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MedX Health Corp. $MDX.ca Expands North American Clinic Sales $DMTK $LMD.ca $DOC.ca $DOCRF $WELL.ca $PRN.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
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  • Six new clinics installing SIAscopy™ on Dermsecure™ telemedicine platform in the next three weeks across Ontario and Saskatchewan
  • MedX enters into a sales agency agreement with specialty medical device distribution group Ziemer Professional Corp., targeting sales efforts within the medical, athletic, and pain management clinic markets

MedX Health Corp. (“MedX” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:MDX), the global leader in teledermatology, announces that it has completed a sales agency agreement with the Ziemer Professional Corporation. Mr. Paul Ziemer, President, has 20 years of experience in medical device sales and medical clinic operations. “I have been working with the MedX team to develop a go-to market strategy and I am pleased to announce that the first six clinics will roll-out in the next three weeks with installations across Ontario and Saskatchewan. Preparations are already in place for additional installations in Canada and the USA for December and early 2021,” stated Mr. Ziemer.

“COVID-19 has almost doubled the wait times in order to see a Dermatologist. MedX’s DermSecure™ teledermatology platform provides a perfect solution to this problem. I have received tremendous interest from my client base and expect rapid growth in both the USA and Canada,” Mr. Ziemer added.

“Mr. Ziemer’s enthusiasm and detailed knowledge of the economic drivers in the clinic market have been invaluable as we begin our roll-out strategy. Mr. Ziemer has a wide network and strong relationships with numerous medical clinics and practitioners. We believe he will develop a solid customer base in a number of key markets for MedX, and we look forward to supporting Mr. Ziemer and his team in their sales and marketing efforts,” commented Mr. Mike Druhan, President, Dermatological Products and Services.

About Ziemer Professional Corp.

Ziemer Professional Corporation has been partnering with health care innovators for over 20 years. We have a strong focus on delivering new and innovative medical technologies to medical/athletic clinics throughout North America and internationally. Areas of experience include Diabetic Wound Care, Peripheral Neuropathy, Biomechanical Gait and Posture Analysis, Telemedicine/Remote Patient Monitoring. ZPC provides sales support as well as educational leadership to its partners, patients and clinical customers. Improving patient access to preventative technologies is top of mind with a specific focus on delivering patient care to remote communities including a special relationship with First Nations.

About MedX

MedX, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, is a leading medical device and software company focused on skin health with its SIAscopy™ on DermSecure™ telemedicine platform, utilizing its SIAscopy™ technology. SIAscopy™ is also imbedded in its products SIAMETRICS™, SIMSYS™, and MoleMate™, which MedX manufactures in its ISO 13485 certified facility. SIAMETRICS™, SIMSYS™, and MoleMate™ include hand-held devices that use patented technology utilizing light and its remittance to view up to 2 mm beneath suspicious moles and lesions in a pain free, non-invasive manner, with its software then creating real-time images for physicians and dermatologists to evaluate all types of moles or lesions within seconds. These products are Health Canada, FDA, TGA and CE cleared for use in Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, the European Union, Brazil and Turkey. MedX also designs, manufactures and distributes quality photobiomodulation therapeutic and dental lasers to provide drug-free and non-invasive treatment of tissue damage and pain. www.medxhealth.com

Forward Looking Statements

This press release does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ, including, without limitation, the Company’s limited operating history and history of losses, the inability to successfully obtain further funding, the inability to raise capital on terms acceptable to the Company, the inability to compete effectively in the marketplace, the inability to complete the proposed acquisition and such other risks that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in the Company’s projections or forward-looking statements. All forward looking statements in this press release are based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Rob von der Porten
MedX Health Corp.
[email protected]

MedX Health Corp. $MDX.ca Adds Health Care Expertise to Its Board of Directors $DMTK $LMD.ca $DOC.ca $DOCRF $WELL.ca $PRN.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:22 PM on Thursday, October 15th, 2020
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  • Announced that it has appointed Anthony Milonas and Wayne Cockburn as Directors of the Company, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Milonas and Mr. Cockburn have extensive senior management experience working with medical device and health care growth-stage companies, both nationally and internationally.

MedX Health Corp. (“MedX” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MDX), a Company focused on becoming the global leader in teledermatology, announces that it has appointed Anthony Milonas and Wayne Cockburn as Directors of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Milonas and Mr. Cockburn have extensive senior management experience working with medical device and health care growth-stage companies, both nationally and internationally.

