venture-backed cardiovascular startups and executive roles within large-cap medical device organizations. He has led multiple clinical-stage companies through development and strategic transactions, building organizations positioned for long-term scale.

“Mark’s unique background as a cardiologist, clinical trialist and an experienced medical device executive equips him well to guide Field Medical through this next phase of growth,” said Ben Cannon, board member of Field Medical and member of the BioStar Capital and Cue Growth investment teams. “As we accelerate our clinical programs and strengthen our operational capabilities, his executive experience in advancing complex medical technologies across development, regulatory and commercialization milestones will enable disciplined execution and sustainable long-term value creation.”

Dr. Turco served as president and CEO of JC Medical, Inc., where he led development of a dedicated transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system for aortic regurgitation that was acquired by Edwards Lifesciences in July 2024. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at Medtronic and Covidien, serving as vice president and chief medical officer of the vascular and neurovascular franchises, and most recently served as president and CEO of the Rhode Island Life Science Hub. A board-certified interventional cardiologist prior to transitioning to industry, Dr. Turco brings both clinical insight and operational experience to the leadership of Field Medical.

 “I am honored to join Field Medical at this pivotal moment in its evolution,” said Dr. Turco. “The company has built a differentiated PFA platform with the potential to meaningfully address significant unmet patient needs in both ventricular arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation. I look forward to partnering closely with the exceptional Field Medical team to rigorously advance our clinical programs and navigate regulatory pathways to meet our operational goals.”

About Field Medical®, Inc.
Founded in 2022, Field Medical is a clinical-stage medical technology company committed to advancing pulsed field ablation (PFA) solutions for complex cardiac arrhythmias. Its FieldForce Ablation System integrates a focal catheter design with proprietary FieldBending™ energy designed to safely deliver efficient, precise ablation with the goal of improving outcomes in ventricular and atrial arrhythmia treatment. In 2024, Field Medical earned Breakthrough Device Designation and gained entry into the FDA TAP Pilot Program for its ventricular tachycardia indication. In October 2025, the VCAS trial was published in Circulation.

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The FieldForce™ Ablation System is an investigational device and is limited by federal (or United States) law to investigational use.

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NEW YORK, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dream Pairs is proud to introduce the Dreamy Collection, a thoughtfully curated lineup of heels, sandals, pumps, flats, and boots designed for women who navigate life with style and ease. From the office to city streets, celebrations, and everyday moments, each piece combines fashion-forward design with all-day comfort, creating footwear that moves seamlessly with modern lifestyles.

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NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on March 16^th

• Markets are fractionally higher as investors monitor the latest oil price movement.
• Ireland INC President Ian Hyland joins NYSE Live after ringing the Opening Bell to recognize the strong economic ties between the U.S. and Ireland.
• Frore Systems reached unicorn status after securing a $143 million Series D funding round.
• CoinDesk will launch a weekly show that explores the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. 

For market insights, IPO activity, and today’s opening bell, download the NYSE TV app at tv.nyse.com

Opening Bell
Ireland Day and Ireland INC celebrate amplification of the significant Irish investment across the United States

Closing Bell
She Means Business and Citizens (NYSE: CFG) celebrate International Women’s Day and the Citizens “She Means Business” Program

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EltaMD rang the Closing Bell on March 13.

Sustainability and product quality outrank cost reduction as top measurable AI outcomes in physical systems.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A new report by MIT Technology Review Insights finds that product engineering leaders are scaling artificial intelligence cautiously, prioritizing verification, measurable outcomes, and first-time-right performance over rapid transformation.

The report, “Pragmatic by design: Engineering AI for the real world,” is produced in partnership with L&T Technology Services (LTTS) and is based on a survey of 300 product development, engineering, and technology leaders conducted in December 2025 and January 2026. All respondents are based in the United States and represent organizations with annual revenue of $500 million or more across 16 industries. The research also incorporates in-depth interviews with senior executives and industry experts.

Speaking at the launch of the report, Amit Chadha, CEO and managing director for L&T Technology Services, observed, “AI is moving beyond experimentation, becoming an integral part of how next-gen products are designed, engineered, and validated. Our current collaboration with MIT Technology Review Insights highlights how global engineering leaders across industries are adopting AI pragmatically – prioritizing reliability, driving measurable outcomes, and ensuring ‘first-time-right’ performance in physical systems. We see this shift accelerating as organizations continue to embed AI in the product lifecycle for enhanced quality, sustainability, and innovation across complex engineering environments.”

The key findings from the report are as follows:

• Verification, governance, and explicit human accountability are mandatory in an environment where the outputs are physical—and the risk high. Where product engineers are using AI to directly inform physical designs, embedded systems, and manufacturing decisions that are fixed at release, product failures can lead to real-world risks that cannot be rolled back. Product engineers are therefore adopting layered AI systems with distinct trust thresholds.

• Predictive analytics and AI-powered simulation lead near-term priorities. These capabilities—selected by a majority of survey respondents—offer clear feedback loops, allowing companies to audit performance, attain regulatory approval, and prove return on investment (ROI). Building gradual trust in AI tools is imperative.

• Nine in ten product engineering leaders plan to increase investment in AI in the next one to two years, but the growth is modest. The highest proportion of respondents (45%) plan to increase investment by up to 25%, while nearly a third favor a 26% to 50% boost. And just 15% plan a bigger step change—between 51% and 100%. The focus for product engineers is on optimization over innovation, with scalable proof points and near-term ROI the dominant approach to AI adoption, as opposed to multi-year transformation.

• Sustainability and product quality are top measurable outcomes for AI in product engineering. These outcomes, visible to customers, regulators, and investors, are prioritized over competitive metrics like time-to-market and innovation—rated of medium importance—and internal operational gains like cost reduction and workforce satisfaction, at the bottom.

• Scaling requires refocusing the engineering workforce, forging strategic partnerships with third-party experts, and embedding trust early. With 73% of leaders expecting AI to take on routine engineering work, in-house expertise is shifting toward architecture and strategic judgment. As organizations increasingly rely on third-party ecosystems for execution, ownership of core intelligence becomes a decisive source of strategic control.

“AI adoption in product engineering follows a different logic than in purely digital environments,” says Laurel Ruma, global director of custom content for MIT Technology Review Insights. “Where outputs shape physical systems and cannot be rolled back, leaders are prioritizing reliability, governance, and measurable outcomes. The organizations that scale successfully will be those that embed trust early and treat governance as an enabler of performance.”

To download the report, click here.

For more information please contact:
Natasha Conteh
Head of Communications
MIT Technology Review Insights
natasha.conteh@technologyreview.com

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