DGE invites life science professionals to attend the 3rd Diversity In Clinical Trials Conference being held on May 15-16, 2024 at the Inn at Penn Philadelphia. The conference offers an valuable forum for meaningful interactions to understand the intricacies of and benefits of pursuing diverse enrollment in clinical studies.

The event is hosted by Dynamic Global Events (“DGE”), a global leader in organizing B2B events. The global event company caters to the dynamic informational and networking needs of the pharma, biotech, medical devices, and all healthcare industries.

New insights and successful strategies are pivotal for better clinical trial results. Pharma colleagues gather for a focused approach towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for clinical trials. Having a complete understanding of the complexities and challenges of diverse participation in clinical trials will help organizations make the necessary changes in their planning and execution.

The event will be attended by a diverse group of industry veterans who will share their experience and views on improving diversity in organizations. The well-rounded agenda of the conference explores all issues and challenges of diverse enrolment in clinical trials.

The conference agenda includes:

• Examining the past and present issues of DCT, the measures taken to solve these issues, and ways of improvisation for future achievements
• Understanding the pivotal role of DCT in the life sciences industry for developing the most effective treatments for patients
• A great learning session offering tips to avoid repeating mistakes and discussing new avenues for improvement and development
• An important discussion on Digital Accessibility for Clinical Trial Diversity

After the registration, the event starts with the chairperson’s opening remarks. This is followed by speaker sessions, interaction, group discussions and networking among the attendees of the conference.

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• SuperCom Ltd. is a digital security solutions innovator focused on the market for monitoring criminal offenders and tracking for public security
• A popular streaming show, as well as media reports on real-life cyberstalker threats, have increased public awareness of the limitations of criminal justice systems worldwide to stop stalking offenders from continuing their activities
• SuperCom’s RFID and GPS-enabled solutions help to identify the movements of offenders as part of the electronic security surveillance market, which is expected to grow to $2.3 billion during the next five years
• SuperCom is growing in the European Union through recent new contracts in Romania and Finland, but is most focused on the United States market opportunities, fulfilling contracts in select states

The advent of the Internet, and increasingly smart computerized technology, has made the world an interconnected place, granting powerful informational tools to help people meet daily challenges.

However, those same tools can also be used abusively by bad players, including domestic violence and other offenders acting as cyberstalkers with malicious intent. A report by social justice media outlet Reckon notes that about a third of all women and a sixth of all men have been stalked at some point — usually by an acquaintance or former partner, but sometimes by a stranger. The report cites statistics showing that about 80 percent of stalking victims report that technology was used to monitor them, threaten them, or cause damage to their reputations (https://ibn.fm/ZnqxR).

A recent Netflix docuseries “Can I Tell You a Secret?” has drawn millions of viewers into the real-life travails of three women targeted for more than a decade by an English cybercriminal, highlighting the limitations of overall legal and criminal justice systems in stopping such criminals from continuing their behavior (https://ibn.fm/S67sy). A TikTok influencer’s current cyberstalking dilemma (https://ibn.fm/g4f6M), as well as the continuing property intruder difficulties plaguing billionaire pop star Taylor Swift (https://ibn.fm/rCAn4), have shown that such legal limitations appear to be an ongoing concern.

Electronic-monitoring security solutions developer SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) is devoted to using technology to limit the threat of stalking-related violence by working with criminal justice systems, consumers, and government-level security experts, and providing effective monitoring, offender tracking, and rehabilitation reinforcement programs to promote public safety.

The company is currently employing its innovative PureOne solution to deliver an all-in-one field-proven RFID & mobile technology and product suite that is growing with the addition of GPS technologies.

“Our partnership’s expansion into GPS technology with our PureOne devices marks a notable achievement for SuperCom,” SuperCom CEO and President Ordan Trabelsi stated in January (https://ibn.fm/ABW7J). “This project exemplifies our dedication to delivering cutting-edge technology and reinforces our position as a leader in the electronic monitoring industry.”

SuperCom’s most recent quarterly financials filing reported revenue growth of 67 percent year-over-year, with 73 percent of revenues recurring. While the company is focused on opportunities in the United States, it operates globally.