Mr. Milonas is President and CEO of Canadian Orthodontic Partners, a company overseeing a national network of orthodontic practices. Mr. Milonas was responsible for the expansion of the group’s number of practices from 28 to approximately 55 and has held senior roles in both large publicly-traded companies as well as privately-held small and mid-sized companies. Mr. Milonas stated, “I am looking forward to working with such a talented team. MedX’s SIAscopy™ combined with its DermSecure™ platform are, in my view, an ideal combination for today’s challenging environment and the shift towards digital health care.”

Mr. Cockburn is President of The Clinic Network Canada, one of Canada’s largest providers of out-of-hospital pain management services. Mr. Cockburn previously founded the medical device company, iTech Medical, leading it through product approval in Europe and Canada. “I am very pleased to be joining the MedX team at such a pivotal time,” Mr. Cockburn said. “The meticulous development, regulatory and commercialization work that they’ve done over the past several years has, I believe, put them in a good position to not only become a leader in their field, but also allow them to save the lives of so many people who become affected by skin cancer.”

“We are delighted to add two executives of such notable experience to our Board,” noted Rob von der Porten, Chairman of MedX. “Anthony and Wayne have each held multiple leadership roles and have been integral in transforming smaller companies into strong organizations through the optimization of business strategies and operations, the pursuit of strategic partnerships and the building of brand channels. They both have a proven track record of bringing an operational focus in managing and growing healthcare companies and driving the profitable growth and expansion of businesses at national and international levels. Their insight will be invaluable as we build out the sales pipeline for our SIAscopy™ on Dermsecure™ telemedicine platform.”

About MedX

MedX, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, is a leading medical device and software company focused on skin health with its SIAscopy™ on DermSecure™ telemedicine platform, utilizing its SIAscopy™ technology. SIAscopy™ is also imbedded in its products SIAMETRICS™, SIMSYS™, and MoleMate™, which MedX manufactures in its ISO 13485 certified facility. SIAMETRICS™, SIMSYS™, and MoleMate™ include hand-held devices that use patented technology utilizing light and its remittance to view up to 2 mm beneath suspicious moles and lesions in a pain free, non-invasive manner, with its software then creating real-time images for physicians and dermatologists to evaluate all types of moles or lesions within seconds. These products are Health Canada, FDA, TGA and CE cleared for use in Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, the European Union, Brazil and Turkey. MedX also designs, manufactures and distributes quality photobiomodulation therapeutic and dental lasers to provide drug-free and non-invasive treatment of tissue damage and pain. www.medxhealth.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ, including, without limitation, the company’s limited operating history and history of losses, the inability to successfully obtain further funding, the inability to raise capital on terms acceptable to the company, the inability to compete effectively in the marketplace, the inability to complete the proposed acquisition and such other risks that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in the company’s projections or forward-looking statements. All forward looking statements in this press release are based on information available to the company as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

MedX Health Corp. $MDX.ca Bolsters Global Footprint and Adds Renowned Skin Care Expert to Senior Leadership Team $DMTK $ICAD $PLSE $SRTS

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:36 PM on Friday, October 2nd, 2020
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  • Announced the appointment of veteran healthcare industry executive Naman Demaghlatrous as Managing Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa, effective immediately
  • Additionally, Chantal Ward, RN has taken a permanent position with the Company as Director, Dermatological Services.

MedX Health Corp. (“MedX”) (TSX-V: MDX) is pleased to announce the appointment of veteran healthcare industry executive Naman Demaghlatrous as Managing Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa (“EMEA”), effective immediately. Additionally, Chantal Ward, RN has taken a permanent position with the Company as Director, Dermatological Services.

“Naman’s extensive background in healthcare and medical devices, along with his deep relationships will allow us to accelerate business development opportunities in the region,” said Mike Druhan, President of Dermatological Products & Services. “Chantal is an internationally recognized and respected leader in the dermatology and aesthetics spaces, bringing credibility to our offerings and putting an impressive opinion leader network at our disposal.”

Mr. Demaghlatrous has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including roles with medical device and pharmaceutical companies leading business strategy, international product licensing, business development and operations. He has proven expertise in leading organizations through start-up to rapid growth, expansion and value creation with companies such as Medtronic, Pediapharm, Johnson & Johnson and Atfal Pharma. Mr. Demaghlatrous will play an integral part in MedX’s revenue growth prospects by securing European, Middle Eastern and African partnerships for MedX’s skin assessment telemedicine technology. Initially supporting the roll out and expansions in the Netherlands, Spain and Turkey, he will also be responsible for securing joint ventures and partnerships across the EMEA Region.

