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iCAD Highlights Promising Clinical Data Demonstrating Ability to Reduce Breast Interval Cancer Rates and Decrease Recall Rates at ECR 2024; Showcases Additional Platform Offerings

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

“The data presented at ECR demonstrate the real-world ability to improve efficiency and accuracy in mammography breast screening—from reducing workloads without compromising accuracy to potentially reducing interval cancer rates and expediting diagnosis for true positive cases.

Key Points: 
  • “The data presented at ECR demonstrate the real-world ability to improve efficiency and accuracy in mammography breast screening—from reducing workloads without compromising accuracy to potentially reducing interval cancer rates and expediting diagnosis for true positive cases.
  • These findings underscore ProFound AI’s transformative power to improve breast healthcare,” said Dana Brown, president and CEO of iCAD.
  • Sunday, March 3, 9:30 – 11:00 am, RPS2305 – Retrospective Evaluation of Interval Breast Cancer: Can the Number of Interval Carcinomas be Reduced Utilizing AI Diagnostic Software?
  • Lastly, iCAD will highlight expanded cloud platform and subscription licensing plans marking a significant advancement in deployment flexibility.

Draft revised consolidated 3-year work plan for the Methodology Working Party (MWP)

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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    • A reflection paper
      (RP) on the clinical pharmacology package for oligonucleotides is a prioritised activity in the MWP work

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      plan, and it is envisaged that something similar may be needed for other emerging treatment
      modalities (e.g., peptides).

    • Guideline work led by other working parties
      ?

      Revision of the guideline on the requirements for clinical documentation for orally inhaled
      products (CPMP/EWP/4151/00 Rev.

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      The planned concept papers (CPs) will formulate problem statements for potential workshops and
      subsequent guidance documents will be informed and enriched by the outcome of discussions of
      workshops to be held in 2024.

    • Guideline work led by other working parties and committees
      ?

      Revision of Guidance on the investigation of medicinal products in the term and preterm
      neonate (EMEA/536810/2008).

    • There is a need for
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      new guidance in these areas to ensure these novel approaches meet the required evidentiary
      standards and facilitate their evaluation.

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      Revision of Guideline on clinical evaluation of diagnostic agents (CPMP/EWP/1119/98/Rev.

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      Provide appropriate support to the EU network for generic and hybrid medicines including
      product-specific requirements.

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      2.3.

    • ?

      Cross disciplinary work with Quality Working Party and other stakeholders on physiologically
      based biopharmaceutics modelling (PBBM).

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      In order to support adequate evaluation of all methodology MWP will aim to facilitate an
      increase in presence and visibility in relevant committees of methodological expertise from
      across the EU network such as CHMP, PRAC, PDCO, CMD(h), ETF and CAT.

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      Product Specific Bioequivalence Guidelines (PSBGLs) (multiple) in liaison with CMD(h): for
      2024, azacitidine, budesonide (LALA GIT), trametinib, dabrafenib, paliperidone palmitate (3M
      depot) and melatonin have been prioritised as the next in series for drafting.

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      4.2.

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      Cross disciplinary work with Quality Working Party and other stakeholders on PBBM model
      assessment.

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      To deliver an improved access to raw data (e.g.

    • ?

      Propose regulatory research priorities for funders in across the activities of Methodology
      Working Party, including in the big data area.

    • ?

      Establish key communication points in national competent authorities and build a resource of
      key messages and communication materials on regulation and methodology.

    • The timing of workshops may need to be arranged according to the

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      specific needs of the guidance ? either before the guidance is finalised to gather views and
      expertise; or once it is finalised for training purposes.

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T. ROWE PRICE APPOINTS COMPANY VETERANS TO LEAD U.S. INTERMEDIARIES AND RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES BUSINESS UNITS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

BALTIMORE, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ – GS: TROW), announced today that company veterans Kevin Collins and Francisco Negrón will take on new positions leading the firm's businesses serving the U.S. intermediary and retirement services channels. The appointments are effective on March 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Intermediaries (USI), T. Rowe Price's business supporting financial advisors and consultants in the intermediary channel.
  • Since 2019, Collins has been the head of Retirement Plan Services (RPS), which provides investments and record keeping services for sponsors and participants of workplace retirement plans.
  • Collins joined T. Rowe Price in 1994 and has held positions of increasing responsibility throughout his career.
  • Brown and Zurad are also company veterans, having joined T. Rowe Price in 1993 and 1996, respectively.

Clean Energy Technologies Affiliate Announces Favorable Order from Maine Public Utilities Commission

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

IRVINE, CA., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CETY), a clean energy manufacturing and services company, offering eco-friendly green energy solutions, clean energy fuels, and alternative electric power for small and mid-sized projects in North America, Europe, and Asia announced today that Vermont Renewable Gas, LLC (VRG), an affiliate limited liability company, has received a favorable order from the State of Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, CA., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CETY), a clean energy manufacturing and services company, offering eco-friendly green energy solutions, clean energy fuels, and alternative electric power for small and mid-sized projects in North America, Europe, and Asia announced today that Vermont Renewable Gas, LLC (VRG), an affiliate limited liability company, has received a favorable order from the State of Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
  • The order grants New Renewable Resource Certification status for VRG – Lyndon, a 2.2 MW biogas generator facility under development in Lyndonville, Vermont.
  • The PUC’s decision allows VRG to participate in the trading of Renewable Energy Certificates within the state’s market.
  • CETY is focused on HTAP for transforming industrial, municipal, landfill, agricultural, and forestry waste into clean energy, aligning with the growing investment in clean energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors.

