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Corcept Announces Positive Results From Open-Label Portion of Pivotal Phase 3 GRACE Trial in Patients With Cushing’s Syndrome

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Monday, April 22, 2024

In the “open-label” phase, 152 patients with Cushing’s syndrome and either hypertension, hyperglycemia or both received relacorilant for 22 weeks.

Key Points: 
  • In the “open-label” phase, 152 patients with Cushing’s syndrome and either hypertension, hyperglycemia or both received relacorilant for 22 weeks.
  • GRACE’s primary endpoint is maintenance of blood pressure control in the “randomized withdrawal” phase, with maintenance of glycemic control as the key secondary endpoint.
  • Other key secondary and exploratory endpoints in the randomized withdrawal phase include changes in weight, waist circumference, cognitive impairment and Cushing’s Quality of Life score.
  • Patients in the open-label phase exhibited clinically meaningful and statistically significant improvements in hypertension, hyperglycemia and other key secondary and exploratory endpoints.

New Study Reveals 65 and Older Population Lowered Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Weight Using Mobile Technology

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The study observed 8,148 Hello Heart users aged 65 and over who were equipped with the Hello Heart connected monitor and mobile app.

Key Points: 
  • The study observed 8,148 Hello Heart users aged 65 and over who were equipped with the Hello Heart connected monitor and mobile app.
  • Study participants showed a 45% higher engagement rate compared to Hello Heart users younger than 65.
  • “Results from this study challenge the assumption that our aging population struggles to use smartphones or are resistant to using technology to manage their health,” said Edo Paz, MD, SVP, Medical Affairs, Hello Heart.
  • “There’s a significant untapped opportunity to engage this age group with scalable mobile technology to help them better understand their CVD risk and take steps to improve their heart health.”

Alnylam Presents Positive Results from the KARDIA-2 Phase 2 Study of Zilebesiran Added to Standard of Care Antihypertensives in Patients with Inadequately Controlled Hypertension

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Sunday, April 7, 2024

Zilebesiran is an investigational RNAi therapeutic targeting liver-expressed angiotensinogen (AGT) in development for the treatment of hypertension with the potential for biannual dosing.

Key Points: 
  • Zilebesiran is an investigational RNAi therapeutic targeting liver-expressed angiotensinogen (AGT) in development for the treatment of hypertension with the potential for biannual dosing.
  • The results were presented today as a late-breaking clinical trial at the 2024 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Session.
  • The Company previously announced positive topline results from the KARDIA-2 study in March 2024.
  • “Although many effective oral treatments are available, a large proportion of patients with hypertension are not managed to guideline-recommended targets.

BenevolentAI Unaudited Preliminary Results for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

BenevolentAI (“BenevolentAI”, “the Company” or “the Group”) (Euronext Amsterdam: BAI), a leader in applying advanced AI to accelerate biopharma drug discovery, today announces its unaudited preliminary results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BenevolentAI (“BenevolentAI”, “the Company” or “the Group”) (Euronext Amsterdam: BAI), a leader in applying advanced AI to accelerate biopharma drug discovery, today announces its unaudited preliminary results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2023.
  • Dr. Joerg Moeller, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BenevolentAI, said:
    "I am delighted to present my inaugural set of financial results as the CEO of BenevolentAI.
  • I look forward to working closely with them, and our partners, to make a lasting impact on the lives of patients worldwide."
  • Cash, cash equivalents and short-term deposits position of £72.9 million at 31 December 2023 (31 December 2022: £130.2 million), compared with £84.3 million at 30 June 2023.

Alnylam Reports Positive KARDIA-2 Topline Study Results Demonstrating Clinically Significant Blood Pressure Reductions When Zilebesiran is Added to Standard of Care Antihypertensives

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Zilebesiran demonstrated an encouraging safety and tolerability profile when added to these standard of care antihypertensives.

Key Points: 
  • Zilebesiran demonstrated an encouraging safety and tolerability profile when added to these standard of care antihypertensives.
  • “We are thrilled that a single dose of zilebesiran achieved clinically significant, additional reductions in systolic blood pressure when administered to patients who are not adequately controlled with commonly prescribed antihypertensives,” said Simon Fox, Ph.D., Vice President, Zilebesiran Program Lead at Alnylam.
  • “These KARDIA-2 results, showing durable additional levels of blood pressure reduction on top of what is achieved by standard of care first-line antihypertensives with an encouraging safety profile, reinforce our confidence in zilebesiran’s differentiated profile.
  • The primary endpoint is the change from baseline in mean SBP at Month 3, assessed by 24-hour ABPM.