“Helping patients access an e-consult on suspicious lesions or moles quickly and easily means better treatment and better outcomes,” noted Mr. Demaghlatrous. “There is already significant interest and traction across the region and I am expecting substantial growth over the next six to nine months.”

Chantal Ward RN, a Diploma Nurse Graduate from an operating room background, has 20+ years’ experience as a clinical trainer of advanced medical aesthetic equipment and technology. Her expertise is acknowledged across Canada and around the world, where she has provided guidance and training to hundreds of medical aesthetic professionals. Ms. Ward is Co-Founder of Clarity MedSpa & Laser Centre, Toronto and has significant experience with MedX’s SIAscopy on DermSecure™.

“I have been using this device in my clinic for several years and have caught multiple melanomas,” said Ms. Ward. “The device is easy to use and the ability to have a dermatologist provide a remote e-consult, within 72 hours, is critical. Early detection is the key to a successful patient outcome.”

“MedX is in full commercialization mode and Naman and Chantal are welcomed additions to our team. Recently, Damon Goodwin and Nick Hoffman have been announced to our senior management team and we are already feeling their impact. It is a satisfying to know that MedX can attract such seasoned professionals and I strongly believe that is because of the strength of our technology offering and the culture we have built,” further commented Mr. Druhan.

Currently, between two and three million non-melanoma skin cancers and 300,000 melanoma skin cancers occur globally each year. One in every three cancers diagnosed is a skin cancer and, according to Skin Cancer Foundation statistics, one in every five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. The global demand for SIAscopy on DermSecure™ will continue to increase with the growth of telemedicine and as early detection is recognized as the way to optimize survival and reduce healthcare costs.

About MedX

MedX, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, is a leading medical device and software company focused on skin health with its SIAscopy on DermSecure™ telemedicine platform, utilizing its SIAscopy™ technology. SIAscopy is also imbedded in its products SIAMETRICS™, SIMSYS™, and MoleMate™, which MedX manufactures in its ISO 13485 certified facility. SIAMETRICS™, SIMSYS™, and MoleMate™ include hand-held devices that use patented technology utilizing light and its remittance to view up to 2 mm beneath suspicious moles and lesions in a pain free, non-invasive manner, with its software then creating real-time images for physicians and dermatologists to evaluate all types of moles or lesions within seconds. These products are Health Canada, FDA, TGA and CE cleared for use in Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, the European Union and Turkey. MedX also designs, manufactures and distributes quality photobiomodulation therapeutic and dental lasers to provide drug-free and non-invasive treatment of tissue damage and pain. www.medxhealth.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This Media Release may contain forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future events. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.

Mike Druhan, President, Dermatological Services
MedX Health Corp
Tel: 905-599-7852

MedX Health Corp. $MDX.ca Bolsters Global Footprint and Adds Renowned Skin Care Expert to Senior Leadership Team $DMTK $ICAD $PLSE $SRTS

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:16 AM on Monday, September 21st, 2020
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  • Announced the appointment of veteran healthcare industry executive Naman Demaghlatrous as Managing Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa (“EMEA”), effective immediately
  • Additionally, Chantal Ward, RN has taken a permanent position with the Company as Director, Dermatological Services

MedX Health Corp. (“MedX”) (TSX-V: MDX) is pleased to announce the appointment of veteran healthcare industry executive Naman Demaghlatrous as Managing Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa (“EMEA”), effective immediately. Additionally, Chantal Ward, RN has taken a permanent position with the Company as Director, Dermatological Services.

“Naman’s extensive background in healthcare and medical devices, along with his deep relationships will allow us to accelerate business development opportunities in the region,” said Mike Druhan, President of Dermatological Products & Services. “Chantal is an internationally recognized and respected leader in the dermatology and aesthetics spaces, bringing credibility to our offerings and putting an impressive opinion leader network at our disposal.”

Mr. Demaghlatrous has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including roles with medical device and pharmaceutical companies leading business strategy, international product licensing, business development and operations. He has proven expertise in leading organizations through start-up to rapid growth, expansion and value creation with companies such as Medtronic, Pediapharm, Johnson & Johnson and Atfal Pharma. Mr. Demaghlatrous will play an integral part in MedX’s revenue growth prospects by securing European, Middle Eastern and African partnerships for MedX’s skin assessment telemedicine technology. Initially supporting the roll out and expansions in the Netherlands, Spain and Turkey, he will also be responsible for securing joint ventures and partnerships across the EMEA Region.

