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FridayMar 03, 2017 1:01 pm

MediWound (NASDAQ: MDWD) to Extend Label for Pineapple Drug to Larger Burns

When Christopher Columbus introduced the pineapple to Europe in the late fifteenth century, he undoubtedly would have had no idea that extracts from the plant could be used to treat severe thermal burns. Yet, 500 years later, a next-generation proteolytic enzyme platform for wound debridement, NexoBrid, derived from pineapples, has been developed by MediWound Ltd. (NASDAQ: MDWD). Now, positive results from a Phase II study evaluating NexoBrid will be used to support a request to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to extend the label for NexoBrid to larger burns. The painstaking research undertaken by niche…

FridayMar 03, 2017 9:10 am

Moxian (NASDAQ: MOXC) Positioned to Profit from one of World’s Fastest Growing Markets

For companies trying to keep up with technology, social media, interactive customer acquisition, and customer loyalty programs, all while trying to grow a brick and mortar business, it can be a daunting task. To attract new customers on multiple interactive levels can require hiring entire departments of personnel to set up, organize, and execute effective strategies. It can be costly, time consuming, and require ongoing management. In Asia, more and more small- and medium-sized businesses are turning to Moxian (NASDAQ: MOXC) for turnkey solutions to all of these challenges. Moxian operates a social network platform that integrates social media and…

ThursdayMar 02, 2017 3:34 pm

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC) Targets Cannabis-Based Pharmaceuticals

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC) is a company in transition, now targeting pharmaceutical development in the U.S., while curtailing other businesses such as electronics trading in Hong Kong. IGC long-term plans are to establish and extend its development of phytocannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products to treat diseases such as epilepsy and cachexia. The company expects to file more patents and develop additional intellectual property in the health care industry. In the U.S., IGC develops phytocannabinoid-based treatments for epilepsy, seizures and cachexia. The goal in 2017, per CEO Ram Mukunda, is for the company to expand its cannabis-based portfolio, indicating that…

ThursdayMar 02, 2017 1:49 pm

Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (PBIO) Receives New Instrument Award from Corporate America News Magazine

On Wednesday, Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO) announced that it has received the award for 'Best New Instrument For Sample Preparation 2017' from Corporate America News (http://nnw.fm/D04Mx) for its Barocycler 2320Extreme. The unit is the most recent product added to PBIO’s Barocycler line. It is a smaller device designed for preparing protein samples for review. It is sold to the life science market, which is valued at roughly $6 billion, according to industry data. Pressure BioSciences, Inc. develops and sells laboratory instrumentation. It manufactures products in static and alternating pressure. The company says it has installed more than 250 of…

ThursdayMar 02, 2017 1:01 pm

Axim Biotechnologies (AXIM) Boosts Billion-Dollar Brand Portfolio with Launch of CanChew Plus™

Now that production of its next generation award-winning controlled-release cannabidiol (CBD) functional chewing gum, CanChew Plus™, has kicked off, Axim Biotechnologies (OTCQB: AXIM) has boosted its diverse billion-dollar product portfolio with another strong growth brand. With so many golden eggs in its brand basket, the company is expecting strong top line growth in the near future. Current revenue projections show AXIM could soon earn the rarified rank of unicorn. AXIM is looking ahead to a bright future with an uplisting to either the NYSE or NASDAQ. The company’s strong sales projections are built on a number of factors. The company’s…

ThursdayMar 02, 2017 9:13 am

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Banking on Greener Pastures

SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) has a considerable stake in the state of the legal cannabis industry. Among other things, SinglePoint is a holding company for SingleSeed, a company that provides payment services, solutions, and support for the cannabis industry. Working in tandem, SinglePoint and SingleSeed share resources and offer non-cash payment solutions, such as: Pay by Text solutions that allow customers to pay for products using their mobile phones; point of sale terminals that provide customers the convenience of using debit/credit cards right at checkout; text mobile marketing solutions; and text message marketing. SingleSeed exists to inform and educate shopkeepers…

WednesdayMar 01, 2017 2:15 pm

CytoDyn Inc.’s (CYDY) PRO 140 is One of the Most Promising Monoclonal Antibody Therapies

New forms of treatment based on monoclonal antibodies show a lot of promise for human immunodeficiency virus patients with drug resistance or limited treatment options, according to HIV/AIDS researchers at this year’s edition of the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2017), which was held last month in Seattle (http://nnw.fm/Co5Ma). Researchers focused on two monoclonal antibody therapies – PRO 140 from CytoDyn Inc. (OTCQB: CYDY) and Ibalizumab from TaiMed Biologics, both of which have shown impressive results during clinical trials as long-acting therapies for HIV patients with limited options because of HIV drug resistance. PRO 140 is currently in two…

WednesdayMar 01, 2017 1:16 pm

National Waste Management Holdings, Inc. (NWMH) is Increasing Shareholder Value with Roll-Up Strategy

With over 40 years of relevant industry experience, National Waste Management Holdings, Inc. (OTC: NWMH) is on a roll. The company continues to execute a roll-up strategy that is paying huge dividends. Since 2014, NWMH has executed five M&A transactions, which have resulted in an increased customer base, a wider menu of services and a bigger top line. Now, the company is focused on increasing shareholder value by squeezing synergies from those acquisitions. NWMH’s roll-up strategy took off on June 16, 2014, after a reverse merger with Sand/Land of Florida Enterprises, Inc. (“Sandland”), which then became a wholly-owned subsidiary of…

WednesdayMar 01, 2017 12:28 pm

PotNetwork Holdings, Inc. (POTN) Creating the Highest Quality CBD Oil through Supercritical CO2 Extraction Process

Despite the release of many studies, there is still a lot of confusion surrounding cannabidiol, or CBD. CBD is one of over 85 cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant, and, unlike THC, it interacts with our naturally occurring systems without being psychotropic, which means it doesn’t make a person “high”. In the eyes of many, it is thought to be a safer option while offering numerous health benefits. CBD oil has been shown to help treat anxiety, chronic pain, and diseases such as Crohn's, cancer, and Parkinson's, among others. There are a number of types of hemp CBD oil products,…

WednesdayMar 01, 2017 11:37 am

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Set to Capitalize On Growing Cannabis Industry

Cannabis has been used for thousands of years as a form of natural remedy. But, over time, the possession of marijuana was made illegal in many countries, until now. Most recently, a new movement has taken place whereby both the medical and recreational use of cannabis has been legalized across certain states in the U.S. and a number of countries. The marijuana industry is proving to be important in more ways than one, with Forbes stating that “A new report from New Frontier Data projects that by 2020 the legal cannabis market will create more than a quarter of a…

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