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$WRTC Announces Q3 2020 Results, Appointment of Interim CEO and Chief Govt Affairs Officer

Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRTC), an innovator of modern policing solutions, on Thursday announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020. Among the Q3 highlights, the company reported a 275% growth in net sells, a gross margin of 32% and cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $45.1 million. In addition, the company’s board of directors named Tom Smith as its interim CEO, effective October 27, 2020. Marc Thomas stepped down from the CEO role and has been appointed to the newly created position of chief government affairs officer. “We are very excited for Tom to assume the additional responsibilities of Interim CEO as we continue to execute on our mission,” said Scot Cohen, executive chairman of the board. “Our goal is to have remote restraint become standard for every police officer worldwide. With 27 years of industry experience, Tom energizes the entire organization and knows the industry extremely well. Marc’s background, skills and passion will help drive change within government entities in this new role during these unprecedented times. As a White House Fellow with an exemplary military background and legislative experience, Marc’s ability to work with government leaders will enhance our position with police and security forces adoption of our technology and training which de-escalates conflict.”

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About Wrap Technologies Inc.

Wrap Technologies is an innovator of modern policing solutions. The company’s BolaWrap 100 product is a patented, hand-held remote restraint device that discharges an eight-foot bola style Kevlar(R) tether to restrain an individual at a range of 10-25 feet. Developed by award winning inventor Elwood Norris, the company’s chief technology officer, the small but powerful BolaWrap 100 assists law enforcement to safely and effectively control encounters, especially those involving an individual experiencing a mental crisis. BolaWrap 100 has already been used to safely apprehend suspects without injury by agencies in cities including Los Angeles, Sacramento, Fresno, Bell, Albuquerque, Minneapolis, West Palm Beach, Fort Worth, LaGrange, St. Cloud and Oak Ridge. For information about the company, please visit www.WrapTechnologies.com.

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$VTGN Featured in BioWorld Article

VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN), a biopharmaceutical company developing new generation medicines for anxiety, depression and other central nervous system (“CNS”) disorders, was featured in a recent BioWorld article titled, “CBC-funded Affamed merges with Everinsight, extends portfolio with Kissei PD candidate.” The publication discusses the merging of Affamed Therapeutics Ltd., an emerging biopharmaceutical company focused on opthamology markets in Greater China and funded by the large global venture capital firm, CBC Group, and EverInsight Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on central nervous system disorders and also funded by CBC Group. EverInsight and VistaGen entered into an exclusive development and commercialization agreement for VistaGen’s PH94B neuroactive nasal spray, a Phase 3-entering drug candidate for treatment of social anxiety disorder, earlier this year (https://ibn.fm/W6BOk). Under that agreement, VistaGen received a non-dilutive upfront payment of $5 million and, if Phase 3 development is successful, is eligible for up to $172 million in development and commercial milestone payment, plus royalties on commercial sales. According to the article, Affamed aims to bring in late-stage assets for China and other Asian markets focused on central nervous system and ophthalmology. As a result of the merger, VistaGen will work closely with the combined Affamed/EverInsight team on Phase 3 development and commercialization of PH94B in Greater China, South Korea and Southeast Asia. As noted in the article regarding the Affamed/EverInsight merger: “’In addition to bringing together complementary businesses, the combination strengthens the combined company’s global R&D capabilities,’ Affamed’s CEO Dayao Zhao told BioWorld. After the merger, Affamed now has a neurosteroid nasal spray, PH94B, which is moving into phase III development for social anxiety disorder with licensing rights from Vistagen Therapeutics Inc. in greater China, Korea and Southeast Asia.”

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About VistaGen Therapeutics

VistaGen is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing new generation medicines for anxiety, depression and other CNS disorders where the current standard of care is inadequate, resulting in high unmet need. Each of VistaGen’s three drug candidates has a differentiated mechanism of action, an exceptional safety profile in all studies to date, and therapeutic potential in multiple CNS markets. For more information, please visit www.VistaGen.com.

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$WTER 420 with CNW – Study Discovers Cannabis Use Disorder Has Biological, Genetic Foundation

A global study that investigated the predisposition of individuals to cannabis use disorder has determined a link between a region of DNA near the FOXP2 gene and cannabis use disorder (“CUD”), previously associated with risk-taking behavior.

A press release notes that researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine studied DNA and other data from about 360,000 individuals who did not have a CUD diagnosis and 21,000 individuals who were diagnosed with CUD.

The research team determined two regions in human DNA — the CHRNA2 gene, which has previously been associated with nicotine addiction and CUD, and the FOXP2 gene. Researchers discovered that both these genes contributed to the risk of becoming dependent on marijuana.

Arpana Agrawal, a professor of psychiatry and the senior study investigator, noted that in roughly 50% of individuals who used marijuana, genetics played a role in those who developed problems with marijuana use. He pointed out that genetic pathways could be used to develop better treatments for marijuana addiction in the future.

The research findings, which were published in “Lancet Psychiatry,” show that some individuals may be vulnerable to CUD before they even smoke their first joints. The reason for this, the researchers note, is because children who had higher genetic susceptibility for severe problems with marijuana were found to have, on average, a marginally lower volume of white matter in their brains. Researchers mentioned behavioral factors such as educational attainment, schizophrenia and risk-taking to be of interest.

In the statement, the first author, Emma Johnson, states that while susceptibility to using marijuana is correlated with higher educational attainment, genetic liability for problematic cannabis use is associated with less education. She adds that it’s also possible that those who use marijuana on occasion but develop no addiction may be genetically predisposed to other protective influences, such as more years of education.

Agrawal observed that many individuals may consider marijuana to be less addictive in comparison to other drugs. However, research findings clearly show that individuals can become dependent on marijuana and that CUD has biological and genetic foundations.

The research study notes that the possibility of genetic liability to cannabis use disorder in individuals who were unexposed has major implications for the public health sector. Another study published in “Lancet Psychiatry” noted that CBD could be used as a new treatment to help treat cannabis use disorder. However, it is unclear what doses might be safe or effective.

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) is a company in the cannabis sector that you should watch. The company not only makes the best-tasting alkaline water, but they also make broad and full-spectrum hemp-infused products.

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$SGTM Announces Audit Completion, Preparation for Uplisting, Receipt of New Order from 7-Eleven Stores

Sustainable Green Team (OTC: SGTM), a leading provider of environmentally beneficial solutions for tree and storm waste disposal, announced completion of its two-year 2018 and 2019 audit to commence the form-10 process to become fully reporting and for future uplisting. In addition, SGTM announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Mulch Manufacturing Inc. will be supplying quality mulch products and services to 7-Eleven stores throughout the Midwest U.S. and western New York, slated to commence in 2021. According to the update, the contract was received a week after the company closed an annual mulch supply contract with the City of Vero Beach, Florida. “Thanks to our VP of Sales Paul Stolly, we continue to secure major international chain accounts to start 2021 strong, commencing with 7-Eleven Inc.’s Midwest U.S. and western New York locations,” SGTM’s CEO and Director Tony Raynor said in the news release. “This allows us to build brand integrity and supply for future expansion as we progress.”

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About Sustainable Green Team Ltd.

Sustainable Green Team, through its subsidiaries, provides tree services, debris hauling and removal, biomass recycling, mulch manufacturing, packaging and sales. The company was established with the objective of providing a solution for the treatment and handling of tree debris that has historically been disposed of in landfills, creating an environmental burden and pressure on disposal sites around the nation. The company’s solutions are founded in sustainability, based on vertically integrated operations that begin with collecting of tree debris through its tree services division and collection sites, then, through its processing division, recycling and using that tree debris as a feedstock that is manufactured into a variety of organic, attractive, next-generation mulch products that are packaged and sold to landscapers, installers and garden centers. The company plans to expand its operations through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions that are both accretive to earnings and positioned for rapid growth from the resulting synergistic opportunities identified. The company’s customers include governmental, residential, and commercial clients. For information regarding SGTM’s operations, expansion plans and production facilities, visit http://ibn.fm/NYk36

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$SGTM New Contracts with Kroger and Circle-K Ensure Steady Growth, Profits for Sustainable Green Team

  • SGTM secures new soil and mulch contracts through subsidiary Mulch Manufacturing Inc. to supply The Kroger Co. and Circle K
  • Subsidiary Central Florida Arborcare awarded contract with Lake County, Florida
  • Mulch Manufacturing Inc. received contract renewal from Menards Inc.
  • Q2 results include $12.3 million revenue, $3.4 million gross profit

Sustainable Green Team (OTC: SGTM) takes environmental stewardship seriously by providing environmentally beneficial solutions for storm waste disposal that transform landfill-bound trees into next-generation organic mulch products and certified playground surface material. Despite the global recession, the company continues to grow. Through its subsidiary Mulch Manufacturing Inc., SGTM has been awarded contracts to supply The Kroger Co. and Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. – specifically, for three divisions of its Circle K subsidiary.

The Kroger Co. is the largest supermarket in the United States and the fifth-largest in the world, with roughly 2,750 supermarkets and multi-department stores. The mulch and soil purchasing agreement with Mulch Manufacturing will have SGTM supply Kroger’s Louisville, Kentucky division of 94 stores with a variety of mulch products that include varieties of pine, cypress and cedar.

“Securing a mulch and soil purchasing agreement with the Louisville, Kentucky division of The Kroger Company is an honor and the first step to expand further into their other divisions,” said SGTM CEO and Director Tony Raynor (https://ibn.fm/QEy1u).

Along with The Kroger Co., Mulch Manufacturing was awarded another contract with Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. to supply three divisions of its Circle K subsidiary – its largest and most international brand. Comprising roughly 9,700 locations in North America, 2,700 in Europe and an additional 2,400 stores worldwide, Circle-K is a recognized brand that spans the Americas all the way to Asia.