“Helping patients access an e-consult on suspicious lesions or moles quickly and easily means better treatment and better outcomes,” noted Mr. Demaghlatrous. “There is already significant interest and traction across the region and I am expecting substantial growth over the next six to nine months.”

Chantal Ward RN, a Diploma Nurse Graduate from an operating room background, has 20+ years’ experience as a clinical trainer of advanced medical aesthetic equipment and technology. Her expertise is acknowledged across Canada and around the world, where she has provided guidance and training to hundreds of medical aesthetic professionals. Ms. Ward is Co-Founder of Clarity MedSpa & Laser Centre, Toronto and has significant experience with MedX’s SIAscopy on DermSecure™.

“I have been using this device in my clinic for several years and have caught multiple melanomas,” said Ms. Ward. “The device is easy to use and the ability to have a dermatologist provide a remote e-consult, within 72 hours, is critical. Early detection is the key to a successful patient outcome.”

“MedX is in full commercialization mode and Naman and Chantal are welcomed additions to our team. Recently, Damon Goodwin and Nick Hoffman have been announced to our senior management team and we are already feeling their impact. It is a satisfying to know that MedX can attract such seasoned professionals and I strongly believe that is because of the strength of our technology offering and the culture we have built,” further commented Mr. Druhan.

Currently, between two and three million non-melanoma skin cancers and 300,000 melanoma skin cancers occur globally each year. One in every three cancers diagnosed is a skin cancer and, according to Skin Cancer Foundation statistics, one in every five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. The global demand for SIAscopy on DermSecure™ will continue to increase with the growth of telemedicine and as early detection is recognized as the way to optimize survival and reduce healthcare costs.

About MedX

MedX, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, is a leading medical device and software company focused on skin health with its SIAscopy on DermSecure™ telemedicine platform, utilizing its SIAscopy™ technology. SIAscopy is also imbedded in its products SIAMETRICS™, SIMSYS™, and MoleMate™, which MedX manufactures in its ISO 13485 certified facility. SIAMETRICS™, SIMSYS™, and MoleMate™ include hand-held devices that use patented technology utilizing light and its remittance to view up to 2 mm beneath suspicious moles and lesions in a pain free, non-invasive manner, with its software then creating real-time images for physicians and dermatologists to evaluate all types of moles or lesions within seconds. These products are Health Canada, FDA, TGA and CE cleared for use in Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, the European Union and Turkey. MedX also designs, manufactures and distributes quality photobiomodulation therapeutic and dental lasers to provide drug-free and non-invasive treatment of tissue damage and pain. www.medxhealth.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This Media Release may contain forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future events. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200921005178/en/

Contacts:

Mike Druhan, President, Dermatological Services
MedX Health Corp
Tel: 905-599-7852

Hospital ICUs lean on #telemedicine amid U.S. #COVID19 crisis – SPONSOR: MedX Health $MDX.ca $DMTK $ICAD $PLSE $SRTS

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:35 AM on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020

SPONSOR: MedX Health Corporation (MDX:TSX-V) The company has commercialized a highly effective skin cancer scanning device. Patients can receive their prognosis and receive treatment within 72 hours after the initial screening. Initial orders from its Brazilian distribution partner could result in $8M of hardware sales over the next 2 years. Learn More.

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Hospital ICUs lean on telemedicine amid U.S. COVID-19 crisis

  • Camden is among a growing number of communities relying on this elaborate form of telemedicine to cope with an unrelenting COVID-19 case load and to manage unpredictable surges

By Chad Terhune

(Reuters) – As the coronavirus pandemic spreads deeper into America’s small towns and rural outposts, Dr. Tallulah Holmstrom has seen familiar faces fill her intensive-care unit in Camden, South Carolina.

A native of this hamlet of 7,000 people, Holmstrom saw its ICU threatened with closure in recent years as specialists departed for bigger cities. Now faraway doctors are helping treat the community’s COVID-19 patients, thanks to technology.

KershawHealth, the local hospital, installed cameras and other equipment for 24-hour monitoring by a company that employs doctors and nurses remotely. Sitting in cubicles in St. Louis, Houston and Honolulu, as well as other countries including Israel and India, these medical workers watch patients’ vital signs on computer screens and talk to local staff on two-way video about medications and treatments. KershawHealth employees can summon emergency help from these teleworkers by hitting a button on the wall.

Holmstrom said those changes, begun four years ago, have helped her hospital better handle the current crisis. While Camden and surrounding Kershaw County have seen more than 1,600 confirmed infections and 34 deaths, the technology has enabled many of the area’s COVID-19 patients to be hospitalized close to home.

