Monthly Archives - February 2024

EXCLUSIVE: 4 assistive technologies for those with low vision

Roland Mattern, Director of Marketing for eSight by Gentex, discusses some assistive technologies that are enabling people with vision loss to gain back independence. Bone conduction headphones: Bone conduction headphones transmit sound by sending audio vibrations along bones near the ears, keeping the ears free from obstruction. Mobile applications: There are countless mobile applications available that can be downloaded to smartphones or tablets and are built specifically for people with low vision in mind. Smart eyewear: Assistive wearable technology in...
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Corbus Pharmaceuticals Names Dominic Smethurst CMO

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (CRBP) Wednesday announced that it has appointed Dominic Smethurst as its chief medical officer. Smethurst has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, including the UK's National Health Service. Most recently he was the CMO of Bicycle Therapeutics. In pre-market activity, Corbus shares are trading at $26.75, up 2.61% on the Nasdaq. Read more >>
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BRIEF24 | Rahul Singh, EcoSoul Home: Each new insight is a stepping stone to progress

Rahul Singh, Co-founder of EcoSoul Home, writes on invitation and exclusively for our special series BRIEF24. Success stories from 2023: In 2023, EcoSoul experienced remarkable growth, with a 600% increase compared to the previous year. Our product offerings expanded to 1800 SKUs, and we achieved a significant 68% of revenue from online channels. This success reflects our adaptability to the digital landscape and the growing demand for sustainable products. Looking at 2024: Reflecting on the upcoming trends for 2024, we,...
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Akston Biosciences’ AKS-452 Vaccine Study Published in Nature, Showcasing Ambifect® Platform’s Versatility

Akston Biosciences, dedicated to accelerating the next revolution in Animal Health, announced the publication in Nature Vaccines of phase II study results for AKS-452, based on Akston’s Ambifect® Fc-fusion protein platform. This Netherlands study showed the ability of a 90 ug subcutaneous dose to safely boost the immune response of individuals previously primed with a registered mRNA- or adenovirus-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. Fc-fusion protein vaccines derived from Akston’s platform provide a unique set of benefits, including inherent stability at ambient temperatures...
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Elizabeth Banks Has Been Sending Her ‘Manny’ Easy Recipes to Make: ‘He’s Never Really Cooked

Elizabeth Banks is sharing her love of food with her "manny." The Hunger Games star, 50, who hosted a happy hour with wine brand Archer Roose — of which she is who is coowner and chief creative officer — on Saturday at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami, tells PEOPLE she’s gotten inspiration for tons of recipes on Instagram. “I started saving food inspo on [Instagram], and now all I get is food inspo. And to be...
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Student Loan Platform Projects $1 Billion Impact for Users

Candidly, a platform that helps employees reduce their student debt and increase their savings, surpassed $1 billion in projected dollar impact in 2023, according to its annual report. The number represents the total amount of dollar impact Candidly users should receive as a result of actions taken on the platform. Users—most of whom have access to Candidly through their employer—can use the AI-powered platform to help tackle their student debt as well as plan and pay for college. The platform...
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Candidly Releases Inaugural Impact Report

Candidly, the leading AI-driven student debt and savings optimization platform, released today its 2023 Impact Report, which highlights customer profiles and shares key milestones met by the company in 2023. Achievements featured in the report include surpassing $1 billion in projected impact over the life of the loans of its end users, the vast majority of whom are offered Candidly as a workplace benefit from their employer. This number represents the total dollar impact that Candidly users are on track...
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Elizabeth Banks Just Told Us About Her Morning Routine, Including the Drink That’s Her “Daily Ritual”

In this exclusive Q&A with EatingWell, Banks reveals her hosting expertise as the co-owner of Archer Roose, the canned wine brand that specializes in sustainable sourcing and packaging. EatingWell: What’s your No. 1 hosting tip for any gathering? Banks: I love Offering a signature cocktail like [Archer Roose’s] Bubbly Rosé spritzer with some berries can elevate the experience. Archer Roose adds a touch of elegance to any setting, and their canned convenience is a host's best friend. EatingWell: What are...
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Windgap Medical: Injecting Simplicity Into Complex Drug Delivery

Injectable formulations are the fastest growing segment in the pharmaceutical industry. According to Precedence Research, the global injectable drug delivery market reached U.S. $561 billion in 2021 and is expected to surpass $1,224 billion by 2030. Given the astounding 40-70% of patients in the US who are noncompliant with their drug regimens, any simplification of administration is a win for patients, caregivers, providers and society at large.5 Recognizing this need, along with the demand for improved patient experience and desire...
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