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| (Dollars in Millions) | April 27, 2019 | April 28, 2018 | Net Change ($) | Net Change (%) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Net Sales | $1.1 | $0.3 | $0.8 | 266.7 % |
| Gross Profit | $(2.8) | $(3.5) | $0.7 | 20.0 % |
| Loss from Operations | $(8.6) | $(11.4) | $2.8 | 24.6 % |
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Medical Segment Results
Below is a table summarizing results for the fiscal years ended:
Net Sales. The Medical segment had $1.1 million of net sales in fiscal 2019, compared to $0.3 million of net sales in fiscal 2018. The increase was due to new business gained in fiscal 2019.
Gross Profit. Medical segment gross profit was a loss of $2.8 million in fiscal 2019, compared to a loss of $3.5 million in fiscal 2018. The improvement primarily relates to an increase in sales volumes during fiscal 2019.
Loss from Operations. Medical segment loss from operations decreased $2.8 million to $8.6 million in fiscal 2019, compared to $11.4 million in fiscal 2018. The decrease was due to an improvement in gross profit and lower selling and administrative expenses. Selling and administrative expenses were reduced by lower marketing and professional fee expenses, partially offset by initiatives to reduce overall costs and improve operational profitability of $0.9 million.
Question:
What led to improvement in medical segment gross profit during fiscal 2019?
Answer: an increase in sales volumes during fiscal 2019.