“Now a patient can look up from their ICU bed here and they are seeing a friend’s daughter or son taking care of them or someone they go to church with,” said Holmstrom, chief medical officer at KershawHealth.

Camden is among a growing number of communities relying on this elaborate form of telemedicine to cope with an unrelenting COVID-19 case load and to manage unpredictable surges.

Well before the current crisis, vast stretches of rural America lacked easy access to advanced medical care. More than 130 rural hospitals have closed in the United States since 2010, including 18 last year, according to University of North Carolina researchers.

Rural areas tend to have higher rates of underlying health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Their populations often are older and poorer – making them more vulnerable to COVID-19.

Even if beds were available, qualified staff are hard to find. It’s estimated that 43 states, including South Carolina, face a shortage of highly trained ICU doctors, known as intensivists, according to researchers at George Washington University. These shortages may worsen with hospitalizations in many states predicted to peak this fall, when the coronavirus mixes with flu season, according to Patricia Pittman, director of the university’s Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity.

“No one is suggesting telemedicine is ideal, but it’s probably one of the least bad options,” she said. “It is definitely better than having no one and helicoptering people out.”

SCALING EXPERTISE

About a third of U.S. hospitals surveyed in 2017 said they had access to a formal program of telemedicine for critically ill patients. Studies have shown telemedicine can benefit ICU patients by promoting the best practices supported by medical evidence and by reducing complications. During the pandemic, doctors say, it has helped conserve personal protective equipment and reduce workers’ exposure to the virus.

There can be drawbacks, too, if physicians try to monitor too many people at once, which can lead to poor decisions or even medical errors. Tele-ICU generally requires physicians working remotely to hold a license in each state where people are hospitalized.

The Trump administration has eased rules on telehealth during the pandemic and expanded reimbursement by Medicare. Shares of telemedicine companies such as Teladoc Health Inc have soared as patients embraced online visits.

Sutter Health, a large hospital system in California, said it manages more than 300 ICU beds across 18 hospitals from offices in Sacramento and San Francisco.

Earlier this month at its Sacramento hub, Dr. Vanessa Walker checked in remotely on a patient who was taken off a ventilator earlier in the day at Sutter’s Roseville hospital about 25 miles away. Using a headset and camera, she clicked the patient’s name on her screen, which rang a doorbell to notify the patient that she was entering the room via video.

“Save your breath. You’re doing well otherwise,” she told the patient.

Walker, the medical director of Sutter’s electronic ICU for its hospitals in California’s Central Valley, had a wide array of information across six monitors at her desk. She could review medical records and see multiple scans of the patient’s lungs before and after treatment.

CAUTIONARY TALE

As use of this technology grows, patient-safety advocates warn hospitals not to cut corners. They say cameras and computers are no substitute for trained professionals at the bedside who can respond rapidly to life-threatening complications.

The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit that monitors patient safety, recommends that a physician certified in critical care medicine perform an in-person review of each ICU patient daily before handing off monitoring to colleagues remotely. The group says remote doctors should lower their patient loads if they can’t respond within five minutes to requests from on-site staff and evaluate the patient.

Steve Burrows, a Los Angeles filmmaker, remains a skeptic.

He said his mother had complications during a hip operation in 2009 and suffered permanent brain damage in surgery and the ICU at a Wisconsin hospital.

In litigation, Burrows said, he learned that a doctor was remotely monitoring more than 150 ICU patients, and there was no physician in the ICU who could respond to his mother’s low blood pressure. He released an HBO documentary, “Bleed Out,” in 2018 about his mother’s case.

“Telemedicine is fantastic if it’s used properly,” he said in an interview. “But I think replacing doctors at the bedside with technology is insane.”

At trial, a jury found there was no negligence by the hospital. Advocate Aurora Health, the current hospital owner after a merger, said its electronic ICU “does not replace bedside caregivers. Instead, it serves as an additional set of eyes that provides an extra layer of safety.”

‘CONSTANT ATTENTION’

Advanced ICU Care, the St. Louis company serving Camden, works with more than 90 hospitals in 26 states. Overall, it has treated more than 1,300 COVID-19 patients.

“These patients need constant attention and continuous adjustments. That is a lot of what we do,” said Dr. Ram Srinivasan, the company’s chief medical officer.

South Carolina remains a hot spot for coronavirus infections with more than 126,000 cases and 2,877 confirmed deaths as of September 11.

