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Sangamo Therapeutics Announces Updated Phase 1/2 STAAR Study Data in Fabry Disease Showing Sustained Benefit and Differentiated Safety Profile

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO), a genomic medicine company, today announced updated preliminary data from the Phase 1/2 STAAR clinical study evaluating isaralgagene civaparvovec, or ST-920, a wholly owned gene therapy product candidate for the treatment of Fabry disease.

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  • Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO), a genomic medicine company, today announced updated preliminary data from the Phase 1/2 STAAR clinical study evaluating isaralgagene civaparvovec, or ST-920, a wholly owned gene therapy product candidate for the treatment of Fabry disease.
  • “Despite the availability of ERT and chaperone therapies, Fabry disease treatment is burdensome, with some patients still developing disease progression.
  • The most common adverse events were pyrexia, headache, COVID-19, fatigue and nasopharyngitis (majority Grade 1/2, with one Grade 3 pyrexia).
  • The data demonstrated supraphysiological plasma and liver α-Gal A activity in mouse models, supporting Phase 1/2 and potential Phase 3 clinical dosing.

Cemtrex Receives $0.8 Million Additional Vicon Industries Order from School District Customer

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Brooklyn, NY, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- - Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX, CETXP), an advanced security technology and industrial services company, today announced it has received a $0.8 million second phase order through Vicon Industries from a current school district customer in New Jersey to develop its security technology system with new solutions, expanding on the customer’s previous order.

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  • Brooklyn, NY, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- - Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX, CETXP), an advanced security technology and industrial services company, today announced it has received a $0.8 million second phase order through Vicon Industries from a current school district customer in New Jersey to develop its security technology system with new solutions, expanding on the customer’s previous order.
  • The New Jersey School District project builds on the customer’s state-of-the-art video surveillance security capabilities with the addition of Valerus video management software solutions and award-winning Roughneck cameras and servers.
  • The project is the second installment of this work, and the order is expected to be fulfilled in the first and second quarters of calendar 2024.
  • “Taken together, this demand delivered a 46% increase in revenues for Vicon and our Security segment in FY’23 to $34.7 million.

2023 in Review: Healthcare Triumphs and the Top Five Trends Shaping Healthcare in 2024

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Bamboo Health , the leader in Real-Time Care Intelligence™, today announced the release of the company’s 2023 Annual Impact Report, outlining the transformative achievements of top healthcare organizations and introducing five key healthcare trends expected in 2024.

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  • Bamboo Health , the leader in Real-Time Care Intelligence™, today announced the release of the company’s 2023 Annual Impact Report, outlining the transformative achievements of top healthcare organizations and introducing five key healthcare trends expected in 2024.
  • In 2023, Bamboo Health impacted 1 billion patient encounters, involving 2,500 hospitals, 8,000 post-acute facilities, 25,000 pharmacies, 32 health plans, 50 state governments and 1 million providers.
  • Jeff Smith, Bamboo Health’s CEO, credited the company's success to its focus on integrating the entire spectrum of patient health needs.
  • To learn more about Bamboo Health’s 2023 successes and the anticipated trends for 2024, view the Annual Impact Report .

OIF Launches 1600ZR+ Coherent Optical, Retimed Tx Linear Rx Optical Energy Efficient Interfaces Projects and Common Management Interface Specification White Paper at Q1 2024 Technical and MA&E Meeting

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

OIF , where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, successfully concluded its Q1 2024 Technical and MA&E meeting in Jacksonville, Florida held January 16-18.

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  • OIF , where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, successfully concluded its Q1 2024 Technical and MA&E meeting in Jacksonville, Florida held January 16-18.
  • This meeting resulted in the initiation of two new projects – the Interoperable 1600ZR+ and Retimed Tx Linear Rx Specs Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI) projects – the reelection of the Physical and Link Layer (PLL) Working Group (WG) Chair and a white paper focused on advancing plug and play for Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) modules.
  • “These meetings are invaluable platforms for members to share insights, discuss and debate ongoing work and launch new projects.
  • Responding to market demand for higher-performance (ZR+) modes, OIF is working towards integrating these modes into its application scope for 1600 Gb/s interfaces.

Physical Therapists Positioned to Serve as Primary Care Providers Throughout the U.S. Military

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association announces that the U.S. Department of Defense will allow physical therapists to serve as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions across all military settings. This designation is based on significant DOD analysis and further confirms the value and cost-effectiveness of early intervention physical therapy.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association announces that the U.S. Department of Defense will allow physical therapists to serve as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions across all military settings.
  • "The Department of Defense's decision to elevate physical therapists as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions is a testament to the effectiveness and efficiency of the physical therapist's role in our military health system," said Congressman Trent Kelly, R-Miss, who was responsible for ensuring that a request for further analysis of taking physical therapy primary care system-wide be included in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
  • "It is entirely feasible for physical therapists to serve in a primary care [neuromusculoskeletal expert] role throughout the DOD," the report states.
  • The American Physical Therapy Association represents more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students nationwide.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. Honored with 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Melville, NY, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced it is the recipient of two 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards from American Security Today (AST).

