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CorMedix Inc. Announces FDA Approval of DefenCath® to Reduce the Incidence of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in Adult Hemodialysis Patients

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수요일, 11월 15, 2023
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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CorMedix Inc. (Nasdaq: CRMD), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of life-threatening diseases and conditions, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved DefenCath® (taurolidine and heparin) catheter lock solution (CLS) to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) for the limited population of adult patients with kidney failure receiving chronic hemodialysis through a central venous catheter (CVC). DefenCath is the first and only FDA-approved antimicrobial CLS in the U.S. and was shown to reduce the risk of CRBSIs by up to 71% in a Phase 3 clinical study.

Key Points: 
  • Joseph Todisco, Chief Executive Officer of CorMedix commented, “The approval of DefenCath marks a major advancement in reducing life-threatening infections for patients receiving hemodialysis via central venous catheters and an important milestone for CorMedix.
  • We thank all the patients, caregivers, clinical investigators, and our employees who have played an integral role in the development and regulatory approval of DefenCath.
  • In the study, a total of 806 subjects were randomized to receive either DefenCath or heparin as a CLS.
  • Patients in the DefenCath group had a lower incidence of CRBSI events compared to patients in the control group.

PsiQuantum Announces New Government Advisory Board with Decades of Combined Public Service Across the White House, Departments of Defense and Commerce, Intelligence Community, and the U.S. Congress

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목요일, 11월 30, 2023
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Although currently focused on priorities pertaining to U.S. Government, PsiQuantum plans to expand the Government Advisory Board to include leaders from other allied nations as well.

Key Points: 
  • Although currently focused on priorities pertaining to U.S. Government, PsiQuantum plans to expand the Government Advisory Board to include leaders from other allied nations as well.
  • (Photos: PsiQuantum)
    The creation of the Government Advisory Board is a natural progression of the company’s longstanding partnerships with the U.S. and allied governments.
  • Through this Board, PsiQuantum will also be better placed to continue its work developing public-private partnerships across the U.S. and allied governments.
  • “We are grateful for the deep experience and perspective that each member of the Government Advisory Board will be able to share.

IDTechEx Summarized Regional Regulations for Mandating Driver Monitoring Systems

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화요일, 12월 12, 2023
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Europe is among the regions with clearly defined regulations mandating the installation of vision-based Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS).

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  • Europe is among the regions with clearly defined regulations mandating the installation of vision-based Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS).
  • The United States has implemented several driver monitoring systems (DMS) regulations.
  • Beyond regulatory mandates, IDTechEx has observed various initiatives from automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) aimed at integrating DMS and occupant monitoring systems (OMS).
  • Given the regulatory requirements, IDTechEx anticipates that major automotive companies will expedite the integration of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), presenting significant opportunities across the entire supply chain.

IDTechEx Summarized Regional Regulations for Mandating Driver Monitoring Systems

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화요일, 12월 12, 2023
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Europe is among the regions with clearly defined regulations mandating the installation of vision-based Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS).

Key Points: 
  • Europe is among the regions with clearly defined regulations mandating the installation of vision-based Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS).
  • The United States has implemented several driver monitoring systems (DMS) regulations.
  • Beyond regulatory mandates, IDTechEx has observed various initiatives from automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) aimed at integrating DMS and occupant monitoring systems (OMS).
  • Given the regulatory requirements, IDTechEx anticipates that major automotive companies will expedite the integration of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), presenting significant opportunities across the entire supply chain.

Tony Robbins' Lifelong Mission to Feed Neighbors Reaches Milestone as Feeding America® Partnership Provides Historic 1 Billion Meals

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수요일, 11월 29, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the world's #1 life and business strategist, together with Feeding America®, America's leading hunger relief organization, today proudly announce achieving their monumental 1 Billion Meals Challenge goal. This milestone, part of a unique 10-year challenge match campaign to fight hunger and food insecurity in the U.S., was reached significantly ahead of the 2025 target.

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  • In 2012, Mr. Robbins became an ambassador for Feeding America , a. nationwide network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs.
  • The 100 Million Meals Challenge grew to become a first-of-its-kind, 10-year 1 Billion Meals Challenge campaign.
  • With the 1 Billion meals milestone achieved, Mr. Robbins sets his sights even higher – aiming to end global food insecurity.
  • The 100 Billion Meals initiative provides resources to create sustainable solutions to end world hunger and food insecurity entirely.

