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Myovant Sciences Launches “Forward for Health Equity” Grant Program to Improve Healthcare Access in Prostate Cancer and Uterine Fibroids

BASEL, Switzerland, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myovant Sciences (NYSE: MYOV), a healthcare company focused on redefining care for women and for men, today announced the launch of its “Forward for Health Equity” grant program. The program will provide funding to nonprofit healthcare organizations with innovative projects focused on improving healthcare access, with an initial focus on reducing racial disparities in prostate cancer and uterine fibroids in the U.S. Myovant will award as many as four grants of up to $50,000 each, for a total of $200,000.

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RespireRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. Announces Appointment of David Dickason as Senior Vice President Pre-Clinical Product Development

Glen Rock, N.J., Sept. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RespireRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCQB: RSPI) (“RespireRx” or the “Company”), a leader in the discovery and development of innovative and revolutionary treatments to combat diseases caused by disruption of neuronal signaling, is pleased to announce the appointment on September 15, 2020, of David Dickason as Senior Vice President Pre-clinical Product Development.

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RespireRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. Announces Appointment of David Dickason as Senior Vice President Pre-Clinical Product Development

Medcolcanna Organics Announces Final Approval for Listing of Common Shares on the NEO Exchange

BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Sept. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medcolcanna Organics Inc. (“Medcolcanna”, “MCCN” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MCCN), a Canadian integrated medical cannabis company with operations in Colombia, is pleased to announce that it has received final approval to have the common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”) listed on Neo Exchange Inc. (the “NEO Exchange”). Consequently, the Company has also submitted a request to the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) to voluntarily delist the Common Shares from the TSXV. The Company anticipates the delisting of the Common Shares from the TSXV and the subsequent listing of the Common Shares on the NEO Exchange to occur on or about the week of October 12th, 2020, subject to satisfaction of customary conditions by the NEO Exchange and the TSXV. Company Management is excited with the prospect of listing the Common Shares on the NEO Exchange and the opportunities it provides to its investors, as the Company continues the ongoing development of its business operations, including pursuing operations in the United States as integral to its business and the value that it expects to provide to its shareholders. The Company will provide further updates in future press releases surrounding the status and timing of the transfer of the listing of its Common Shares.

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MediPharm Labs Expands Denmark Revenue Opportunity, Enters New Supply Agreement with DanCann Pharma

TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE:MLZ) (“MediPharm Labs” or the “Company”) a global leader in specialized, research-driven pharmaceutical-quality cannabis extraction, distillation and derivative products, today announced it has entered into a new white-label supply agreement with DanCann Pharma A/S (“DanCann Pharma”). The company will be serviced by both GMP approved facilities, MediPharm Labs Inc. and MediPharm Labs Australia Pty Ltd (“MediPharm Labs Australia”). This marks MediPharm Labs’ third supply agreement for the export of finished products to Denmark expanding its revenue opportunity in an emerging medicinal cannabis market.

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MediPharm Labs Expands Denmark Revenue Opportunity, Enters New Supply Agreement with DanCann Pharma

Generex Biotechnology Subsidiary NuGenHealth Contracts with Paradise Valley Family Medicine to Provide Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Remote…

-  NuGenHealth Software as a Service (SaaS) platform launch-  PVFM responds to COVID-19 with connected care solutions to serve their Medicare patient population

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vTv Therapeutics Presents Additional Positive Clinical Study Results Supporting the Safety and Efficacy of TTP399 as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients…

Data Reported at EASD Virtual Conference Demonstrate that TTP399 Did Not Increase Plasma or Urine Ketones, Avoiding a Key Limitation to the Development of Oral Adjunctive Therapies for T1D Data Reported at EASD Virtual Conference Demonstrate that TTP399 Did Not Increase Plasma or Urine Ketones, Avoiding a Key Limitation to the Development of Oral Adjunctive Therapies for T1D

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vTv Therapeutics Presents Additional Positive Clinical Study Results Supporting the Safety and Efficacy of TTP399 as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients...

EUROPEAN  COMMISSION  GRANTS  MARKETING  AUTHORIZATION FOR JYSELECA® (FILGOTINIB)  FOR  THE  TREATMENT  OF  ADULTS  WITH  MODERATE  TO …

-- Jyseleca®  Demonstrated Durable Efficacy Combined with a Consistent Safety Profile in Rheumatoid Arthritis Through 52 Weeks in Phase 3 Clinical Development Program --Foster City, Calif., & Mechelen, Belgium, September 25, 2020, 19.00 CET – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) and Galapagos NV (Euronext & Nasdaq: GLPG) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for Jyseleca® (filgotinib 200 mg and 100 mg tablets), a once-daily, oral, JAK1 inhibitor for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have responded inadequately to, or are intolerant to, one or more disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Jyseleca may be used as monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate (MTX).1

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Zomedica Announces Shareholder Meeting Voting Results

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NYSE American: ZOM) (“Zomedica” or the “Company”), a veterinary health company creating point-of-care diagnostics products for companion animals, today announced the voting results of its 2020 Annual and Special Virtual-Only Meeting of Shareholders (the “ Meeting”).

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Eton Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of Orphan Drug ALKINDI® SPRINKLE (hydrocortisone) as Replacement Therapy in Pediatric Patients with…

-ALKINDI SPRINKLE is the first and only FDA-approved granular hydrocortisone formulation for adrenocortical insufficiency specifically designed for children

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Eton Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of Orphan Drug ALKINDI® SPRINKLE (hydrocortisone) as Replacement Therapy in Pediatric Patients with...