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InventHelp Inventor Develops New Neck Brace for Contact Sports (AJD-208)

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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I thought there could be a better brace to reduce the risk of head trauma and concussions for individuals involved in contact sports," said an inventor, from Suwanee, Ga., "so I invented the Z7 NECK BRACE.

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I thought there could be a better brace to reduce the risk of head trauma and concussions for individuals involved in contact sports," said an inventor, from Suwanee, Ga., "so I invented the Z7 NECK BRACE.
My design could revolutionize the contact sport industry."
The invention provides an effective new brace to stabilize the head and neck while participating in contact sports.
In doing so, it would absorb the shock of an impact and provide the necessary support, strength and stabilization.

El Paso Mother Sues Daycare Center After Heavy Locker Falls on Young Son

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An El Paso mother wants answers after her 7-year-old son was seriously hurt at Mini Me's Child Center in April 2023. Jameelah Becton is now suing the daycare center, claiming her son was not supervised when a large locker that was incorrectly anchored to the wall fell on him while he was reaching for his backpack. The suit alleges that the locker detached from the wall entirely, slammed her young son to the ground, and pinned him underneath, causing him to suffer a contusion to the left elbow and a severe concussion. The complaint states that it took two daycare workers to lift the heavy locker and free Becton's son from being trapped underneath it.

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EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An El Paso mother wants answers after her 7-year-old son was seriously hurt at Mini Me's Child Center in April 2023.
Jameelah Becton is now suing the daycare center, claiming her son was not supervised when a large locker that was incorrectly anchored to the wall fell on him while he was reaching for his backpack.
The complaint states that it took two daycare workers to lift the heavy locker and free Becton's son from being trapped underneath it.
Mini Me's Child Center had a history of failing to meet Texas daycare safety standards.

European Medicines Agency (EMA) Greenlights Mitochon Pharmaceuticals to Initiate Phase I/IIa Biomarker Study in Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Mitochon Pharmaceuticals today announced that it was awarded approval from EMA to begin enrollment for a Phase I/IIa biomarker study in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Huntington’s Disease (HD) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) participants.

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Mitochon Pharmaceuticals today announced that it was awarded approval from EMA to begin enrollment for a Phase I/IIa biomarker study in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Huntington’s Disease (HD) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) participants.
Mitochon’s MP101, a once-daily, oral brain penetrant mitochondrial stimulator, that improves central nervous system survival and function will be used in this 14-day pilot study.
The aim of the study is to show safety in the target patient populations and demonstrate meaningful changes in disease specific biomarkers.
“We are delighted for the opportunity to explore this provocative idea that most, if not all neurodegenerative diseases are rooted in mitochondrial dysfunction.

Oragenics Completes Acquisition of Odyssey Health’s Neurological Assets

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Oragenics, Inc. (NYSE American: OGEN) (“Oragenics” or the “Company”) announces it has completed its previously announced acquisition of assets related to Odyssey Health, Inc.’s (OTCQB: ODYY) (“Odyssey”) proprietary neurological drug therapies and technologies.

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Oragenics, Inc. (NYSE American: OGEN) (“Oragenics” or the “Company”) announces it has completed its previously announced acquisition of assets related to Odyssey Health, Inc.’s (OTCQB: ODYY) (“Odyssey”) proprietary neurological drug therapies and technologies.
In conjunction with the transaction, Michael Redmond, who has served as President and CEO of Odyssey since 2018, was named President of Oragenics.
In his new position, Mr. Redmond will oversee the growth of Oragenics’ neurology product pipeline and intranasal drug delivery technologies.
We believe this transaction also strengthens Oragenics’ research and development capabilities, including the integration of key members of Odyssey’s research and development team with the Oragenics team,” said Mr. Redmond.

Moleac’s NeuroAiD™II Improves Post-Concussion Symptoms, Quality of Life, and Mood after a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

SINGAPORE, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moleac announced promising results from the SAMURAI double-blind study in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) receiving a 6-month course of NeuroAiD™II.

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moleac announced promising results from the SAMURAI double-blind study in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) receiving a 6-month course of NeuroAiD™II.
In the study, the NeuroAiD™II group showed significant improvement in their post-concussion symptoms, quality of life and mood, compared to those in the placebo group.
In the SAMURAI study, mTBI patients underwent a series of tests assessing various types of impairments and their recovery over time.
For cognition, a self-assessment was done by the patient using a computerized scale, the Computerized Neurocognitive Assessment-Vital Signs (CNS-VS).

