Post-traumatic stress disorder

AEON Biopharma Presents Positive Clinical and Pre-clinical Data for ABP-450 (prabotulinumtoxinA) in Treating Cervical Dystonia and PTSD, Respectively, at a Leading Neurotoxin Conference

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AEON Biopharma, Inc. (“AEON” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AEON, AEON WS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a proprietary botulinum toxin complex for the treatment of multiple debilitating medical conditions, today presented new clinical and pre-clinical data for ABP-450 in treating cervical dystonia (CD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at TOXINS 2024, a leading conference held by the International Neurotoxin Association (INA) from January 17th - 20th at the Estrel Berlin in Berlin, Germany.

Key Points: 
  • ABP-450 did not appear to increase treatment-related TEAEs at any dose in the study.
  • These results support further investigation of ABP-450 as a treatment option for patients with CD and other movement disorders.
  • “We are excited to announce positive data from the 52-week OLE portion of the Phase 2 study of ABP-450 for CD.
  • The posters presented by AEON at the TOXINS 2024 conference can be accessed on the Events and Presentations page of the Company’s corporate website.

Metro Atlanta Woman Appointed to Lead National Military Suicide Prevention Campaign

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant effort to combat suicide in the military community, Blue Star Families , the nation's largest nonprofit dedicated to military families, proudly announces the appointment of Kali Hoffman of Cherokee County, Georgia, as the lead of their nationwide suicide prevention campaign.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant effort to combat suicide in the military community, Blue Star Families , the nation's largest nonprofit dedicated to military families, proudly announces the appointment of Kali Hoffman of Cherokee County, Georgia, as the lead of their nationwide suicide prevention campaign.
  • Blue Star Families appoints Kali Hoffman as the lead of their nationwide suicide prevention campaign.
  • The campaign is generously funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant , which propels select nonprofits to implement innovative solutions for suicide prevention and mental health assistance within the military sphere.
  • This campaign is not just about prevention; it's about creating a supportive community that understands and actively addresses the unique mental health challenges faced by our military families."

Tactical Rehabilitation, Inc. wins two Business Worldwide Magazines Corporate Excellence Awards

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The company has now won two Business Worldwide Global Corporate Excellence Awards; Visionary Leadership in the Healthcare Business' & 'Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Champion'.

Key Points: 
  • The company has now won two Business Worldwide Global Corporate Excellence Awards; Visionary Leadership in the Healthcare Business' & 'Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Champion'.
  • In its 2023 round, the Global Corporate Excellence Awards continue to shine a spotlight on organisations and leaders who focus on relentless excellence in the business world.
  • By acknowledging these achievements on a global stage, these awards not only celebrate success but also encourage others to follow suit, fostering a culture of excellence that transcends borders and industries.
  • Over thirty years, Kevin MacRitchie has demonstrated impressive strengths in business turnaround and business structuring for rapid profitable growth.

Tactical Rehabilitation, Inc. wins two Business Worldwide Magazines Corporate Excellence Awards

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The company has now won two Business Worldwide Global Corporate Excellence Awards; Visionary Leadership in the Healthcare Business' & 'Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Champion'.

Key Points: 
  • The company has now won two Business Worldwide Global Corporate Excellence Awards; Visionary Leadership in the Healthcare Business' & 'Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Champion'.
  • In its 2023 round, the Global Corporate Excellence Awards continue to shine a spotlight on organisations and leaders who focus on relentless excellence in the business world.
  • By acknowledging these achievements on a global stage, these awards not only celebrate success but also encourage others to follow suit, fostering a culture of excellence that transcends borders and industries.
  • Over thirty years, Kevin MacRitchie has demonstrated impressive strengths in business turnaround and business structuring for rapid profitable growth.

Sheppard Pratt Announces Dr. Matthew W. Johnson as Senior Researcher for the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

The Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment is the first leading global site for the development of psychedelic therapeutics in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • The Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment is the first leading global site for the development of psychedelic therapeutics in the U.S.
  • In his role as senior researcher, Dr. Johnson will join Sheppard Pratt in their efforts to integrate biological psychiatry with psychotherapy.
  • Sheppard Pratt's Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment brings together evidence-based innovation and the development of psychedelic therapeutics on a large scale.
  • To learn more about Sheppard Pratt's Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics and Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment, visit www.sheppardpratt.org/the-institute-for-advanced-diagnostics-and-therape... .

