Month: January 2024

REGENETEN Patch 2024Smith+Nephew’s REGENETEN Bioinductive ImplantFirst published randomized controlled trial for market-leading implant demonstrates impressive outcomes for rotator cuff tears                Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces standout results for its REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant from a recently completed randomized controlled trial (RCT). Published online in Arthroscopy in December, the report concluded that at one-year, medium and large full-thickness rotator cuff tears repaired and augmented with the REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant had better tendon healing compared to the standard of care,1 as evidenced by:A significantly lower re-tear rate (8.3 vs 25.8%; p=0.01) A three times lower risk of re-tear (RR=0.32; 95% CI:0.13–0.83) No difference in the...

— Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital adds a second site to the registrational program in stroke, and brings the total number of patients to 100 — — Study uses Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS®) to evaluate cranial-nerve non-invasive neuromodulation for gait/balance deficits in stroke patients — — Results of the study will support efforts to achieve U.S. authorization under PoNS’s breakthrough designation for stroke — NEWTOWN, Pa., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSDT) (“Helius” or the “Company”), a neurotech company focused on delivering a novel therapeutic neuromodulation approach for balance and gait deficits, today announced the expansion of the registrational program with the addition of Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital (“Brooks Rehabilitation”)....

Eric Spadafora joins GXO as Head of Sales for Americas & Asia PacificRichard CawstonGXO appoints Richard Cawston as Chief Revenue OfficerGREENWICH, Conn., and LONDON, U.K., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced two new leadership appointments. Richard Cawston, President of Europe, has expanded his current responsibilities to assume the newly-created role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). GXO is also strengthening its Sales organization in the Americas and Asia Pacific with the addition of Eric Spadafora who joins GXO as head of sales for the region. The Chief Revenue Officer, reporting to CEO Malcolm Wilson, has global responsibility for sales strategy, including prioritizing the most attractive customer segments,...

Figure 1Plan Map of the Drilling ResultsFigure 2Minto B Shear Zone in the Hanging Wall of the Surluga DepositTORONTO, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red Exploration Inc. (TSXV: RPX, OTCQB: RDEXF) (“Red Pine” or the “Company”) continues to report new assay results from its ongoing exploration program. These recent results demonstrate the potential for gold in in both the hanging wall of the Surluga Resource and within existing “gaps” of no drilling in the 2019 resource.Intersection of significant mineralization in the Minto B Shear in the hanging wall of the Jubilee Shear:7.85 g/t gold over 13.44 metres including 13.29 g/t gold over 1.96 metres and 59.10 g/t gold over 1.01 metres in SD-23-470 This represents the best drill intersection so far in the Minto B Shear The intersection is located 56 metres up-dip...

Table 1Vallee JV Composite Grades Reported to DateFigure 1 –CLM Regional Projects Map [property boundaries from Company resources and historical drill hole, geology and showing information from the Government of Quebec website https://sigeom.mines.gouv.qc.ca/signet/classes/I1108_afchCarteIntr.]Figure 2 –Location of 2023 drilling on the JV Property & the NAL mine trend [historical drill hole, geology and showing information from the Government of Quebec website https://sigeom.mines.gouv.qc.ca/signet/classes/I1108_afchCarteIntr.]Figure 3 –Location of 2023 drilling on the Vallée JV & the NAL mine trend showing the core pegmatite expansion [historical drill hole, geology and showing information not described in this press release from the Government of Quebec website https://sigeom.mines.gouv.qc.ca/signet/classes/I1108_afchCarteIntr.]TORONTO,...

Figure 1Oblique plan view highlighting South Wall Zone 1, South Wall Zone 2-3 and RW Zonewith 2023 drill traces (blue corresponding to newly reported assays).Figure 2Longitudinal projection of South Wall and RW Zone (looking North) with drillhole pierce pointsFigure 3Longitudinal projection of Zone 1 (looking north) with 2023 drillhole pierce points (circles) and previous drillhole pierce points (squares) showing Copper Equivalent grade thickness intersections. Note the four new copper-rich drill intersections (red circles) in the core of Zone 1Photo 1Piece of CMR23-171 split drill core pictured from 15.4 m interval starting from 160.6 m that returned 9.12% Cu, 5.21% Zn, 0.87 g/t Au and 41.93 g/t Ag (11.94% CuEq)VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Pacific Mining...

Victoria’s Secret & Co., a world-leading intimates retailer, charts a new course with Google Cloud AI to enhance online shopping experiences and accelerate core business operations REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ahead of NRF 2024, the retail industry’s largest event, Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VS&Co) and Google Cloud today announced a strategic, multi-year partnership. Victoria’s Secret & Co. will leverage Google Cloud’s AI and generative AI technologies to create more personalized and inclusive online shopping experiences for its global customers. Through this partnership, VS&Co will also leverage Google Cloud’s AI technologies to improve customer and associate experiences and drive operational efficiencies within the business. With Victoria’s Secret & Co.’s...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (“Orezone” or “Company”) is pleased to announce that as part of its ongoing board renewal process, veteran mining industry professional, Sean Harvey, has joined the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Harvey has held multiple senior executive and Board positions over the last 20 years and was most recently the Chair of the Board of Perseus Mining Limited. During his 14-year tenure on the Board and as Chair, he was actively involved in Perseus’s growth strategy, which saw the company grow from a single asset producer in Ghana into a highly profitable mid-tier West African mining company. During this period, Perseus’ market capitalization grew from approximately US$210 million to over US$1.5 billion. Michael Halvorson, Chair...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the “Company” or “Algernon”) (CSE: AGN) (FRANKFURT: AGW0) (OTCQB: AGNPF) a Canadian clinical stage pharmaceutical development company is pleased to announce that it has received a notice of allowance from the Japanese Patent Office for patent application No. 2021-547495 entitled: Compositions and Methods for Treating Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). The Company was previously granted a patent for the treatment of IPF in Canada and has also filed corresponding patent applications in the U.S., Europe, and China. “The invention claims treating interstitial lung disease, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, with ifenprodil”, said Christopher J. Moreau, CEO of Algernon. “Once issued, this will be the 6th patent received by the Company...

Figure 1Bergby Project Pegmatite and Drill Holes, January 11, 2024VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Lithium Corp. (“United” or the “Company”) (CSE: ULTH; OTC: ULTHF; FWB: 0ULA) is pleased to report further assay results from the 2023 Drill Program at the Bergby Lithium Project (“Bergby” or the “Project”) in Sweden (the “Drill Program”). Bergby is a 100%-owned, district-scale, hard rock lithium project covering approximately 8,000 hectares (“ha”) near infrastructure and the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia in Central Sweden. The Project hosts numerous LCT (lithium-cesium-tantalum enriched-type) granitic pegmatites, five of which have been drill-confirmed. The Drill Program is ongoing and further results are pending. Highlights:New drilling assay results for the newly discovered...