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Cardiometabolic Health Congress Hosts the 2024 Women's Masterclass in California to Advance Cardio-renal-metabolic Care for Women

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Boca Raton, FL, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) , a pioneer in medical education, is proud to announce its fourth iteration of the Women's Cardiometabolic Health and Wellness Masterclass .

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  • Boca Raton, FL, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) , a pioneer in medical education, is proud to announce its fourth iteration of the Women's Cardiometabolic Health and Wellness Masterclass .
  • On April 18-20, 2024, esteemed experts in women's cardio-renal-metabolic care will convene in the breathtaking coastal locale of Dana Point, California.
  • Distinguished faculty will present comprehensive medical education designed for all healthcare professionals who treat women, enhancing their ability to identify and treat cardio-renal-metabolic conditions in women across the lifespan.
  • Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) is a single point of access for breakthrough research, comprehensive education, and practical clinical strategies surrounding cardiometabolic health.

Global A.I. Healthcare Market Size Estimated To Reach $148.4 Billion By 2029

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Generating extensive and intricate healthcare datasets is a pivotal driver for AI in the healthcare Market.

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  • Generating extensive and intricate healthcare datasets is a pivotal driver for AI in the healthcare Market.
  • Integrating big data analytics and AI promises to revolutionize healthcare processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
  • A report from MarketsAndMarkets projected that the global AI in Healthcare market size was valued at USD 20.9 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 148.4 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 48.1% during the forecast period.
  • This will boost the Company’s sales and execution capabilities within the healthcare sector, which has become a booming market for AI research, development, and adoption.

DiagnaMed Announces BRAIN AGE® Trademark Registration Approved by CIPO

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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The CERVAI™ Brain Health commercial pilot program is available to clinics in Canada and the U.S.

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  • The CERVAI™ Brain Health commercial pilot program is available to clinics in Canada and the U.S.
  • CERVAI™ Brain Health AI Platform is a world-first consumer brain health and wellness AI solution that estimates BRAIN AGE® and provides a brain health score.
  • Based on research and development at Drexel University and the University of Miami, CERVAI™ combines a BRAIN AGE® Estimation and Brain Health Assessment tool with the aim to ‘raise a red flag’ for potential brain health issues.
  • Brain health is scored by taking a clinically validated assessment for brain resilience, vulnerability and performance functions.

Baptist Health Foundation Announces Historic $50 Million Gift from Kenneth C. Griffin

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Miami, FL, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baptist Health Foundation today announced the largest single donation in the nearly 65-year history of Baptist Health South Florida.

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  • Miami, FL, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baptist Health Foundation today announced the largest single donation in the nearly 65-year history of Baptist Health South Florida.
  • The $50 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, founder and CEO of Miami-based hedge fund Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, will advance neurological care in the region.
  • The new Kenneth C. Griffin Center at Miami Neuroscience Institute will also help advance research related to neuroscience and neurodegenerative disorders.
  • “This extraordinary gift is a visionary contribution to the well-being of current and future generations in South Florida and beyond,” said Bo Boulenger, president and CEO of Baptist Health.

WaveDancer and Firefly Neuroscience, an AI-Driven Brain Health Company, Each Receive Respective Stockholder Approvals for Merger

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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FAIRFAX, Va., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaveDancer, Inc. (“WaveDancer”) (Nasdaq: WAVD) and Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. (“Firefly”) an AI-driven brain health company, each received the requisite stockholder approvals required to consummate the merger between both companies.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaveDancer, Inc. (“WaveDancer”) (Nasdaq: WAVD) and Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. (“Firefly”) an AI-driven brain health company, each received the requisite stockholder approvals required to consummate the merger between both companies.
  • The Firefly approval was obtained through a written consent by the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of Firefly.
  • "The WaveDancer favorable shareholder vote is an important step in consummating the merger and reinventing WaveDancer as an AI-enabled neurological health platform,” said Jamie Benoit, Chairman and CEO of WaveDancer.
  • WaveDancer has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus of WaveDancer that sets forth relevant information pertaining to the merger.

BioXcel Therapeutics Announces European Patent Office’s Grant of Patent for Method of Treating Agitation in Dementia Using Sublingual Dexmedetomidine

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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The 486 patent covers the use of dexmedetomidine administered sublingually to treat agitation in individuals with dementia.