The state’s first two cases of COVID-19 were announced the same day in early March and one was in Camden, a place so rural that signs remind people not to ride horses on the sidewalk.

Holmstrom, the chief medical officer at KershawHealth, got a call with the news while driving home that Friday, March 6. Within a matter of days, there were six people infected and four were hospitalized.

The Camden ICU was nearly full for weeks as the medical staff juggled COVID-19 patients alongside the normal flow of critically ill people. Hospitalizations eased around Memorial Day, Holmstrom said, only to surge again in July and much of August.

“When you’re a town this small and 32 people get sick in one day that’s a lot,” said Vic Carpenter, Kershaw County administrator.

Holmstrom, who was born in the hospital where she now works, has experienced highs and lows. A close friend who spent six weeks in the hospital is now back to full strength. Holmstrom arranged final video calls for others to say goodbye to their families.

KershawHealth is bracing for another surge this fall, when it once again will turn to remote doctors to back up busy hospital staff.

“It’s like someone constantly in the background overlooking everything with your care,” Holmstrom said.

(Reporting by Chad Terhune in Los Angeles; Additional reporting by Nathan Frandino in Sacramento; Editing by Marla Dickerson)

Source: https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/world/hospital-icus-lean-on-telemedicine-amid-us-covid-19-crisis-496573/

MedX Health Corp. $MDX.ca Announces Management Changes and Increased Focus on SIAscopy™ on DermSecure™ $DMTK $ICAD $PLSE $SRTS

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:20 AM on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020
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  • Completed management changes to enhance its focus on its dermatological services and products including DermSecure™ and SIAscopy™
  • Mike Druhan, who has championed SIAscopy™ within the Company for a number of years, has been appointed President, Dermatological Services and Products.

MedX Health Corp. (“MedX” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MDX) announced that it has completed management changes to enhance its focus on its dermatological services and products (“DSP”) including DermSecure™ and SIAscopy™.

Mike Druhan, who has championed SIAscopy™ within the Company for a number of years, has been appointed President, Dermatological Services and Products. The supporting teams in sales, training, production as well as software and hardware development for DSP will report to Mr. Druhan. “Mike and his team will continue to build out the Brazilian, Canadian and Dutch markets where we have established sales but more importantly, this refocus will allow more resources to be devoted to our initiatives in the United States, Latin America and Europe,” said Rob von der Porten, Executive Chair and interim CEO.

“I have full confidence in the capability of my team and the outstanding strengths of our technologies, SIAscopy™ and DermSecure™, which together form, in our view, the leading teledermatological offering in the world,” noted Mike Druhan. “As we have already seen, it saves lives and has a huge potential that we are starting to exploit. Consequently, we are relaunching the MedX website in the coming week, with much improved content on our dermatological focus, in keeping with our driving strategy,” he continued.

Louie Canitano, who has many years of experience in therapeutic laser and light products has been appointed Managing Director Light Therapy Products, with responsibility over sales of these products in Canada and the United States. He will work with our Canadian and US-based sales and distributor network.

About MedX

MedX, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, is a leading medical device and software company focused on skin health with its SIAscopy™ on DermSecure™ telemedicine platform, utilizing its SIAscopy™ technology. SIAscopy is also imbedded in its products SIAMETRICS™, SIMSYS™, and MoleMate™, which MedX manufactures in its ISO 13485 certified facility. SIAMETRICS™, SIMSYS™, and MoleMate™ include hand-held devices that use patented technology utilizing light and its remittance to view up to 2 mm beneath suspicious moles and lesions in a pain free, non-invasive manner, with its software then creating real-time images for physicians and dermatologists to evaluate all types of moles or lesions within seconds. These products are Health Canada, FDA, TGA and CE cleared for use in Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, the European Union, Brazil and Turkey. MedX also designs, manufactures and distributes quality light therapy products, including therapeutic and dental lasers to provide drug-free and non-invasive treatment of tissue damage and pain. www.medxhealth.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ, including, without limitation, the company’s limited operating history and history of losses, the inability to successfully obtain further funding, the inability to raise capital on terms acceptable to the company, the inability to compete effectively in the marketplace, the inability to complete the proposed acquisition and such other risks that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in the company’s projections or forward-looking statements. All forward looking statements in this press release are based on information available to the company as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Rob von der Porten
MedX Health Corp
[email protected]

MedX Health $MDX.ca continues its global expansion in the fight against skin cancer $DMTK $ICAD $PLSE $SRTS

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:53 PM on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
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Matthew Bohlsen |

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and worldwide, but early screening can save lives. Did you know these gruesome facts?

