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ThursdayOct 04, 2018 1:46 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) Obtains Fast Track Designation on AV-101 to Treat Neuropathic Pain

VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN) recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for development of AV-101 as a non-opioid, non-sedating treatment for neuropathic pain, marking the second Fast Track designation granted to the company since December 2017. This designation facilitates the development, and possibly accelerate the review, of drugs that fill an unmet medical need to treat serious or life-threatening conditions. “Every day in the U.S., more than 115 people die from overdosing on opioids. We have evaluated AV-101 in multiple models of serious CNS conditions, including those that cause patients to suffer…

ThursdayOct 04, 2018 11:34 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – DeepMarkit Corp. (TSX-V: MKT) (OTCQB: MKTDF) Technology Engages Customers to Benefit Merchants

DeepMarkit (TSX-V: MKT) (OTCQB: MKTDF) is engaged in the incorporation of game elements into marketing, also known as Gamification. A recent article discussing the company reads “The tech company is developing gamification technology that holds the promise of engaging customers more effectively. Since the launch of its e-commerce toolkit in March, the company has received over 125,000 reviews by email from merchants enjoying high conversion rates, verifiable indication that DeepMarkit’s customer acquisition tools have proven extremely beneficial to merchants (http://nnw.fm/OnE6Q).” To view the full article, visit http://nnw.fm/2vzIJ About DeepMarkit DeepMarkit is a gamification technology company inventing new ways to engage…

ThursdayOct 04, 2018 10:59 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Enters LOI to Acquire Penta 5 Group, Extensive Portfolio of Market-Ready Products

Health sciences company PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) late Wednesday announced its entry into a letter of intent with Penta 5 Packaging Inc. and Penta 5 USA, LLC (together the “Penta 5 Group”) through which PreveCeutical intends to acquire the Penta 5 Group and its assets, including over 120 market-ready products and a 150,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art packaging facility. “The Transaction will significantly benefit PreveCeutical and its shareholders,” Stephen Van Deventer, chairman, CEO and president of PreveCeutical, stated in the news release. “The Penta 5 Group, led by R. Charles Murray, has recorded over 20 years of success…

ThursdayOct 04, 2018 10:51 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) Grants Incentive Stock Options; Names New Executive Team Member

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR), a vertically integrated Canadian cannabis company, has appointed Francesco Tallarico as general counsel and corporate secretary, effective October 1, 2018. David Miller, who served as the company’s corporate secretary before Tallarico joined the Flowr team, will remain on the company’s Board of Directors. "I am very pleased to welcome Francesco to the Flowr executive management team," Flowr CEO Vinay Tolia stated in the news release. "He is an exceptional leader and lawyer and brings a wealth of experience that we expect will prove instrumental as we continue to execute on our strategic goals." In addition,…

ThursdayOct 04, 2018 10:09 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Reports High Grade Mineralization at Iron Creek Cobalt Project

First Cobalt (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF), a vertically integrated North American pure-play cobalt company, this morning reported drill results from its Iron Creek Cobalt Project in Idaho. Per the update, the results identify a high grade zone at the western extent of the current Inferred Resource, which is still open along strike and at depth. Among other highlights, the drilling confirms cobalt and copper metal zonation, including higher grade copper and cobalt zones with cobalt remaining as the dominant resource metal. Drilling is ongoing to extend the strike length of the mineralized zone and test down dip extensions of known…

ThursdayOct 04, 2018 10:02 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – DPW Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) Subsidiary Secures Line of Credit to Fund Growth

DPW Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW), a diverse holdings company, this morning announced that its subsidiary, Super Crypto Mining, has entered into a revolving loan agreement for up to $2.5 million in connection with a security agreement granting interest in certain collateral, including bitcoin. “It is important for each subsidiary to develop its own capital structure to create flexibility and provide opportunity for expansion,” Milton “Todd” Ault, III, CEO and chairman of DPW, stated in the news release. “As Super Crypto continues its plan to increase miners, this line of credit enables Super Crypto to deploy its assets – bitcoin…

ThursdayOct 04, 2018 9:29 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Launches Two New Hemp-derived Cannabidiol Products

Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) this morning announced that it is expanding its HEMPFX line by launching two new hemp-derived cannabidiol products: HempFX Hydration – Sleep and HempFX Hydration – Pure. The two tablet-based products are expected to be available in November 2018. Both are designed to be used with Youngevity's Y-DR8+ proprietary, portable water bottle system. In addition to being portable, the Y-DR8 filter provides great tasting water and reduces chemicals found in tap water. "This bottle system is intended to provide people with a revolutionary point-of-use water system for great-tasting water and enables consumers to…

WednesdayOct 03, 2018 3:28 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Fills Major Cash-free Gap in the Medical Marijuana Industry

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) is filling the cash-free gap that was left by banks and financial institutions reluctant to work with the medical marijuana industry. A recent article discussing the company reads: “While most banks and financial institutions are still reluctant to work with those in the medical marijuana industry, this company is excited to fill the gap. With end-to-end management, REFG is solving the fragmentation problem by identifying tools that are important to dispensaries and customizing those tools to the industry. These depository accounts represent one more step toward meeting the challenges faced in a once cash-only…

WednesdayOct 03, 2018 3:23 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Extends List of Applicable Uses for Innovative Drug Delivery Platform

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) continues to leverage its drug delivery platform technology in exciting new markets. An article discussing the company reads, “It has patents granted in the U.S. and Australia for applications of its DehydraTECH™ technology. Moreover, the company has many patents pending in over 40 nations. Lexaria Bioscience’s business strategy involves expanding the applicability of its technology within and beyond the cannabinoid sector. Recently upgraded to the OTC Markets’ OTCQX Best Market, Lexaria Bioscience is based in Kelowna, British Columbia. … The DehydraTECH™ drug delivery platform promotes healthier ingestion methods. It considerably improves the body’s ability…

WednesdayOct 03, 2018 1:05 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) Gears Up to Target Two Key Canadian Markets through New Brand Licensing Deal

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR), a vertically integrated Canadian cannabis company, was the subject of an article published by TheGlobeandMail.com today, titled ‘Cannabis Professional: Ace Hill, Flowr blaze the branding trail with licensing deal’ authored by Mark Rendell. As noted in the article, a first for the Canadian cannabis industry was reached today through the execution of a brand licensing deal by Toronto craft brewer Ace Hill and FLWR. The companies have partnered up to market a line of pre-rolled joints in Ontario and British Columbia. Per the article, FLWR will grow, package and ship two cannabis strains that will then…

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