“Our steadfast commitment to advancing public safety through technology resonates with governments and agencies worldwide as evidenced by the continued expansion in Finland and our growing partnership with Romania’s Ministry of Interior,” Trabelsi stated in November (https://ibn.fm/b8iGJ).

The market for court-ordered monitoring of inmates and individuals participating in rehabilitation programs is expected to reach $2.3 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.5 percent during the next five years, according to Mordor Intelligence analysts (https://ibn.fm/6xTin).

“A 5-year record net profit, remarkable 550% growth in EBITDA and 74% growth in gross profit margins, are clear indicators of the successful execution of our growth strategy,” Trabelsi stated in November. “As we look to the future, SuperCom is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the increasing global demand for secured electronic monitoring solutions.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SuperCom.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SPCB are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SPCB

• With about 70% of the world’s known gold reserves mined, there is a growing urgency to discover and develop new gold and copper mines
• Torr Metals searching is searching for the next big gold & copper deposit across its 1,100 km² of 100% owned highway-accessible projects located in some of Canada’s most prolific mining jurisdictions
• Recent findings at the Kolos Copper-Gold Project defined a previously unknown trend to Cu-Au ± Mo mineralization with multiple potential undrilled porphyry centers stretching over 7 kilometers adjacent to Highway 5

Gold has been treasured for its beauty and value for thousands of years. The shine on gold might not be dimming, but its supply is. Declining production from existing mines and dwindling reserves are creating a pressing need for new virgin discoveries and development projects.

Several factors are contributing to the supply squeeze. Firstly, many existing gold mines are reaching the end of their productive lifespans. These mines were often opened decades ago, exploiting the most readily accessible and high-grade deposits. To that point, it is estimated that about 170,000 metric tons of the total 244,000 metric tons ever discovered have already been mined. Secondly, stricter environmental regulations and permitting processes can make it more challenging to open new mines, reinforcing the value of new discoveries within known mining districts where regulations are already well established.

Copper: A Look at Demand

Copper and gold mining frequently go together, and copper supply has been sluggish too. Data from the International Copper Study Group reveals a concerning trend: global mined copper output has stagnated at around 21.8 million tons in 2022. This represents minimal growth of only 1 million tons over the last three years.

Meanwhile, demand for both gold and copper show no signs of abating.  Gold’s status as a safe-haven asset during economic uncertainty continues to attract investors.  Copper, a critical component in renewable energy technologies and electronics, is experiencing surging demand due to the global push for clean energy.

Torr: The Future of Supply

This mismatch between declining production and rising demand highlights the need for a new wave of exploration discovery and mine development. Exploration companies are actively searching for new gold and copper deposits, with a focus on higher-grade resources to make extraction commercially viable. Governments are also starting to streamline permitting processes to balance environmental concerns with the need for responsible resource development.

The race is on to secure these valuable resources, Torr Metals (TSX.V: TMET) is on a mission to uncover the next major discovery with a focus on safe, highway-accessible mining districts where major mining companies, including Newmont and Teck, are actively operating or acquiring new copper and gold assets. With three underexplored district-scale copper and gold projects covering nearly 1,100 square kilometers Torr is well positioned for new discovery potential with 12 undrilled copper-gold porphyry and epithermal exploration targets, as well as expansion potential with one porphyry deposit adjacent to Highway 37.

The Trio

For instance, Torr’s 100% owned 689 km² Latham Copper-Gold Project is located within the prolific Golden Triangle of northern British Columbia, Canada. The Golden Triangle is a mineral-rich region famous for gold, copper, and silver deposits.  It’s a hotbed for mining and acquisition activity with vast potential for future resource development.

The Latham Project contains the Gnat Pass copper-gold porphyry deposit where 102 drill holes from the 1960’s defined a non-compliant (prior to NI 43-101 and CIM standards for mineral resource estimation) indicated resource of 33 Mt @ 0.39% Cu (~284 million pounds of copper)(*) open to expansion. Select 2022 rock grab samples at Latham yielded up to 14.15 g/t Au (gold), 4.31% Cu (copper), and 63.1 g/t Ag (silver) from outcrop.