NACDS Lauds Strong, Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Vote - 26-0 - to Advance PBM Reforms in Medicare and Medicaid

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수요일, 11월 8, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson released the following statement today after a U.S. Senate Finance Committee markup on a legislative package containing significant PBM reforms in Medicare and Medicaid:

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  • "NACDS applauds the Senate Finance Committee for advancing this legislation on a strong bipartisan vote of 26-0, with one 'present.'
  • Further, we commend Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID) for their leadership in confronting PBM middlemen's 'pharmaceutical benefit manipulation' — in its many forms.
  • "Make no mistake: Real PBM reform at the federal level must protect Americans on Medicare and Medicaid and their pharmacies.
  • NACDS released a statement on Tuesday, November 7, in advance of the Committee markup.

NACDS: Senate Finance Committee Work is Essential to "Real" PBM Reform at the Federal Level

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화요일, 11월 7, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the U.S. Senate Finance Committee's release of additional PBM reform legislation and the Committee's markup scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson released the following statement:

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the U.S. Senate Finance Committee's release of additional PBM reform legislation and the Committee's markup scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson released the following statement:
    "NACDS' message is clear: real PBM reform at the federal level must protect Americans on Medicare and Medicaid and their pharmacies.
  • We commend the Senate Finance Committee's bipartisan work to deliver on this unique moment of opportunity to reduce patient's prescription drug costs, to defend patients' access to medications and to pharmacies, and to confront abusive PBM tactics that jeopardize all Americans and all pharmacies.
  • We look forward to continuing to work with the Committee and with the Congress to ensure the effectiveness of this legislation in achieving their well-focused intent.
  • "The legislation to be considered this Wednesday complements aspects of the Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act passed previously by the Committee.

Funding Circle Plc: U.S. Small Business Administration Grants Funding Circle 7(a) SBLC Licence

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화요일, 11월 7, 2023
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Funding Circle Holdings plc ("Funding Circle") announces that its US business has received a formal notice from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) that its application has resulted in a tentative award for an SBA Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) licence to participate in its flagship 7(a) small business loan program.

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  • Funding Circle Holdings plc ("Funding Circle") announces that its US business has received a formal notice from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) that its application has resulted in a tentative award for an SBA Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) licence to participate in its flagship 7(a) small business loan program.
  • Funding Circle will be permitted to begin originating 7(a) loans once all lender oversight requirements are met to the satisfaction of SBA and upon receipt of an executed Form 750, a Small Business Administration Loan Guaranty Agreement.
  • An SBLC licence permits Funding Circle to originate federal government guaranteed 7(a) loans up to $5 million nationwide across the U.S.
  • Funding Circle estimates it will be able to begin offering 7(a) Small Loan s up to $500,000 alongside our existing core loan products in early 2024.

Executive Director of Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Receives 2023 Best of Maryland Leadership Award

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월요일, 11월 6, 2023
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Hughesville, MD, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lucille W. Walker, the executive director of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, was presented with the 2023 Best of Maryland Leadership Award (The Gearheart Professional Award) by Preservation Maryland during the November 2nd award ceremony.

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  • Hughesville, MD, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lucille W. Walker, the executive director of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, was presented with the 2023 Best of Maryland Leadership Award (The Gearheart Professional Award) by Preservation Maryland during the November 2nd award ceremony.
  • who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, knowledge, and creativity” according to Preservation Maryland in its award announcement, further noting that “Lucille Walker ….
  • Ms. Walker states that “Senator Cardin was the lead sponsor on the legislation that established the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, and that without his leadership, this newly designated national heritage area would not have happened.” Ms. Walker also says that she is “particularly grateful to receive this acknowledgment from Preservation Maryland because it is an organization willing to take the lead in many important projects for the good of the community and for Maryland.”
    Authorized by the U.S. Congress in 2022, the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area includes Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, and southern Prince George’s County.
  • The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area operates under the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland.

1,800 Gen Z and Millennial Lawmakers Announce an Historic Partnership for More Effective Policymaking

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월요일, 11월 6, 2023
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Washington, DC, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, a group representing 1,800 Gen Z and millennial lawmakers announced an historic partnership for more effective policymaking.

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  • Washington, DC, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, a group representing 1,800 Gen Z and millennial lawmakers announced an historic partnership for more effective policymaking.
  • Future Caucus includes a suite of new programs and services to equip Gen Z and millennial lawmakers with the training and resources needed to transcend toxic polarization and pass bipartisan legislation.
  • Formerly known as Millennial Action Project, Future Caucus now includes some of the most effective and promising Gen Z legislators in the country.
  • “The Gen Z and millennial lawmakers in our network believe if we work together, America’s best days are ahead.