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FridayApr 09, 2021 12:19 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Eyes Expansion of AI-Driven Clinical Models

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) has set sights on other cancers after completing its data generation milestones in a collaborative study with UPMC-Magee Women Hospital. With the comprehensive genomic and transcriptomic sequencing of patient samples now complete, thanks to the study, and patient outcome data having been obtained from UPMC-Magee, “these data will now be used to drive POAI’s AI models of ovarian cancer and their internal ovarian cancer drug re-purposing project.” This is according to an article detailing the matter. “‘The successful generation of high-quality genomic and transcriptomic data from archived materials at Helomics, together with the gathering of historical…

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ThursdayApr 08, 2021 2:20 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s (NASDAQ: CNSP) Berubicin to Demonstrate Effectiveness vs. Established Chemotherapy Drug in Phase 2 Trial

CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNSP) continues to aggressively pursue FDA approval for its lead drug candidate, Berubicin. The novel candidate is the first anthracycline that appears to be able to cross the blood-brain barrier to combat tumors — stepping up its cancer-fighting potential. Berubicin was the subject of a Phase 1 safety trial conducted by Reata Pharmaceuticals approximately 15 years ago. One of the trial participants has remained alive and cancer-free as of the most recent evaluation late last year, while two other patients in the small study saw reductions of greater than 25% (one being an 80% reduction) in the…

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ThursdayApr 08, 2021 1:47 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Imagin Medical Inc. (CSE: IME) (OTCQB: IMEXF) Creates Win-Win Solution for Hospitals, Patients

Imagin Medical (CSE: IME) (OTCQB: IMEXF), a surgical imaging company, has developed a solution set to lower the cost of treating bladder cancer and also help hospitals save money. As a result, Imagin will create a win-win situation for every party involved. The i/Blue(TM) Imaging System, Imagin’s proprietary solution, achieves this in two ways. “By displaying the blue light image that shows the highlighted cancer cells alongside the white light image that shows the full landscape of the bladder, the i/Blue Imaging System will provide surgeons with improved visualization to locate and resect tumors. The overall result is a reduction…

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WednesdayApr 07, 2021 1:07 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Healthy Extracts Inc. (HYEX) Shares Promising Clinical Study Results for HERHEART(TM), Fuel4Thought(TM) Brain Booster

Healthy Extracts (OTCQB: HYEX) is engaged in proprietary research and development of natural plant-based formulations, sales, and distribution of cardiovascular and neuro products. HYEX recently announced promising clinical study results for two of its subsidiary companies’ leading products: BergaMet North America’s HERHEART(TM) and Ultimate Brain Nutrients’ Fuel4Thought(TM) Brain Booster. “HERHEART(TM) is an exclusive natural supplement that is scientifically formulated specifically for women to support cardiovascular health, including perimenopausal symptoms. The study was conducted in 35 postmenopausal women with sexual dysfunction at the University Magna Graecia of Caranzaro in Italy. Results indicated that patients who were administered HERHEART(TM) reported a 40%…

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TuesdayApr 06, 2021 11:00 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – AzurRx BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ: AZRX) Initiates Phase 2 RESERVOIR Trial for Treatment of COVID-19 GI Infections

AzurRx BioPharma (NASDAQ: AZRX), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (“GI”) diseases, today announced that it has initiated its Phase 2 RESERVOIR clinical trial of a proprietary oral formulation of micronized niclosamide (“FW-1022”) for the treatment of COVID-19-related gastrointestinal (GI) infections. Patient enrollment is expected to begin in April 2021 with topline data anticipated in the first quarter of 2022. “Initiation of the Phase 2 clinical trial of FW-1022 for the treatment of COVID-19 GI infection, or the RESERVOIR trial, is a significant milestone for AzurRx and an important advance in the…

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MondayApr 05, 2021 1:48 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – United Medical Equipment Business Solutions Network Inc. Poised Amid Demand for Rapid Testing Kits

United Medical Equipment (“UME,” “UMEBSNI”), a company offering rapid COVID-19 testing kits, looks positioned to benefit from the high demand for its products. The demand arises from expert recommendations that identifying those infected through rapid testing could help curb the virus and prevent the emergence of new variants. An article about these developments reads, “‘Testing is actually more important now than it was eight months ago because of the high contagiousness rate of these new variants,’ Mara Aspinall, a professor of health practice at Arizona State University, said in a recent interview for NPR. ‘It is critical to stop these…

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MondayApr 05, 2021 12:18 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) to Present at Upcoming Virtual Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mediterranean

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing treatments for patients with cancer and diabetes, has announced that its COO and Executive VP, Michael Redman, will present at the annual Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mediterranean. The event is slated to take place virtually from April 6-9, 2021, with company presentations available for on-demand viewing throughout the entirety of the conference. Organized by the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine, the four-day virtual conference will feature more than 80 dedicated company presentations by leading public and private companies, highlighting recent technical and clinical achievements in the areas…

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ThursdayApr 01, 2021 12:24 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – AzurRx BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ: AZRX) Announces Key Results from Phase 2b OPTION 2 Clinical Trial

AzurRx BioPharma (NASDAQ: AZRX), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, nonsystemic therapies for gastrointestinal (“GI”) diseases, has shared key takeaways from its topline results on its Phase 2b OPTION 2 clinical trial. The trial studied AzurRx’s drug candidate MS1819 in the treatment of cystic fibrosis (“CF”) patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (“EPI”). MS1819 is a recombinant lipase enzyme for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency associated with cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis. The trial results were shared during a March 31, 2021, conference call hosted by AzurRx president, CEO and chair James Sapirstein and AzurRx chief medical…

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ThursdayApr 01, 2021 10:33 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – LexaGene Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: LXG) (OTCQB: LXXGF) Reports Update in Shareholder Letter

LexaGene Holdings (TSX.V: LXG) (OTCQB: LXXGF), a molecular diagnostics company that develops fully automated rapid pathogen detection systems, has provided a corporate update in a shareholder letter from LexaGene CEO and founder Dr. Jack Regan. In the letter, Regan reported that the company had crossed a major milestone by securing a sales contract in both the drug and vaccine manufacturing market and in the veterinary medicine space; both sales were the result of successful technology demonstrations, the letter noted. The company has also focused on ensuring consistency in microfluidic operations across MiQLab(TM) systems, Regan observed, noting that expectations have now been…

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TuesdayMar 30, 2021 2:33 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – BioSig Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: BSGM) Awarded U.S. Patent Claims for PURE EP(TM) Noise-Filtering Technology

BioSig Technologies (NASDAQ: BSGM), a medical technology company commercializing an innovative signal processing platform designed to improve signal fidelity and uncover the full range of ECG and intra-cardiac signals, today announced that the U.S. Patent Office had allowed a utility patent covering its PURE EP(TM) noise-filtering technology. According to the update, the recently allowed patent application number 17/082,564, entitled, “SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY (‘EP’) SIGNAL PROCESSING " was filed on October 28, 2020. "We are pleased to announce this newest patent allowance, which demonstrates the clinical significance of our PURE EP(TM) System in filtering noise from complex cardiac…

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