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Fennec Pharmaceuticals Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:FENC; TSX: FRX), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and provided a business update.

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:FENC; TSX: FRX), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and provided a business update.
PEDMARQSI was granted EU marketing authorization by the European Commission in June 2023, and received UK approval from the MHRA in October 2023.
Achieved PEDMARK net product revenue of approximately $9 million and $21 million for the fourth quarter and full year 2023, respectively.
Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023
Net Sales – Net product sales of $21.3 million in fiscal 2023 compared to $1.5 million in 2022.

Student Ebook Usage Breaks Records

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

CLEVELAND, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sora released its first annual reading report of worldwide student digital reading data for the 2022-2023 school year. "The State of K-12 Digital Reading" is based on the Sora student reading platform, used in 62,000 public and private schools in 50 U.S. states, 13 Canadian provinces and 75 countries around the world. The report reveals compelling regional differences, double digit growth in Comics and Graphic Novels and a surprising insight on which months tracked the most time spent reading.

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Comics and Graphic Novels usage grew across all age groups, especially among high school students (+56 percent in the '22-'23 school year).
Comics and Humor dominate ebook fiction lists for several age categories, while Mysteries, Biography/Autobiography and Digital Arts top ebook nonfiction lists.
The ebook format accounted for 84 percent of titles opened during the '22-'23 school year, while audiobooks remain popular with 14 percent.
Comics and graphic novels have contributed to the strong ebook usage, more than quadrupling in checkouts and jumping from 31 to 42% of total ebook checkouts since 2019.

Stop & Shop Fights Pediatric Cancer with Kick Off of ‘Help Cure Childhood Cancer’ Campaign

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Stop & Shop’s ‘Help Cure Childhood Cancer’ campaign will run in all stores from March 1 through March 31.

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Stop & Shop’s ‘Help Cure Childhood Cancer’ campaign will run in all stores from March 1 through March 31.
100% of proceeds will benefit the two hospitals to assist in their pioneering pediatric cancer treatment and care.
The Stop & Shop Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a world-renowned destination for children with malignant and non-malignant brain tumors.
“Stop & Shop’s dedication and generous support of pediatric cancer continues to help fund critical research and care,” said Scott Armstrong, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Pediatric Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

New Report Highlights Significant Progress of Collaborative, Multi-Sector Effort to Reduce Youth and Young Adult Homelessness in Washington State

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

A new report released by the Office of Homeless Youth and A Way Home Washington details significant strides in addressing unaccompanied youth and young adult homelessness (YYA) in Washington state since a collaborative, multi-sector, statewide effort was launched in 2016.

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A new report released by the Office of Homeless Youth and A Way Home Washington details significant strides in addressing unaccompanied youth and young adult homelessness (YYA) in Washington state since a collaborative, multi-sector, statewide effort was launched in 2016.
The report presents a roadmap and a vision for Washington state where unstably housed young people can receive the help they need promptly within their community.
This report delves into the authentic experiences of affected young people and reveals a narrative often overshadowed by numbers alone.
It should become a vital resource for policymakers, advocates, and individuals dedicated to addressing youth and young adult homelessness.

Release Foundation Launches Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Fund

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Release Foundation, which provides scholarships for substance use disorder and mental health treatment to those who need it but otherwise can't afford it, is proud to announce the launch of its Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Fund amid the nation's youth mental health crisis. The fund's goal is to make evidence-based mental health treatment accessible to adolescents and young adults ages 11 to 35, regardless of socioeconomic status.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Release Foundation , which provides scholarships for substance use disorder and mental health treatment to those who need it but otherwise can't afford it, is proud to announce the launch of its Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Fund amid the nation's youth mental health crisis.
In support of Release Foundation's new initiative, Charlie Health will offer its clinical expertise and resources to scholarship recipients of the Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Fund.
Young people and their families will have access to dozens of weekly support groups facilitated by Charlie Health professionals specializing in mental health and fostering connections.
"With the Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Fund and clinical support from a top-tier provider like Charlie Health, I'm excited about the impact we can make on such a critical population."

MannKind Announces Enrollment Goal Completion of INHALE-1 Pediatric Diabetes Trial Utilizing Afrezza®

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

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Secondary endpoints include change in fasting plasma glucose after 26 weeks and rate of hypoglycemic events.

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Secondary endpoints include change in fasting plasma glucose after 26 weeks and rate of hypoglycemic events.
The multi-center study evaluated Afrezza in combination with basal insulin vs. multiple daily injections (MDI) of insulin in children and adolescents aged 4-17 who are living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
“We are excited to reach this milestone in exploring the potential of Afrezza for a younger generation living with diabetes,” said Dr. Kevin Kaiserman, Senior Vice President, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs for MannKind Corporation.
“We expect to complete a primary endpoint analysis in the fourth quarter.”
More information on the study details is available at: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04974528

5 myths about romance fiction, busted – from Fabio to feminism

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

In its long history, it has been regularly characterised as “trashy”: a sort of sentimental junk food for the brain.

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In its long history, it has been regularly characterised as “trashy”: a sort of sentimental junk food for the brain.
But what actually is romance fiction?
These articles regularly perpetuate a set of myths about romance fiction.

Some of these myths are small and a bit silly: Fabio, for instance, is often invoked, despite the fact he stopped modelling for romance covers in 1993.
So, in honour of Valentine’s Day, as president (Jayashree) and vice president (Jodi) of the International Association for the Study of Popular Romance, we have taken it upon ourselves to debunk five of the most common myths about romance fiction.