  • One in every three cancers diagnosed is skin cancer.
  • Between 2 and 3 million non-melanoma skin cancers and 132,000 melanoma skin cancers occur globally each year.
  • 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
  • More than 2 people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour.

Clearly the world needs a much better early skin cancer screening technology.

MedX Health Corp. (TSXV: MDX) is a leading medical device and software company focused on the early detection of skin cancer. MedX has approvals in 35 countries and distribution agreements in place for its key skin cancer diagnostic products – SIAscope and DermSecure™ telemedicine platform.

Following on from MedX’s regulatory approval and distribution agreement in Brazil (read here), the Company recently announced an exciting exclusive distribution agreement to launch SIAscopy on DermSecure™ in Mexico with EMC LABS, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.operating as MedX Mexico. MedX Mexico plans to launch an aggressive ease-of-access skin scanning/assessment program throughout Mexico, using MedX’s SIAscopy on DermSecure™ Telemedicine platform. MedX Mexico will cover all the upfront costs for application for regulatory approval in Mexico, all marketing costs, and will utilize their large-scale distribution network in Mexico.

MedX Mexico’s, President and CEO, Carlos Vizcaino, states:

“There is a significant opportunity for MedX’s rapid skin assessment technology in Mexico, as skin cancer is a very common type of cancer in Mexico……MedX’s SIAscopy on DermSecure™ Telemedicine platform and advanced SIAscopy imaging technology is a perfect solution to assist dermatologists and physicians in the diagnosis process for early detection of melanoma.”

Masterplan

MedX Health’s masterplan is to continue to rollout distribution agreements with partners globally. So far Brazil and now Mexico are underway. MedX’s revolutionary skin cancer detection device is approved in the USA, Canada, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, the European Union, Turkey, and many other places. In total MedX’s device has achieved regulatory approval in 35 countries. This means we can expect further distribution agreements in the future to many of the above countries. The potential for future revenues is enormous.

MedX’s business model is similar to Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. The revenue model uses front-end hardware sales coupled with recurring “platform” revenue based on a minimum number of screens per device (360/year at $10/image).

2019 revenues were only small at C$860,248, and 1st quarter 2020 C$95,544, as the Company was impacted by COVID-19 and had yet to ramp up distribution as is now occurring in 2020. For a guide on where revenues are headed the next two years the Beacon Securities report is most useful.

The report’s analysts says MedX has strong visibility on initial orders from the MedX Brazilian distribution partner, that could result in $8 million of hardware sales over the next 2 years and a run-rate of $14 million of high margin, recurring platform revenue by the end of FY21. Given that MedX currently trades on a market cap of C$24 million, the C$14 million, if achieved, would mean MedX would trade on a 2022 market cap/sales ratio of only 1.7. Beacon Securities rates MedX Health a ‘buy’ with a Price Target of C$0.45. Given the stock currently trades at C$0.135, the C$0.45 price target represents a very significant upside of 233% or a 3.3 fold gain.

Closing remarks

It is very clear to me that the market is yet to wake up to the potential very large boost in revenues that MedX is working to achieve, now with distribution agreements in both Brazil and Mexico.

Detecting skin cancer is an enormous global need and MedX is working hard to fill this need. MedX has the right device and approvals in 35 countries. All that is needed now is further distribution agreements and revenue to flow. The opportunity for investors to get in early on such a great company with a very bright future still exists. I would not recommend waiting too long as the cheap valuation is unlikely to last long, especially as further new deals are announced.

Source: https://investorintel.com/sectors/biotech-healthcare/biotech-intel/medx-health-continues-global-expansion-fight-skin-cancer/

Stay ahead of skin cancer with early detection SPONSOR: MedX Health $MDX.ca $DMTK $ICAD $PLSE $SRTS

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:00 PM on Sunday, July 26th, 2020

SPONSOR: MedX Health Corporation (MDX:TSX-V) The company has commercialized a highly effective skin cancer scanning device. Patients can receive their prognosis and receive treatment within 72 hours after the initial screening. Initial orders from its Brazilian distribution partner could result in $8M of hardware sales over the next 2 years. Learn More.

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Stay ahead of skin cancer with early detection

By Levi Stone, RN, MSN Chief Nursing Officer

Whether it’s lounging by the pool, working in the garden, or watching kids play in the front yard; we find ourselves spending more time outside, soaking in the sunshine. While the sun’s rays have their share of health benefits, they can also create a few troubles as well. Taking a few minutes to routinely check your skin can literally be a life saver. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, impacting 1 in 5 Americans during their lifetime. While many types of skin cancers are curable, one type (melanoma) can be deadly if not caught promptly. Working with a dermatologist to “know your spots” can help establish the early detection and subsequent treatments necessary to keep the odds in your favor. It’s also as easy as A-B-C-D-E.

