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Award-Winning Fitness Franchise Hits 150 U.S. Locations; 40 Locations in Japan

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty two percent of U.S. gyms closed permanently since the pandemic began, according to the National Health and Fitness Alliance. Now, congress is hoping to pass the bipartisan GYMS Mitigation and Survival Act, a bill to dedicate $30 billion to assist fitness brands that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.

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  • However, The Exercise Coach was recently ranked as the #1 fastest growing personal training franchise in America and the #5 fastest growing fitness franchise in the U.S., according to Entrepreneur Magazine.
  • The Exercise Coach earned a ranking of #121 in the 2021 Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 top 500 franchises in America.
  • Brian Cygan's goal for the franchise is to see 250 U.S. locations open and to have 100 Japanese locations open by the end of 2023.
  • Founded in 2000, The Exercise Coach began franchising in 2011 and currently has 150 studios operating nationwide.In addition, The Exercise Coach began its international expansion in Japan in 2017 and has 40 locations there today.

Hinge Health Releases 2022 State of Musculoskeletal Health Report

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Hinge Health , the worlds #1 Digital Musculoskeletal Clinic, released its 2022 State of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Health Report revealing many pressing trends impacting MSK care in America.

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  • Hinge Health , the worlds #1 Digital Musculoskeletal Clinic, released its 2022 State of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Health Report revealing many pressing trends impacting MSK care in America.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220517005211/en/
    The 2022 State of MSK Report from Hinge Health (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The second edition of the State of MSK Report draws on the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions most recent National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), representing over 252 million American adults, and other third-party data sources to provide actionable insights.
  • Chronic MSK pain, mental health, and access to care are deeply interrelated, said Dr. Jeffrey Krauss, chief medical officer, Hinge Health.
  • To download the full findings of the 2022 State of MSK report, visit https://hingehealth.com/state-of-msk-report-2022-pdf
    Hinge Health is building the worlds most patient-centered Digital Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinic.

VistaGen and AffaMed Complete Key Regulatory Submissions for PALISADE Global Phase 3 Clinical Trial for PH94B

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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NMPAs clearance to begin the PALISADE Global Phase 3 trial is a tremendous milestone in advancing our product portfolio targeting neurological and psychiatric indications.

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  • NMPAs clearance to begin the PALISADE Global Phase 3 trial is a tremendous milestone in advancing our product portfolio targeting neurological and psychiatric indications.
  • We thank the NMPA for recognizing the importance of this Phase 3 study and rapidly expediting the approval of our CTA.
  • VistaGen and AffaMed plan to begin enrolling participants in PALISADE Global during the second half of 2022, with topline results anticipated in mid-2024.
  • Separate from PALISADE Global, VistaGen is currently evaluating PH94B in Phase 3 clinical studies and a long-term safety study that, if successful, will support VistaGens PH94B NDA submission to the FDA.

NanoString Highlights Spatial Biology Research at the 2022 American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Conference

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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This is the largest number of AACR abstracts in a single year for NanoString and demonstrates the increasing adoption of spatial biology in cancer research.

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  • This is the largest number of AACR abstracts in a single year for NanoString and demonstrates the increasing adoption of spatial biology in cancer research.
  • NanoString customers continue to make tremendous contributions to our understanding of cancer and the development of cures, said Brad Gray, president and CEO of NanoString.
  • We are particularly excited to highlight research studies that leverage our latest product offerings in spatial biology.
  • NanoString, NanoString Technologies, the NanoString logo, CosMx, GeoMx, and nCounter are trademarks or registered trademarks of NanoString Technologies, Inc. in various jurisdictions.

In Response to a New Study Revealing Approaching Diabetes Epidemic Among American Children, National Physicians Group Provides Roadmap to Curb Crisis, Improve Health of Young People

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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According to data from the U.S. governments National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999-2018, 1 in 5 children has prediabetes.

