Editorial

Edison issues initiation on Cereno Scientific (CRNO B): Differentiated approach in CVD with potential

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Cereno Scientific is a clinical-stage biotech, developing treatments for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) using novel approaches.

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  • Cereno Scientific is a clinical-stage biotech, developing treatments for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) using novel approaches.
  • Lead asset CS1, a delayed immediate release formulation of valproic acid, is an HDAC inhibitor, aiming to deliver disease-modifying results in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
  • Preclinical candidates include CS014, for thrombosis prevention without increased risk of bleeding (seen with current antithrombotics), and CS585 for CVD (specific indication not yet determined).
  • As with all Edison publications, Edison controls the editorial and timings of publications and we wish to make it clear that Cereno Scientific had no involvement in the aforementioned issue.

LeAnn Boyd Named 2024 MM+M Pinnacle Awards Honoree

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Liviniti CEO selected for Pinnacle Awards class of 20 honorees from a diverse range of health and wellness organizations

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  • Natchitoches, Los Angeles--(Newsfile Corp. - February 28, 2024) - Liviniti is proud to announce that LeAnn Boyd, CEO, is part of the prestigious group of 20 healthcare leaders selected to receive the MM+M 2024 Pinnacle Awards.
  • Pinnacle Awards honorees will be profiled in the May print edition of MM+M and celebrated at an in-person event scheduled for May 2 in New York City.
  • LeAnn has long challenged the pharmacy industry to adopt practices that make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible.
  • "I am honored to be included as an MM+M Pinnacle Awards honoree among this group of transformative healthcare leaders," LeAnn comments.

Healthcare Financial Management Association calls Patient Rights Advocate’s latest price transparency compliance report ‘irresponsible’

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

CHICAGO, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long an advocate for consumerism and price transparency in healthcare, the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) today called the latest report from Patient Rights Advocate (PRA) “irresponsible” and “incorrect.”

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  • CHICAGO, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long an advocate for consumerism and price transparency in healthcare, the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) today called the latest report from Patient Rights Advocate (PRA) “irresponsible” and “incorrect.”
    HFMA has maintained that to be effective, price transparency must offer clear information that is readily accessible to patients to enable them to make meaningful comparisons among providers.
  • The latest PRA report asserts that only 34.5% of the 2,000 hospitals it reviewed are compliant with the federal price transparency regulations implemented in January 2021.
  • PRA’s results contradict the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) scorecard, which last scored compliance at 70% of hospitals.
  • “Beyond disagreeing with CMS’s assessment, we see PRA is consistently misinterpreting federal rules in each of its reports,” Stack said.

Modelo Partners with MotorTrend to Publish Limited-Edition Revival of Lowrider Magazine Dedicated to the Women Shaping the Culture

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

To spotlight those who haven’t always received recognition, Modelo has teamed up with MotorTrend to launch a special edition of Lowrider magazine that champions the women of lowriding throughout the entire issue.

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  • To spotlight those who haven’t always received recognition, Modelo has teamed up with MotorTrend to launch a special edition of Lowrider magazine that champions the women of lowriding throughout the entire issue.
  • “Modelo has always stood for those with grit and tenacity who demonstrate the mark of a fighter – traits the lowrider community certainly embodies,” said Logan Jensen, Sr. Director of Brand Marketing, Modelo.
  • Modelo donated advertising space in the publication to women-owned businesses to further support and spotlight the entrepreneurs impacting the lowrider industry.
  • Beyond the canvas, this artist and lowrider owner started the Prophets Car Club, which encourages both women and LGBTQ+ membership.

DBV Technologies Reports Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Business Update

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

DBV Technologies (Euronext: DBV – ISIN: FR0010417345 – Nasdaq Stock Market: DBVT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on treatment options for food allergies and other immunologic conditions with significant unmet medical need, today reported financial results for the full year 2023.

