Connective tissue disease

PCOS Challenge Announces Family Building Grant to Help People Impacted by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Infertility

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

PCOS is a genetic, endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive disorder that affects up to 15 percent of women in the United States. PCOS is the most common hormone disorder in women and accounts for approximately 80 percent of women with anovulatory infertility. In addition to its impact on fertility, PCOS also carries higher risks for type 2 diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease, endometrial cancer, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, anxiety, depression, and other serious conditions--all at a younger age.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association announces its 2021 grant to help patients struggling with infertility caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) build their families.
  • The PCOS Challenge Family Building Grant includes a free IVF cycle and is the first grant of its kind specifically for people with infertility caused by PCOS.
  • "This year, The IVF Center: Fertility Care again donates a free IVF cycle to a PCOS patient through the PCOS Challenge Family Building Grant.
  • PCOS Challenge also offers the PCOS Confidence Grant to help patients with PCOS-related hair and skin issues.

PathMaker Neurosystems Announces Completion of Pivotal European Clinical Trial Evaluating MyoRegulator® for the Non-Invasive Treatment of Post-Stroke Spasticity

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Monday, September 27, 2021

This clinical trial was conducted at the Paris Brain Institute (ICM) in the Piti-Salptrire Hospital in Paris, France and was sponsored by INSERM.

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  • This clinical trial was conducted at the Paris Brain Institute (ICM) in the Piti-Salptrire Hospital in Paris, France and was sponsored by INSERM.
  • We are pleased to have completed this clinical trial to evaluate our MyoRegulator device, commented Nader Yaghoubi, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of PathMaker.
  • Completion of this trial is an important step in advancing this product as a novel approach to the treatment of spasticity that does not require injected neurotoxins or sedating pharmaceuticals.
  • MyoRegulator will be the worlds first non-invasive neuromodulation device for the treatment for muscle spasticity, and will enable the treatment of patients without the need for drugs or surgery.

Aptinyx to Participate in 2021 Cantor Virtual Global Healthcare Conference

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Aptinyx Inc. (Nasdaq: APTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of brain and nervous system disorders, today announced that Norbert Riedel, Ph.D., chief executive officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2021 Cantor Virtual Global Healthcare Conference on September 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

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  • Aptinyx Inc. (Nasdaq: APTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of brain and nervous system disorders, today announced that Norbert Riedel, Ph.D., chief executive officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2021 Cantor Virtual Global Healthcare Conference on September 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Aptinyx Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary synthetic small molecules for the treatment of brain and nervous system disorders.
  • The company has three product candidates in clinical development in central nervous system indications, including chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, and cognitive impairment.
  • For more information, visit www.aptinyx.com or follow Aptinyx on Twitter @Aptinyx .

Aptinyx Secures $50 Million Growth Capital Credit Facility from K2 HealthVentures

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Aptinyx Inc. (Nasdaq: APTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of brain and nervous system disorders, today announced that it has entered into a $50 million loan facility and security agreement with K2 HealthVentures (K2HV).

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  • Aptinyx Inc. (Nasdaq: APTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of brain and nervous system disorders, today announced that it has entered into a $50 million loan facility and security agreement with K2 HealthVentures (K2HV).
  • The funds will provide general growth capital as Aptinyx advances its late-stage clinical pipeline of novel NMDA modulators.
  • We are pleased with the terms of the loan and the flexibility this facility offers to Aptinyx.
  • The K2HV team has an excellent track record of partnering with innovative growth companies and an astute perspective on R&D value creation.

Aptinyx to Participate in H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Aptinyx Inc. (Nasdaq: APTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of nervous system disorders, today announced that company management will present at the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference to be held virtually September 13-15, 2021.

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  • Aptinyx Inc. (Nasdaq: APTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of nervous system disorders, today announced that company management will present at the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference to be held virtually September 13-15, 2021.
  • The presentation will be available on-demand through the H.C. Wainwright conference portal, beginning at 7:00 AM ET on Monday, September 13, 2021.
  • Aptinyx Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary synthetic small molecules for the treatment of brain and nervous system disorders.
  • For more information, visit www.aptinyx.com or follow Aptinyx on Twitter @Aptinyx .

Aptinyx Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Business Highlights

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Aptinyx Inc. (Nasdaq: APTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of nervous system disorders, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2021 and provided key business updates.

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  • Aptinyx Inc. (Nasdaq: APTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of nervous system disorders, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2021 and provided key business updates.
  • Study 1 is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2021 and Study 2 is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2022.
  • Net Loss: For the second quarter of 2021, the net loss was $19.9 million compared to a net loss of $12.6 million for the second quarter of 2020.
  • ET to review its financial results and highlights for the second quarter of 2021 and subsequent period.

Global Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis Market (2020 to 2025) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

The "Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global autoimmune disease diagnosis market grew at a CAGR of around 8% during 2014-2019.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the global autoimmune disease diagnosis market to continue its moderate growth during the next five years.
  • An autoimmune disease refers to a condition wherein the immune system attacks and destroys healthy cells, tissues, and organs of the body.

Global $6.7 Billion Autoimmune Diseases Diagnostics Market to 2025: Use of Biosensors for Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis & Adoption to Advanced Therapeutics

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Disorders related to the immune system usually occur due to low activity or overactivity of the immune system.

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  • Disorders related to the immune system usually occur due to low activity or overactivity of the immune system.
  • An autoimmune disease is a disorder wherein one's immune system attacks the body and destroys its body tissue.
  • Factors such as a rise in the incidence of autoimmune disease have been a major driver for the growth of the market of autoimmune drugs.
  • Lions: Represents companies with a strong foothold in the market, with the highest market share, large investments in technologies, new products.

Global Therapeutic Vaccine Market (2020 to 2025) - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

An autoimmune disorder can lead to the growth of a tumor, damage healthy tissues, and cause changes in the function of a specific organ.

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  • An autoimmune disorder can lead to the growth of a tumor, damage healthy tissues, and cause changes in the function of a specific organ.
  • Autoimmune diseases can affect blood vessels, connective tissues, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, etc.
  • Autoimmune diseases are among the top ten leading causes for death among women in all age groups, spanning to those up to 65 years.
  • Canadian and Mexican markets have high growth potentials, and the US market is focused on the invention and development of new vaccines.