Tourette syndrome

Neupulse Secures Funding to Advance World’s First Wearable Device to Tackle Tourettes Syndrome

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Neupulse has secured funding to advance the world’s first wearable device aimed at tackling Tourettes Syndrome (TS) and other tic disorders towards commercialization.

Key Points: 
  • Neupulse has secured funding to advance the world’s first wearable device aimed at tackling Tourettes Syndrome (TS) and other tic disorders towards commercialization.
  • Clinical trials in 2023 showed the Neupulse device can reduce tics by over 25 percentile.
  • Tourettes Syndrome is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements and vocalizations known as tics.
  • Our device is an alternative to the current provision of treatment for TS, which is centred around medication and cognitive behaviour therapy.

Government Employees Have Low Awareness of Neurodiversity in the Workplace, According to New Eagle Hill Consulting Research

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixty-one percent of government employees either said they are unfamiliar with the term neurodiversity or don't know its meaning, according to new research from Eagle Hill Consulting. While 85 percent of government employees say they would hire, or have hired, a neurodivergent employee, few are trained on working with or managing neurodivergent workers. 

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixty-one percent of government employees either said they are unfamiliar with the term neurodiversity or don't know its meaning, according to new research from Eagle Hill Consulting .
  • Jezior added, "It's encouraging to see that government employees are more cognizant of neurodiversity as compared to private sector workers.
  • In a new national poll of government employees , Eagle Hill found:
    Sixty percent of government employees say training in sensitivity to social differences would be valuable, and 62 percent indicated they would be interested in training on managing neurodivergent employees.
  • These findings are from the Eagle Hill Consulting Neurodiversity in Government Survey conducted by Ipsos from January 11-18, 2024.

New Eagle Hill Consulting Research Finds U.S. Employees Have Low Awareness of Neurodiversity in the Workplace

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixty-eight percent of U.S. employees either said they are unfamiliar with the term neurodiversity or don't know its meaning, according to new research from Eagle Hill Consulting. While 72 percent of employees say they would hire a neurodivergent employee, few workers are trained on working with or managing neurodivergent workers. 

Key Points: 
  • These findings are detailed in a new report, Neurodiversity in the Workplace : Are Organizations Overlooking Their Highly Capable Neurodivergent Employees When Creating the Conditions for Corporate Success?
  • The new Eagle Hill research finds that when evaluating employee performance, most consider the ability to communicate clearly (55 percent) and stay organized (54 percent), as important evaluation criteria, skills that often are challenging for neurodivergent employees.
  • These findings are from the Eagle Hill Consulting Neurodiversity in the Workplace Survey conducted by Ipsos from January 11-18, 2024.
  • Eagle Hill Consulting LLC is a woman-owned business that provides unconventional management consulting services in the areas of Strategy & Performance, Talent, and Change.

Royalty Pharma Reports Q4 and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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In October 2023, Royalty Pharma drew $350 million under its existing unsecured revolving credit facility, which was repaid during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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  • In October 2023, Royalty Pharma drew $350 million under its existing unsecured revolving credit facility, which was repaid during the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Royalty Pharma began repurchasing its Class A ordinary shares in April 2023 under a $1.0 billion multi-year share repurchase program.
  • During the fourth quarter of 2023, Royalty Pharma announced new transactions of up to $1.6 billion.
  • Royalty Pharma will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results today at 8:00 a.m., Eastern Time.

SciSparc Aims to Change Tourette Syndrome Treatments; Will Start a Phase IIb Trial with its Innovative Pharma-Grade THC-Based Medication

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders and rare diseases of the central nervous system, announced the initiation of its Phase IIb clinical trial treating patients suffering from Tourette Syndrome (TS) with its SCI-110, proprietary drug candidate.

Key Points: 
  • SciSparc initiated the trial at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Israel (Sourasky) and is expected to proceed with its U.S. and Germany-based medical sites.
  • TS is a movement and neurobehavioral disorder characterized by motor and vocal tics and is highly linked with co-morbidities.
  • The patients will be randomized at a 1:1 ratio to receive either SCI-110 or a SCI-110-matched placebo.
  • In addition, the medication was generally well-tolerated by subjects and 12 out of the 16 subjects elected to continue into a 24-week extension phase of the trial.