“Obtaining three (divisions) for Circle K mulch contracts for 2021 gives us an amazing opportunity to build a relationship with their brand and expand throughout more stores,” said Raynor in recent statements (https://ibn.fm/l3d0v). “We have been blessed to be offered these amazing opportunities from large chain accounts to help further expand our brand and overall exposure.”

Along with these contracts, SGTM has secured agreements through its subsidiary Central Florida Arborcare to provide tree services to Lake County, Florida. This came shortly after being awarded a mulch packaging contract renewal from Menards Inc., the third-largest home improvement chain in the United States with 350 stores across 15 states.

SGTM also provided remediation efforts in the wake of Hurricane Laura through its strategic partner, ArborPro of Mississippi Inc., that diverted damaged trees and other vegetation from landfills. The busy hurricane season contributed significantly to the company’s bottom line this quarter that included an impressive $12.3 million in revenue and $3.4 million in gross profit (https://ibn.fm/mml8i).

SGTM’s expansion strategy combines organic growth, profitable acquisitions and strategic partnerships throughout the United States. The company has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability that served as a primary motivation behind their name and ticker change from National Storm Recovery Inc. (OTC: NSRI) to Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (OTC: SGTM). Besides driving its environmental mission forward, the company is also dedicated to maximizing shareholder value, particularly for investors that seek profitable opportunities for ethical investing during this challenging economic period.

To learn more about Sustainable Green Team Ltd., view the investor presentation at https://ibn.fm/jzI4b

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$SRAX Sells Remaining MD Ownership Stake

SRAX (NASDAQ: SRAX), an innovative fintech solutions provider that unlocks data and insights for publicly traded companies through its SaaS platform, Sequire, today announced that it has sold its remaining interest in the SRAX MD asset. “Our SEQUIRE platform is rapidly growing and we are focused on the continued expansion of this business. We believe that selling the MD ownership stake at this time reinforces our goal of being 100% focused on providing our platform and services to public companies,” said Christopher Miglino, founder and CEO of SRAX. “This capital will be effective in helping us accelerate growth. This asset currently sits on our balance sheet with a zero basis, so this capital will go directly to improving our balance sheet. This transaction combined with moving BIGtoken to its own public company brings clarity to our mission going forward.”

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About SRAX Inc.

SRAX is a financial technology company that unlocks data and insights for publicly traded companies. Through its premier investor intelligence and communications platform, Sequire, companies can track their investors’ behaviors and trends and use those insights to engage current and potential investors across marketing channels. For more information about the company, visit www.SRAX.com.

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$POAI COVID-19 Deals Chronic Disease Patients a Double Blow

A new study conducted by the University of New South Wales has discovered that right now is the most dangerous time for individuals with NCDs (noncommunicable diseases) such as cardiovascular conditions, respiratory problems, cancer and diabetes — primarily because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The study found that individuals with NCDs were more likely to contract the virus and succumb to it, especially since their exposure to NCD risk factors such as unhealthy diets, social isolation and substance abuse has increased amid the pandemic.

The researchers also discovered that the coronavirus disrupted essential public health services, which many individuals who live with NCDs rely on to manage their conditions. The study, published in “Frontiers in Public Health,” examined the literature on the collaborative effect of COVID-19 on individuals with NCDs in middle-income and low-income countries such as Nigeria, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, India and Brazil. The study, which was a collaboration between public health researchers in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and UNSW, analyzed roughly 50 studies.

Uday Yadav, the lead author, stated that the interaction between COVID-19 and NCDs was vital to study as international data showed that coronavirus-related deaths were disproportionately high among people with noncommunicable diseases. He added that this finding illustrated the negative effect of the coronavirus syndemic or a synergistic epidemic. This term describes the interrelationship between the various socio-ecological and biological factors behind NCDs and COVID-19.

In order to determine the effect of the future pandemics and the coronavirus on individuals with noncommunicable diseases, the researchers analyzed the data through a syndemic lens. Yadav notes that the coronavirus syndemic will persist, just as noncommunicable diseases affect individuals in the long term.

Yadav also explained that NCDs occurred as a result of a combination of behavioral, environmental, physiological and genetic factors. He noted that it was therefore no surprise that the exposure of patients with noncommunicable diseases to NCD risk factors had grown during the pandemic. This made them more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus due to the syndemic interaction between socio-ecological and biological factors.

He added that the evidence the researchers analyzed indicated poor self-management of NCDs at a community level. The research findings were used to recommend strategies for the health-care sector that would help better manage individuals with NCDs in light of the coronavirus syndemic.

One point Yadav noted was the need to invest in a preventative health-care system, which would not only lead to a decline in the occurrence of noncommunicable diseases but also reduce health-care costs in the long run and strengthen resilience against future pandemics.

One interesting company that you should watch in the biomedical sector is Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI). The company focuses on drug discovery and the use of analytics as well as artificial intelligence to offer personalized medicine to cancer patients.

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$GNPX Announces Launch of New Branding for Upcoming Combinatio

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for cancer and diabetes patients, today announced the launch of new branding for its upcoming oncology clinical trials. The trials combine Genprex’s lead drug candidate, REQORSA(TM) (quaratusugene ozeplasmid), with AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso(R) (osimertinib), which received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Fast Track Designation earlier this year, as well as the combination of REQORSA with Merck’s Keytruda(R) (pembrolizumab), for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”). “We are enthusiastically preparing for our upcoming clinical trials and are excited to launch the adoption of this branding,” said Rodney Varner, president and chief executive officer of Genprex. “We believe the Acclaim brand communicates our passion for providing hope to NSCLC patients for important new treatment options in the fight against this devastating disease and aligns us with the clinical, medical and patient communities.”

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About Genprex Inc.

Genprex is a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for patients with cancer and diabetes. Genprex’s technologies are designed to administer disease-fighting genes to provide new treatment options for large patient populations with cancer and diabetes who currently have limited treatment options. Genprex works with world-class institutions and collaborators to in-license and develop drug candidates to further its pipeline of gene therapies in order to provide novel treatment approaches. The company’s lead product candidate, “GPX-001” (“quaratusugene ozeplasmid”), is being evaluated as a treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”). GPX-001 has a multimodal mechanism of action that has been shown to interrupt cell signaling pathways that cause replication and proliferation of cancer cells; re-establish pathways for apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in cancer cells; and modulate the immune response against cancer cells. GPX-001 has also been shown to block mechanisms that create drug resistance. In January 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Fast Track Designation for GPX-001 for NSCLC in combination therapy with osimertinib (AstraZeneca’s “Tagrisso(R)”) for patients with “EFGR” mutations whose tumors progressed after treatment with osimertinib alone. For more information about the company, visit www.Genprex.com.

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$UUUU Important Copper Negotiations Reveal Limited Supply

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it hard for companies to negotiate deals, as evidenced by the Freeport-McMoRan copper benchmark deal. Instead of personally receiving key customers during the London Metal Exchange Week, miners have resorted to using virtual meetings, whose progress is slower than traditional face-to-face meetings, to hammer out deals.

Apart from impacting gatherings, the pandemic is also affecting mine supply and stirring up market uncertainty. Javier Targhetta, Freeport’s senior VP of sales and marketing, expects that the deficit of copper concentrate in the market will continue. He adds that prior to the pandemic, inflexible supply of concentrates had allowed the company to strike deals that offered the lowest processing fees in almost a decade.

The onset of the pandemic significantly affected copper supply from mines in South America, while imports into China reached peak levels as the economy of the country ricocheted. Targhetta adds that while negotiations of next year are still in the early stages, they projected a deficit for concentrates. This means that the company doesn’t expect any major changes in the refining and treatment charges it gives smelters to turn the ores mined into metal.

Freeport is listed as the world’s largest copper miner, so the deals the company signs with its Asian consumers set the standard for the rest of the industry. Additionally, Freeport negotiations are closely followed by investors as a gauge for demand and supply for the coming year.

In an emailed note, analysts of JPMorgan Chase & Co stated that, after virtual meetings which were held over a week, the JPMorgan team’s bullish view on copper that was first established in April and renewed in August has not changed. It is predicted that prices may reach $7500 a ton in next year’s second quarter.

Targhetta adds that higher prices should provide miners with an incentive to maximize their 2021 output, which may help to reduce some of the strain on supply. He expects changes in the processing fees for 2021 to be minimal. However, smelters are asking for a significant increase to help sustain their margins.

Aurubis is the largest copper producer in Europe. Its executive board chairman, Roland Harring, states that the refining and treatment charges are unreasonably low. He looks forward to when the industry will be able to iron out commercial disagreements in person once more.

Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) is a mining sector player you should watch. This company focuses on producing uranium and vanadium, both of which have been designated by the U.S. federal government as critical minerals.

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$CNSP Researcher Develops App to Help Kidney, Heart Disease Patients Manage Diets

For many living with heart and kidney diseases, taking care of their health includes managing their diets to suit medical recommendations that restrict the consumption of some nutrients. While this might be easy for some, a majority find it hard to follow these recommendations without tracking their nutrition through the day.

To help with this, assistant professor and nephrologist Dr. Ibrahim Elali has created DecideDiet. This free smartphone app allows patients to manually record or scan the bar code of the food they are about to eat. The app automatically evaluates the potassium, or sodium content, of the food item then rates it either red, yellow or green.

The app is designed to especially support individuals living with chronic diseases, to help relieve some of the burden of monitoring these ailments.

Users of the app should strive to eat no less than 75% of foods rated green while avoiding consumption of those rated red. The system helps users not only on an everyday basis but also over a period of time by learning to steer clear of foods with high potassium and sodium.

Elali explains that it usually takes about six months for an individual to adapt to a low-salt diet. To help with tracking food intake, the “basket” on the app documents the food entered into the system throughout the day and over the course of one- to three-month period.