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  • The 486 patent covers the use of dexmedetomidine administered sublingually to treat agitation in individuals with dementia.
  • The patent encompasses a broad range of dosage forms, including films such as BXCL501 (sublingual dexmedetomidine), wafers, and tablets, at dexmedetomidine doses ranging from 3 mcg to 100 mcg.
  • 17/496,470 with claims pertaining to methods of treating agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease using the oromucosal administration of 60 mcg of dexmedetomidine in a water-soluble dosage form.
  • The patent, when issued, is expected to have an expiration date of July 17, 2040, subject to patent term adjustment, patent term extension, and terminal disclaimers.

Nexalin Technology Announces Poster Presentation at “State of the Technology Meeting: Neurotrauma Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Assessment”

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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HOUSTON, TEXAS, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexalin Technology, Inc. (the “Company” or “Nexalin”) (Nasdaq: NXL; NXLIW), today announced it was selected and provided a poster presentation at the “State of the Technology Meeting: Neurotrauma Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Assessment” on March 12, 2024, which was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

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  • The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command’s (USAMRDC) Combat Casualty Care Research Program (CCCRP) Neurotrauma Portfolio and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), with support of MTEC, hosted the State of the Technology meeting focused on non-invasive neuroassessment tools.
  • This was an ideal venue for our poster presentation as the conference attendees included many of the leading thought leaders and decision-makers from both the public and private sectors.
  • Notably, both the DoD and BARDA’s concerns continue to grow surrounding TBI, and we’re seeing the US Government significantly invest in new, non-drug therapeutic options to address TBI in support of struggling warfighters and veterans.
  • We could not have been more pleased with the overwhelming response to our presentation and look forward to providing more details on our latest study in an upcoming abstract publication.”

Celularity CEO to Present Keynote Address at 2024 Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Annual World Congress

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celularity Inc. (NASDAQ: CELU) (“Celularity” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company developing placental-derived allogeneic cell therapies and biomaterial products, announced today that the Company’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Robert Hariri, M.D., Ph.D., will present the keynote lecture at the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) Annual World Congress on March 16, 2024.

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  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celularity Inc. (NASDAQ: CELU) (“Celularity” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company developing placental-derived allogeneic cell therapies and biomaterial products, announced today that the Company’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Robert Hariri, M.D., Ph.D., will present the keynote lecture at the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) Annual World Congress on March 16, 2024.
  • Dr. Hariri’s keynote, titled, “Future of Cell and Immunotherapy – Cancer to Neurodegenerative Disorders,” will address cellular immunotherapy’s broad applications beyond cancer, including its potential use in neuroinflammatory and degenerative conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.
  • Celularity is advancing innovative cellular therapeutics to treat a range of diseases, including neurologic diseases from brain cancer to age-related cognitive decline.
  • SBMT’s 21st Annual World Congress will take place in Los Angeles, Calif., on March 14 through 17, 2024.

BioXcel Therapeutics Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTAI), a biopharmaceutical company utilizing artificial intelligence to develop transformative medicines in neuroscience and immuno-oncology, today provided an update on its late-stage TRANQUILITY and SERENITY clinical programs. In addition, the Company reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.

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  • In addition, the Company reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.
  • Net Revenue: Net revenue from IGALMI was $376,000 for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $238,000 for the same period in 2022.
  • Net Loss: BioXcel Therapeutics had a net loss of $22.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to a net loss of $54.8 million for the same period in 2022.
  • ET to provide an update on recent operational highlights and to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results.

Arctic Therapeutics and Nacuity Pharmaceuticals Announce European Medicines Agency Approval to Initiate First Clinical Trial of AT-001 (NPI-001) for the Treatment of HCCAA

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Current treatment options are severely limited, focusing primarily on symptom management rather than addressing the underlying cause of the disease.

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  • Current treatment options are severely limited, focusing primarily on symptom management rather than addressing the underlying cause of the disease.
  • “EMA's approval paves the way for a comprehensive investigation into the safety and efficacy of a novel therapeutic approach designed to halt or reverse the progression of HCCAA.
  • Nacuity is also currently evaluating NPI-001 in Phase 1/2 clinical trials in Australia for retinitis pigmentosa associated with Usher syndrome and cystinosis.
  • “Our proprietary NPI-001 has potential to address the myriad diseases and conditions where oxidative stress plays a role.