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  • Melville, NY, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced it is the recipient of two 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards from American Security Today (AST).
  • American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards, notes that they are the preeminent U.S.
  • They note that their annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program is specifically designed to honor distinguished government and vendor solutions that deliver enhanced value, benefit, and intelligence to end users in a variety of government, homeland security and public safety vertical markets.
  • uniFLOW Online is recognized for its usability, flexible and straightforward design, advanced scanning, and extensive security features.

Empower Physical Therapy Adds 4 Southern California Locations

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Empower Physical Therapy today announced the acquisition of Huntington Beach Physical Therapy Specialists (“HBPTS”), located in Orange County California.

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  • Empower Physical Therapy today announced the acquisition of Huntington Beach Physical Therapy Specialists (“HBPTS”), located in Orange County California.
  • Huntington Beach Physical Therapy Specialists have provided outpatient physical therapy services using a hands-on, individualized approach for over 25 years.
  • “Huntington Beach Physical Therapy Specialists, Tustin PT Specialists, and OrthoSport OC Physical Therapy have an outstanding reputation for providing access to exceptional care in the Orange County community which makes the team an incredible addition to the Empower Physical Therapy family,” said Empower Physical Therapy CEO & Physical Therapist Steve DiPaola.
  • Therapist-founded and -led Empower Physical Therapy owns and operates clinics across Arizona, California, Louisiana, and Texas.

Data Theorem's Cloud Secure Named Best CNAPP Solution of 2023

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Data Theorem, Inc., a leading provider of modern application security, today announced that its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) Cloud Secure solution has been named as the Best CNAPP Solution of the Year in the "ASTORS" Homeland Security Awards Program from American Security Today (AST).

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  • Data Theorem's Cloud Secure solution was named the industry's best product in the CNAPP Solution Awards Category.
  • Data Theorem's Cloud Secure is a CNAPP product offering that works across all multi-cloud (public and private) assets.
  • Cloud Secure, powered by Data Theorem's award-winning Analyzer Engine, helps organizations secure their cloud-native applications and address regulatory compliance for cloud monitoring and reporting.
  • "Data Theorem's growth and traction are picking up in 2024 right where they left off in 2023, and we are proud to see that Cloud Secure has been named as the industry's Best CNAPP product of the year," said Doug Dooley, Data Theorem COO.

Kaia Health Introduces the First Comprehensive Spanish-Language Digital Pain Management Platform, Enhancing Access to Spanish Speakers in the U.S.

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Developed in collaboration with Physical Therapists (PTs), health coaches, and Spanish-speaking users, Kaia Health's signature musculoskeletal (MSK) therapy – complete with coaching and clinical oversight – is now available in Spanish.

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  • Developed in collaboration with Physical Therapists (PTs), health coaches, and Spanish-speaking users, Kaia Health's signature musculoskeletal (MSK) therapy – complete with coaching and clinical oversight – is now available in Spanish.
  • Gustavo Castrogómez, a Kaia Health user, shared his experience, saying, "Having a digital pain-management app entirely in Spanish has been a game changer.
  • Spanish speaking health coaches are also available to support, nurture, and equip users in achieving their health goals.
  • This underscores Kaia Health's commitment to health equity and ensures everyone can seamlessly access our innovative musculoskeletal platform anytime, anywhere," said Konstantin Mehl, Founder and CEO, Kaia Health.

Pro-Vigil Survey: 71% of Businesses Haven't Incorporated AI Into Physical Security Despite Concerns of Rising Crime

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro-Vigil, a provider of AI-enabled remote video monitoring, management and crime deterrence solutions, today published its "The State of Physical Security Entering 2024" research report. The fourth annual report revealed that despite a quarter of businesses reporting increased physical security incidents in 2023, security strategies continue to remain outdated. This is especially evident when it comes to the adoption of and education in artificial intelligence (AI) as a component of physical security strategies.

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  • The fourth annual report revealed that despite a quarter of businesses reporting increased physical security incidents in 2023, security strategies continue to remain outdated.
  • This is especially evident when it comes to the adoption of and education in artificial intelligence (AI) as a component of physical security strategies.
  • 32% of businesses said they experienced project delays because of physical security incidents, with 30% reporting damage to assets.
  • To download Pro-Vigil's research report, "The State of Physical Security Entering 2024," please visit: https://pro-vigil.com/resources/2024-security-survey-report/ .