Additionally, the app could possibly be used to carry out a conversation between patients and their health-care providers. Questions concerning their diet can easily be posed and the availability of data on their nutrition and the ability to simply share the information between devices only makes it easier for healthcare providers to provide more accurate information.

Other nutrition apps focus mostly on weight loss and counting calories, which leaves a niche in the market for the app to fill.  Elali credits the idea for the app to the interactions he had with his own patients.

Typically doctors give patients a pamphlet about dietary recommendations and count on the patients to read food labels and track their food intake themselves. The app makes this easier, and considering 81% of grown-ups are smartphone users, the app is also accessible for a majority of those living with chronic heart and renal diseases. Its digital approach allows patients to take ownership of their care and makes them feel more involved.

However, DecideDiet has no data about the phosphorous content in foods. This is mainly due to the lack of requirements by the FDA for companies to report phosphorous on nutritional labels, as they are required to do with potassium and sodium.

On the whole though, DecideDiet has the potential to positively influence how patients and doctors approach the care of certain conditions, making it an innovative and useful tool to have.

An interesting company to watch closely is CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP). This clinical-stage biotech firm focuses on developing treatments for metastatic and primary cancers, especially those afflicting the central nervous system and the brain.

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$CNPOF Announces PharmHouse Commencement of SISP

Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, on Thursday announced that PharmHouse Inc., its 49%-owned joint venture, has received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to commence its Sale and Investor Solicitation Process (“SISP”). According to the update, the SISP is intended to solicit interest in, and opportunities for, a sale of or investment in all or part of PharmHouse’s assets or business. This may include a restructuring, recapitalization or other form of reorganization. PharmHouse has engaged BMO Capital Markets (“BMO”) to lead the SISP with oversight from Ernst and Young Inc. (“E&Y”), the monitor in PharmHouse’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) proceedings.

To view the full press release, visit: https://cnw.fm/2oj1X

About Canopy Rivers Inc.

Canopy Rivers is a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis with a portfolio of 18 companies across various segments of the cannabis value chain. The company believes that bringing together people, capital and ideas raises the potential of the entire cannabis industry. By leveraging industry insights, in-house expertise and thesis-driven approach to investing, Canopy Rivers aims to provide shareholders exposure to specialized and disruptive cannabis companies. Canopy Rivers’ mission is to invest in innovators across the cannabis value chain, help them grow, and ultimately create value by guiding these companies towards a monetization event. Together with its portfolio, the company is helping build the cannabis industry of tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.CanopyRivers.com.

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Rritual Mushrooms Inc. Recognized at ECRM’s Whole Body & Mind Wellness Program

Rritual, a plant-based consumer wellness brand, was selected as runner up for the Buyers Choice Award at last week’s virtual ECRM program. According to an article on Business Wire, Rritual’s Reishi Relax Elixir was selected for the award among dozens of entries evaluated by retail buyers. “Retail buyers selected Rritual for the award because our packaging, design and formulation stood out amongst the dozens of products they evaluated,” said David Kerbel, CEO of Rritual. “Their stamp of approval on our product reinforces what we know: that Rritual products will capture the attention of shoppers on shelves and in e-comm, supporting our anticipated year-one growth.”

To view the full article, visit https://nnw.fm/vo0ki

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Rritual is a plant-based consumer wellness brand dedicated to creating simple, pure, yet effective plant-based health products that are mindfully designed to also facilitate the practice of daily self-care, so that the health of the whole body, mind & spirit is supported. Backed by a leading team of scientists, doctors, nutritionists, and experts across the wellness space, Rritual has entered the market with their flagship collection of certified organic Mushroom and Adaptogen Elixir Mix powders, offering products made with the most-popular mushrooms and in the top need-state health categories: Lion’s Mane FocusReishi Relax, and Chaga Immune. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.WeAreRritual.com or visit TwitterInstagramLinkedIn and Facebook.

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$WTER Announces Addition of BettermentRS, a Leading CBD Distributor

The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER), a producer of premium bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters and CBD-infused products, has added health and wellness, CBD-focused, direct-store delivery (DSD) distributor BettermentRS to its list of distributors. The move will enhance WTER’s convenience and grocery store CBD-sales growth. Based on recent research, sales of hemp-derived CBD products in the United States totaled $4.2 billion in 2019, which represents a 562% increase over the previous year. During the same period, sales of CBD products at c-stores and gas stores grew by more than 2,275%, topping out $122 million. The research also noted that CBD-infused drinks, tinctures and topicals are growth opportunities in the channel. In addition, the research reported that CBD drinks were valued at $52 million in c-store sales in 2019 and that CBD drinks are projected to remain popular among new consumers. “We are thrilled to partner with BettermentRS to represent A88CBD brand to some of the nation’s largest and fast-growing retail chains,” said The Alkaline Water Company president and CEO Ricky Wright in the press release. “BettermentRS will provide sales management, marketing, and logistics expertise to accelerate sales for our A88CBD line of products, particularly in the convenience store channel. CBD sales in the c-store channel are booming and represent a tremendous opportunity for our in-demand lifestyle brands. Sales of hemp-derived CBD products in the c-store channel were approximately $122 million in 2019 and grew roughly four times faster than the overall CDB market. BettermentRS will work closely with our sales team to introduce our brands to large accounts, including aforementioned, 7-Eleven and YesWay. . . .As a trusted national brand, we now offer a robust line of high-quality, lab-tested CBD topical and ingestible products. Our recent product announcements include gummies and CBD infused lemon-lime flavored water for our ingestibles line and deep relief cream and bath bombs for our topical line. With additional exciting new products and flavors coming soon and a growing base of strong channel partners, our A88CBD brand is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for CBD products across various trade channels.”

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Founded in 2012, The Alkaline Water Company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its flagship product, Alkaline88(R), is a leading premier alkaline water brand available in bulk and single-serve sizes along with eco-friendly aluminum packaging options. With its innovative, state-of-the-art proprietary electrolysis process, Alkaline88(R) delivers perfect 8.8 pH balanced alkaline drinking water with trace minerals and electrolytes and boasts its trademarked label Clean Beverage. Quickly being recognized as a growing lifestyle brand, Alkaline88(R) launched A88 Infused(TM) in 2019 to meet consumer demand for flavor-infused products. A88 Infused(TM) flavored water is available in seven unique all-natural flavors, with new flavors coming soon. Additionally, in 2020, the company launched A88 Infused Beverage Division Inc., which includes the company’s CBD water and flavor-infused water. For the company’s topical and ingestible offerings, A88 Infused Products includes both the company’s lab-tested, full-spectrum hemp salves, balms, lotions, essential oils and bath salts, along with broad-spectrum hemp beverage shots, powder packs, oil tinctures, capsules and gummies. To learn more about the company, please visit www.A88CBD.com and www.TheAlkalineWaterCo.com.

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$SGTM Completes 2 Year Audit to Commence FORM-10 Process to become Fully Reporting and for Future Uplisting

Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (OTC: SGTM) (“SGTM” or the “Company”), a leading provider of environmentally beneficial solutions for tree and storm waste disposal, today announces that its 2 year 2018 & 2019 audit has been completed to commence FORM-10 process to become fully reporting and for future uplisting.

The completed audit recorded $2,084,725 in revenue and $103,343 gross profit for the year end 2019, respectively $508,591 and ($9,609) for the year end 2018. As of June 2020’s 6 month uploaded quarter , the Company has recorded $18,637,665 in revenue and $5,081,772 gross profit. An increase of $16,552,940 in revenue and an increase of $4,978,429 gross profit.

Within the first half of 2020, operating 6 month, the Company has recorded 794% increase in revenue and 4,817% increase in gross profit compared to 2019’s 12 months of operations.

SGTM’s CEO and Director Tony Raynor states, “I’m truly blessed and proud of my team not only to complete our first 2 year audit but, to witness our catapult achievement. It’s thanks to my team and partners we have been able to achieve so much and progress with continue growth. Now with out audit complete we are able to take our next major step on taking SGTM fully reporting and work our way to ultimately achieving NASDAQ tier listing.” Mr. Raynor continues with, “We are currently in discussion with multiple SEC legal counsel firms to see whom would fit best with our team and assist us on not only achieving every step along the way to be listed on the NASDAQ but, to assure that we stay complaint with the SEC to provide transparency to our shareholders.”

Mr. Raynor ends with, “We plan on uploading our September 2020 quarter early November and updating our shareholders on our FORM-10 process as we progress.”

About Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (SGTM)

Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (“SGTM”), through its subsidiaries, provides tree services, debris hauling and removal, biomass recycling, mulch manufacturing, packaging and sales. The Company was established with the objective of providing a solution for the treatment and handling of tree debris that has historically been disposed of in landfills, creating an environmental burden and pressure on disposal sites around the nation. The Company’s solutions are founded in sustainability, based on vertically integrated operations that begin with collecting tree debris through its tree services division and collection sites and then, through its processing division, recycling and using that tree debris as a feedstock that is manufactured into a variety of organic, attractive, next-generation mulch products that are packaged and sold to landscapers, installers and garden centers. The Company plans to expand its operations through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions that are both accretive to earnings and are positioned for rapid growth from the resulting synergistic opportunities identified. The Company’s customers include governmental, residential and commercial clients.

SGTM currently has two wholly owned subsidiaries to efficiently asses areas, recover, manufacture, and distribute:

National Storm Recovery, LLC

National Storm Recovery, LLC (“NSR”), is composed of a team that has expertise in dangerous tree removal, debris hauling and debris management. The Company’s management team assesses storms by deploying its mobile command center to designated sites and then strategizing with its national partners, which include government agencies, prime contractors and subcontractors.

Central Florida Arborcare(“CFA”), a DBA of NSR has spent more than 40 years perfecting their technique for proper tree care, removal, and services. From tree removal, stump grinding, tree care, grapple hauling, and storm recovery, CFA ensures properties remain safe and businesses can continue as usual.

