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IntelGenx ships CBD filmstrips to Heritage Cannabis to support market launch

IntelGenx (TSXV:IGX; OTCQB:IGXT) completed an initial shipment of CBD Filmstrips in support of Heritage Cannabis Holdings’ (CSE:CANN) Canadian market launch of its “CB4 Control” branded product. The CBD Filmstrips were...

August 31, 2021

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Sigyn Therapeutics featured on NPR’s Tech Nation

Jim Joyce, CEO of Sigyn Therapeutics (OTC Markets:SIGY) was interviewed by National Public Radio’s Tech Nation about the treatment of life-threatening inflammatory conditions precipitated by cytokine storm syndrome. In...

August 30, 2021

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111 Inc. Q2 net revenue jumps 86.5%

Shanghai-based 111 Inc. reported net revenue rose 86.5% for the second quarter to $468.4-million (RMB3.0-billion). Mr. Junling Liu, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of 111, said the second quarter represented another...

August 27, 2021

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Raymond James study finds superior safety and TAM with Profound Medical’s TULSA-PRO

Raymond James gave winning marks to Profound Medical‘s (NASDAQ:PROF; TSX:PRN) TULSA-PRO device, compared with the Focal One HIFU device from France’s EDAP TMS SA (NASDAQ:EDAP), in a head-to-head comparison study...

August 26, 2021

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FSD Pharma to acquire Lucid Psycheceuticals

FSD Pharma (NASDAQ:HUGE; CSE:HUGE; FRA:0K9A) agreed to acquire all the shares of closely-held, Lucid Psycheceuticals, for approximately $9-million in FSD Pharma stock. “Lucid has successfully developed a strong...

August 25, 2021

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FDA clears Vifor, Cara pruritus injection associated with CKD

The FDA approved an NDA from Vifor Pharma and Cara Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CARA) for their KORSUVA injection for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pruritus (itch) associated with chronic kidney disease in adults...

August 24, 2021

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Pfizer to acquire Trillium Therapeutics to expand immuno-oncology therapies

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trillium Therapeutics (NASDAQ, TSX:TRIL), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer. ...

August 23, 2021

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PharmaJet needle free system cleared for first plasmid DNA COVID-19 vaccine

Closely-held PharmaJet announced that its partner, Zydus Cadila, has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for ZyCoV-D, the world’s first plasmid DNA vaccine for...

August 23, 2021

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111, Inc. deepens partnership with Bayer

111, Inc. (NASDAQ:YI) has expanded its existing partnership with Bayer Healthcare in China. The original partnership was signed in September 2020 and involved collaborating on drug commercialization initiatives in China...

August 16, 2021

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Tryp Therapeutics, Calvert Labs in pact to study psilocybin formulations

Tryp Therapeutics (CSE:TRYP; OTCQB:TRYPF) agreed with Calvert Labs, an Altasciences company, to design and execute exploratory studies related to Tryp’s psilocybin-for-neuropsychiatric disorders (PFN) program. The...

August 10, 2021

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Altamira reports protective effects of Bentrio nasal spray against Influenza A virus

Altamira Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CYTO) announced positive outcomes from testing Bentrio for prophylactic or therapeutic use in influenza A virus infection. Bentrio is a drug-free nasal spray being developed by the...

August 6, 2021

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Profound Medical posts sequential 145% jump in Q2 recurring revenue

Profound Medical (NASDAQ:PROF; TSX:PRN) reported a 145% increase in recurring revenue for the second quarter, compared with the first quarter of 2021. Total revenue, including capital sales outside of the U.S...

August 5, 2021

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111, Inc. in strategic pact with Suzhou Zelgen to develop platform for liver cancer patients in China

111, Inc. (NASDAQ: YI) announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals (688266.SH), an innovative drug R&D and production company. The agreement will allow 111, a leading tech...

August 3, 2021

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CymaBay in $100-million non-dilutive financing for Phase 3 trial

CymaBay Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CBAY) announced a $100-million non-dilutive financing transaction with Abingworth to fund the Phase 3 development program for seladelpar in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), including the...

August 2, 2021

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Deep Genomics raises $180-million (U.S.) to develop drugs discovered by AI

University of Toronto spinout, Deep Genomics, raised $180-million (U.S.) led by Softbank’s Vision Fund 2 to bankroll its efforts to discover and develop drugs using artificial intelligence. The funding group included...

July 28, 2021

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Talkiatry completes $20-million Series A funding

Closely held Talkiatry, a provider of accessible in-network psychiatric care, completed its $20-million a Series A funding, of which $15-million was led by Left Lane Capital, with participation from Dr. Richard Park...

July 28, 2021

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FDA clears Asensus Surgical 510(k) for articulating instruments

Asensus Surgical (NYSE American:ASXC) received FDA 510(k) clearance for 5 mm diameter articulating instruments, adding to the Senhance Surgical System robotic technology platform. Articulating instruments offer better...

July 28, 2021

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Cybin receives conditional listing approval from NYSE American

Cybin (NEO:CYBN; OTCQB:CLXPF) has received conditional listing approval from the NYSE American stock exchange, under the ticker symbol, CYBN. In a statement, Doug Drysdale, CEO of Cybin, said conditional listing...

July 22, 2021

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Cognetivity ICA test to be deployed in new NHS brain clinic in UK

Cognetivity Neurosciences’ (CSE:CGN; OTCQB:CGNSF) Integrated Cognitive Assessment (ICA) test is to form an integral part of a new and highly innovative clinic in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) dedicated to...

July 15, 2021

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TransMedics receives positive FDA AdCom vote for OCS Liver System

The FDA’s Gastroenterology and Urology Devices Panel, after a review and discussion, issued a favorable vote in support of approval of TransMedics Group’s (NASDAQ:TMDX) OCS Liver System. The panel voted 14-to-0...

July 15, 2021

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ENA Respiratory begins Phase 1 study of COVID-19 preventative nasal spray

Closely held ENA Respiratory of Australia initiated a Phase 1 human safety study of INNA-051, being developed to activate innate immunity in the nose, the primary entry portal of most respiratory viral infections. A...

July 14, 2021

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Mesosil raises $675,000 seed round led by Archangel and NorthSpring Capital

Mesosil, a closely held company developing the first lifetime-effect antimicrobial materials for dental and medical devices, closed an initial seed round of $675,000 led by the Archangel Network of Funds and NorthSpring...

July 13, 2021

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