SportGait and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Cutting-Edge Concussion Support and Recovery Technology to the Public Sector

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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WILMINGTON, N.C. and RESTON, Va., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SportGait , the brain wellness and medical technology company, and Carahsoft Technology Corp. , the Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership.

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WILMINGTON, N.C. and RESTON, Va., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SportGait , the brain wellness and medical technology company, and Carahsoft Technology Corp. , the Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership.
Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as SportGait’s Master Government Aggregator®, making the company’s accurate and affordable concussion support and recovery platform available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, E&I Cooperative Services Contract and The Quilt contracts.
“We are delighted to be partnering with Carahsoft to bring our concussion support and recovery platform to the Public Sector market,” said Chris Newton, CEO of SportGait.
“Carahsoft is excited to work with SportGait to support the health and mental wellbeing of athletes nationwide,” said Martin Gavin, who oversees Carahsoft’s Education and Healthcare Technology Portfolio.

New to The Street's Leadership Series Features University of North Carolina's Anson Dorrance, Head Coach of the Women's Soccer Team, and Kevin Guskiewicz, University Chancellor; Televised Interviews Air on Bloomberg TV as Sponsored Programming on Saturday

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Friday, November 24, 2023

As the most successful coach in UNC's athletic history, Anson won 1093 games during his 47 years as a coach.

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As the most successful coach in UNC's athletic history, Anson won 1093 games during his 47 years as a coach.
In 1974, Coach Dorrance graduated from UNC, and soon after, became a coach at UNC, becoming the head coach for the men's soccer team in 1977.
Matt shares with viewers that he remembered Coach Dorrance's commitment to excellence during his student-athlete years at UNC.
Coach Dorrance shares his leadership successes as a coach and mentor for the UNC athletes on his teams.

G8RTech Announces the Launch of G8RSkin Ice™, A First-of-its-Kind Hockey PPE

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

G8RTech, Inc.—a specialized protective equipment company—has announced the launch of its initial product for hockey players, the groundbreaking G8RSkin Ice™.

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G8RTech, Inc.—a specialized protective equipment company—has announced the launch of its initial product for hockey players, the groundbreaking G8RSkin Ice™.
Invented by G8RTech Founder and CEO Carter Hogg (a 20-year-old college athlete), G8RSkin Ice is engineered to significantly decrease the risk of injury to hockey players, especially with regard to concussions and lacerations.
G8RTech, Inc.’s overwhelmingly received first product, G8RSkin, is a specialized balaclava-like shell that is worn under sports helmets.
G8RSkin is now being utilized across multiple sports, including but not limited to football, hockey, skiing, and lacrosse.

TheraSpecs® Announces Groundbreaking New Product Lines to Tackle Brain Injuries, Epilepsy, and More

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

PHOENIX, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TheraSpecs® Company, the leading brand of therapeutically tinted glasses for migraine and light sensitivity, today announced multiple new product lines designed for a wide range of additional symptoms, conditions, and situations. As the first company to offer such a line direct to consumers, TheraSpecs is positioned to help millions with brain injuries, photosensitive epilepsy, insomnia, and computer headaches.

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As the first company to offer such a line direct to consumers, TheraSpecs is positioned to help millions with brain injuries, photosensitive epilepsy, insomnia, and computer headaches.
"I started TheraSpecs in 2011 to help my wife and people like her with debilitating chronic migraine," said founder and CEO, Hart Shafer.
They've been made even better with the addition of premium optical coatings that further reduce scratches, smudges, and glare.
These are hands down the best product I have ever invested in and my overall health and well-being has been positively impacted!"

Government of Canada Invests in Updating the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport and other key concussions resources

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

To address this important public health issue, the Government is continuing to invest in concussion prevention, detection and management.

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To address this important public health issue, the Government is continuing to invest in concussion prevention, detection and management.
This funding supports updates to the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport and other key concussion resources.
These updates will consider new recommendations for concussion in sport recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
The revised Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport and the resources to be developed by Parachute will be useful for all athletes, coaches, parents and sport organizations."