At their Kolos Project, located just north of Merritt, British Columbia, exciting new results are emerging from a maiden exploration program conducted in 2023.  Torr analyzed a massive area (48 square kilometers) with a first-ever regional sampling program, totaling over 3,300 soil samples. This analysis identified five large zones (each over a kilometer long) with high levels of copper (over 200 parts per million, some as high as 1,175 ppm). These zones are clustered together, suggesting potential for a substantial copper porphyry deposit. The 2023 exploration program has now defined a previously unknown trend to Cu-Au ± Mo mineralization stretching over 7 kilometers.

Thirdly, Torr’s Filion Gold Project covers 261 km² in northern Ontario with multiple untested road-accessible gold exploration targets located just four kilometers north of the Trans-Canada Highway. Unparalleled access to infrastructure is also provided via railroad and a nearby power grid. Filion encompasses a largely unexplored Archean greenstone belt where the first-ever regional humus soil sampling program was conducted by Torr in 2023, with assays returning up to 1.32 g/t Au defining 6 footprints of highly anomalous (>20 ppb) gold. None of these anomalies have ever been drilled, with the largest measuring 1200m x 250m along-trend of historical rock grab and channel sampling that reported assays up to 91.4 g/t Au over 0.3 meters.

A Double Squeeze: Declining Gold and Copper Supply

While gold has held its allure for millennia, its future supply faces challenges. Existing mines are nearing depletion, while discovery rates for new deposits have dropped precipitously over the past 10 years in conjunction with increasing permitting timelines. This isn’t just a gold story – copper, crucial for clean energy, also faces stagnant production and a thinning pipeline of new deposits.

The answer lies in exploration of new highly prospective but underexplored ground. Companies like Torr Metals are utilizing significant technical expertise to focus on discovering potential new quality deposits in world-class districts that have significant local infrastructure, allowing for cost-effective year-round operations from discovery through to commercial production. This together with 100% ownership of 1,100 square kilometers of projects, each of which holds significant promise for copper-gold potential, also makes Torr a highly attractive potential partner for major miners who are looking for early-stage opportunities to grow their project pipeline. With a strong portfolio and the 2024 exploration season ramping up, Torr Metals is well-positioned to play a key role in securing these vital resources for the future.

• (*) Based on total compliant reserves and resources as of December 31, 2021 (https://ibn.fm/Ds4wT). Ashbury, D.W. (1972): Ore reserves – Dease Lake Mines: personal communication sent by D.W. Ashbury to Dr. S.P. Ogryzlo dated April 28, 1972, 2p. *Information disclosed is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Latham Project.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TorrMetals.com.

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• New three-year agreement between SFWJ’s Eko2o and Danziger Colombia reflects both companies’ commitment to sustainable, innovative agriculture practices
• The collaboration is projected to generate $2.5–$3 million in revenue over the next three years
• Eko2o will provide greenhouse infrastructure services, irrigation products and technology to Danziger’s flower operations in Colombia

Agriculture can have a significant impact on the environment, and an increasing number of companies are working to ensure their agricultural practices are sustainable. Software Effective Solutions (OTC: SFWJ) is among that group, with its majority-controlled, Colombia-based subsidiary Eko2o S.A.S entering a major multiyear contract with Danziger Colombia (https://ibn.fm/d75sg), the world’s largest producer of flower seedlings.

The contract between SFWJ’s Eko2o and Danziger Colombia represents both companies’ commitment to sustainable, innovative agriculture practices. And while the agreement reflects commitment to savvy growing decisions, it is also expected to be a smart financial move; the collaboration has been projected to generate between $2.5 million and $3 million in revenue over the next three years.

“This partnership with Eko2o S.A.S. is a testament to our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices in our operations,” said Danziger Colombia CEO Uri Goldstein. A subsidiary of the globally renowned Danziger Group, Danziger Colombia is focused on the cultivation and innovation of flowers and ornamental plants, utilizing advanced breeding techniques to produce varieties that thrive in diverse climates and meet the evolving needs of the global market. “We are confident that Eko2o’s expertise in greenhouse infrastructure and agricultural technology will significantly contribute to our success and help us achieve our goals of producing high-quality products efficiently,” Goldstein concluded.