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  • DBV Technologies (Euronext: DBV – ISIN: FR0010417345 – Nasdaq Stock Market: DBVT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on treatment options for food allergies and other immunologic conditions with significant unmet medical need, today reported financial results for the full year 2023.
  • Published EPITOPE results in the New England Journal of Medicine with an accompanying editorial, entitled, Good News for Toddlers with Peanut Allergy.
  • ET to discuss full year 2023 financial results and provide a business update.
  • The conference call may be accessed by dialing:
    A webcast of the call will also be available under "Events" in the Investors section of the DBV Technologies website: https://dbv-technologies.com/investor-overview/events .

Working Adults in Rural America Are Almost as Likely (50%) as Working Adults in Urban America (54%) to Have a Job That Pays at Least Middle-Class Wages, Georgetown University Report Says

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The report accounts for differences in cost of living between rural and urban areas when assessing whether workers have good jobs.

Key Points: 
  • The report accounts for differences in cost of living between rural and urban areas when assessing whether workers have good jobs.
  • Hispanic/Latino and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander workers are slightly more likely to have good jobs in rural areas than in urban areas.
  • Good jobs skew toward men over women in both rural and urban areas, but this disparity is even more pronounced in rural areas.
  • In contrast, women make up 48% of the rural 25-to-64-year-old workforce but hold only 37% of the rural good jobs.

Study Surmounts Barrier to Measuring Healthcare Worker Exposure to Workplace Violence

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workplace violence (WPV), including physical assaults and verbal threats, is a pervasive and significant issue for healthcare workers and organizations.

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  • OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workplace violence (WPV), including physical assaults and verbal threats, is a pervasive and significant issue for healthcare workers and organizations.
  • WPV directly harms healthcare workers and increases their anxiety, depression and staff turnover.
  • Rates of WPV are likely underestimated because past studies have mostly used surveys that rely on recall of past events.
  • A study featured in the March 2024 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety (JQPS) overcomes this important barrier by precisely measuring nurse and patient care assistant exposure rates to patient aggression in real time, shedding light on prevention and management measures.

Wellnesszing Introduces New Online Magazine, Elevating Insights on Organic Lifestyle Trends

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Friday, February 23, 2024

San Francisco, CA, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wellnesszing, an online platform, is excited to announce the launch of its new online magazine, providing useful information and insights on living an organic, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle.

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  • San Francisco, CA, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wellnesszing, an online platform, is excited to announce the launch of its new online magazine, providing useful information and insights on living an organic, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle.
  • The newly introduced WellnessZing magazine serves as an educational hub, aimed at helping people lead healthier and more balanced lives through adopting an organic lifestyle.
  • Specifically, readers can find useful information and tips on incorporating organic solutions into their self-care routines and daily habits.
  • For more on Wellnesszing’s new online magazine and organic lifestyle content, visit wellnesszing.com.

Wiley Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Wiley (NYSE: WLY and WLYB), one of the world’s largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, today reported results for the third quarter ended January 31, 2024.

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  • Wiley (NYSE: WLY and WLYB), one of the world’s largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, today reported results for the third quarter ended January 31, 2024.
  • GAAP Results: Revenue of $461 million (-6%), Operating loss of $46 million (+$21 million), and EPS loss of $2.08 (-$0.79).
  • During the quarter, Wiley announced the sale of Wiley Edge and the close of University Services.
  • Note, Wiley does not provide an adjusted Free Cash Flow metric; results include held for sale or sold businesses.

Macmillan Learning Launches Professional Development Institute with “Teaching with Generative AI” Course

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Macmillan Learning, a privately-held, family-owned digital learning company, today announced the launch of a new professional development institute to provide practical knowledge and a meaningful community for educators.

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  • Macmillan Learning, a privately-held, family-owned digital learning company, today announced the launch of a new professional development institute to provide practical knowledge and a meaningful community for educators.
  • The Institute at Macmillan Learning begins on May 13 with the course “Teaching with Generative AI: A Course for Educators”, a facilitator-led, two-month course that covers essential AI concepts.
  • “This institute was developed to empower educators to meet modern teaching challenges with confidence,” said Leasa Burton SVP Pedagogical Design, Macmillan Learning.
  • Upon completion of the course, participants will earn badges recognizing their mastery of teaching with Generative AI and advancing their professional development.