BioMedNewsBreaks

FridayJul 24, 2020 12:55 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – AIkido Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: AIKI) Provides Update on Computational Approaches to Identify Virus Treatments

AIkido Pharma (NASDAQ: AIKI) recently provided an update on its effort to identify compounds to potentially address the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the update, AIkido previously announced an executed a master license agreement with the University of Maryland, Baltimore ("UMB"), covering certain antiviral compounds discovered by UMB. Recently, UMB researchers have identified a human protein complex (called the “SKI” complex) that is important for replication of several viruses including Influenza, COVID-19, SARS1, MERS, SARS2, Ebola and Marburg. Utilizing information gleaned from initial research and the power of a computer modeling approach called SILCS, combined with machine learning tools, the researchers…

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WednesdayJul 22, 2020 1:19 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) on ‘Cash Runway’ to Fund Key Milestones

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, is on a well-funded path to move forward with its goals. A recent article discussing this quotes POAI CEO Dr. Carl Schwartz, who states, “[POAI] improved our liquidity position and streamlined our capital structure with the conversion of a $2.1 million convertible note, previously held by me, to newly issued equity. This action demonstrates my confidence in the commercial viability of our work, and when combined with the additional capital we raised through an equity offering, provides us with the cash…

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TuesdayJul 21, 2020 11:16 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Announces $2.59M NIH Research Grant to Lead Researcher Behind Its Diabetes Gene Therapy

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), today announced that Dr. George K. Gittes, MD of the University of Pittsburgh, the lead researcher that developed the company’s potentially curative diabetes gene therapy, was awarded a grant of $2.59 million from the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. According to the update, the grant will assist Dr. Gittes’ development for his research project titled, “Alpha Cell Conversion to Beta Cells in Non-human Primates” and build upon his accumulating groundbreaking gene therapy work toward finding a cure for diabetes. “We are excited to receive this funding to support…

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MondayJul 20, 2020 11:17 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO) Enters Strategic Agreement to Offer World-Class RPM Solution to HCPs Across the UK and Ireland

DarioHealth (NASDAQ: DRIO), a pioneer in the global digital therapeutics market, today announced its entry into a new strategic partnership with Williams Medical to make the DarioHealth Remote Patient Monitoring (“RPM”) digital therapeutics platform available to Healthcare Professionals (“HCPs”) across the United Kingdom and Ireland. According to the update, Dario's turn-key RPM solution integrates the company's existing open platform, application technology, and the DarioEngage coaching platform, to allow Healthcare Professionals to monitor their patients remotely. "We are very excited about this partnership between DarioHealth and Williams Medical, as this aligns with our international growth initiative by offering our world-class RPM…

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ThursdayJul 16, 2020 12:32 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Vivos Therapeutics Inc. Arms Clinicians, Targets Global OSA Market with Alternative Solutions

Vivos Therapeutics, an emerging leader in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (“OSA”), is positioned to capitalize on the growing global OSA market, projected to reach $13.24 billion by 2027. The company’s unique approach is to arm clinicians in treating patients suffering from OSA. A recent article discussing this reads, “The company’s oral appliances have proven to be effective in more than 15,000 patients successfully treated worldwide by approximately 1,350 trained dentists. Vivos’ vision is to provide clinicians with the tools to provide the best alternative solution to treat OSA.” To view the full article, visit http://ibn.fm/ge0Jr About Vivos Therapeutics…

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TuesdayJul 14, 2020 11:45 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Why DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO) Is ‘One to Watch’

DarioHealth (NASDAQ: DRIO) is a pioneer in the global digital therapeutics market focused on delivering evidence-based interventions to people with chronic conditions. A recent article discussing DarioHealth reads, “Patient engagement in therapies leads to health success. Dario’s platform centers on continual maximization of patient engagement through personalization, including ‘nudges’ and live, AI-generated responses to health measures provided by Dario’s smartphone-connected medical devices.” To view the full article, visit http://ibn.fm/QtIUL About DarioHealth Corp. DarioHealth is a leading, global, digital therapeutics company revolutionizing the way people with chronic conditions manage their health. By delivering evidence-based interventions that are driven by data, high-quality…

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TuesdayJul 14, 2020 11:03 am

BioMedNewsBreaks – Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Announces New Board Appointments

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, today announced the appointment of three new members to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. According to the update, joining the board as independent directors are: Dr. Nancy Chung-Welch, Ph.D., Charles L. Nuzum, CPA and Greg St. Clair. “These appointments signify our absolute commitment to aligning our Board’s expertise with the company’s strategic vision of developing and commercializing an offering that will enable us to support the improvement in healthcare outcomes for oncology patients and increase value to our shareholders,”…

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FridayJul 10, 2020 1:50 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – Vivos Therapeutics Inc.’s Innovative System Leverages Multidisciplinary Protocol in OSA Treatment

Vivos Therapeutics’ proprietary Vivos System(R) leverages a multidisciplinary treatment protocol comprised of comfortable oral devices and other therapies as needed. Over the course of treatment, typically ranging from 18 to 24 months, most patients experience an increased and enhanced upper airway with the purpose of reducing tissue obstructions causing obstructive sleep apnea (“OSA”). A recent article discussing this reads, “Vivos Therapeutics Inc. offers a new and superior alternative for treating obstructive sleep apnea, and the company believes its technology represents the most important breakthrough in OSA treatment since Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (‘CPAP’), which involves the use of special face…

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ThursdayJul 09, 2020 1:07 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) Secures $517.5M in Underwritten Public Offering

CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative gene-based medicines for serious diseases, has closed an underwritten public offering of 7,392,857 common shares, including 964,285 additional shares per the full exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. CRISPR Therapeutics secured approximately $517.5 million in gross proceeds, with each of the shares sold at the public offering price of $70.00. ROTH Capital Partners acted as co-manager for the offering. For more information, visit www.CRISPRtx.com. About CRISPR Therapeutics CRISPR Therapeutics is a leading gene editing company focused on developing transformative gene-based medicines for serious diseases using its…

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TuesdayJul 07, 2020 12:40 pm

BioMedNewsBreaks – InvestorBrandNetwork Announces Launch of Technology-Driven Communications Platform – BioMedWire

InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), a multifaceted communications organization engaged in connecting public companies to the investment community, today announced the launch of BioMedWire (“BMW”) as part of its sustained effort to provide specialized content distribution via widespread syndication channels. A laser-focused, technology-driven communications platform, BioMedWire is designed to provide the latest updates and information related to emerging market opportunities in the life sciences sector and beyond. “The life sciences sector has delivered incredible remedies and cures, saved and changed lives, and offered some of the greatest investment returns the markets have ever seen. The sector is constantly moving and evolving to meet…

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