On Average, 15 Homeless Veterans Die on the Streets Each Day

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VETCOMM, a leading provider of innovative veteran's solutions, is announcing a "Hero's Farewell" initiative providing homeless vets who pass away while living on the streets the dignified, end-of-life honors they deserve. Starting in February with the City of San Diego, CA, VETCOMM will provide cremation and farewell ceremonies to homeless veterans lacking any family claims or connections.

Key Points: 
  • Starting in February with the City of San Diego, CA, VETCOMM will provide cremation and farewell ceremonies to homeless veterans lacking any family claims or connections.
  • According to the VA, 16.3% of homeless veterans die on the streets .
  • With approximately 35,574 veterans experiencing homelessness in 2022, that number could equate to as many as 5,600 veterans dying without awareness or acknowledgement.
  • "Approximately 15 homeless die while living on the streets each day – and many are unclaimed by familial relations.

Nexalin Technology Unveils Next-Generation HALO™ Clarity

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

HOUSTON, TEXAS, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexalin Technology, Inc. (the “Company” or “Nexalin”) (Nasdaq: NXL; NXLIW) today unveiled its Gen-3 HALO™ Clarity 15 milliamp (mA) neurostimulation device designed to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), addiction and substance use disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain and other potentially-applicable stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders.

Key Points: 
  • The HALO™ Clarity utilizes an advanced technique, Deep Intracranial Frequency Stimulation (DIFS™), to penetrate structures deep in the mid-brain that are associated with mental health disorders.
  • Nexalin believes that this innovative technique in its next-generation devices will generate enhanced patient therapeutic responses without adverse side effects.
  • The HALO™ Clarity device has been the subject of multiple clinical trials in China whose findings were published in medical journals.
  • Mark White, CEO of Nexalin Technology, stated, “The HALO™ Clarity marks a significant advance and possibly the most meaningful event in the history of the Company.

electroCore Expands Intellectual Property Portfolio

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

ROCKAWAY, N.J., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, today announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent related to systems and methods for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Key Points: 
  • ROCKAWAY, N.J., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, today announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent related to systems and methods for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • U.S. Patent No.
  • 11,865,329 entitled “Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” generally relates to methods for treating the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that include applying one or more electrical impulses transcutaneously to the vagus nerve for approximately 90 seconds to approximately 3 minutes.
  • The electrical impulses may comprise bursts of 2 to 20 pulses.

Bridging The Gap: Launch of BTL Addresses Mental Health Disparities This Black History Month

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

HUNTSVILLE, ON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In response to the pressing mental health requirements within the Black community, the Black Therapist List in Canada has recently launched a comprehensive roster of Black therapists across Canada. The directory aims to make it easier for Black individuals to find culturally competent therapists who understand and can address their specific experiences and concerns.

Key Points: 
  • "We believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care that is culturally responsive and informed.
  • Our directory is a crucial resource for Black individuals seeking mental health support...we are proud to provide a safe and inclusive space for them."
  • - BTL Founder, Laurenne Samuel
    According to studies, Black individuals face unique and persistent mental health challenges, including a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • "We need to prioritize the mental health of Black individuals, and this directory is a step towards addressing the disparities in access to mental health services.

Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Grant Recipients Participate in Groundbreaking Stanford Study on Ibogaine Treatment for PTSD and TBI

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Friday, January 5, 2024

CORONADO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to ending veteran suicide, shares the findings of a new groundbreaking study that it supported alongside Stanford University. The study, published today in Nature Medicine, is the first-of-its-kind observational study that captured the effects of ibogaine, the plant-based psychoactive drug, on veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the debilitating consequences, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Key Points: 
  • At one month following ibogaine treatment, the average rating improved to 5.1, equivalent to no disability.
  • The researchers also found a statistically significant reduction in suicidal ideation from participants, decreasing from 47% to 7% one month following treatment.
  • The study revealed that ibogaine therapy significantly reduced PTSD, anxiety, depression, and improved cognitive function in veterans with TBI.
  • Our collaboration with Stanford University and Dr. Williams is a major step forward in proving the potential of ibogaine for treating PTSD and TBI."