Specializing in providing state-of-the-art greenhouse infrastructure and agricultural technology solutions, Eko2o works to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production in Colombia and beyond. According to the announcement, Eko2o will provide greenhouse infrastructure services and irrigation products and technology, as well as other technologies related to Danziger’s flower operations in Colombia.

“We are thrilled to embark on this initial phase with Danziger,” said Juan Ricardo Velez, Eko2o CEO. “This partnership not only represents a significant milestone for our company but also sets the stage for future expansion. We eagerly anticipate further growth with Danziger in the near future and are confident that this agreement will pave the way for more collaborations with other leading flower producers globally and nationally.”

Software Effective Solutions is a holding company focused on developing companies in the agricultural technology industry. The company’s focus is on developing clients and companies in Latin America, initially in Colombia, and partnerships with laboratories, research facilities and hospitals throughout the world. As SFWJ moves forward with its expansion plans, the company remains committed to delivering on its promise of building a solid foundation for the future growth of its holdings.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.eko2o.com. 

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SFWJ are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SFWJ

• Tartisan Nickel is a Canadian mineral and metals exploration and mining development company with its shares listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange and the OTCQB Venture Market
• The company’s flagship project is the Kenbridge Nickel Project, located in the Kenora Mining District of northwestern Ontario and covering about 10,150 acres
• The company’s other assets include two additional exploration and development projects in Ontario and another in the central Peru mineral belt
• Tartisan Nickel in December 2023 closed C$1.35 million in flow-through financing with proceeds to fund the exploration and development of the Kenbridge Nickel Project

Tartisan Nickel (CSE: TN) (OTCQB: TTSRF) is a Canadian mineral and battery metals exploration and mining development company. Tartisan’s flagship asset is the Kenbridge Nickel Project. Located in the Kenora Mining District, in the Province of Ontario, the Kenbridge Nickel Project is an advanced staged nickel deposit with a measured, indicated and inferred resource and has an existing 622-meter three compartment shaft.

As the world looks to utilize electric vehicles (“EVs”) in an effort to reduce air pollution, demand for EV battery metals is on the rise. Nickel is one of these in-demand battery metals, and there are few new, high grade development projects ready to meet this opportunity. Silver, zinc, copper and even lead are also part of this transformation in the EV sector. Tartisan Nickel Corp. is an advanced stage mining development company in a mining friendly jurisdiction. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Projects

The company’s flagship Kenbridge Nickel Project is in the north-central part of the Atikwa Lake area and the south-central part of the Fisher Lake Area in the Kenora Mining District, approximately 70 kilometers east-southeast of the Town of Kenora in northwestern Ontario. The property is accessible via gravel roads from paved Highway 71. The Kenbridge Nickel Project is covered by patented and unpatented mining claims totaling 10,150 acres.

Tartisan’s project portfolio also includes:

• The Don Pancho Manganese Silver Zinc Project is in a prolific polymetallic mineral belt in central Peru with several operating mines in the area, including the world-class Iscaycruz and Yauliyacu polymetallic mines, operated by Glencore Xstrata PLC, which are located 50 kilometers to the north-northwest. Additionally, Travail Mining Corporation’s Santander silver-lead-zinc mine is located just nine kilometers to the east and Buenaventura’s silver-lead-zinc Uchucchacua mine, which produced 10 million ounces of silver in 2011, is located 63 kilometers to the north.
• The Turtle Pond Nickel Copper Project includes 105 staked units covering approximately 5,440 acres in northwestern Ontario, approximately 40 kilometers south of the town of Dryden in the Turtle Pond and Ukik Lake area. The claims are located approximately 70 kilometers east of the company’s flagship Kenbridge Nickel Project.
• The Sill Lake Lead Silver Project is located approximately 30 kilometers north-northeast of Sault Ste. Marie in Vankoughnet Township in the Sault Ste. Marie Mining District of Ontario. The Sill Lake Property comprises 57 contiguous mining claims totaling approximately 2,850 acres.

Market Opportunity

A report by Grand View Research, a market research and consulting company, estimated the global nickel mining market to be worth $50.4 billion in 2022 and projected the market will grow to a value of more than $84.04 billion by 2030, achieving a CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period.