To learn more please visit: https://www.centralfloridaarborcare.com

Mulch Manufacturing, Inc.

Mulch Manufacturing, Inc. (“MMI”), being vertically integrated receiving large volume of wood fiber recovered from Central Florida Arborcare to feed raw material needs, MMI has the product line and distribution system to address a substantial customer base which can be expanded.

To learn more please visit: https://mulchmfg.com

For additional information regarding SGTM’s operations, expansion plans and production facilities, view the Company’s presentation .

SAFE HARBOR ACT: Forward-Looking Statements are included within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, listing on the CSE, including words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will” and other similar expressions, are forward-looking statements and involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance or achievements. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. No information in this press release should be construed in any matter whatsoever as an indication of the future performance of the Company’s revenues, financial condition or stock price.

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$SGTM Receives Annual Mulch Product Order from 7-Eleven Stores, Held by $SVNDY

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (OTC: SGTM) (“SGTM” or the “Company”), a leading provider of environmentally beneficial solutions for tree and storm waste disposal, today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Mulch Manufacturing, Inc. will be supplying quality mulch products and services to 7-Eleven stores throughout the Midwest U.S. and western New York, slated to commence in 2021. The contract was received a week after the Company closed an annual mulch supply contract with the City of Vero Beach, Florida .

7-Eleven, Inc. is an American international chain of convenience stores, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The chain was founded in 1927 as an icehouse storefront in Dallas. After 70% of the company was acquired by Japanese affiliate Ito-Yokado in 1991, it was reorganized as a wholly owned subsidiary of Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. in 2005 and is now held by Chiyoda, Tokyo-based Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd. (OTC:SVNDY). As of July 2020, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates, franchises and licenses 71,100 stores in 17 countries. In August of 2020, 7-Eleven, Inc. announced one the largest M&A deals of the year, a $21 billion purchase of Speedway from Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) .

SGTM’s CEO and Director Tony Raynor states, “Thanks to our VP of Sales Paul Stolly, we continue to secure major international chain accounts to start 2021 strong, commencing with 7-Eleven, Inc.’s Midwest U.S. and western New York locations. This allows us to build brand integrity and supply for future expansion as we progress.”

About Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (SGTM)

Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (“SGTM”), through its subsidiaries, provides tree services, debris hauling and removal, biomass recycling, mulch manufacturing, packaging and sales. The Company was established with the objective of providing a solution for the treatment and handling of tree debris that has historically been disposed of in landfills, creating an environmental burden and pressure on disposal sites around the nation. The Company’s solutions are founded in sustainability, based on vertically integrated operations that begin with collecting tree debris through its tree services division and collection sites and then, through its processing division, recycling and using that tree debris as a feedstock that is manufactured into a variety of organic, attractive, next-generation mulch products that are packaged and sold to landscapers, installers and garden centers. The Company plans to expand its operations through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions that are both accretive to earnings and are positioned for rapid growth from the resulting synergistic opportunities identified. The Company’s customers include governmental, residential and commercial clients.

SGTM currently has two wholly owned subsidiaries to efficiently assess areas, recover, manufacture and distribute:

National Storm Recovery, LLC

National Storm Recovery, LLC (“NSR”) is composed of a team that has expertise in dangerous tree removal, debris hauling and debris management. The Company’s management team assesses storms by deploying its mobile command center to designated sites and then strategizing with its national partners, which include government agencies, prime contractors and subcontractors.

Central Florida Arborcare (“CFA”), a DBA of NSR, has spent more than 40 years perfecting its technique for proper tree care, removal and services. From tree removal, stump grinding and tree care to grapple hauling and storm recovery, CFA ensures properties remain safe and businesses can continue as usual.

To learn more please visit: https://www.centralfloridaarborcare.com

Mulch Manufacturing, Inc.

Mulch Manufacturing, Inc. (“MMI”), being vertically integrated, receives a large volume of wood fiber recovered from Central Florida Arborcare to feed raw material needs. MMI has the product line and distribution system to address a substantial customer base, which can be expanded.

To learn more please visit: https://mulchmfg.com

For additional information regarding SGTM’s operations, expansion plans and production facilities, view the Company’s presentation .

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$PCSA Biomedical Engineer Invents Technique That May Help Improve Eyesight

A professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Miami College of Engineering, Noel Ziebarth, and her groundbreaking research may help in the development of treatments designed to help the blind see again. The professor is also head of the Biomedical Atomic Force Microscopy Lab where she uses scanning electron, atomic force and confocal microscopes to analyze the retina, cornea and lens of the human eye in its diseased and normal states.

Ziebarth is mainly interested in treatments that may be used to treat cataracts. Cataracts are the clouding of the lens of the eye, which is normally clear, and is a condition that’s related to age. She’s currently studying the membrane that encompasses the eye lens, which becomes thicker with age. Ziebarth theorizes that the membranes’ increased density may be what hinders anti-cataract medications from being effective. She adds that there might be an alternative way to administer a therapeutic agent to the membrane that would  reduce its thickness, thus allowing drugs to reach the cataracts more efficiently.

The lab Ziebarth directs is currently studying various drug-delivery methods that may be used to treat keratoconus, which is an eye disorder. This disorder affects the cornea, causing it to thin as it slowly projects outward, into a cone shape. This causes distorted and blurry vision. The lab is examining corneal cross-linking as well as combining ultraviolet light with vitamin B2 (riboflavin) drops to help strengthen the cornea.

Going an extra mile, Ziebarth is also working on determining the effectiveness of various iterations of the above combination method. She focuses on several different concerns, including how long the technique should be administered for, if it can be administered faster, and if the technique will be more effective if the light is pulsed. She adds that this the bottom line is dependent on how stiff the cornea has gotten, explaining that her team’s research is measuring various techniques and monitoring their results to see how effective they are at returning the cornea back to its normal state.

Additionally, Ziebarth asserts that collaboration is one of the backbones of her research, as it allows her to be part of a team bringing important medical advancements to life. Ziebarth reveals her excitement on a future collaboration featuring Noam Alperin, a professor of radiology and biomedical engineering at the Miller School of Medicine. The two professors together with other researchers will explore why astronauts who have been on extended-duration missions develop visual impairments.

Finally, Ziebarth notes that the coronavirus pandemic has provided an opportunity to look into how the virus may affect eyesight, adding that she would never get tired of conducting research as ultimately the whole process will help someone, which is what she enjoys the most about her work.

An interesting biomedical company that you should watch is Processa Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: PCSA). The company specializes in identifying unmet medical needs and then using existing clinical evidence of efficacy to develop products that address those unmet need.

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$NETE The Benefits, Drawbacks of Buying Used Electric Vehicles

With the electric vehicle (“EV”) industry growing older, customers who would like to reduce their carbon footprints now have the option of buying a used electric vehicle. Because these vehicles cost less to run and maintain, they tend to have more value for money than conventional used cars. But before you make any purchases, check out these pros and cons to help you decide whether a used EV is the best choice for you.

Let’s start with the pros.

They are cheap. Vehicles start to lose their value the moment they hit the road, and that is even more so EVs. On average, a used electric car will cost 43% to 72% less than a new one. A Tesla Model X that was bought brand new at $144,950 can be sold for $90,101 (37% less), and a Fiat 500e worth $32,392 when new goes for around $8,669 (73%) less after three years.

They offer a smoother driving experience than most secondhand cars. An EV is quieter and vibrates a lot less as it doesn’t have an internal combustion engine. Additionally, the placement of its battery pack gives it a lower center of gravity, making it feel more stable and secure on the road.

They are easy on the environment. study from the Union of Concerned Scientists found that “battery electric cars make up for their higher manufacturing emissions within 18 months of driving.” Once the vehicle reaches your hands, it will already have been driven to the point where it has a positive impact on the environment.

However, buying a used EV comes with a few cons as well.

They have reduced battery life. As EV batteries age, their performance and rangedecreases. On average, an EV retains 80% of its original capacity under normal use after five years. However, factors such as extreme heat, high speed and charging methods can reduce the vehicle’s battery life before it hits the secondhand market.

Charging requires a lot of forethought and planning. Will you charge from home or work, or use public charging stations? You will have to install a home charger if you wish to charge at home, and the parts and labor to do that can cost anywhere from $400 to several thousand dollars. If you opt for public chargers, you need to make sure charging stations are located near where you live and take note of their pricing.

Outdated technology can be a bummer, especially in an industry that’s quickly becoming famous for combining innovative software and hardware. If you are buying a vehicles that’s a couple of years old, you’ll have to come to terms with the fact that it may become outdated. For instance, EV makers and battery makers are consistently working to improve software as well as battery performance and range, and each year, improved models are being released.

A used EV can still be a great purchase. As long as you’ve handled the charging situation, you’ll have a vehicle that runs on clean energy and produces minimal emissions. On top of that, these vehicles are cheaper to fuel and maintain over the long run.

One player in the electric vehicle industry you should watch is Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE). This company is a global financial solutions provider that recently announced a merger with an EV company based in California. This merger is still awaiting regulatory and shareholder approval.

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$GNPX Announces Conditional FDA Acceptance of Proprietary Name for Lead Drug Candidate

Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for patients with cancer and diabetes, has received conditional FDA acceptance of the proprietary name REQORSA(TM), its lead drug candidate for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. The drug candidate was known previously by the laboratory designation GPX-001. The approval of the new name marks a critical branding milestone  for the company. Genprex’s REQORSA (pronounced “re-KORE-suh”) immunogene therapy features the company’s exclusive ONCOPREX(TM) nanoparticle delivery system that delivers cancer-fighting genes. The name will be resubmitted to the FDA for final review and approval after all required clinical trials are completed; that final approval is based on the FDA’s approval of the product candidate. The new name was based on FDA’s guidelines for the submission and evaluation of proprietary names. Genprex selected the name based on a comprehensive review of name candidates, including a study of healthcare practitioners across the country to guarantee accurate prescription and safety interpretation of the name. “We are very pleased to receive FDA’s conditional acceptance of our proprietary name, REQORSA, which is a necessary step toward being able to market our lead drug candidate for non-small cell lung cancer,” said Genprex president and CEO Rodney Varner in the press release. “This name approval also marks an important milestone in our overall branding strategy, giving us a unique, easily understood name people can associate with the Genprex brand and mission.”