Fifty-Four Percent Of Hypertension Patients Said Remote Patient Monitoring Would Help Them Better Manage Their Disease

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

People at risk are encouraged to be proactive about heart health and learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure.

Key Points: 
  • People at risk are encouraged to be proactive about heart health and learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure.
  • Only about 25% of people with hypertension have their condition under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control1 and the Mayo Clinic lists home monitoring as a key factor in controlling blood pressure.
  • Also in the 2024 Survey, 54% said that an RPM program would help them better manage their blood pressure between doctor visits.
  • We have seen firsthand the positive impact on patient outcomes when our iBloodPressure monitors are used with an RPM program.”

Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Sees Increased Demand For Sustainable Bitcoin Certificates Following Transaction Between Digital Power Optimization and Acacia Digital

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With Bitcoin back in the spotlight, Digital Power Optimization, Inc. (DPO) has completed a trade with investor Acacia Digital (Acacia), the latest successful end-to-end transaction of Sustainable Bitcoin Certificates (SBC). This transaction not only underscores the potential of clean energy-driven bitcoin mining, but also highlights the capacity for forward-thinking investment strategies to foster environmental sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With Bitcoin back in the spotlight, Digital Power Optimization, Inc. (DPO) has completed a trade with investor Acacia Digital (Acacia), the latest successful end-to-end transaction of Sustainable Bitcoin Certificates (SBC).
  • This transaction not only underscores the potential of clean energy-driven bitcoin mining, but also highlights the capacity for forward-thinking investment strategies to foster environmental sustainability.
  • At the heart of this transaction is the issuance of Sustainable Bitcoin Certificates (SBC), which enable bitcoin mining companies to capture the value of their clean energy use.
  • Sustainable miners like DPO earn SBC from Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol for their third-party verified hydro-powered bitcoin mining operations.

New to The Street Airs Episode 556 Featuring Five Corporate Interviews, Broadcast on the FOX Business Network Monday, February 19, 2024, at 10:30 PM PT

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Friday, February 16, 2024

New to The Street's Episode 556 line-up features the following five (5) Corporate interviews:

Key Points: 
  • New to The Street's Episode 556 line-up features the following five (5) Corporate interviews:
    2).
  • Tonix's new drug, called Tonmya™, is a new class of medicine that controls pain in those who have fibromyalgia.
  • Fibromyalgia is common in women who have been unsuccessful in finding current marketplace drugs limited in the treatment success.
  • Clinical studies have shown that Tonmya™ can eliminate most pain, enhance sleep, and diminish fatigue in patients.

New to The Street Announces Six Corporate Interviews, Televised Episodes 554 and 555 Air as Sponsored Programming on Bloomberg TV and The FOX Business Network; Broadcastings Begin on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM ET

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Friday, February 9, 2024

The interview will air on Bloomberg TV as sponsored programming on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM ET and on the FOX Business Network on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 10:30 PM PT.

Key Points: 
  • The interview will air on Bloomberg TV as sponsored programming on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM ET and on the FOX Business Network on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 10:30 PM PT.
  • Jane and Kortney inform viewers about a new series coming to New to The Street, called "All Things Capital."
  • The interview will air on Bloomberg TV as sponsored programming on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM ET.
  • The interview will air on the FOX Business Network on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 10:30 PM PT.

Toyota Supports California Flooding Relief Efforts

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

PLANO, Texas , Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America and Toyota Financial Services announced efforts to assist those suffering from the impacts of recent storms and flooding in California. Toyota contributes annually to The American Red Cross and SBP, and these funds are utilized to support recovery efforts when disasters strike around the nation. To further assist affected communities, Toyota is matching contributions for donations made by U.S.-based employees to support The American Red Cross, SBP and other eligible nonprofits.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas , Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America and Toyota Financial Services announced efforts to assist those suffering from the impacts of recent storms and flooding in California.
  • Toyota contributes annually to The American Red Cross and SBP , and these funds are utilized to support recovery efforts when disasters strike around the nation.
  • Additionally, Toyota Financial Services announced it is offering payment relief options to affected customers.
  • This broad outreach includes any Toyota Financial Services (TFS) or Lexus Financial Services (LFS) customer in the designated disaster areas.