Nickel alloy is a component of EV, portable electronics and power tool batteries. In addition, nickel is one of the key raw materials of stainless steel. Hence, development in the EV industry and growth in stainless steel end-use industries such as construction, consumer durables and machinery and equipment contribute to the growth of the market.

According to the Nickel Institute, the industry association for the world’s nickel producers, over two-thirds of the world’s nickel is currently utilized in the production of stainless steel.

Management Team

D. Mark Appleby is President, CEO and Director of Tartisan Nickel. He has more than 37 years of experience in a variety of disciplines relating to investment banking, corporate finance and capital markets. His career began at Manulife in the equity and fixed income departments. He later joined First Boston Canada, where he reached the position of Vice President, Bond Trading. Subsequently, he has worked as an investment executive with Scotia Mcleod Inc. and is co-founder of The Atlantis Group. He also served as a Director of Guyana Goldfields Inc. for five years.

Omar Gonzalez is CFO of Tartisan Nickel. He has over 20 years of experience in audit and assurance in South America, as well as five years of public and private audit practice, financial analysis and corporate development in Canada. He has led many assurance and non-assurance engagements for companies in the energy, mining and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing and consumer business sectors. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Venezuela and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Universidad Santa María in Caracas.

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://tartisannickel.com/docs/.

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Biotech, pharma, and life science companies and professionals are invited to attend the 4th KOL & Advanced Practice Providers Forum, hosted by Dynamic Global Events (“DGE”), in Philadelphia April 29-30th, as an in-person conference with an online streaming option.

A global leader in organizing networking events, DGE focuses on delivering the highest-quality data and networking avenues to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, and Healthcare sectors.

Over the next decade, the Key Opinion Leader (“KOL”) market is expected to grow at a rate of 12.5%. New technology developments have changed baseline expectations for KOL outreach and relationship management, so your team needs to always sharpen its skills with the up-to-the-minute lessons available at this event!

Powerful speakers will share in-depth insights at the DGE forum on how companies can strengthen internal ties for better KOL management and outreach. Stronger internal ties will get better engagement efforts. The company leaders will also talk about compliance among all departments in a company to make the KOL involvement manageable and result oriented.

Senior MSL and engagement directors will share insights on how companies can build their product information and branding around each KOL. Discussions will also be held on how social media can be used to engage the next generation of KOLs.

By popular demand, this year’s all-new agenda provides a special focus on Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, who are essential for working with product information in clinical settings. These DGE conferences offer the medical and life science fraternity a platform to connect with industry associates and gain valuable insights.

To learn more, please visit https://ibn.fm/oPTMg.

• Electric vehicles are expected to account for over 50% of automobile sales in 2040, driving a six-fold increase in global nickel demand
• Fathom Nickel has looked to capitalize on the world’s ambitions for a carbon-neutral future through the exploration and development of two promising nickel deposits located within Canada’s Saskatchewan province
• The site of historic exploratory and mining activity during the 1960’s, initial exploration work across both the Albert Lake and Gochager Lake projects have found great potential in terms of resource and mineral yields

Forecasts suggest that by 2040, electric vehicles (“EVs”) will comprise over 50 percent of annual passenger vehicles sales, as manufacturers and customers transition to cleaner forms of transportation in a bid to limit and curb the harmful emissions currently contribution to global warming (https://ibn.fm/Ni1Wi). In turn, the surge in electric vehicle manufacturing and sales have significantly escalated the demand for crucial raw material inputs such as nickel within the electric vehicle supply chain; a recent report has suggested that global nickel demand is poised to increase six-fold as of 2030, largely because of the burgeoning electric vehicle market. Whilst this scenario has presented an array of growth prospects within the nickel mining and refining sectors, it has also presented its own challenges, namely in terms of the environmental impact of mining operations as well as geopolitical issues related to supply chain security.

Fathom Nickel (CSE: FNI) (FSE: 6Q5) (OTCQB: FNICF), a Calgary-based Canadian natural resource development and exploration company has sought to cater to the ongoing energy transition through the exploration and development of high-grade nickel sulfide developments. Nestled within the prolific Trans Hudson Corridor in Canada’s Saskatchewan province, Fathom Nickel’s two sites, namely – the Albert Lake project and the Gochager Lake project respectively have played host to historic artisan mining operations, with Fathom Nickel now seeking to build upon the prior activity.