To view the full press release, visit http://ibn.fm/H3ph0

About Genprex Inc.

Genprex is a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing potentially life-changing technologies for patients with cancer and diabetes. Genprex’s technologies are designed to administer disease-fighting genes to provide new treatment options for large patient populations with cancer and diabetes who currently have limited treatment options. Genprex works with world-class institutions and collaborators to in-license and develop drug candidates to further its pipeline of gene therapies in order to provide novel treatment approaches. The company’s lead product candidate, GPX-001 (quaratusugene ozeplasmid), is being evaluated as a treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”). GPX-001 has a multimodal mechanism of action that has been shown to interrupt cell signaling pathways that cause replication and proliferation of cancer cells; re-establish pathways for apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in cancer cells; and modulate the immune response against cancer cells. GPX-001 has also been shown to block mechanisms that create drug resistance. In January 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted fast track designation for GPX-001 for NSCLC in combination therapy with osimertinib (AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso(R)) for patients with “EFGR” mutations whose tumors progressed after treatment with osimertinib alone. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.Genprex.com

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$CRTD Announces Board Appointment of Seasoned Securities Attorney

Creatd (NASDAQ: CRTD, CRTDW), the parent company of Vocal, a robust, proprietary technology platform for digital creators, today announced the appointment of LaBrena Jones Martin to its Board of Directors, where she will chair its Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee and serve on the Compensation and Audit Committees. Martin brings extensive legal experience at the senior management level, spanning nearly 40 years and encompassing all facets of corporate and securities law. “Over the years, it has been my privilege to work closely with LaBrena at Lehman and again at RBC, where we collaborated on many strategic, complex and mission-critical projects. She is not only a talented legal mind, but also has sharp business and management acumen,” Creatd’s Chairman of the Board, Mark Standish, said in the press release. “Creatd is well past the proof of concept and initial commercialization stages and, as a newly listed Nasdaq company, is now entering an anticipated growth momentum period. LaBrena has been a guiding force for several companies at this growth stage, and I believe she will be similarly instrumental in providing sound oversight to Creatd.”

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About Creatd Inc.

Creatd is the parent company and creator of Vocal, a robust and proprietary technology platform that uniquely serves creators, brands and audiences by providing long-form storytelling tools, advanced social features and monetization opportunities. Since launching in December 2016, Vocal has become home to approximately 750,000 content creators and over 4,000 paid subscribers of its recently launched Vocal+ membership program, attracting over 10 million monthly visitors across its network of 34 wholly owned and operated niche communities. For more information about Creatd and its Vocal platform, visit www.Creatd.com and www.Vocal.media.

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$CNSP Announces Completion of Drug for Clinical Trials

CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNSP), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of novel treatments for primary and metastatic cancers of the central nervous system, has through its European manufacturer, BSP Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. (“BSP”), finished manufacturing its lead drug candidate for upcoming Phase 2 clinical trials. Berubicin is CNSP’s lead drug candidate for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (“GBM”), an aggressive form of brain cancer that is incurable. With the completion of the manufacturing, CNS Pharmaceuticals is now ready to kick off its planned Phase 2 clinical trials and file an Investigational New Drug Application (“IND”). CNSP contracted with two manufacturers on two continents — BSP Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. and Pharmaceutics International Inc. (“Pii”) — to alleviate any potential risks. The decision also allowed the company to expand its supply chain and prepare for more convenient availability of Berubicin. Both BSP and Pii have completed manufacturing the drug. “We are pleased to continue to execute upon our dual-track drug product manufacturing strategy, as both our U.S. manufacturer, Pii, and European manufacturer, BSP, have now completed production of Berubicin Drug Product,” said CNS Pharmaceuticals CEO John Climaco in the press release. “The completion of the manufacturing process at both locations represents a key milestone for us and will further support our efforts to file an IND during the fourth quarter of this year. We are encouraged by our continued execution upon our pre-trial initiatives, and believe we remain positioned to initiate a U.S. Phase 2 trial for Berubicin during the first quarter of 2021.”

To view the full press release, visit http://ibn.fm/9Dyby

About CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc.

CNS Pharmaceuticals is developing novel treatments for primary and metastatic cancers of the brain and central nervous system. Its lead drug candidate, Berubicin, is proposed for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (“GBM”), an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer. CNS holds a worldwide exclusive license to the Berubicin chemical compound and has acquired all data and know-how from Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc. related to a completed Phase 1 clinical trial with Berubicin in malignant brain tumors, which Reata conducted in 2006. In this trial, 44% of patients experienced a statistically significant improvement in clinical benefit. This 44% disease control rate was based on 11 patients (out of 25 evaluable patients) with stable disease, plus responders. One patient experienced a durable complete response and remains cancer-free as of February 20, 2020. These Phase 1 results represent a limited patient sample size and, while promising, are not a guarantee that similar results will be achieved in subsequent trials. By the end of 2020, CNS expects to commence a Phase 2 clinical trial of Berubicin for the treatment of GBM in the United States, while a sub-licensee partner undertakes a Phase 2 trial in adults and a first-ever Phase 1 trial in pediatric GBM patients in Poland. The company’s second drug candidate, WP1244, is a novel DNA binding agent that has shown in preclinical studies that it is 500 times more potent than the chemotherapeutic agent daunorubicin in inhibiting tumor cell proliferation. For more information about the company, please visit www.CNSPharma.com

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$CNPOF PharmHouse Begins Sale and Investor Solicitation Process

TORONTO Oct. 29, 2020 – PharmHouse Inc. (” PharmHouse “), Canopy Rivers Inc.’s (” Canopy Rivers “) (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) 49%-owned joint venture, has received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to commence its Sale and Investor Solicitation Process (” SISP “). The SISP is intended to solicit interest in, and opportunities for, a sale of, or investment in, all or part of PharmHouse’s assets or business. This may include a restructuring, recapitalization, or other form of reorganization of PharmHouse’s business and affairs.

PharmHouse has engaged BMO Capital Markets (” BMO “) to lead the SISP with oversight from Ernst and Young Inc. (” E&Y “), the monitor in PharmHouse’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (” CCAA “) proceedings.

The phase 1 deadline for offers under the SISP will be on or about November 30, 2020 . Interested parties should contact BMO using the contact information below. Further information on the SISP and bidding, as well as all documents relating to PharmHouse’s CCAA proceedings, can be found at http://www.ey.com/ca/pharmhouse .

SISP Advisor Contact Information
Ian Kilimnick
ian.kilimnik@bmo.com

Greg Meligrigoris
gregory.meligrigoris@bmo.com

BMO Capital Markets
100 King St. W, 4th Floor
Toronto , ON  M5X 1H3

About Canopy Rivers
Canopy Rivers is a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis with a portfolio of 18 companies across various segments of the cannabis value chain. We believe that bringing together people, capital, and ideas raises the potential of the entire cannabis industry. By leveraging our industry insights, in-house expertise, and thesis-driven approach to investing, we aim to provide shareholders with exposure to specialized and disruptive cannabis companies. Our mission is to invest in innovators across the cannabis value chain, help them grow, and ultimately create value by guiding these companies towards a monetization event. Together with our portfolio, we are helping build the cannabis industry of tomorrow, today.

Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains statements which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of Canopy Rivers with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” or similar expressions and includes information regarding the timing and potential outcomes of the SISP.

Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical fact but instead reflects management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although Canopy Rivers believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of Canopy Rivers. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: regulatory and licensing risks; changes in cannabis industry growth and trends; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including challenging global financial conditions and the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic; potential conflicts of interest; the regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, including political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; risks associated with the termination, renegotiation and enforcement of material contracts; credit, liquidity and additional financing risks; changes in applicable laws; compliance with extensive government regulation, including Canopy Rivers’ interpretation of such regulation; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; divestiture risks; competition risks; and the risk factors set out in Canopy Rivers’ annual information form dated June 2, 2020 , filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available on Canopy Rivers’ profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com .

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although Canopy Rivers has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Canopy Rivers does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

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$AZRX Talks Porcine Usage, Producing Synthetic Alternative

AzurRx BioPharma (NASDAQ: AZRX), a New York-based biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of therapeutic proteins for the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal disorders, recently talked about its usage of porcine (pig) products in its production of pharmaceuticals and medicinals. Included in the discussion was a look at the disadvantages of such usage. AzurRx noted that pigs have been used for centuries in medical research and development; in fact, one study noted that pigs had been used in an estimated 20 medications and pharmaceuticals  including six for the pancreas, which are of particular interest for AZRX. There are downsides to such usage, the company noted, including supply chain, concentration and purity issues. Because of these issues, AzurRx is hoping  to develop synthetic replacement products. One of AZRX’s most promising treatments is MS1819, a lead product candidate being studied for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (“EPI”) associated with cystic fibrosis (“CF”) and chronic pancreatitis (“CP”). The company is currently involved in several clinical trials for the drug, including two trial sites that were recently activated in Turkey. “We are truly pleased and encouraged by the interest in our expanding global Phase 2 Combination Trial,” AzurRx chief medical officer Dr. James Pennington stated in the press release. “The recently reported interim data suggests promising results, and the full data readout is expected in the second quarter of next year. Our investigators in Turkey have been extremely diligent in driving the startup of this trial in a very efficient and effective manner, and we look forward to our continued work with them.”

To view the full press release, visit: https://ibn.fm/dZk2B

About AzurRx BioPharma Inc.

