Background and Unmet Need Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. It represents a significant global health issue, with its high prevalence, substantial economic costs, and serious health implications. In the United States alone, an estimated 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer […]
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Background and Unmet Need Hernia repairs are one of the most common general surgeries performed globally, with an estimated 20 million cases annually.[1] If left untreated, hernias may become obstructed and difficult to heal adequately, which potentially may be fatal to the patient. Surgical mesh is a common solution for hernia repair. Standard treatment involves […]
Background and Unmet Need Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy or CAR-T is a type of cancer immunotherapy that utilizes a patient’s own T cells that are genetically modified to recognize and attack cancer cells. This form of treatment has become massively popular as a customized solution to cancer therapies. While a new therapeutic area, […]
Concussive injuries in professional, club, and amateur sports, as well as across military occupations, are a major concern. Amateur athletes, including equestrian, contact sports, roller sports, and skiing, have been identified as one of the most susceptible populations to sustaining Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Further, 45% of TBI-related emergency pediatric visits result from an injury […]
Athletes worldwide employ early and on-going compression therapy to greatly improve short-term recovery as well as long-term outcomes for those engaging in strenuous physical activity. Medically, applying targeted pressure through compression has been found to boost blood circulation and reduce inflammation, expediting healing. A recent study further showed such therapy improves both perceptual and performance indices of exercise recovery. […]