Tech Industry Making Progress Building Diverse Teams and Prioritizing Personalized Career Progression, According to hackajob's Latest Industry Report

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- hackajob, the full stack technical hiring platform, today released its industry report: "Unveiling Emerging Tech Talent Trends in 2024 and Beyond." The results outline several tech talent recruiting and career development themes. Amongst emerging trends, a highlight is the increased importance organizations are placing on diversity, equity, and inclusion as they build their tech teams and foster ongoing career progression.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- hackajob , the full stack technical hiring platform, today released its industry report: "Unveiling Emerging Tech Talent Trends in 2024 and Beyond."
  • The results outline several tech talent recruiting and career development themes.
  • Amongst emerging trends, a highlight is the increased importance organizations are placing on diversity, equity, and inclusion as they build their tech teams and foster ongoing career progression.
  • In 2023, the demand for tech talent remained high despite the economy.

Emalex Biosciences Releases Results of 12-Month Open-Label Extension Study for Tourette Syndrome Candidate

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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An open-label extension study of 121 pediatric patients with Tourette syndrome evaluated the safety profile of the investigational drug ecopipam for up to 12-months of treatment.

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  • An open-label extension study of 121 pediatric patients with Tourette syndrome evaluated the safety profile of the investigational drug ecopipam for up to 12-months of treatment.
  • No new safety concerns were identified based on an evaluation of adverse events, physical exams, vital signs, laboratory results and safety scales, according to Emalex Biosciences.
  • Ecopipam is the lead candidate for Emalex Biosciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded by Paragon Biosciences.
  • The 12-month data supports the continued development of ecopipam as a first-in-class novel therapy for children and adolescents with Tourette syndrome,” said Emalex Biosciences Chief Medical Officer Frederick Munschauer, MD.

Morocco Medical Cannabis Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2023: Market to Reach $537.7 Million by 2030, Growing at a CAGR of 48% with Bio Cannat & PharmaCielo Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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The global demand for medical cannabis continues to rise, driven by growing recognition of its therapeutic potential.

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  • The global demand for medical cannabis continues to rise, driven by growing recognition of its therapeutic potential.
  • The Moroccan government's proactive steps to legalize and regulate the cannabis sector respond to the global demand for legal marijuana, particularly medical cannabis.
  • Morocco's historical role as one of the world's largest marijuana producers in the northern region positions it favorably in the market.
  • Now, with formalization, Morocco aims to harness the economic benefits of the sector and meet the demand for legal marijuana.

SciSparc Announces Initiation of Randomized Phase IIb Clinical Trial of its Proprietary SCI-110 for Tourette Syndrome

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) ("Company" or "SciSparc"), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders and rare diseases of the central nervous system, today announced the initiation of its Phase IIb Clinical Trial for its proprietary SCI-110 for the treatment of Tourette Syndrome (“TS”) at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Israel (“Sourasky”).

Key Points: 
  • The trial is based on the positive data results received from the single arm Yale School of Medicine study using SCI-110 for TS.
  • "The initiation of our Phase IIb Clinical Trial at Sourasky, the Israeli site, is a major milestone towards commercializing our proprietary SCI-110 for TS patients.
  • TS in adults can be a debilitating disorder for which current treatments result in limited benefits.
  • The patients will be randomized at a 1:1 ratio to receive either SCI-110 or a SCI-110-matched placebo.

SciSparc and Clearmind Collaboration Continues to Increase its Patent Portfolio in the Field of Movement Abnormalities in the U.S.

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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The provisional patent application was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Key Points: 
  • The provisional patent application was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
  • This patent application refers to combination of the psychedelic molecule 3-Methylmethcathinone, known as 3-MMC, and SciSparc's Palmitoylethanolamide as a potential treatment for dyskinesia.
  • This patent prospect corresponds well with SciSparc’s robust IP portfolio and some of the indications the Company is already pursuing such as Tourette Syndrome.
  • Our collaboration with Clearmind continues to bear fruit and emphasizes our commitment to pioneering innovative treatments for conditions with unmet need,” stated SciSparc’s Chief Executive Officer, Oz Adler.