Albert Lake, a broad geographic expanse totaling over 90,000 hectares in site was previously host to the historic Rottenstone Mine in the mid-1960’s (https://ibn.fm/JQd4d). Whilst it only produced 26,000 tons during the five-year period in which the mine was active, its output was prolific in terms of its mineral grades: 3.28% nickel, 1.83% copper and 9.63g/t of platinum + palladium + gold (“3PE”). Whilst historic reserves on the site were estimated at approximately 50,000 tons, ongoing drilling by Fathom Nickel has recently uncovered a similar and promising mineralization pattern approximately 500 meters west-northwest from the original Rottenstone deposit, in an area called the Bay-Island Trend; the findings have reinforced the company’s belief that Rottenstone was just one occurrence within a larger magmatic nickel system, with the Albert Lake area’s potential far beyond the boundaries of what has been explored thus far.

A 5,000-hectare site optioned by Fathom Nickel in September 2022; the Gochager Lake project has since been expanded to 22,000 hectares on account of the area’s potential. Building upon historic exploratory work carried out on site in 1967, Fathom Nickel drilled 9 holes totaling 2,893 meters in 2023; initial results were extremely promising. Fathom drillhole GL23003 was featured in Northern Miner Magazine as the 8^th best nickel intercept drilled worldwide in 2023. At 58.2 meters in length, initial analysis uncovered 1.11% nickel content, 0.38% copper and 0.11% cobalt.

The prominent role played by nickel within the EV battery manufacturing supply chain has underscored the mineral’s importance in helping achieve a carbon-neutral feature. Nevertheless, and with demand for nickel on the rise, additional pressure has been heaped upon nickel’s market dynamics, particularly around pricing and supply chain stability – the latter exacerbated by the uneven global distribution of nickel resources, a potentially point of conflict in the event of any geopolitical instability. As such, Fathom Nickel is playing an increasingly important role within the nickel and global energy transition movement on account of both, its promising assets as well as its geographic location amidst an increasingly fragmented global environment.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.FathomNickel.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to FNICF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FNICF

• Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, has added three new patents to its portfolio, bringing the total to 41
• Two patents were awarded in the U.S., while the third was awarded in Japan, expiring in 2042 and 2041, respectively, if not extended
• Lexaria’s management plans to maintain focus on GLP-1 studies for 2024

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, in the month of April 2024, added three new patents to its portfolio. This brings the total number of awarded patents globally to 41, a testament to the versatility of its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology and its overall viability in the potential treatment of various ailments including, but not limited to, diabetes, weight loss and hypertension.

Two newly granted patents were awarded in the U.S. They fall under Lexaria’s patent family #24: Compositions and Methods for Treating Epilepsy. These two patents complement earlier research that discovered DehydraTECH-CBD was capable of mitigating epileptic seizures in animals, and was also absorbed into the bloodstream more effectively than the commercially available CBD-based anti-seizure medication, Epidiolex(R).

The third patent was granted in Japan under Lexaria’s patent family #18: Compositions and Methods for Enhanced Delivery of Antiviral Agents. This patent followed Lexaria’s demonstration of a 42%-204% improved delivery of antiviral drugs, as evidenced in numerous animal studies over the years. The first two patents will expire in 2042, while the last one will expire in 2041 if both are not extended.

These three additions bolster Lexaria’s intellectual property, which remains significant in supporting future business objectives. They are also integral in growing the company’s shareholder value, an avenue it seeks to pursue even further as time progresses. Even so, Lexaria is still committed to focusing on glucagon-like peptide 1 (“GLP-1”) studies for the 2024 calendar year, having shown positive results in an 8-week clinical study in 2023. At the start, the company’s foray into GLP-1 studies was considered a “high-risk” program, according to the CEO, Chris Bunka. This mainly stemmed from the fact that this was a class of drugs considered “large molecules,” a class that Lexaria had never explored before, given its focus on “small molecules” (https://ibn.fm/XbnkN).

