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ZimVie Inc. (NASDAQ:ZIMV) announced the first U.S. surgery using the 4.5mm Mobi-C Cervical Disc. The smaller 4.5mm height Mobi-C implants were approved by the FDA in August 2023. The first implantation was performed by Gregory D. Lopez, M.D., at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago. ZimVie is also enrolling patients in the first ever cervical arthroplasty-fusion study in the U.S.

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October 31, 2023 | 12:02 pm

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Over half of Android devices are running on at least a four-year-old version of Android, while nearly 90% of iPhones are on at least iOS 16. Alphabet Inc.’s Google reported that the one-year-old Android 13 has an install base of 22.4%. However, older Android versions are still popular, either due to delayed updates or unsupported old devices. In contrast, nearly 90% of Apple Inc.'s iPhones currently in use have either iOS 17 or the one-year-old iOS 16 update.

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October 31, 2023 | 11:57 am

SPRC

SciSparc Ltd. (NASDAQ:SPRC) has been granted a patent by IP Australia for its technology that reduces opioid use in pain management. The patent is for a combination of opioids and N-Acylethanolamines for pain treatment. The global opioid market, valued at $22.8 billion in 2022, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.4% from 2023 to 2030. The company's technology allows for effective pain treatment with significantly lower opioid concentrations.

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October 31, 2023 | 11:57 am

CYBN

Cybin has announced that its Phase 2 interim data for CYB003 in Major Depressive Disorder has met its primary efficacy endpoint. The data shows improvements in depression symptoms after a single dose.

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October 31, 2023 | 11:48 am

SRDX

Surmodics has announced the commercial launch of its advanced hydrophilic medical device coating technology, Preside Hydrophilic Coating. This technology provides lubricity and durability to a broader range of complex device applications.

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October 31, 2023 | 11:40 am

GILD

Kite, a Gilead Company, and Epic Bio have announced a collaboration to develop new therapies for cancer. This partnership could potentially lead to advancements in cancer treatment.

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October 31, 2023 | 11:35 am

OMGA

Omega Therapeutics has presented new preclinical data at the 11th International mRNA Health Conference, demonstrating the modulation of multiple CXCL genes by a single epigenomic controller.

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October 31, 2023 | 11:27 am

NRXP

NRx Pharmaceuticals has signed a contract to develop a version of Ketamine suitable for intravenous administration under current FDA manufacturing regulations. Existing supplies of Ketamine are not labeled for treatment of depression and suicidality and often do not meet modern manufacturing requirements for single-dose injectable medications.

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October 31, 2023 | 11:23 am

SONY

Sony Group Corp. has announced the release dates for its PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds and Pulse Elite headset, set to launch on Dec. 6, 2023, and Feb. 21, 2024, respectively. Preorders will begin on Nov. 9 in the US, UK, France, Germany, and other European countries. The earbuds and headset are designed to facilitate 3D audio and seamless switching between compatible devices. This move is part of Sony's ongoing expansion into the gaming hardware space.

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October 31, 2023 | 11:19 am

GPRE

Green Plains' 4Q23 outlook remains strong due to solid production operating rates, industry fundamentals, and expanding Ultra-High Protein sales. The company achieved a platform utilization of 93.9% and set new records in production volume and sales for Ultra-High Protein. Green Plains also began shipping 60% protein products globally and plans to expand significantly in all target markets in 2024.

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October 31, 2023 | 11:16 am