Month: April 2024

Paper highlights findings on impact of a gluten-containing diet on serologic status in celiac disease BOCA RATON, Fla., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Wave BioPharma, Inc., (NASDAQ: FWBI), (“First Wave BioPharma” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, today announced research generated from two previously completed Phase 2 clinical trials of latiglutenase has been published in the special issue “Recent Advances in Gluten-Free Diet and Celiac Disease” in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Nutrients. Latiglutenase, an oral biotherapeutic composed of two gluten-specific recombinant proteases, is a potentially first-in-class, targeted, oral biotherapeutic for celiac disease (CeD). The...

MONTREAL, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech company (the “Company” or “PyroGenesis”) that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions which are geared to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and address environmental pollutants, is pleased to announce that it has signed a small contract with one of the five largest steelmakers in the world to assess the applicability of PyroGenesis’ fully electric plasma torches for use in the client’s manufacturing facilities as a primary heat source in the steelmaking process, specifically during the production of direct reduced iron (DRI) for use in electric arc furnaces (EAF). The client’s name shall remain anonymous for competitive and confidentiality...

Partnership to help pickleball players of all levels with bunions and related midfoot deformities to “get back on their feet” and out on the court DALLAS and PONTE VEDRA, Fla., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour and Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TMCI), a medical technology company driving a fundamental shift in the surgical treatment of bunions and related midfoot deformities through its flagship Lapiplasty® and Adductoplasty® Procedures, today announced that Treace Medical has been named the first Medical Device Partner and Official Foot and Ankle Solution Partner for the PPA Tour. Treace was the first medical device company to become a PPA sponsor at last year’s National Championships. Beginning with the Fanatics Sportsbook North Carolina Cup presented by CIBC earlier...

BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LSL PHARMA GROUP INC. (TSXV: LSL) (the “Corporation” or “LSL Pharma“), a Canadian integrated pharmaceutical company, today announced the second and final tranche of its private placement financing of Units (as defined hereafter) for $3.8 million representing the second closing of the upsized $7.5 million non-brokered private placement announced on April 11, 2024 (the “Financing”). The second tranche follows an initial first closing of $2.7 million announced on March 19, 2024, bringing the total gross proceeds from the private placement to $6.5 million when combined with the previous closing. Pursuant to the second tranche of the Financing, the Corporation has issued 9,485,000 units (the “Units”) at a price of $0.40 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds...

CALGARY, Alberta, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta” or the “Company”) (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) announced today that the combined 300 MW White Rock East and White Rock West wind facilities (“White Rock”), located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, have achieved commercial operation. The White Rock wind facilities are fully contracted to Amazon Energy LLC (“Amazon”) and are currently supplying clean and affordable electricity to our customer. TransAlta’s portfolio in the US now totals 820 MW in net operating renewable energy capacity. “We are pleased to bring into service our first clean electricity project in Oklahoma, White Rock, which is our largest wind project completed to date. White Rock was made possible through our long-term customer relationship with Amazon and its commitment to power its operations...

CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RISE Dispensaries, a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or the “Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced that RISE Dispensary Wesley Chapel, the Company’s 16th retail location in Florida and 93rd nationwide, will open April 26 with special discounts and complimentary merchandise for the store’s first 150 customers. Located at 28053 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33543, the dispensary will offer medical cannabis patients a diverse collection of cannabis products, including RYTHM premium flower and full spectrum vapes, Dogwalkers pre-rolls, Good Green flower and &Shine flower, pre-rolls, vapes and chews. “We couldn’t be more excited to open our first RISE Dispensary in Pasco County,...

Following incubation with HCA Healthcare EDs, Augmedix announces the general availability of Augmedix Go in emergency departments SAN FRANCISCO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Augmedix (Nasdaq: AUGX), a leader in ambient AI medical documentation and data solutions, today announced the general availability of Augmedix Go for emergency departments (EDs), marking the launch of the industry’s first fully-automated, generative AI (GenAI) powered medical documentation product for EDs across the country. The launch incorporates learnings from a pilot program with HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. As part of the pilot, ED physicians in four HCA Healthcare hospitals utilized Augmedix Go to automate medical documentation, with the product instantaneously drafting their medical notes from...