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Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC) Updates Its 'Aluminum - Vaccine Risk Statement': Document Includes Data on Association Between Aluminum in Vaccines and Childhood Asthma

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Physicians for Informed Consent ( PIC ) has released an update to its Aluminum  - Vaccine Risk Statement (VRS) titled "Aluminum in Vaccines: What Parents Need to Know."

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Physicians for Informed Consent ( PIC ) has released an update to its Aluminum  - Vaccine Risk Statement (VRS) titled "Aluminum in Vaccines: What Parents Need to Know."
  • The concise, two-page educational document — which serves to answer important questions about the risks of aluminum-containing vaccines — now includes important data about a study's link between aluminum in vaccines and asthma.
  • "Overexposure to aluminum may lead to significant harm," said Dr. Shira Miller, founder and president of Physicians for Informed Consent.
  • To read or download the educational document "Aluminum in Vaccines: What Parents Need to Know," please visit physiciansforinformedconsent.org/aluminum .

Practice Winter Wellness with Tips from Pediatric ENT and Dr. Noze Best Founder

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

, esteemed pediatric ENT, and founder and Chief Medical Officer of Dr. Noze Best , shares his advice to help families practice wellness this winter—and year-round.

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  • , esteemed pediatric ENT, and founder and Chief Medical Officer of Dr. Noze Best , shares his advice to help families practice wellness this winter—and year-round.
  • “For infants and young children, respiratory illnesses can become very serious,” says Dr. Goudy.
  • As RSV and flu continue to spread this winter, parents can take steps to avoid hospital visits and keep their families well.
  • For more resources about treating RSV and other respiratory illnesses from Dr. Goudy and his team, visit www.drnozebest.com/blogs/the-doctor-is-in

Sobi Receives Approval from Health Canada for Empaveli™ (pegcetacoplan) for the Treatment of Certain Patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

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Friday, December 9, 2022

PNH is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis) and release of free hemoglobin that can cause thrombosis and require frequent transfusions.

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  • PNH is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis) and release of free hemoglobin that can cause thrombosis and require frequent transfusions.
  • Empaveli is approved in the United States and the United Arab Emirates for the treatment of adults with PNH.
  • In Australia, Empaveli is approved for the treatment of adult patients with PNH who have an inadequate response to, or are intolerant of, a C5 inhibitor.
  • McKinley C. Extravascular Hemolysis Due to C3-Loading in Patients with PNH Treated with Eculizumab: Defining the Clinical Syndrome.

Optime Care, Specialty Pharmacy Patient Management Organization Announces Enhanced Partnership with Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for Rezlidhia™ Patients

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Scott Yohe, Vice President Market Access at Rigel Pharmaceuticals, says, We are excited to work with Optime Care in the complete management of our Rezlidhia patients.

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  • Scott Yohe, Vice President Market Access at Rigel Pharmaceuticals, says, We are excited to work with Optime Care in the complete management of our Rezlidhia patients.
  • If differentiation syndrome is suspected, withhold REZLIDHIA and initiate treatment with corticosteroids and hemodynamic monitoring until symptom resolution.
  • Of the 25 patients who experienced differentiation syndrome, 19 (76%) recovered after treatment or after dose interruption of REZLIDHIA.
  • Our experience with small patient populations, coupled with our strategic partnership with AscellaHealth , enhances our services and ability to serve the specialty pharmacy market.

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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

InventHelp Inventor Develops a Convenient On the Go Toothbrush (CHK-339)

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

With this you won't have to worry about packing individual oral care products while on the go."

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  • With this you won't have to worry about packing individual oral care products while on the go."
  • This patent-pending invention eliminates the need to carry oral care products separately making it easier to brush teeth while away from home.
  • This may increase oral care habits which could reduce the incidence of halitosis, cavities, and gingivitis and allows children to practice oral hygiene without assistance.
  • This convenient, practical and easy to use device would provide peace of mind that individuals have fresh breath and clean teeth.

Vapotherm Announces NYSE Continued Listing Standard Notice Related to Stock Price

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

As set forth in the Notice, as of November 29, 2022, the 30-trading day average closing share price of the Companys common stock was $0.98 per share.

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  • As set forth in the Notice, as of November 29, 2022, the 30-trading day average closing share price of the Companys common stock was $0.98 per share.
  • As of December 5, 2022, the closing share price of the Companys common stock was $1.62 per share and the 30-trading day average closing share price of the Companys common stock was $1.01.
  • The Notice has no immediate impact on the listing of the Companys common stock, which will continue to trade on the NYSE during the applicable cure period, subject to all other listing requirements of the NYSE.
  • The .BC indicator will be removed at such time as the Company regains compliance with all continued listing standards.

SpliSense Initiates Phase 1/2 Study of SPL84, RNA-Based Therapy, for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

The Phase 1/2 placebo-controlled, doubleblind, randomized study evaluating the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of SPL84 consists of two parts.

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  • The Phase 1/2 placebo-controlled, doubleblind, randomized study evaluating the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of SPL84 consists of two parts.
  • "CF is a debilitating disease, leading to frequent lung infections, breathing difficulties and reduced life expectancy," said Gili Hart, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, SpliSense.
  • The Company's pioneering platform harnesses ASOs for treatment of unmet cystic fibrosis mutations and large pulmonary diseases including muco-obstructive diseases and IPF.
  • Investors in the Company include Orbimed, Israel Biotech Fund, Biotel Limited, Integra Holdings and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Accord Healthcare Adds Generic Drug for Use in Treating Leukemia and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accord Healthcare, Inc., a leading generic pharmaceutical company, has added Bendamustine Lyo. Injection to its line of chemotherapy drugs. Accord's product is AP rated to Teva's Treanda® and is being offered in both 25-mg and 100-mg vials.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accord Healthcare, Inc. , a leading generic pharmaceutical company, has added Bendamustine Lyo.
  • Accord Healthcare, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intas Pharmaceuticals, is a leading generic pharmaceutical company.
  • Accord Healthcare combines its advanced manufacturing technology with in-house research to produce highly complex, affordable, and essential medicines.
  • Accord Healthcare's forward-thinking, innovative approach, and its resolve to help patients remains at the heart of everything they do.