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ORYZON Reports Financial Results and Corporate Update for Quarter Ended December 31, 2023

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Dr Carlos Buesa, Oryzon’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Oryzon continued with a strong path in its clinical programs in the fourth quarter.

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  • Dr Carlos Buesa, Oryzon’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Oryzon continued with a strong path in its clinical programs in the fourth quarter.
  • Research and development (R&D) expenses were $3.9 and $16.6 million for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, compared to $5.0 and $18.1 million for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
  • General and administrative expenses were $1.2 and $4.2 million for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, compared to $1.2 and $4.8 million for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
  • Net losses were $1.4 and $5.0 million for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, compared to $1.6 and $5.9 million for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2022.

Harvard MedTech Celebrates 2023 Comp Laude® Injured Worker Honoree Ronan McEvoy

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

The 2023 Comp Laude® Awards has selected Harvard MedTech patient Ronan McEvoy as an Injured Worker Honoree, as announced Tuesday in a virtual ceremony.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 Comp Laude® Awards has selected Harvard MedTech patient Ronan McEvoy as an Injured Worker Honoree, as announced Tuesday in a virtual ceremony.
  • Ronan McEvoy was working as a successful restaurant manager when he suffered a serious back injury after moving a heavy object.
  • As a result, he relied on 10mg doses of Oxycodone up to three to four times a day to manage his pain.
  • It wasn’t until his neurosurgeon recommended Vx® Therapy, offered by Harvard MedTech, that he finally found relief.

ORYZON Reports Financial Results and Corporate Updates for Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Dr Carlos Buesa, Oryzon’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Oryzon continued with a strong path in its clinical programs in the third quarter.

Key Points: 
  • Dr Carlos Buesa, Oryzon’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Oryzon continued with a strong path in its clinical programs in the third quarter.
  • The company has started a structured dialogue with corporate pharma to identify a suitable partner to move forward the asset to Phase III, pending positive results.
  • General and administrative expenses were $0.7 and $2.9 million for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to $0.7 and $3.3 million for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
  • Net losses were $0.8 and $3.4 million for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to $0.7 and $3.9 million for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Positive Preclinical Data of ORY-4001 for the Treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Disease Presented at the 2023 Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

ORY-4001 treatment was able to reverse disease progression symptoms in a Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) mice model.

Key Points: 
  • ORY-4001 treatment was able to reverse disease progression symptoms in a Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) mice model.
  • Notably, ORY-4001 was able to improve myelination and restore axon integrity in the sciatic nerve, and improved compound muscle action potential and nerve conduction in comparison with untreated animals.
  • We are exploring with the CMT community how we can expedite this program to the clinic.”
    CMT is a progressive, degenerative disease involving the peripheral nerves.
  • CMT1A is the most prevalent form, accounting for approximately half of all people with CMT.

Athira Pharma Presents Preclinical Data Supporting Therapeutic Potential of ATH-1105 in ALS at the 33rd International Symposium on ALS/MND

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Monday, December 5, 2022

BOTHELL, Wash., Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athira Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHA), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to restore neuronal health and slow neurodegeneration, today presented data highlighting the potential therapeutic benefits of ATH-1105, a small molecule positive modulator of the HGF/MET neurotrophic system, in a preclinical mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The findings were presented at the Motor Neurone Disease Association’s 33rd International Symposium on ALS/MND.

Key Points: 
  • The findings were presented at the Motor Neurone Disease Association’s 33rd International Symposium on ALS/MND.
  • Athira aims to provide rapid cognitive improvement and alter the course of neurological diseases with its novel mechanism of action.
  • These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and Athira undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements.
  • Athira may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements.

Camizestrant Significantly Delayed Disease Progression in Advanced ER-Positive Breast Cancer, Adding at Least 3.5 Months Benefit Versus FASLODEX® (fulvestrant)

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

AstraZeneca has a broad clinical development program for camizestrant in advanced breast cancer.

