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CLS Americas Announces 2nd Order of TRANBERG™ Focal Laser Ablation Accessories Placed by the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clinical Laserthermia Systems Americas, Inc. (CLS), a leading provider of office-based, focal laser ablation (FLA) systems for urologists, today announced it has received its second order from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (NIHCC) for its TRANBERG™ Thermal Therapy System accessories.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clinical Laserthermia Systems Americas, Inc. (CLS), a leading provider of office-based, focal laser ablation (FLA) systems for urologists, today announced it has received its second order from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (NIHCC) for its TRANBERG™ Thermal Therapy System accessories.
  • The order falls under the previously announced research collaboration agreement between NIHCC and its parent company, Clinical Laserthermia Systems AB, based in Sweden.
  • “This second order of our TRANBERG Focal Laser Ablation accessories enables our continued collaboration with the NIH to evaluate our TRANBERG laser for image-guided, focal therapies to treat prostate cancer,” said Michael Magnani, President of CLS Americas.
  • It includes a desk-top mobile laser unit, innovative non-cooled laser applicators, tissue temperature probes, and procedure-specific accessories.

BioCorRx Reports Business Update for 2023

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ANAHEIM, CA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire — BioCorRx Inc. (OTCQB: BICX) (the “Company”), a developer and provider of innovative treatment programs for substance abuse and related disorders, today provided a business update for the year ended December 31, 2023, and reported on recent corporate developments.

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  • ANAHEIM, CA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire — BioCorRx Inc. (OTCQB: BICX) (the “Company”), a developer and provider of innovative treatment programs for substance abuse and related disorders, today provided a business update for the year ended December 31, 2023, and reported on recent corporate developments.
  • Lourdes Felix, CEO, CFO, and Director of BioCorRx Inc., commented, “In 2023, we made significant strides in advancing the Phase I clinical trial of BICX104, an implantable biodegradable naltrexone pellet designed for treating opioid use disorder (OUD).
  • We successfully decreased our total operating expenses by over $1.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2023, compared to the previous year.
  • Overall, we are optimistic about the business outlook and look forward to continuing to develop medicines.

Benevis Observes National Minority Health Month by Highlighting the Need for Equitable Access to Dental Health in the U.S.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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For the April observance, Benevis is raising awareness about the importance of improving the dental health of minority communities to reduce health disparities and improve overall health outcomes.

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  • For the April observance, Benevis is raising awareness about the importance of improving the dental health of minority communities to reduce health disparities and improve overall health outcomes.
  • Benevis recognizes that not all Americans have equitable access or financial resources to receive routine dental care and orthodontic treatment, making poor oral health a primary marker of social and economic inequality.
  • Benevis has positioned itself as a leader in dental healthcare and orthodontics for children and families with social, economic, and environmental barriers to dental care.
  • Committed to breaking down barriers to high-quality, affordable dental care for children, Benevis has provided the following educational resources:
    To help spread awareness for equitable oral health, the Dental Health Disparities Greatest for Minorities infographic .

Lundquist Investigator Dr. Yoshihara Awarded $3 Million NIH R01 Grant for Diabetes Stem Cell Therapy Research

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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This prestigious NIH R01 grant, known for its rigorous peer-review process, is dedicated to advancing stem cell therapy research for treating diabetes.

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  • This prestigious NIH R01 grant, known for its rigorous peer-review process, is dedicated to advancing stem cell therapy research for treating diabetes.
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes, including autoimmune Type 1 and stress-induced Type 2, presents a significant health burden, often necessitating lifelong insulin therapy and glucose monitoring.
  • Dr. Yoshihara's research focuses on the potential of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) to create functional islet cells.
  • “Despite significant progress in stem cell-derived mini-organ technologies, we are still challenged by their functional immaturity and variability,” said Dr. Yoshihara.

Trevena Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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CHESTERBROOK, Pa., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trevena, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRVN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel medicines for patients with central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 and provided an overview of its recent operational highlights.

