BioMedNewsBreaks

TuesdayDec 01, 2020 1:19 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks — MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) (OTCQB: MGROF) (FRA: 0C0) Releases Test Results for Control of Threat to $25 Billion Banana Industry

MustGrow Biologics (CSE: MGRO) (OTCQB: MGROF) (FRA: 0C0) has announced initial test results of its mustard-derived organic biopesticide formulation designed to control Fusarium wilt TR4, a destructive pathogen threatening the global banana industry, which is valued at $25 billion. Completed via third-party independent laboratory CyberAgrot SAS in Colombia, the testing reported 100% control Fusarium wilt TR4, known as Panama disease. The disease led to the declaration of a national state of emergency in Colombia in 2019. Based on what the company has been able to determine, complete control of this disease has never been achieved. The company is now planning more advanced…

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TuesdayDec 01, 2020 10:30 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Commences Site Recruitment for Upcoming Acclaim-1 Clinical Trial

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes, on Monday announced its commencement of clinical trial site recruitment for its upcoming Acclaim-1 clinical trial for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”). The company’s timing of patient recruitment and enrollment keeps it on track for its Acclaim-1 clinical trial to commence in the first-half of 2021. “Our clinical team is engaging with prestigious cancer centers and research institutions across the U.S. to ensure we select optimal study sites, which play an important role in the success of a clinical trial,” said Rodney Varner,…

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TuesdayDec 01, 2020 9:00 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – VistaGen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) Announces Appointment of New VP of Translational Medicine

VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN) has appointed a new vice president of translational medicine. A pioneer in the development of neuroactive steroids known as pherines, Louis Monti, MD., PhD., developed the original scientific platform that enabled the early research and development of VistaGen's PH94B and PH10. The two intranasal neuroactive steroid drug candidates (pherines) have potential for the rapid-onset treatment of anxiety and depression disorders, respectively. VistaGen is a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing a new generation of medicines with the potential to go beyond the current standard of care for anxiety, depression and other central nervous system (“CNS”) disorders. Throughout…

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MondayNov 30, 2020 3:24 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Brain Scientific Inc. (BRSF) Enters Strategic Agreement for Expansion into EU Market

Brain Scientific’s (OTCQB: BRSF) Vice President of Marketing, Stuart Bernstein, has written an article for Health Care Business News titled, “COVID's influence on neurology drives need for disposable technologies.” The piece discusses increased concern for health care and frontline workers treating emergent cases for COVID-19 patients developing neurological symptoms and conditions, as well as a critical need for testing solutions. The article reads, “Sudden onset of seizures, metabolic encephalopathy, stroke and other neurological conditions can negatively impact COVID patient outcomes and morbidity rates. Growing evidence of the commonality of neurological symptoms in COVID patients, coupled with challenges in accessibility, efficiency…

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MondayNov 30, 2020 10:59 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – AzurRx BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ: AZRX) Announces Advancement of MS1819 Combination Therapy Trial in Turkey

AzurRx BioPharma (NASDAQ: AZRX), a company specializing in the development of non-systemic, recombinant therapies for gastrointestinal diseases, today announced that the first two patients have been dosed in Turkey for its Phase 2 trial. The trial evaluates its investigational drug, MS1819, in combination with the current standard of care, porcine-derived pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (“PERT”), for the treatment of severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (“EPI”) in patients with cystic fibrosis (“CF”). “In the midst of a global pandemic and unpredictable obstacles, we are very encouraged to see our combination therapy trial moving forward at one of the clinical testing sites in Turkey,”…

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WednesdayNov 25, 2020 3:13 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Why Brain Scientific Inc. (BRSF) Is ‘One to Watch’

Brain Scientific (OTCQB: BRSF) is a commercial-stage health care company focused on developing innovative and proprietary medical devices and software. The company’s mission is to modernize brain diagnostics by employing leading-edge technologies to bridge the widening gap in access to quality care. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Brain Scientific’s first phase of development, from 2018 to 2019, saw the inception of portable, clinical-grade, easy-to-use neurological devices. The second phase, currently ongoing, aims to create cloud-based, secure infrastructure to transmit patient data between patients and their neurologists. The company’s third phase of development is scheduled for 2021-2022 and is…

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WednesdayNov 25, 2020 2:43 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Trxade Group Inc.’s (NASDAQ: MEDS) Platform Meets Today’s Demands Through Intelligent Design

Trxade Group NASDAQ: MEDS), an integrated drug-procurement, delivery and health care platform, is ideally situated as the global pandemic has led to a cascade of changes involving how health care is administered, perhaps most notably in the increased adoption of telehealth services. Trxade Group’s business model appears to aptly and effectively meet today’s demands, largely demonstrated by the company’s revenue growth that has far exceeded expectations. A recent article discusses intelligent design of the Trxade platform that meets current standards of care while prioritizing information flow to assist both patients and providers. The article reads, “The company’s artificial intelligence API…

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WednesdayNov 25, 2020 12:27 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO) to Provide Digital Therapeutics Solution to Employees of Fortune 500 Company

DarioHealth (NASDAQ: DRIO), a pioneer in the global digital therapeutics market, will be providing its digital therapeutics solution to qualified employees of a U.S.-based Fortune 500 technology company. The contract, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, with the beginning of a new benefits year, calls for Dario to provide its digital diabetes tools and coaching to employees and their dependents. “We believe that employees will benefit from Dario's unique therapeutic approach, which delivers adaptive, personalized experiences designed to drive behavior change through intuitive, clinically proven digital tools and coaching,” said DarioHealth president and North America GM Rick Anderson…

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TuesdayNov 24, 2020 3:17 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – 180 Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: ATNF) to Ring Nasdaq Opening Bell

180 Life Sciences (NASDAQ: ATNF, ATNFW), a clinical-stage biotechnology company with its lead indication in phase 2b/3, focused on the development of novel drugs that fulfill unmet needs in inflammatory diseases, fibrosis and pain, today announced that, in celebration of its recently completed initial public offering, it will ring the Nasdaq Stock Exchange opening bell on November 27, 2020. 180 Life Sciences CEO Dr. James Woody will be joined by members of the ATNF team for the virtual ceremony, which will begin at approximately 9:20 a.m. Eastern Time, and can be viewed live at https://ibn.fm/R4bwK, as well as on the…

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TuesdayNov 24, 2020 2:48 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Processa Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: PCSA) Featured in Korea Biomedical Review Article

Processa Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: PCSA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing products to improve the survival and/or quality of life for patients who have unmet medical needs, was featured in a recent article published in the Korea Biomedical Review. The piece, titled “Yuhan emerges as global new-drug developer with $3.6 billion tech export,” discusses Yuhan Corp.’s (OCT: YUHNF) move to enter technology transfer deals with global pharmaceutical companies, including Janssen Biotech, Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD), Boehringer Ingelheim and Processa. The article reads, “Yuhan also made a $410.5 million contract with the U.S. Processa Pharmaceuticals in 2020 for transferring the technology of…

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