Despite the challenges and concerns, Lexaria’s GLP-1 study was a huge success that aligned with the rising interest in GLP-1 drugs owing to their health benefits. As such, the company looks to concentrate on these studies, even as it grows its intellectual property globally.

“Our R&D plans for 2024 are very tightly focused and will be concentrated mainly on GLP-1 investigations. We are not at this time planning additional 2024 research in the antiviral nicotine, or PDE5 sectors. We have solid early-stage data in each of those areas that will allow us to build upon those at the right time,” noted Mr. Bunka.

GLP-1 studies will run alongside international patent applications. Upcoming patents are expected to cover swallowed capsules and dissolvable oral tablets. Lexaria’s management is confident in its current direction and maintains that 2024 will be the year the company’s hard work will prove itself. It is a testament to its commitment to creating shareholder value and asserting itself as a leader in its space.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to LEXX are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/LEXX

• Duke reports that physician-patient relationships can have profound positive and negative implications on clinical care”
• The dynamic between a physician and patient can be impacted by the ability to speak articulately, including the knowledge of a foreign language, and racial and cultural differences
• Astiva Health specializes in innovative health plans tailored to meet the unique requirements of its members

Astiva Health has a network of providers that closely matches patients’ demographic background, interest, language and culture. This does not come by luck. Astiva has always been working on improving its provider network and physician-patient assignment, ensuring health plans align with client needs and directives.

It should come as no surprise that one of the factors that has the most significant impact on health care is the physician-patient relationship. That fundamental ideal is one of the main drivers behind Astiva Health Inc.’s commitment to pioneering a healthcare model focused on creating a trusting relationship between physicians and clients, ensuring health plans align perfectly with client needs and directives.

“Physician-patient relationships can have profound positive and negative implications on clinical care,” states a report from Duke University’s Center for Personalize Care (https://ibn.fm/3x7rO). Titled “Factors that Influence the Physician-Patient Relationship,” the article notes that while there are several factors that influence physician-patient relationships, the dynamic shared and sense of trust between physicians and patients are two critical components to the overall relationship.

“Ultimately, the overarching goal of the physician-patient relationship is to improve patient health outcomes and their medical care,” the article reports. “Stronger physician-patient relationships are correlated with improved patient outcomes. As the relationship between physicians and patients becomes more important, it is essential to understand the factors that influence this relationship.”

According to the article, the dynamic between a physician and patient can be impacted by the ability to speak articulately, including the knowledge of a foreign language, and racial and cultural differences. “Effective physician-patient communication is an integral part of clinical practice and serves as the keystone of physician-patient relationships. Studies have shown the approach taken by physicians to communicate information is equally important as the actual information that is being communicated. . . . Effective communication has been shown to influence a wide array of outcomes including: emotional health, symptoms resolution, function, pain control, and physiologic measures such as blood pressure levels.”

In addition to effective communication, the report notes that the best medical decisions come when the physician and patient collaborate together. “Decision making is a process in which patients should be involved from the very beginning, and the result is a decision which reflects the physician’s medical knowledge as well as the patient’s values and beliefs,” the Duke article observes. “Collaborative communication and decision making have been correlated with greater patient satisfaction and loyalty.”

The article notes that acknowledging the importance of the physician-patient relationship is not new, but understanding the factors that influence this relationship is just beginning. “Effective physician-patient communication has been shown to positively influence health outcomes by increasing patient satisfaction, leading to greater patient understanding of health problems and treatments available, contributing to better adherence to treatment plans, and providing support and reassurance to patients,” the article concludes. “Collaborative decision making enables physicians and patients to work as partners in order to achieve a mutual health goal.”

It is this partnership that Astiva is implementing in its groundbreaking approach to creating a dynamic and innovative Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (“MAPD”) health plan designed to reshaping the landscape of personalized and comprehensive healthcare. Astiva Health provides access to experienced and dedicated providers who work together with its members to pave a pathway toward better health.

