BioMedNewsBreaks

MondayJun 27, 2022 2:10 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – FSD Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HUGE) (CSE: HUGE) (FRA: 0K9A) Releases Report of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

FSD Pharma (NASDAQ: HUGE) (CSE: HUGE) (FRA: 0K9A), a life-sciences holding company dedicated to building a portfolio of assets and biotech solutions, is reporting on its annual general meeting of shareholders; the meeting was held online on June 23, 2022. During the meeting, seven nominees were elected as directors of the company. The new directors are Anthony Durkacz, Zeeshan Saeed, Donal Carroll, Adnan Bashir, Fernando Cugliari, Nitin Kaushal and Lawrence Latowsky; the directors will serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until successors are elected or appointed. During the meeting, shareholders also reappointed MNP LLP as the company…

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MondayJun 27, 2022 1:51 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Cybin Inc. (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) Moving Forward with Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial after Receiving Key FDA Approval

Cybin (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN), a biotechnology company focused on progressing psychedelic therapeutics, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to proceed with its phase 1/2a first-in-human clinical trial evaluating CYB003; the company has received a “may proceed” letter and investigational new drug application (“IND”) clearance from the FDA. The approval means that CYB003 will be the first  novel psilocybin analog to enter clinical development, with patient recruitment beginning immediately and pharmacokinetic and safety data readout anticipated by fourth quarter 2022. According to the announcement, Cybin’s CYB003 is a proprietary deuterated psilocybin analog being developed for…

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FridayJun 24, 2022 12:59 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Odyssey Health Inc. (ODYY) Sets Sights on US Phase II Clinical Trials with Focus on Military

Odyssey Health (OTC: ODYY) understands the severity of concussions among service members as well as the existing gaps in treatment. The Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) reports that over 430,000 military service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (“TBI”) between 2000 and 2020, with 75-83% of the cases being categorized as mild (“mTBI”) or concussion. And though concussion greatly impacts military service members, there is insufficient evidence supporting, among other things, the optimal treatment strategies to mitigate these impacts. “Odyssey Health is working to develop treatments for concussion and other neurological disorders. Odyssey is developing the PRV-002, a novel,…

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ThursdayJun 23, 2022 4:34 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) Secures FDA Approval for Protocol Amendment to Ongoing Potentially Pivotal Berubicin Trial

CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNSP) is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of novel treatments for primary and metastatic cancers in the brain and central nervous system. The company today announced its receipt of approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for its ongoing potentially pivotal global study evaluating the efficacy and safety of Berubicin compared with Lomustine (Gleostine) administered after first line therapy for the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (“GBM”), one of the most aggressive types of brain cancer. “We are pleased to have received this positive response from the FDA and to continue driving the…

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ThursdayJun 23, 2022 2:54 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Silo Pharma Inc. (SILO) Announces Expansion of License Agreement and Patent Portfolio

Silo Pharma (OTCQB: SILO), a development-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the use of psychedelics as a therapeutic, today announced that it has expanded its commercial evaluation license agreement (“CELA”) with the University of Maryland Baltimore (“UMB”) for its next-generation liposomal peptide targeting autoimmune diseases. “We are delighted to expand our partnership with UMB. Pre-clinical testing of these peptides has shown positive results in animal studies. The three-phage peptides we identified specifically target inflamed vascular endothelium of arthritic joints in an adjuvant-induced arthritis rat model,” said Eric Weisblum, CEO of Silo Pharma. “To test the therapeutic effect of the peptides, arthritic…

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WednesdayJun 22, 2022 2:51 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Cybin Inc. (NYSE American: CYBN) (NEO: CYBN) Announces Business Highlights, FY 2022 Results

Cybin (NYSE American: CYBN) (NEO: CYBN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on progressing “Psychedelics to Therapeutics(TM),” today reported recent business highlights and audited financial results for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2022. In addition, the company reiterated its anticipated pipeline and strategic milestones for the remainder of 2022. “Cybin made important progress across the board in recent months, accelerating both our pipeline of proprietary investigational psychedelic-based treatments and strategic partnership programs. Our successful preclinical work has set the foundation for a seamless transition to in-human trials,” said Cybin CEO Doug Drysdale. “Over a very short time horizon, we have evolved…

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ThursdayJun 16, 2022 2:59 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Cybin Inc. (NYSE American: CYBN) (NEO: CYBN) to Present at H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Health Conference

Cybin (NYSE American: CYBN) (NEO: CYBN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on progressing “Psychedelics to Therapeutics(TM),” today announced that its CEO Doug Drysdale will participate in a fireside chat and panel discussion at the H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Health Conference. The event is slated to take place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on June 27, 2022. Drysdale’s fireside chat will be webcast live at 10:30 a.m. ET on the day of the conference. In addition, Drysdale will participate in a panel discussion titled “Navigating Depression: Current Understanding and Future Treatments” at 12:45 p.m. ET. Interested parties should visit…

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WednesdayJun 15, 2022 3:12 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Cybin Inc. (NYSE American: CYBN) (NEO: CYBN) Collaborating to Progress Mission to Create Safe, Effective Therapeutics

Cybin (NYSE American: CYBN) (NEO: CYBN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to progressing Psychedelics to Therapeutics(TM), has joined the ranks of companies dedicated to finding and offering effective solutions to those suffering from mental health conditions. “The company announced that pilot results from its sponsored feasibility study evaluating Flow, Kernel’s quantitative neuroimaging technology, indicate that ketamine-induced changes in the brain’s functional connectivity persisted for several days after receiving the substance,” a recent article reads. “The purpose of the four-week study is to evaluate the altered state of consciousness of an individual following the administration of ketamine. The Kernel Flow headset…

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WednesdayJun 15, 2022 2:20 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Odyssey Health Inc.’s (ODYY) Novel Drug Candidate Represents a Valuable Asset

Odyssey Health (OTC: ODYY) recently completed a safety evaluation of cohort I of its phase I clinical trial administering PRV-002, the company’s novel drug treatment for concussion. “Findings from the cohort, which included eight healthy human volunteers that received a single dose of PRV-002 or placebo followed by evaluations for abnormal responses, showed that the participants did not exhibit any severe adverse events as PRV-002 was well tolerated,” a recent article reads. “The completion of the safety evaluation is the latest milestone as the company journeys toward providing concussion treatment… With the phase I clinical trial, which consists of 48…

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TuesdayJun 14, 2022 4:41 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Aditxt Inc.’s (NASDAQ: ADTX) AditxtScore(TM) Added to PMLS Menu of Testing Services

Premier Medical Laboratory Services (“PMLS”), a nation-leading advanced medical diagnostics lab, today announced that it has added Aditxt’s (NASDAQ: ADTX) AditxtScore(TM) to its menu of testing services. AditxtScore provides more clarity regarding a patient’s individual immunity profile and allows patients to know their level of protection that an immune response to the virus or vaccination has provided them. “As new variants emerge, we want to equip physicians with the most advanced tests that allow a comprehensive view of their patient’s health status,” said Kevin Murdock, CEO of Premier Medical Laboratory Services. “With AditxtScore, individuals can make more informed decisions about…

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