AzurRx BioPharma is a biopharmaceutical company specialized in the research and development of nonsystemic biologics for gastrointestinal disorders. The company is focused on the development of its lead drug candidate, MS1819. AzurRx is currently conducting two Phase 2 clinical trials of MS1819: the OPTION 2 monotherapy trial and the combination therapy trial, consisting of MS1819 in conjunction with porcine-derived pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, the current standard of care. The company is headquartered in New York, NY, with clinical operations in Hayward, California. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.AzurRx.com.

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$WRTC Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results, Tom Smith Appointment to Interim CEO

Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRTC) (the “Company”), an innovator of modern policing solutions, today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020. In addition, in a separate announcement today, the Company announced a leadership change as Tom Smith was named interim CEO by the board of directors.

Third uarter 2020 Summary

Net Sales of $1.0 million, rowth of 275%
Gross Margin of 32 %
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments of $45.1 million
Backlog at 1.1 million

Management Commentary – Tom Smith nterim CEO
“During the third quarter, we continued to take advantage of the considerable visibility that safer police solutions have received from the government, media and communities over the past two quarters. This was evident in our financial performance as we again generated sequential revenue growth while gross margins remained stable. Our team was pleased to exceed $1 million in sales for the quarter for the first time. Over 100 new agencies were trained in Q3 and we now have over 1,100 officers at over 300 agencies certified to train their departments. We are executing our long-term strategy as planned. We remain uniquely positioned to increase sales of our BolaWrap product, which is effective and affordable. We remain intensely focused on driving sales by continuing to execute our strategy and refining our approach to engage police agencies across the globe.”

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per September 30, September 30,
share data) 20 20 201 9 20 20 201 9
Total revenues $ 1,007 $ 269 $ 2,529 $ 446
Net sales growth (1) 275 % NM % 467 % NM %
Gross margin rate 32 % 41 % 34 % 43 %
Net loss $ (3,862 ) $ (2,387 ) $ (9,024 ) $ (5,782 )
Net loss per diluted share $ (0.11 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.28 ) $ (0.20 )

(1) As compared to the prior year period.

THIRD QUARTER 20 20

Net Sales

  • Generated revenue of $1.0 million during 3Q20.
  • 21% sequential increase as compared to 2Q20 ($0.8 million).
  • Generated $2.5 million of revenue on a year-to-date basis during 3Q20. This reflects the continual ramp of our business at this early stage.
  • We continue to see recovery in our ability to conduct product demonstrations and training during the COVID pandemic. Both of these are important to police agency adoption, which has been impacted by COVID since March. In addition, many police agencies have had to divert resources to community protests and demonstrations, which has also negatively impacted our sales activity in recent quarters. We expect both of these issues to improve in the future, but we cannot predict when.

Gross Profit

  • Generated $0.3 million of gross profit for 3Q20.
  • Gross margin was 32% for 3Q20 and comparable to 2Q20.
  • Generated $0.9 million of gross profit on a year-to-date basis for 3Q20. Our gross margin year-to-date 3Q20 is 34%.
  • We expect our gross margins to continue to be fluid as we ramp our revenue base.
  • Based on initiatives we are implementing, we believe that our long-term target of over 40% gross margins is achievable.

Selling General and Administrative (SG&A) Expense

  • SG&A expense increased $1.4 million in 3Q20 as compared to 3Q19.
  • This was driven primarily by $0.6 million of employee costs as we ramp our sales force and training teams, $0.4 million of increased marketing and promotion, and $0.1 million related to increased public company reporting expense.
  • SG&A expense increased $3.4 million on a year-to-date basis, which is reflective of our investment in our business during our initial ramp of sales and production.

Inventory

  • Inventory decreased slightly during the quarter, from $2.1 million at 2Q20 to $2.0 million at 3Q20.
  • This was related to finished goods growth of $0.1 million offset by $0.2 reduction in raw materials from 2Q20 to 3Q20.

Cash, Marketable Securities and Debt

  • Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments grew to $45.1 million at 3Q20 as compared to $35.4 million at 2Q20, reflecting cash generated from the exercise of warrants during the quarter.
  • This represents 91% of total assets.
  • In May 2020, we took advantage of a Paycheck Protection (PPP) Loan in the amount of $0.4 million. We filed an application for forgiveness in October 2020 since we believe all proceeds were used consistent with the published rules related to the PPP program.

Outlook

We continue to expect near-term headwinds to our growth as international travel remains limited and police agencies continue to face significant demonstration, protests and civic unrest. We expect these factors to continue through the rest of 2020 then soften as we proceed through 2021.

Webcast and Earnings Conference Call

As announced on October 15, 2020, the Company will host a live Zoom video webcast for investors and other interested parties beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 29, 2020. The call will be hosted by Tom Smith, Interim CEO and President, Jim Barnes, CFO Secretary and Treasurer, and Paul Manley, VP of Investor Relations.

WEBCAST LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4KF5MDTcQDu8TTXUSLjwoA

Participants may access the live webcast by visiting the Company’s Investor Relations page at www. wraptechnologies .com . A webcast replay of the call will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations page within 24 hours of the live call ending.

Contact

Investors and Media:
Paul M. Manley
Vice President of Investor Relations
(612) 834-1804
pmanley@wraptechnologies.com

bout Wrap Technologies

Wrap Technologies is an innovator of modern policing solutions. The Company’s BolaWrap 100 product is a patented, hand-held remote restraint device that discharges an eight-foot bola style Kevlar® tether to restrain an individual at a distance from 10 to 25 feet. Developed by award winning inventor Elwood Norris, the Company’s Chief Technology Officer, the small but powerful BolaWrap 100 assists law enforcement in safely and effectively deescalating encounters, especially those involving an individual in crisis. BolaWrap 100 has already been used to safely apprehend suspects without injury in a number of cities including Los Angeles, Sacramento, Fresno, Bell, Albuquerque, Minneapolis, West Palm Beach, Fort Worth, and Oak Ridge. For information on the Company, please visit www.wraptechnologies.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Information

Included in this press release are non-GAAP operational metrics regarding agencies, training, backlog and amounts of non-cash stock-based compensation expense, which the Company believes provide helpful information to investors with respect to evaluating the Company’s performance. The Company considers backlog as an indicator of future revenues and uses it to support production planning. Backlog is a measure of purchase orders received that have not been shipped, but which the Company expects to ship within the next 12 months. Distributor and customer orders for future deliveries are generally subject to modification, rescheduling or in some instances, cancellation in the normal course of business.

Trademark Information

BolaWrap and Wrap are trademarks of Wrap Technologies, Inc. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements – Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to: statements regarding the Company’s overall business; total addressable market; and, expectations regarding future sales and expenses. Words such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “should”, “believe”, “target”, “project”, “goals”, “estimate”, “potential”, “predict”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “intend”, and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Moreover, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: the Company’s ability to successful implement training programs for the use of its products; the Company’s ability to manufacture and produce product for its customers; the Company’s ability to develop sales for its new product solution; the acceptance of existing and future products; the availability of funding to continue to finance operations; the complexity, expense and time associated with sales to law enforcement and government entities; the lengthy evaluation and sales cycle for the Company’s product solution; product defects; litigation risks from alleged product-related injuries; risks of government regulations; the business impact of health crises or outbreaks of disease, such as epidemics or pandemics; the ability to obtain export licenses for counties outside of the US; the ability to obtain patents and defend IP against competitors; the impact of competitive products and solutions; and the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand, as well as other risk factors mentioned in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and other SEC filings. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.

Wrap Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
September 30,
December 31,
2020 2019
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 20,118 $ 16,984
Short-term investments 24,986
Accounts receivable, net 1,170 195
Inventories, net 1,951 2,245
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 301 251
Total current assets 48,526 19,675
Property and equipment, net 363 243
Operating lease right-of-use asset, net 170 261
Intangible assets, net 323 230
Other assets, net 13 13
Total assets $ 49,395 $ 20,422
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 1,229 $ 601
Customer deposits 128 344
Deferred revenue 2 3
Operating lease liability – short term 104 128
Note payable to bank – short term 230
Total current liabilities 1,693 1,076
Long-term liabilities 265 150
Total liabilities 1,958 1,226
Stockholders’ equity 47,437 19,196
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 49,395 $ 20,422
Wrap Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenues:
Product sales $ 988 $ 256 $ 2,486 $ 419
Other revenue 19 13 43 27
Total revenues 1,007 269 2,529 446
Cost of revenues 688 158 1,659 255
Gross profit 319 111 870 191
Operating expenses (i):
Selling, general and administrative 3,255 1,878 7,933 4,547
Research and development 927 730 2,038 1,621
Total operating expenses 4,182 2,608 9,971 6,168
Loss from operations (3,863 ) (2,497 ) (9,101 ) (5,977 )
Other income (expense):
Interest income 5 109 81 196
Other (4 ) 1 (4 ) (1 )
1 110 77 195
Net loss $ (3,862 ) $ (2,387 ) $ (9,024 ) $ (5,782 )
Net loss per basic common share $ (0.11 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.28 ) $ (0.20 )
Weighted average common shares used to compute net loss per basic common share 36,419,771 29,662,403 32,653,408 28,301,725
Comprehensive loss:
Net loss $ (3,862 ) $ (2,387 ) $ (9,024 ) $ (5,782 )
Net unrealized gain on short-term investments 7 7
Comprehensive loss $ (3,855 ) $ (2,387 ) $ (9,017 ) $ (5,782 )
(i) includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:
Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
Selling, general and administrative $ 468 $ 439 $ 1,394 $ 988
Research and development 78 35 169 87
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 546 $ 474 $ 1,563 $ 1,075

Also Today,

Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:WRTC) announced that its board of directors named Tom Smith, as its Interim CEO, effective October 27, 2020.  Marc Thomas stepped down from the CEO role, and has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Government Affairs Officer.