Nepal Clearing House Taps ACI Worldwide to Pioneer Card Payment Central Infrastructure

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Once this card payment central infrastructure is established as a part of NPS-NCS, banks and financial institutions in Nepal will be able to provide domestic NEPALPAY cards to their customers which will help increase acceptance, implement data localization and reduce transaction charges.

Key Points: 
  • Once this card payment central infrastructure is established as a part of NPS-NCS, banks and financial institutions in Nepal will be able to provide domestic NEPALPAY cards to their customers which will help increase acceptance, implement data localization and reduce transaction charges.
  • "The establishment of National Payment Switch (NPS) infrastructure and rollout of NEPALPAY card is expected to become a significant stride in Nepal to reform and consolidate the entire payment ecosystem.
  • "ACI has a stellar track record in providing scalable and innovative solutions to build transformative payment capabilities, and we are excited to bring seamless and convenient card payment services in Nepal."
  • ACI currently powers 25 domestic and pan-regional real-time schemes across six continents - including nine central infrastructures - providing solutions to central banks, participant banks, fintech and other payment service providers.

Robotic Sortation Just Got Better with Berkshire Grey 4th Generation Robotic Sortation Solution

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BEDFORD, Mass., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berkshire Grey, Inc. , a leader in AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, is excited to announce the latest and 4th generation of their BG Robotic Sortation solution.

Key Points: 
  • BEDFORD, Mass., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berkshire Grey, Inc. , a leader in AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, is excited to announce the latest and 4th generation of their BG Robotic Sortation solution.
  • Equipment Agnostic: Seamlessly integrates with existing building equipment, including conveyors, ASRS systems, totes, and more, providing a comprehensive and harmonious automation solution.
  • "Our team at Berkshire Grey is excited to introduce the 4th generation of our top selling BG Robotic Sortation solution to the market.
  • For more information on how this solution will work for your business, please visit www.berkshiregrey.com or contact our team at [email protected] .

Tetra Tech Reports Strong First Quarter Results and Raises Full Fiscal Year Guidance

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), today announced results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), today announced results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2023.
  • For fiscal 2024, Tetra Tech is raising guidance for increased EPS growth of 20% with a 20% IFRS EBITDA1 margin.
  • Tetra Tech expects EPS for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 to range from $1.25 to $1.35 and net revenue to range from $990 million to $1.04 billion.
  • For fiscal 2024, Tetra Tech is raising EPS guidance to range from $5.90 to $6.20 and is raising net revenue guidance to range from $4.15 billion to $4.30 billion2.

United Utilities Selects Tetra Tech for £100 Million Framework to Improve Water Quality in the United Kingdom

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that United Utilities, one of the United Kingdom’s largest listed water companies, selected Tetra Tech for a £100 million single-award framework to support the improvement of river health across the North West of England.

Key Points: 
  • Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that United Utilities, one of the United Kingdom’s largest listed water companies, selected Tetra Tech for a £100 million single-award framework to support the improvement of river health across the North West of England.
  • Under this 10-year framework, Tetra Tech engineers and scientists will drive program optimization, develop solutions and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon and cost.
  • "Our RPS operations in England have provided United Utilities with high-end modeling, technical, operational, and critical infrastructure services for two decades," said Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO.
  • “We look forward to continuing to use our Leading with Science® approach and global water expertise to provide innovative technical solutions that promote a stronger, greener, and healthier North West of England.”

Zeno Power Secures Radioisotope Fuel Supply from DOE to Build Full-Scale RPSs

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Friday, January 26, 2024

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeno Power announced today that it has secured Strontium-90 (Sr-90) material from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to fuel its initial full-scale radioisotope power systems (RPSs) for national security and space exploration missions.

Key Points: 
  • OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeno Power announced today that it has secured Strontium-90 (Sr-90) material from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to fuel its initial full-scale radioisotope power systems (RPSs) for national security and space exploration missions.
  • RPSs are compact devices that convert heat from the decay of radioisotopes into a persistent and reliable supply of clean energy.
  • Space, the Arctic, and the seabed are increasingly strategic domains in the wake of renewed great power competition.
  • Through a new public-private partnership, Zeno Power and DOE's Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) will recycle a legacy Sr-90 RPS – the BUP-500 – into fuel for Zeno's RPSs.

IQST - iQSTEL CEO Presents Acquisition of QXTEL as Hockey Stick Growth Curve Event

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iQSTEL Inc. (OTC-QX: IQST) today released a letter to shareholders form the iQSTEL CEO, Leandro Iglesias, following the acquisition of QXTEL ( www.qxtel.com ) announced yesterday.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iQSTEL Inc. (OTC-QX: IQST) today released a letter to shareholders form the iQSTEL CEO, Leandro Iglesias, following the acquisition of QXTEL ( www.qxtel.com ) announced yesterday.
  • The letter is intended to provide further details on the acquisition and highlight the benefits of the acquisition.
  • The letter is included in its entirety below:
    Yesterday we announced a major milestone resulting in a hockey stick growth curve event, the acquisition of QXTEL.
  • iQSTEL and QXTEL have entered into a binding agreement for iQSTEL to acquire 51% of the capital stock of QXTEL.