Astiva Health specializes in innovative health plans tailored to meet the unique requirements of its members. Recognizing the need for trust and clear communication, Astiva Health has prioritized a culturally responsive approach to healthcare, offering multilingual solutions for customer service, marketing materials and educational resources. By addressing the specific and unique healthcare needs of its diverse members, Astiva Health aims to create lasting relationships and contribute to the overall well-being of the communities it serves.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.AstivaHealth.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Astiva Health are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/Astiva

• Btab and Integrated Wellness Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: WEL) in February 2024 signed a Letter of Intent for BTAB to acquire WEL, valuing Btab at $250 million
• The company in November 2023 unveiled plans to support small businesses by leveraging the power of the Btab network to connect U.S. resellers with Australian-made product lines
• Btab in July 2023 announced it would provide struggling retailers access to e-commerce services provided by the company and its affiliates

Btab Ecommerce Group (OTC: BBTT) is a next-generation e-commerce company with significant social impact. The company believes that every business deserves an equal opportunity to succeed in the modern retail market, so it provides e-commerce and social commerce solutions to help small businesses excel in both online and offline environments.

The company’s long-term plan is to become the world’s largest product supplier for small businesses using e-commerce technology as a distribution tool. Btab operates through its network in Australia, Asia, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Btab offers comprehensive solutions including product supply, commerce platforms for selling and marketing, physical showrooms that allow customers to touch and feel products, goods storage, marketing management, delivery and pick-up direction and after-sales support including arranging exchanges and returns. The company takes all of these concerns off of its clients’ plates, allowing them to focus on running successful retail businesses.

Btab supplies products to resellers, either from its own manufacturing facility or from third-party manufacturers and wholesalers. The company also connects resellers with manufacturers and wholesalers around the world, allowing them to access better deals and a greater product range by leveraging Btab’s buying power.

In February 2024, Btab and Integrated Wellness Acquisition Corp (NYSE: WEL), a special purpose acquisition company, announced their entry into a letter of intent providing for a proposed business combination that will result in Btab acquiring control of WEL. The transaction would value Btab at $250 million.

Btab is headquartered in Sydney and Perth, Australia, and the company is expanding its headquarters into the U.S.

Platforms

Btab provides affordable ecommerce services and supplies technology and products to small businesses to allow them to compete in an underserved market segment. The company seeks to expand its reach into Europe and the Americas, where it intends to provide small businesses with products and services not currently commercially available to them.

Btab believes growth of the e-commerce segment in Asia alone will be significant well into the next decade and beyond as rising numbers of internet users take advantage of online shopping and increasing spending power. The company’s vision is to provide all small and medium businesses with an equal opportunity to improve using the same online technology that’s utilized by large multinationals.

Btab’s mission is to make online technology affordable to all small- and medium-sized businesses and use the Btab Network to assist as many businesses as possible to succeed. Some of its platform offerings include:

• Btab Commerce provides ecommerce management services to manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers in the Btab Network.
• Social3 is a next generation platform for all things social and commerce.
• Marketplace Australia is a social commerce site for all products and services in Australia. It is a combination of a social platform, a products marketplace platform and an online stores platform.
• Aussie Markets is an online marketplace focusing on Australian-made products.
• Marketplace Deals is a social commerce site for products and services around the world. It is a combination of a social platform, a products marketplace platform and an online stores platform.
• Chemist Deals is a social commerce site for health and beauty products. It is a combination of a social platform, a products marketplace and an online stores platform.
• Global Manufacturers Network is a social commerce platform for manufacturers around the world.
• InterestPin is a social commerce platform for all products and services around the world. It is also a tool to help users collect, organize and share all the beautiful things they find on the web.
• Btab Domains offers domain name registration, hosting, email, SSL certificates, a website builder and related services.

Market Opportunity

A report from Mordor Intelligence, a global research and intelligence firm, estimates the worldwide e-commerce market at $8.8 trillion in 2024 and projects growth to $18.81 trillion by 2029, expanding at a CAGR of 15.8% during the forecast period.

Increasing global internet penetration and the continued growth of smartphone usage around the world are projected to positively impact market growth, according to the report. Other growth drivers include a trend toward established businesses and corporations moving retail operations online or upgrading online operations, the ease for retailers of using online marketing tools such as Google advertisements and Facebook ads and the ease of access for small- and medium-sized businesses to start up or expand online businesses, the report states.

Key Management Team

Binson Lau is, CEO and Director at Btab Ecommerce Group.

Ronald A. Woessner is the company’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.BtabCorp.com.

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