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Spectral Medical Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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TORONTO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral Medical Inc. (“Spectral” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDT), a late-stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2023 and provided a corporate update.

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  • TORONTO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral Medical Inc. (“Spectral” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDT), a late-stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2023 and provided a corporate update.
  • Dr. John Kellum, Chief Medical Officer of Spectral Medical, stated, “We have witnessed robust enrollment activity to start 2024.
  • addition of two new trial sites in the fourth quarter – the Mayo Clinic and Emory Healthcare.
  • The Company concluded the 2023 year with cash of $2,952,000 compared to $8,414,000 cash on hand as of December 31, 2022.

New Study Finds AI-Driven Prediction Models Accurately Predict Critical Care Patient Deterioration and Significantly Reduce False Alarms for Clinicians

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The prediction models used in the study are a part of CLEW’s intelligent clinical surveillance platform.

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  • The prediction models used in the study are a part of CLEW’s intelligent clinical surveillance platform.
  • It also supports the health system with capacity management, by providing early identification of potential bottlenecks caused by unexpected deterioration.
  • In addition to demonstrating its superior accuracy, the study concluded that the CLEW system generated 50-times fewer alarms than other leading systems.
  • In busy and overburdened critical care environments, this can greatly reduce alarm fatigue and the associated cognitive burden on caregivers.

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center Releases 2023 Numbers, Recapping a Year of Comprehensive Care

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital dedicated to the advancement of veterinary medicine, Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) announces its official 2023 numbers – recapping a year of comprehensive and compassionate care as New York City's only level 1 trauma center.

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  • "As New York City's only level 1 veterinary trauma center, we're honored to provide world-class, compassionate care to animals for over 110 years.
  • Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Senior Veterinarian in Oncology and the Director of Pet Health Information at Animal Medical Center, elaborated on the impact of charitable giving.
  • Later in 2024, the Animal Medical Center will see the opening of the newly expanded Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit and Medical Surgical Unit, with expected project completion in 2025.
  • With a team of 130+ veterinarians across more than 20 specialties, the Animal Medical Center provides world-class medical care to dogs, cats, and exotic pets and is open 365 days a year and operates 24/7.

Viz.ai Broadens Healthcare System Integrations to Inform Critical Decisions at the Point of Care

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced expanded interoperability capabilities of Viz.ai One.

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  • Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced expanded interoperability capabilities of Viz.ai One.
  • Viz.ai algorithms and electronic health record (EHR) data work together on one platform to detect suspected disease and communicate results to care teams immediately.
  • These collaborative integrations streamline clinical workflows and help physicians diagnose and treat patients faster to improve patient outcomes.
  • “Viz.ai’s direct integrations provide more context and relevant patient information to clinicians wherever they are, helping to save more time at the point-of-care and increase efficiency.”

UNC Health Blue Ridge Advances Innovation with MEDI+SIGN Digital Whiteboards

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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SMITHSBURG, Md., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UNC Health Blue Ridge outfits its new intensive care units with some of the best technology available, including the implementation of MEDI+SIGN Digital Whiteboards and MEDI+SIGN Digital Door Displays, keeping with its commitment to providing the very best in healthcare for the region.

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  • "- Jon Mercer, Chief Operating Officer at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
  • The implementation of MEDI+SIGN is a testament to UNC Health Blue Ridge's commitment to the community and patients they serve.
  • The critical care rooms at UNC Health Blue Ridge feature fully automated 43" digital in-room whiteboards and 15.6" digital door displays to present real-time healthcare data to clinicians, patients, and their families.
  • Jon Mercer, Chief Operating Officer at UNC Health Blue Ridge, sums it up nicely - "The electronic boards are exciting, innovative, patient-centric, and important to enhancing the care we provide."

Calgary Health Foundation Receives Funds to Ensure Seamless Care in NICU Environments

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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This funding helps to ensure the SANTS team is equipped with the same technology as the NICU, to provide consistent monitoring and seamless transfer between the care environments.

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  • This funding helps to ensure the SANTS team is equipped with the same technology as the NICU, to provide consistent monitoring and seamless transfer between the care environments.
  • “Through donations and collaborations like this, we are able to continue to offer world-class care and ensure a promising future for our smallest patients and their families.
  • “You don’t realize how valuable all those donations are until you’re sitting in the NICU looking at all the equipment.
  • In each of the last three years, thanks to generous supporters, the Foundation has donated $1 million for lifesaving equipment for babies.

