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FridaySep 20, 2024 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Hires New CEO Amid Shift in Focus to Pharmaceutical Industry Collaboration and Operations

Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, announced the appointment of Richard Christopher as its new CEO, replacing Chris Bunka who will serve in his new capacity as Executive Strategic Advisor while remaining Chairman of the Board Lexaria also announced entering a Material Transfer Agreement with an undisclosed pharmaceutical industry partner, leading to speculation of which company has taken this formal step to get closer to Lexaria’s technology The company is focusing on this pharmaceutical industry collaboration and on investigations in cardiometabolic and GLP-1 sectors (alternative diabetes and obesity treatments), a huge sector that particularly needs its unmatched technology…

TuesdaySep 17, 2024 9:45 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Demonstrates Continued DehydraTECH(TM)-Liraglutide Performance with Ongoing GLP-1 Diabetes Animal Study

Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, is reporting on its eight-week body weight results from its WEIGHT-A24-1 ongoing animal study The study was made up of three main groups of formulations: DehydraTECH-processed CBD; semaglutide (including “Rybelsus(R)”) and liraglutide The DehydraTECH-CBD and DehydraTECH-liraglutide both outperformed Rybelsus(R), which was a surprise outcome. DehydraTECH-liraglutide posted a weight reduction of 4.74%, the most significant in the study For Lexaria, this continued outperformance of DehydraTECH-liraglutide is of particular interest, particularly since many third-party studies have shown semaglutide to be more than twice as effective as liraglutide in promoting weight loss As the study…

FridaySep 13, 2024 9:00 am

New York Cannabis Insider Conference: The State’s Premier Cannabis Event

Cannabis traders, entrepreneurs, growers, stakeholders, service providers, regulators, industry leaders, and investors, are invited to attend the state’s premier cannabis event at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York on Sept. 25. The NY Cannabis Insider Conference provides a major learning and networking platform to the New York cannabis industry. As the legal weed industry grows, the conference is designed to address the evolving issues of the industry. The live events at the conference allow participants to learn the licensing and regulatory policies, the latest technology resources and products, and a number of operational tips from stalwarts attending the event.…

ThursdaySep 12, 2024 9:00 am

Alternative Products Expo Arrives in Atlanta

The Alt Pro Expo, presented by Trinity Hemp, is coming to Atlanta on Oct. 10-12, 2024. Atlanta has a vibrant history with a legacy of smoke-shop culture. The southern city attracts retailers and buyers from neighboring cities, blending seamlessly into the new-age Alternative Products scene. Atlanta offers several recreational options to the attendees of the Expo. The Alternative Products Expo presents a dynamic platform for learning, exhibitions and collaborations in the Alternative Products industry. It brings together manufacturers, retailers, professionals, consumers, and enthusiasts, showcasing the latest products and services in the counterculture industry. The Alternative Products Expo in Atlanta will…

ThursdaySep 05, 2024 10:30 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Yields “Extremely Interesting” Results for DehydraTECH(TM) Liraglutide in Ongoing Diabetes Animal Study

Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, has just announced its 4-week and 8-week blood glucose results from its WEIGHT-A24-1 animal study Two formulations from the study posted outstanding performance, with each utilizing the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology DehydraTECH-liraglutide (Group H) and two DehydraTECH-CBD formulations (Groups A & B) posted blood sugar level reductions of 2.50%, 1.90%, and 1.53%, respectively These results build on the positive results from Lexaria’s 2023 DIAB-A22-1 animal study, which showed a 16.7% blood sugar concentration increase relative to baseline by day 56 for the obese control group that got no treatment Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ:…

ThursdayAug 29, 2024 10:30 am

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s (NASDAQ: INM) INM-901: A Promising New Candidate for Alzheimer’s Therapy

INM-901 oral formulation shows encouraging results in preclinical studies High bioavailability of INM-901 oral formulation was shown to provide similar drug concentration levels in the brain as intraperitoneal injection Oral delivery method offers advantages such as lower treatment costs, in comparison with intravenous delivery of large molecule antibody therapies The company is conducting further research including drug metabolism studies, dose ranging studies and pharmacokinetic studies InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drug candidates targeting the CB1/CB2 receptors, announced that its drug candidate INM-901 as an oral formulation will…

MondayAug 26, 2024 12:00 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Validates Technology’s Superiority, Moving Closer to a Share in the Global Diabetes Treatment Market

Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, just reported positive results from its applied research program conducted in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada (“NRC”) The study’s objective was to examine the molecular properties of semaglutide, processed with its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology, comparing it to Rybelsus(R), the commercially available alternative Lexaria’s DehydraTECH demonstrated that semaglutide can be efficiently released in a simulated gastric fluid environment, without the use of salcaprozate sodium (“SNAC”) ingredient chemistry This milestone moves the company closer to the diabetes treatment market, projected to hit $153.98 billion in value by 2032 Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ:…

MondayAug 26, 2024 9:00 am

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Reports Promising Long-Term Results for Alzheimer’s Drug INM-901

A long-term preclinical study of Alzheimer's Disease (“AD”) drug candidate INM-901 included four groups: untreated disease-free, INM-901-treated disease-free, placebo-treated Alzheimer's Disease, and INM-901-treated Alzheimer's Disease at two dosing levels The results showed that INM-901-treated AD groups displayed behavior trends similar to the untreated disease-free group, with a clear dose response observed in most assessments The drug has also shown a reduction in neuroinflammation and enhancement of neuronal function, with molecular data supporting behavioral study observations InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing proprietary small molecule drug candidates for diseases with high unmet needs, has announced promising outcomes…

FridayAug 23, 2024 10:00 am

Ongoing Battle in California Symbolizes the Longstanding Struggle Between Marijuana and Hemp

Governor Gavin Newsom of California is working toward regulating intoxicating products derived from hemp, via the state Department of Cannabis Control. The governor is actively looking into ways to increase enforcement, close loopholes and prevent underage kids from having access to unsafe marijuana and hemp products. In a recent statement, Gov. Newsom argued that these products needed to be subjected to safety and health regulations, just as marijuana products are. This sentiment is echoed by most observers, who agree that at some point, marijuana and hemp will be subject to the same rules. What those rules will be and when…

FridayAug 16, 2024 9:45 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Targeting Oral GLP-1 Alternatives for Diabetes and Obesity Treatment

Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, is exploring its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology for the oral delivery of glucagon-like peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) drugs. GLP-1 drugs have shown great promise in addressing diabetes and obesity, with nearly all the major brands administered only through injection devices. A previous human study by Lexaria evidenced improved bioavailability when semaglutide was administered orally, as compared to standard Rybelsus®. Lexaria has several additional R&D studies underway, including both animal and human investigations into semaglutide, liraglutide and tirzepatide. Together, those three drugs represent more than 90% of all revenue in the current global GLP1 market. Data…

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