“We are very excited for Tom to assume the additional responsibilities of Interim CEO as we continue to execute on our mission,” said Scot Cohen, Executive Chairman of the Board. “Our goal is to have remote restraint become standard for every police officer worldwide. With 27 years of industry experience, Tom energizes the entire organization and knows the industry extremely well.” Cohen continued, “Marc’s background, skills and passion will help drive change within government entities in this new role during these unprecedented times. As a White House Fellow with an exemplary military background and legislative experience, Marc’s ability to work with government leaders will enhance our position with police and security forces adoption of our technology and training which de-escalates conflict.”

“Our company takes great pride in serving our stakeholders, communities and people who protect us daily,” said Tom Smith, Interim CEO and President. “Now more than ever, collaboration between communities and law enforcement is needed. The BolaWrap, through our technology and training, fills an important void for law enforcement agencies that de-escalates without using pain compliance tools during the apprehension process. Our time is now, and my top priority is to continue to ramp growth. We are still in the early stages with an enormous opportunity ahead of us. I thank Scot and the rest of the board for the opportunity and privilege to lead this team,” concluded Smith.

CONFERENCE CALL

As announced on October 15, 2020, the Company will host its 3Q earnings call via a live Zoom video webcast for investors and other interested parties beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today (Thursday, October 29, 2020). The call will be hosted by Tom Smith, interim CEO, Jim Barnes, CFO, and Paul Manley, VP of Investor Relations.

WEBCAST LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4KF5MDTcQDu8TTXUSLjwoA

Participants may access the live webcast by visiting the Company’s Investor Relations page at www. wraptechnologies .com . A webcast replay of the call will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations page within 24 hours of the live call ending.

bout Wrap Technologies

Wrap Technologies is an innovator of modern policing solutions. The Company’s BolaWrap 100 product is a patented, hand-held remote restraint device that discharges an eight-foot bola style Kevlar® tether to restrain an individual at a distance from 10 to 25 feet. Developed by award winning inventor Elwood Norris, the Company’s Chief Technology Officer, the small but powerful BolaWrap 100 assists law enforcement in safely and effectively deescalating encounters, especially those involving an individual in crisis. BolaWrap 100 has already been used to safely apprehend suspects without injury in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Fresno, Bell, Albuquerque, Minneapolis, West Palm Beach, Fort Worth, and Oak Ridge. For information on the Company, please visit www.wraptechnologies.com.

Trademark Information

BolaWrap and Wrap are trademarks of WRAP Technologies, Inc. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements – Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to: statements regarding the Company’s overall business; total addressable market; and, expectations regarding future sales and expenses. Words such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “should”, “believe”, “target”, “project”, “goals”, “estimate”, “potential”, “predict”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “intend”, and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Moreover, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: the Company’s ability to successful implement training programs for the use of its products; the Company’s ability to manufacture and produce product for its customers; the Company’s ability to develop sales for its new product solution; the acceptance of existing and future products; the availability of funding to continue to finance operations; the complexity, expense and time associated with sales to law enforcement and government entities; the lengthy evaluation and sales cycle for the Company’s product solution; product defects; litigation risks from alleged product-related injuries; risks of government regulations; the business impact of health crises or outbreaks of disease, such as epidemics or pandemics; the ability to obtain export licenses for counties outside of the US; the ability to obtain patents and defend IP against competitors; the impact of competitive products and solutions; and the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand, as well as other risk factors mentioned in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and other SEC filings. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.

Contact

Investors and Media:
Paul M. Manley
Vice President of Investor Relations
(612) 834-1804
pmanley@wraptechnologies.com

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Rritual Mushrooms Inc.’s New Line of Elixirs Provides ‘Daily Dose’ with Powerful Benefits

Rritual, a plant-based consumer wellness brand, is positioning to take advantage of opportunity in the functional food and mushroom market with the fall launch of its innovative suite of premium functional mushroom and adaptogenic elixirs. “The health and wellness benefits of mushrooms and plant-based therapies are backed by decades of scientific research,” Dr. Mike Hart, president of Rritual, who also oversaw the development of the new line of products, stated of the launch (https://nnw.fm/gdqVJ). “Rritual’s new line of elixirs embraces that research and provides consumers with an easy way to get a daily dose of the powerful effects.”

To view the full article, visit https://nnw.fm/2Q1YD

About Rritual Mushrooms Inc.

Rritual is a plant-based consumer wellness brand dedicated to creating simple, pure, yet effective plant-based health products that are mindfully designed to also facilitate the practice of daily self-care, so that the health of the whole body, mind & spirit is supported. Backed by a leading team of scientists, doctors, nutritionists, and experts across the wellness space, Rritual has entered the market with their flagship collection of certified organic Mushroom and Adaptogen Elixir Mix powders, offering products made with the most-popular mushrooms and in the top need-state health categories: Lion’s Mane FocusReishi Relax, and Chaga Immune. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.WeAreRritual.com or visit TwitterInstagramLinkedIn and Facebook.

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$VTGN InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN) Announces Latest Episode of Stock2Me Podcast Featuring VistaGen Therapeutics Inc. CEO Shawn Singh

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2020 — via InvestorWire – InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), a multifaceted communications organization engaged in connecting public companies to the investment community, is pleased to announce the release of the latest episode of The Stock2Me Podcast as part of its sustained effort to provide specialized content distribution via widespread syndication channels.

The Stock2Me Podcast features a fascinating array of companies and individuals, many of whom are actively revolutionizing age-old business practices within their respective markets. Stock2Me’s latest podcast features Shawn Singh, CEO of VistaGen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) .

“Throughout the many years I’ve been in the [biopharma] space, I really haven’t been satisfied with the treatment alternatives that have been available to people all around the world who are suffering from mental illness, especially anxiety and depression,” Singh stated during the interview. “VistaGen provides, I think, an opportunity for tremendous excitement, given what we’re working on in our pipeline. We have three drug candidates focused on trying to go beyond the current standard of care for anxiety, depression and other CNS, or central nervous system, disorders.”

VistaGen’s lead drug candidate, PH94B, is a first-in-class neuroactive nasal spray that’s currently being developed as an acute treatment for anxiety in adults with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). Fast-acting (10-15 minutes), non-systemic and non-sedating in Phase 2 clinical studies, PH94B has been granted Fast Track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), positioning it to potentially become the first FDA-approved fast-acting acute treatment for adults with SAD, if planned Phase 3 studies are successful.

The company’s development pipeline also includes PH10, an investigational synthetic neuroactive nasal spray being initially developed as a potential fast-acting, non-sedating, non-addictive new generation treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), and AV-101, an oral prodrug of 7-chloro-kynurenic acid (7-Cl-KYNA) with potential to serve as an innovative treatment for MDD and multiple neurological indications where current therapies are unsatisfactory.

“What’s exciting about all of these and where we see some game-changing potential in the landscape is the way they work and how fundamentally different we think each of them is from current treatment alternatives,” Singh continued. “The way a drug works and the way it works in the brain for a neuropsychiatric indication is critical. … We’ve got, I think, an opportunity, based on the drug development programs we’ve got moving, to really swing the paradigm into a different direction where patients can learn faster whether a drug is going to deliver a benefit, and they’re not going to have to, during that period, worry as much about the types of side effects and safety concerns that are associated with current therapies.”

Join InvestorBrandNetwork’s Stuart Smith and VistaGen’s Shawn Singh in exploring how VistaGen is working to redefine the standard of care for people suffering from anxiety, depression and other CNS disorders through the continued advancement of its promising development pipeline.

To hear the whole episode and subscribe for future episodes, visit: https://podcast.stock2me.com

The latest installment of The Stock2Me Podcast continues to reinforce InvestorBrandNetwork’s commitment to the expansion of its robust network of brands, client partners, followers and the growing IBN Podcast Series . For more than 15 years, IBN has leveraged this commitment to provide unparalleled distribution and corporate messaging solutions to 500+ public and private companies .

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$MEDS to Announce Q3 2020 Results, Host Conference Call

Trxade Group (NASDAQ: MEDS), an integrated drug procurement, delivery and health-care platform, will release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, after market close on Monday, October 26, 2020. According to the update, Trxade management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 26, 2020. The call will conclude with Q&A from participants. Interested parties may join the call by dialing 1-877-425-9470 (U.S.) or 1-201-389-0878 (International) and entering conference ID: 13711397. To register for the event, visit the following webcast link: https://ibn.fm/E4I4K. Attendees are asked to dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the call to ensure timely participation.

To view the full press release, visit http://ibn.fm/1Wo4Z

About Trxade Group Inc.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Trxade Group is an integrated drug procurement, delivery and health-care platform that fosters price transparency, thereby improving profit margins for both buyers and sellers of pharmaceuticals. Trxade Group operates across all 50 states with the central mission of making health-care services affordable and accessible. Founded in 2010, Trxade Group is comprised of three synergistic operating platforms: (1) the Trxade B2B trading platform with around 11,800 registered pharmacies; (2) Integra Pharma Solutions, Trxade Group’s virtual wholesale division; and (3) the Bonum Health platform offering affordable telehealth services. For additional information, please visit www.Trxade.com and www.BonumHealth.com.

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$POAI CEO Provides Company Updates on Exclusive NNW Audio Interview

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) CEO Carl Schwartz was featured in a recent NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”) audio interview. During the interview, Schwartz provided updates on the company’s subsidiaries, noted recent company milestones and outlined near-term goals. POAI, a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, has four wholly owned subsidiaries: Helomics, TumorGenesis, Skyline Medical and Soluble Biotech. Schwartz focused the discussion on these companies, offering brief insight into the operations of Skyline Medical and noting that the purpose of TumorGenesis was to develop a lab media to replace rats and mice in the scientific industries and in the testing of tumors, which the company has done. The next step, said Schwartz, is to get the kits out so people can use it, an effort that is “coming along handsomely.” In addition, Schwartz discussed Soluble Biotech, POAI’s newest subsidiary. Schwartz noted that the company is two labs “that we put together” and moved into a research park, quadrupling the working space. Schwartz explained that “the technology used by Soluble is proprietary. These machines . . .  are the only machines of their kind. In the determination of solubility of products, they work wonders in that area.” Schwartz also discussed Helomics.