Spectral Medical Announces Amendment and Extension of Exclusive Supply and Distribution Agreement With Baxter Healthcare Corporation

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral Medical Inc. (“Spectral” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDT), a late-stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, is pleased to announce an extension to its supply and distribution agreement (the “Amended Agreement”) with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc. (“Baxter”) (NYSE: BAX), originally entered into in February 2020.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral Medical Inc. (“Spectral” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDT), a late-stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, is pleased to announce an extension to its supply and distribution agreement (the “Amended Agreement”) with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc. (“Baxter”) (NYSE: BAX), originally entered into in February 2020.
  • Spectral is a Phase 3 company seeking U.S. FDA approval for its unique product for the treatment of patients with septic shock, Toraymyxin™ (“PMX”).
  • “Baxter’s continued commitment to Spectral as our exclusive supply and distribution partner being extended for a ten-year period upon U.S. FDA approval provides us with great confidence in our commercialization path,” said Chris Seto, CEO of Spectral Medical.
  • On February 15, 2024, Spectral announced that it had reached the 90-patient enrollment threshold and provided written notification to Baxter of this achievement.

AdventHealth West Florida Division Revolutionizing Emergency Care with AirStar 1 Helicopter

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The AdventHealth West Florida Division has officially launched AdventHealth AirStar 1, a medical helicopter set to redefine the landscape of patient transfers within the Tampa Bay region.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The AdventHealth West Florida Division has officially launched AdventHealth AirStar 1, a medical helicopter set to redefine the landscape of patient transfers within the Tampa Bay region.
  • AdventHealth AirStar 1 is a significant investment and commitment by AdventHealth to enhance the efficiency and safety of hospital-to-hospital transfers, minimizing delays in critical care transport.
  • "AdventHealth AirStar 1 marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to delivering high-quality, whole-person care," said David Ottati, president and CEO of the AdventHealth West Florida Division.
  • AdventHealth AirStar 1 is a game-changer in emergency care, ensuring swift and efficient transport, ultimately saving critical time for patients in need."

Spectral Medical Announces Major Milestone by Reaching Its Interim Enrollment Target of 90 Patients

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral Medical Inc. (“Spectral” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDT), a late-stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, today announced a major milestone by reaching its Interim Enrollment target of patient 90 in its TIGRIS trial.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral Medical Inc. (“Spectral” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDT), a late-stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, today announced a major milestone by reaching its Interim Enrollment target of patient 90 in its TIGRIS trial.
  • Under the terms of the Company’s Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Baxter International (“Baxter”) (NYSE:BAX), at Interim Enrollment, Baxter has the option to make a second milestone payment to Spectral to maintain its PMX exclusive distribution rights.
  • As such, Spectral has formally notified Baxter of reaching its Interim Enrollment target of 90 patients.
  • “Enrolling patient 90 represents a major milestone in many ways for Spectral as we continue to see acceleration across our Tigris trial sites and building confidence and momentum towards completing the trial,” said Chris Seto, CEO of Spectral Medical.

New data shows aggression and violence are issues for all hospital staff - 60% of reported threats happen outside the emergency department

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Canopy, the creator of an industry-leading safety solution to protect hospital staff from workplace aggression and violence, today shared new 2023 data that shows the threat of violence is pervasive across hospital grounds. It impacted more than 10% of all hospital staff last year in every role – from nurses to physicians, to cafeteria and gift shop workers – and in every area of the hospital campus.

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  • It impacted more than 10% of all hospital staff last year in every role – from nurses to physicians, to cafeteria and gift shop workers – and in every area of the hospital campus.
  • Last year, hospital staff triggered 22,000 alerts requesting immediate help with an emerging threat or active violence among 200,000 employees equipped with duress buttons created by Canopy.
  • "Frontline healthcare workers want to save lives and care for patients – workplace aggression isn't part of the job they sign up for.
  • Surprisingly, alerts were less frequent during weekends and holidays, despite being some of the busiest, and often understaffed, times for hospital emergency departments.