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  • According to data from the U.S. governments National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999-2018, 1 in 5 children has prediabetes.
  • To curb this crisis, the Physicians Committee, a nonprofit group of 17,000 doctors, outlined key steps to correct this approaching health epidemic.
  • Physicians Committee medical staff are prepared to assist in implementing the following strategy, which is a solid start to a response commensurate with the crisis at hand.
  • The Physicians Committee Roadmap to Address the Prediabetes Crisis Among Young People in the U.S.:
    Put in place vegan meals in U.S. public schools.

AAPA Puts Mental Health of Patients, Providers at the Forefront of First In-Person Conference Since 2019

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Their decisions to publicly share their mental health challenges demonstrate tremendous leadership and pave a pathway to normalizing conversations about mental health, AAPA President and Chair of the Board Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, said.

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  • Their decisions to publicly share their mental health challenges demonstrate tremendous leadership and pave a pathway to normalizing conversations about mental health, AAPA President and Chair of the Board Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, said.
  • Simone and Jane plan to speak about some of their experiences with their own mental health and how theyre working to advocate for mental health care for everyone.
  • Mental Health America reports that 52% of adults with a mental illness receive no treatment at all.
  • Recognizing that PAs play an integral role in solutions to the national mental health crisis facing America, AAPA will launch a new National Health Priority initiative devoted to mental health at AAPA 2022.

Insights on the Skin Cancer Diagnostics Global Market to 2028 - Government Support for Early Skin Cancer Diagnosis Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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However, the barriers to early skin cancer diagnostics in low and middle-income countries hampers the market growth.

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  • However, the barriers to early skin cancer diagnostics in low and middle-income countries hampers the market growth.
  • Countries such as the UK and the Netherlands have also taken initiatives for promoting the early diagnosis of skin cancer.
  • Thus, governments' efforts to control mortalities associated with skin cancer are likely to provide significant opportunities to the skin cancer diagnostics market players in the coming years.
  • Save and reduce time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the growth, size, leading players, and segments in the global skin cancer diagnostics market.

Synchron Announces Long-Term Safety Results from Fully Implanted Endovascular Brain-Computer Interface Stentrode™ for Severe Paralysis

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Stentrode also stayed in place for all four patients and the blood vessel in which the device was implanted remained open.

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  • Stentrode also stayed in place for all four patients and the blood vessel in which the device was implanted remained open.
  • Receiving the Stentrode implant allowed participants to use a computer to communicate by text and perform daily tasks such as online shopping and banking.
  • Synchron is the only company to receive FDA approval to conduct clinical trials of a permanently implanted BCI.
  • Synchron, a brain interface platform company, is a leader in the field of implantable neural interface technology.

Study: Brain Implant Safe, May Help Those with Paralysis Use Computer for Daily Tasks

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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People with ALS lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movement, which often leads to total paralysis.

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  • People with ALS lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movement, which often leads to total paralysis.
  • It receives electrical signals from the brain, allowing people to control a computer by thought."
  • For the study, four people with ALS underwent a procedure to have the device implanted within the brain.
  • The brain-computer interface is fed through one of two jugular veins in the neck into a large blood vessel in the brain.

Study finds Omega-3 Fatty Acids Associated with Healthy Sleep Duration

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Additionally, when compared to adults with normal sleep, it was revealed that adults with short sleep (5-6 hours), had marginally lower EPA, DHA, and total omega-3 fatty acids.

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  • Additionally, when compared to adults with normal sleep, it was revealed that adults with short sleep (5-6 hours), had marginally lower EPA, DHA, and total omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Study finds blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids were persistently lower among adults who experienced very short sleep.
  • * Additional analysis revealed that there were no significant associations between total omega-3 fatty acids levels in circulation and difficulty falling asleep or sleep disorders.
  • These latest findings published in Sleep Health add to the mounting evidence that points towards the broader impact Omega-3 fatty acids can have on human health including heart health, mental health and now sleep.