“The original basis of Helomics. . . was that physicians or hospitals would send their tumors to this company, and they would test the tumors with the known therapies of the day. . . . In that process, [Helomics] accumulated over 150,000 tumors overing over 137 different cancers. . . . That database is the largest of its kind in the world. . . .With that data, and the fact that we’ve sequenced these tumors, we have shown that we can provide quality information to anyone who needs it. There’s a lot going on at Helomics. We think we’ve validated the company. We’ve got assets that are one-of-a-kind in the world, and we think we are on our way to where we wanted to be when we first purchased this company a couple of years ago.”

To listen to the full interview, visit http://ibn.fm/xQQwT

To view the full press release, visit http://ibn.fm/MEFLq

About Predictive Oncology

Predictive Oncology operates through three segments (domestic, international and other), which contain four subsidiaries; Helomics, TumorGenesis, Skyline Medical and Soluble Biotech.  Helomics applies artificial intelligence to its rich data gathered from patient tumors to both personalize cancer therapies for patients and drive the development of new targeted therapies in collaborations with pharmaceutical companies. TumorGenesis Inc. specializes in media that help cancer cells grow and retain their DNA/RNA and proteomic signatures, providing researchers with a tool to expand and study cancer cell types found in tumors of the blood and organ systems of all mammals, including humans. Skyline Medical markets its patented and FDA cleared STREAMWAY System, which automates the collection, measurement and disposal of waste fluid, including blood, irrigation fluid and others, within a medical facility, through both domestic and international divisions. Soluble Biotech is a provider of soluble and stable formulations for proteins including vaccines, antibodies, large and small proteins and protein complexes. For more information about the company, please visit www.Predictive-Oncology.com.

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$NETE EV Battery Makers Need to Consider Recycling Needs to Avert Waste Crisis

With global warming on the rise, considerable interest has been showsn in switching to green, renewable energy. Battery-powered vehicles have emerged as the perfect replacement for fossil-fuel-powered vehicles. These vehicles are powered by rechargeable batteries and produce minimal emissions, making them the perfect vehicle for a net-zero economy.

However, as more and more lithium-ion, battery-powered vehicles are produced, the chance of creating a major waste crisis down the line increases. Aside from battery EVs, everything from mobile phones and laptops to watches and other consumer devices are also powered by batteries. So when these devices finally reach the end of their lifespan, where will all these batteries go?

As EVs become more popular, both auto makers, such as Tesla, and battery makers have been avidly working on cheaper lithium-ion batteries with greater ranges. But ironically, few of these firms are working on making these batteries more sustainable. Only 5% of the lithium-ion batteries used to power electric vehicles and high-tech products in America are recycled. The result? As the battery industry grows, more waste will be generated.

Recycling lithium-ion batteries is a more complex process than recycling metals, plastics and other paper products because they contain numerous chemical components that are toxic and difficult to separate. The lead-acid batteries used in gasoline-powered vehicles have relatively simple chemistries and designs that make them straightforward to recycle, similar to the common nonrechargeable alkaline or water-based batteries that power devices such as smoke alarms and flashlights.

On the other hand, lithium-ion batteries are highly sophisticated and contain hazardous chemicals such as lithium salts and transition metals that aren’t environmentally friendly. Additionally, these batteries also contain embedded electrochemical energy, or a small amount of charge left over after they can no longer power devices. This leftover energy can cause fires and explosions as well as harm people who handle the batteries, making them almost impossible to recycle.

Since the companies that manufacturer these batteries have little economic incentive to switch to recycling-friendly designs (it costs more to recycle a lithium-ion battery than what the recoverable materials inside are worth), the task usually falls to third-party recyclers. Because of the high cost of recycling, these firms find it cheaper to store the batteries than to treat and recycle them.

However, as the EV industry grows and older batteries are retired, such measures won’t hold up. Even though recycling technologies exist, such as pyrometallurgy and hydrimetalurgy, which can break down batteries and are becoming more economical and efficient, the lack of proper battery-recycling infrastructure will be a major roadblock to efficient recycling.

A company you should watch in the green technologies space is Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE). Not only did the global financial solutions company recently launch a blockchain-focused unit of its business, but it is also merging with an electric vehicle company once the  agreement is finalized.

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$DRIO Patent Suggests Apple Is Working on Smart Biomedical Glasses

It is commonly known that Apple is working on bettering its offerings in the wellness and health category. The company was recently awarded a patent that indicates that the firm is taking its approach into health a step further with a new invention: biomedical smart glasses.

Spotted by Patently Apple, the new patent describes this invention as a head-mounted display device that can monitor certain head movements such as nodding one’s head as well as facial gestures such as closing and opening mouths. The device can also be used with other health devices, including the Apple Watch. This ability will provide users with important information concerning their health. The patent focuses on computer-readable media that can monitor the user of the head-wearable electronic device using multiple light-sensing assemblies and systems methods.

As many may find the patent highly technical, allow us to simplify it. The patent discusses a pair of smart glasses that feature several sensors such as stress sensors, electrocardiography sensors, electric field sensors, thermal sensors, health-related optical sensors and the like. These sensors can be utilized in monitoring various metrics, gestures and movements such as winking, squinting, blinking, eyes widening, eye rolling, eyebrow raising, smiling, chewing and more.

Additionally, the patent states that the system can also monitor internal vocalizations such as uh-huh and mmm-hmm, humming, flaring nostrils, jaw motions, inaudible cues, mouth opening and speaking or other external-language vocalization.

In addition, many may find it interesting to learn that the patent states that the system can be used to understand brain functions, including thoughts and emotions. By working in collaboration with other health gadgets, the device may be used to monitor biometric characteristics such as temperature, sweating, oxygen saturation and heart rate. The device is then able to alert its users about the vital information it collects.

This information can then be utilized for a wide range of health purposes, including providing health providers and users with important data.

Furthermore, the display characteristics of the glasses would modify according to an individual’s medical needs. This improvement in the design would allow an individual with a defect in their vision to use these smart glasses without having to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses at the same time. The latest information that was leaked puts the product launch for the middle of next year, with the expected market price of about $500 for these smart glasses.

The biomedical field is witnessing the growing use of artificial intelligence, analytics and smart devices. One company you need to watch in this space is DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO). The company focuses on using smartphone-based digital therapeutics to help patients with chronic illnesses better manage their conditions by making lifestyle changes and tracking different parameters of their health.

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$CNSP Comparison Between Saliva, Swab Coronavirus Tests

From the start of the pandemic, researchers and clinicians have been searching for nasopharyngeal swab alternatives. Tests administered using these swabs are hard to scale up for mass testing, they put health workers in closer contact with individuals who may be infected, and they require more supplies. Saliva has been suggested as an easy and low-cost alternative. However, its accuracy and efficacy remain a point of conflict.

Trials of saliva-based tests have been carried out in the field but produced mixed results. These results only make it harder for saliva to be used in the existing testing framework as researchers don’t know under what conditions this method will be most useful.

Anne Wyllie, an epidemiologist at Yale School of Public Health, has studied saliva use as a genetic material source for the last 10 years. She recently investigated the role of saliva in coronavirus testing. To test the effectiveness of saliva, Wyllie and 50 of her colleagues conducted their own comparison and reported their findings in an analysis in the “New England Journal of Medicine”.

Of the 70 patients who were admitted to Yale-New Haven Hospital suspected of having the coronavirus, saliva samples collected contained more SARS-CoV-2 copies than found by swab samples. A high number of saliva samples was also found to be positive 10 days after the initial diagnosis. When used in group of 495 health-care workers, saliva tests discovered two more asymptomatic cases than swab tests did. This led the team to conclude that saliva specimens could potentially be used to help diagnose the SARS-CoV-2 infection.

It seems that in a controlled health-care setting, saliva can perform almost as well as nasopharyngeal swabs. However, the coronavirus has affected many communities around the world, with some of the hardest-hit communities being those that are underserved, poor or located in rural areas.

For instance, in French Guiana, about 300,000 confirmed coronavirus infections have been reported. A clinical trial was conducted by an epidemiologist from the Université de Guyane, Mathieu Nacher. The trial included a comparison between saliva and swabs for testing. Mobile field teams were deployed between July 27 and September 10 and gathered paired samples from 776 individuals across the coast.

Taking the testing directly into the field made it possible for researchers to gauge the efficacy of the screening tools in a real-world scenario. After collection, the samples were kept cool and processed within 24 hours. The paired samples underwent the same PCR test and extraction protocols to screen for three viral genes: RdRP, N and E.

The results from these tests showed that among the 776 individuals, 162 showed positive diagnoses from one of the two methods, with 76 receiving positive diagnoses from both swabs and saliva, 10 from only saliva and 76 from swabs alone. An estimated 39% of those who had the coronavirus were asymptomatic while the remaining 61% reported experiencing mild symptoms.

In general, as compared to nasopharyngeal swabs, saliva testing was found to be less sensitive. It should be noted that the results differed based on an individual’s viral load. A low load means that the CT number was high, and the two testing techniques disagreed more often. Additionally, saliva sensitivity when compared to swabs was only 24% in asymptomatic patients.

Researchers think the difference in performance between the two techniques also differed by the viral gene amplified. Despite lack of evidence, French health authorities officially announced that saliva testing could be used on symptomatic individuals in France and its territories.

Accurate testing is crucial in the biomedical field, and one company that you need to watch closely is CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP). The company specializes in developing new drugs for the treatment of cancers affecting the central nervous system and the brain.

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