Key Points: 
  • AstraZeneca has a broad clinical development program for camizestrant in advanced breast cancer.
  • Advise women of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during FASLODEX treatment and for 1 year after the last dose.
  • SERENA-2 is a randomized, open-label, parallel group, multicenter Phase II trial evaluating camizestrant at several dose levels compared to FASLODEX in advanced ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.
  • The primary endpoints are PFS defined by response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 for 75mg camizestrant versus FASLODEX and for 150mg camizestrant versus FASLODEX.

Capivasertib Plus FASLODEX® (fulvestrant) Reduced the Risk of Disease Progression or Death by 40% Versus FASLODEX in Advanced HR-Positive Breast Cancer

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

CAPItello-291 is evaluating the efficacy of capivasertib in combination with FASLODEX versus placebo plus FASLODEX for the treatment of locally advanced (inoperable) or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-low or negative breast cancer.

Key Points: 
  • CAPItello-291 is evaluating the efficacy of capivasertib in combination with FASLODEX versus placebo plus FASLODEX for the treatment of locally advanced (inoperable) or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-low or negative breast cancer.
  • Capivasertib is an investigational oral treatment currently in Phase III trials for the treatment of multiple subtypes of breast cancer, prostate cancer and a Phase II trial for hematologic malignancies.
  • Fulvestrant plus capivasertib versus placebo after relapse or progression on an aromatase inhibitor in metastatic, oestrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer (FAKTION).
  • Comparative Overall Survival of CDK4/6 Inhibitors Plus Endocrine Therapy vs. Endocrine Therapy Alone for Hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.

Adial Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive In Vivo Data for Purnovate’s PNV-5030 as a Potential Treatment for Chronic Pain

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Monday, September 26, 2022

At 60 minutes post dose, PNV-5030 reduced pain by 76% compared to the control group (5.3g vs 1.8g, respectively, p

Key Points: 
  • At 60 minutes post dose, PNV-5030 reduced pain by 76% compared to the control group (5.3g vs 1.8g, respectively, p
  • This data further reinforces prior in vivo data demonstrating similar outcomes in treating other types of pain.
  • "PNV-5030 has demonstrated compelling data in animal models of both acute and chronic pain," said William Stilley, CEO of Purnovate.
  • The forward-looking statements include statements regarding Purnovates PNV-5030 as a potential treatment for chronic pain, namely PNV-5030s potential to significantly reduce pain compared to both placebo and acetaminophen.

Poxel Announces the Publication of Two Preclinical Articles on X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy for PXL065 and PXL770

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

POXEL SA (Euronext: POXEL - FR0012432516), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative treatments for chronic serious diseases with metabolic pathophysiology, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and rare metabolic disorders, today announces the publication of two preclinical articles on X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) for PXL065 and PXL770.

Key Points: 
  • POXEL SA (Euronext: POXEL - FR0012432516), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative treatments for chronic serious diseases with metabolic pathophysiology, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and rare metabolic disorders, today announces the publication of two preclinical articles on X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) for PXL065 and PXL770.
  • An article on PXL065 has been published in The Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease (JIMD) and is entitled Therapeutic potential of deuterium-stabilized (R)-pioglitazone - PXL065 - for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy.
  • These publications describe similar beneficial preclinical profiles of PXL770 and PXL065 in models of ALD.
  • Listed on Euronext Paris, Poxel is headquartered in Lyon, France, and has subsidiaries in Boston, MA, and Tokyo, Japan.

Karben Wallet - A Wallet That Gives Full Protection From Theft & Deformation

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Friday, April 15, 2022

NEW CASTLE, Del., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Karben Wallet is a contemporary spin on the classic leather or nylon wallet.

Key Points: 
  • NEW CASTLE, Del., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Karben Wallet is a contemporary spin on the classic leather or nylon wallet.
  • Karben Wallet was recently introduced by the team at YEHYEH Limited to protect wallets from theft and deformation.
  • The Karben Wallet is a wallet made of carbon fiber and aluminum that promotes attractiveness while also protecting users from theft.
  • The Karben Wallet features a sophisticated industrial style that looks equally at home in a museum as it does in the pocket.