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  • Given performance to date, we are reducing commercial support and reviewing alternatives for OLINVYK to preserve capital,” said Carrie Bourdow, President and CEO of Trevena.
  • OLINVYK will remain available for purchase by customers, who can continue to order the product through their normal channels.
  • In a review of safety and tolerability across both studies, TRV045 was well tolerated with results generally consistent with prior first-in-human studies.
  • For the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $16.5 million, or $1.06 per share, compared to $7.0 million, or $0.73 per share in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Vincerx Pharma Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Corporate Update

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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PALO ALTO, Calif., March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Vincerx Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: VINC), a biopharmaceutical company aspiring to address the unmet medical needs of patients with cancer through paradigm-shifting therapeutics, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.

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  • Vincerx presented preclinical data at the 2023 AACR Annual Meeting demonstrating significant activity in patient-derived xenograft (PDX) lymphoma mouse models.
  • Vincerx shared preclinical data at the 2023 ASH Annual Meeting showing superior activity and safety compared with commercially available B-cell targeted ADCs.
  • For the fourth quarter and full year 2023, Vincerx reported a net loss of $4.9 million, or $0.23 per share, and a net loss of $40.2 million, or $1.89 per share, respectively.
  • For the fourth quarter and full year 2022, Vincerx reported a net loss of $13.8 million, or $0.65 per share, and a net loss of $63.0 million, or $3.00 per share, respectively.

SCYNEXIS Reports Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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“SCY-247 continues to demonstrate highly encouraging preclinical results, with potent activity against a broad range of fungal pathogens, including mucormycosis.

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  • “SCY-247 continues to demonstrate highly encouraging preclinical results, with potent activity against a broad range of fungal pathogens, including mucormycosis.
  • In March 2023, SCYNEXIS and GSK entered into an exclusive license agreement for the development, manufacturing and commercialization of ibrexafungerp (BREXAFEMME).
  • Presented preclinical data on SCY-247 at the 11th Congress on Trends in Medical Mycology (TIMM) held in Athens, Greece October 20-23, 2023.
  • Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $98.0 million on December 31, 2023, compared to $73.5 million on December 31, 2022.

Daré Bioscience Reports Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Company Update

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daré Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: DARE), a leader in women’s health innovation, today reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023 and provided a company update.

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  • In addition, we are excited about the increased attention that women’s health has received more broadly,” said Sabrina Martucci Johnson, President and CEO of Daré Bioscience.
  • In December 2023, Daré announced positive topline results from the Phase 1 study evaluating the pharmacokinetics (PK), safety, and exploratory efficacy of DARE-PDM1.
  • Financial Highlights for the Year Ended December 31, 2023 and 2024 Projections
    Cash and cash equivalents: $10.5 million at December 31, 2023.
  • Daré will host a conference call and live webcast today, March 28, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to review financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023 and to provide a company update.

Increased Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Across the Healthcare Industry Driving Strong Market Growth

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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In diagnostics, AI enables healthcare providers to make the most appropriate treatment decisions for their patients.

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  • In diagnostics, AI enables healthcare providers to make the most appropriate treatment decisions for their patients.
  • Mordor Intelligence continued: “The increased prevalence of cancer and the high burden of other chronic diseases are, in turn, increasing the demand for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
  • This is likely to increase the adoption of AI for early diagnosis purposes, ultimately boosting the market growth.
  • The use of artificial intelligence in the North American healthcare market is being driven by the increasing use of advanced technology in healthcare systems, the growth in funding of AI-based startups, the rising burden of chronic diseases in the country, the growing need to reduce healthcare costs, and the implementation of big data in healthcare.

Treatment.com AI Funded by the National Institute of Health to Develop a Culturally Sensitive AI Approach to Health Equity

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Treatment has partnered with Rush River Research in Minneapolis to develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI) approach for collecting information about family medical history that is culturally sensitive and appropriate for African-American families.

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  • Treatment has partnered with Rush River Research in Minneapolis to develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI) approach for collecting information about family medical history that is culturally sensitive and appropriate for African-American families.
  • The historical trauma and systemic bias common in African American communities can limit the amount of information known about the health of relatives.
  • Without better methods for capturing information, existing health disparities addressing prevention and risk can persist.
  • The Company held multiple focus groups with African American doctors and community members to help develop and prototype culturally sensitive approaches to collecting information about family health.