BioMedNewsBreaks

MondayOct 05, 2020 2:00 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – 180 Life Sciences Corp. Announces New Board Appointments

KBL Merger Corp. (NASDAQ: KBLM) (KBL Merger Corp. Rights NASDAQ: KBLMR) (KBL Merger Corp. Warrant NASDAQ: KBLMW), a Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation (SPAC) that has signed a detailed merger agreement with 180 Life Sciences Corp., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, recently announced the appointment of Professor Richard Barker, Larry Gold Md., Shoshana Shendelman PhD., and Donald McGovern Jr. to its board of directors, upon completion of the business combination. 180 Life Sciences is led by Dr. James Woody, who previously served as the founding CEO of OncoMed Pharmaceuticals and president and general manager of Roche Bioscience. “I’m pleased to welcome Richard,…

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MondayOct 05, 2020 11:46 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – LexaGene Holdings, Inc. (TSX.V: LXG) (OTCQB: LXXGF) Issues Corporate Update

LexaGene Holdings (TSX.V: LXG) (OTCQB: LXXGF), a molecular diagnostics company that develops fully automated rapid pathogen detection systems, today provided a general corporate update. Among highlights provided in the update, LexaGene is in a strong position to support its development goals for the next year and beyond with its treasury currently standing at US$11.3 million (C$14.9 million). “Our MiQLab(TM) pathogen detection system has 230 unique components. Over the summer, the coronavirus pandemic caused some supply chain issues for several key components that delayed the manufacturing, optimization and testing of these systems. Just recently, these supply chain issues were resolved and…

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FridayOct 02, 2020 1:07 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc.’s (NASDAQ: POAI) Helomics CIO Discusses Convergence of AI, Data and Biology on DojoLIVE!

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, was featured in a recent article discussing the appearance of one of its executives, Helomics CIO Mark Collins, PhD, on DojoLIVE! (https://ibn.fm/Y9fBZ). POAI’s Helomics subsidiary applies AI to its rich data gathered from more than 150,000 tumors in an effort to personalize cancer therapies and drive the development of new targeted therapies in collaborations with pharmaceutical companies. Collins addressed this powerful work and his longtime passion during the interview titled, “Can We Cure Cancer with Artificial Intelligence?” “The last 20 years of…

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FridayOct 02, 2020 12:46 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – 180 Life Sciences Corp. Setting the Stage for Success in Bringing Novel Products to Market

180 Life Sciences, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, is focused on research to solve one of the world’s most significant drivers of disease – inflammation. The company currently has three programs for the development of novel drugs in the areas of fibrosis and anti-TNF, inflammatory pain and ulcerative colitis in ex-smokers. A recent article discusses the company’s strategy to expedite the path to market. The piece reads, “180 Life Sciences has mitigated the risks of its drug development through multiple programs at various stages of development. The company is actively decreasing costs and expediting the time to market by using grant…

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FridayOct 02, 2020 10:18 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Processa Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: PCSA) Announces Pricing of $19.2M Public Offering, Nasdaq Uplisting

Processa Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: PCSA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of drug products for patients with high unmet medical need conditions or no alternative treatment options, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 4,800,000 shares of common stock for a price to the public of $4.00 per share. Processa expects approximately $19.2 million in gross proceeds and announced that, in connection with the offering, its common stock has been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market with commencement of trading under the symbol “PCSA” on October 2, 2020. The offering is expected to close…

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ThursdayOct 01, 2020 12:22 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – MediXall Group Inc. (MDXL) Launches New Telehealth Solutions for Uninsured, Underinsured

MediXall Group (OTCQB: MDXL), a technology and innovation-driven organization focused on reducing costs of health care and transforming the patient-provider experience through the launch of its Health Karma(TM) platform, today announced new virtual-care solutions for the uninsured and underinsured. Effective immediately, Americans can conduct an online medical visit with a board-certified medical professional to get fast and easy treatment, prescriptions and lab tests for routine medical issues. This new service is a result of Health Karma’s recent partnership with leading telehealth company MeMD. “Telehealth will continue to be a popular option for patients, providers and employers beyond the pandemic,” Health…

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ThursdayOct 01, 2020 10:38 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) Achieves Critical Milestone for Production of Lead Drug Candidate

CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNSP), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of novel treatments for primary and metastatic cancers of the brain and central nervous system, today announced that its GMP manufacturer partner NCK A/S, received a Certificate of Analysis (“CoA”) for its Active Pharma Ingredient (“API”), clearing it for use in the production of Berubicin. CNS Pharmaceuticals previously announced entry into a contract with NCK A/S, a GMP manufacturer of complex drugs and the previous producer of Berubicin for Reata Pharmaceuticals, for the large-scale production of Berubicin, CNSP’s lead drug candidate for the treatment of glioma brain tumors. "We…

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ThursdayOct 01, 2020 9:55 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN) CEO Discusses ‘Sea of Change’ to Future of Anxiety Treatment

VistaGen Therapeutics’ (NASDAQ: VTGN) CEO Shawn Singh authored a recent article for Life Science Leader titled, “The Future of Anxiety Treatment Will Be Drastically Different.” In the piece, Singh, an experienced professional who has dedicated over 25 years to biopharma and medical device industries, addresses the current standard of care for anxiety disorders and its inability to meet the growing need. “As researchers learn more about psychological therapy for anxiety disorders and medication options to complement it, efforts are underway to develop innovative medications to displace current anti-anxiety drugs that are not effective for all patients and are associated with…

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WednesdaySep 30, 2020 9:35 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN) CEO Addresses ‘Multi-Pronged Approach’ to Growing Problem of Workplace Stress and Anxiety

VistaGen Therapeutics’ (NASDAQ: VTGN) CEO Shawn Singh authored a recent article for Business.com regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting stress and anxiety impacts to the workplace. In the piece, Singh indicates that stress and anxiety, often driven by job-related issues, when left unchecked can rise to the level of an anxiety disorder with negative consequences for physical health, mental well-being, productivity and career opportunities. The global pandemic has exacerbated this largely unaddressed and widespread mental health problem in the workplace, markedly reflecting in increased prescriptions for antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications, many associated with significant side effects and safety concerns. “To…

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MondaySep 28, 2020 11:54 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN) Featured in Equity Research Company Update

VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN), a biopharmaceutical company developing new generation medicines for anxiety, depression and other central nervous system (“CNS”) disorders, was featured in an Equity Research Company Update by Maxim Group LLC. The report, titled “Benzo-Benefits Without the Benzo-Baggage – The Case for PH94B Builds,” highlights potential benefits of VistaGen’s PH94B drug candidate, a nasal spray designed for treatment of adults with social anxiety disorder, as compared to treatment with benzodiazepines. The report reads, “Benzodiazepines (benzos) have been available to treat anxiety since the 1960s, and include well-known products such as Xanax, Ativan, and Klonopin. These drug compounds work…

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