1. Romance novels are all the same

One of the most frequently iterated ideas about romance is that it is formulaic – if you’ve read one romance, you’ve read them all, because they’re essentially all identical.
Just as we expect a crime novel to feature a crime and a resolution (we find out whodunnit), we expect a romance novel to feature a romance and a resolution (we see the protagonists in a committed romantic relationship).

This is intensified by the fact romance is an umbrella genre, encompassing an enormous amount of subgenres.
The story worlds in which romance plots take place are incredibly varied, as are the characters who inhabit them.
To illustrate this through example: A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske, The Matchmaker by Saman Shad and Flesh by Kylie Scott are all romance novels by Australian authors.

2. Romance readers read indiscriminately

Just like all romance novels are assumed to be the same, so are all romance readers.
This also lies at the heart of romance’s bad reputation: the idea that readers are passively imbibing but not actively engaging with what they read.
However, even just dipping a toe into romance book culture will reveal that neither books, readers, nor readers’ opinions on books are identical.
As Kim Wilkins and Beth Driscoll note, romance is an “innovative and uncontrollable” genre, and this is one of the key reasons why: “The dynamism of romance fiction is intimately linked with its engaged readers”.

3. Romance novels are all about sex

It is true that the commercial romance novel doesn’t shy away from sexy times.
Some readers use terms like “clean” and “dirty” to describe the level and intensity of sex scenes.
On the opposite end of the sexuality spectrum, some novels explicitly identify their protagonists as not experiencing sexual desire at all.
Read more:
Shopping, showjumping and a notorious goldfish sex scene: the bonkers world of the bonkbuster

4. Romance is anti-feminist / romance is feminist

But while some insist that romance novels are a tool of the patriarchy and others prefer to term the genre feminist for its focus on female desires, the truth has, well, many shades of grey.
If we define feminism as the principle of equality and equal opportunity in personal, professional, legal, and political arenas, romance novels are no more wholly anti-feminist or wholly feminist than any other art form or community.
Read more:
'Something that happens in fiction': romance writer Susan Meachen's fake death reminds us 'the author' is a construct

5. Romance was nothing until TikTok

Or there’s a TV adaptation of an old romance series.
Or it’s the rise of a novel to bestseller status because it gathered steam on a fan-fiction site or another app.
Reader, the rumours of the birth of romance are a bit behind the times.
Romance novels take on new ideas and new forms every few years, always building on earlier works and networks.

Jodi McAlister is the Vice President of the International Association for the Study of Popular Romance. Jayashree Kamblé serves as the current President of the International Association for the Study of Popular Romance.

MemorialCare's Vice President of Clinical Integration Shines Bright in Modern Healthcare's 40 Under 40

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Monday, February 12, 2024

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare is proud to announce that Elizabeth "Liz" Acord, vice president of clinical integration, for MemorialCare Cancer Institute was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of its 40 Under 40 for 2024.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare is proud to announce that Elizabeth "Liz" Acord, vice president of clinical integration, for MemorialCare Cancer Institute was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of its 40 Under 40 for 2024.
Modern Healthcare's 40 Under 40 recognizes the health care industry's rising stars age 40 and under who contribute to a culture of innovation and help their organizations achieve and exceed financial, operational, and clinical goals.
As vice president of clinical integration at MemorialCare, Acord oversees the system-wide cancer program and spearheads clinical research initiatives.
She brings extensive experience building hospital departments, developing innovative programs, and fostering collaboration between health care stakeholders.

New Resource for Selecting Best Treatment Path for Young Children with Cancerous Tumors Published by NCCN

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—today published its first ever set of treatment recommendations pertaining to neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is a type of solid tumor cancer that typically occurs in early childhood, with the majority diagnosed before age five.1 Neuroblastoma is the most common type of solid tumor (outside of brain tumors) in children, with more than 700 cases diagnosed in the United States every year.2 Research innovations have led to survival rates that are better than 90% for patients with low- and intermediate-risk neuroblastoma and around 50% for those with high-risk disease.3 Improving outcomes for patients with high-risk neuroblastoma and reducing long-term treatment effects for all patients remain areas of active research.

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There are now 87 different NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®), covering nearly every type of cancer, plus screening, prevention, and supportive care.
The NCCN Guidelines have a long history of providing treatment guidance that correlates with improved outcomes across numerous cancer types.
The NCCN Guidelines are intended as a resource for care providers and coverage determinations throughout the U.S. and around the world.
There are separate NCCN Guidelines for Survivorship that include additional information on mitigating the long-term impact of treatment.

Truth Initiative and Kaiser Permanente Join Forces with EVERFI from Blackbaud to Teach Students About the Dangers of Vaping Cannabis

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Monday, February 5, 2024

CHARLESTON, S.C. and WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Truth Initiative, the organization behind truth®, the nationally recognized, proven-effective youth and young adult tobacco and opioid prevention public education campaigns, and Kaiser Permanente have teamed up again with EVERFI® from Blackbaud®, the leader in powering social impact through education, to bring teachers and students two new lessons to specifically address the growing problem of cannabis-filled vapes. The new lessons, included in the popular Vaping: Know the truth tobacco prevention and cessation course, provide teachers with a trusted educational resource at a time when many of today's teens are directly combining tobacco and cannabis use. The curriculum is used in high schools across the United States and has enrolled more than one million students in less than three years.

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Among youth aged 12-17, co-use of cannabis and tobacco is more prevalent than using either substance on its own.
The new cannabis-focused lessons equip students with knowledge regarding cannabis in vaping products, including short- and long-term health effects, consequences, and risks.
Launched in late 2020, Vaping: Know the truth is a national youth vaping prevention course designed to educate students about the dangers of vaping nicotine, cannabis, and co-use.
Vaping: Know the truth and the new cannabis lessons are currently available to schools nationwide at no cost.