A, for asymmetry. Spots with irregular borders are more concerning opposed to those with a round and symmetrical appearance. Imagine drawing a line in the middle of the spot. If one half doesn’t match the other, it’s a good indication the spot is asymmetrical and should be reported immediately to your dermatologist for further review and assessment.

B, is for borders. The borders on spots and moles should be smooth and even. Melanomas often tend to be more uneven, with edges having a “scalloped” or notched presentation. Best rule of thumb…smooth and round is good, anything else is bad and needs to be checked more closely.

C, represents color. Benign moles tend to be one color and are most often brown. However, when multiple colors are present (such as brown, black, or tan), this may signal a warning that it’s not benign. Melanomas may also become red, white, or blue.

D, is for diameter. In this case, smaller is better usually. While melanomas may start small, they tend to grow to be 6 millimeters or larger. An easy way to evaluate size is compare it to a standard pencil eraser, which is roughly ¼ inch, or 6 millimeters.

E, or evolution. Observing for changes in size, shape, color, and elevation are all characteristics to stay on top of. Bleeding, itching, or crusting are signs of potential trouble as well. Bottom line, if a mole shows ANY signs of changing in ANY way, it’s time to see your dermatologist as soon as possible.

Aside from following the A-B-C-D-E’s of skin cancer, knowing the single most and primary risk factor in developing skin cancer is prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Whether it comes from the sun directly, and/or tanning beds, powerful UV rays cause a tremendous amount of skin damage. Sunburns, especially those that are severe (causing blistering and bleeding) exponentially increase these risks. Also, people with fair colored skin, light hair, and light eye color tend to burn more easily and have a greater sensitivity to UV rays making them more susceptible to melanoma. However, skin cancer can and does occur in every race, skin color, and ethnicity.

Lastly, between scheduled dermatology appointments, it’s as important you also take time to personally inspect your skin from head to toe regularly. Melanomas can develop anywhere on the body, including areas that do not get much sun exposure and can be easily missed during an exam. They can also be harder to spot on people with darker colored skin. One of the most famous examples of this involved the legendary Reggae artist, Bob Marley. Having died from melanoma in 1981, his cancer started on his toe. It simply cannot be stressed enough, if you notice changes to your skin, don’t write it off and have it checked as soon as possible. Taking action will not only save that beautiful skin of yours, but possibly your life as well.

Source: https://www.oaoa.com/people/health/levi_stone/stone-stay-ahead-of-skin-cancer-with-early-detection/article_dd341096-c34c-11ea-836a-878e0e58bedb.html

MedX Health $MDX.ca has tons of upside, says Beacon Securities $DMTK $ICAD $PLSE $SRTS

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:38 AM on Monday, July 6th, 2020
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By Jayson MacLean

Beacon Securities analyst Doug Cooper thinks the market has so far ignored a series of recent game-changing announcements by medical technology company MedX Health (MedX Health Stock Quote, Chart, News TSXV:MDX).

That scenario, said Cooper in a June 16 update to clients, makes for a prime investment opportunity.

Mississauga, Ontario-based MedX Health is developing non-invasive and cost-effective skin analysis and assessment systems for use by medical professionals. The company’s DermSecure telemedicine platform uses its SIAscopy technology which allows for images to be uploaded and sent to dermatologists for review.

MedX is now through its R&D phase with regulatory approval in 35 countries and has started commercialization.

MedX announced on Monday signing an exclusive distribution agreement to launch SIAscopy on DermSecure in Mexico through what it calls “an aggressive ease-of-access skin scanning/assessment program throughout Mexico” with partner company MedX Mexico.

MedX Mexico said it will be seeking regulatory approval, which it expects will come within the next 60 days, and then commence commercial sales.

According to the company, the opportunity in Mexico is significant, with skin cancer being a very common type of cancer in the country and with MedX’s already-established relationships there.

“MedX Mexico has experience in marketing medical devices and health solutions in the Mexican market, as well as a strong connections with hospitals, major pharmacies and medical clinics which will be a great benefit as it enters into this large market, and we are delighted to be partnering with them,” said Scott Spearn, who, as just announced on Thursday, will be stepping down immediately from the roles of president and CEO of MedX due to family reasons.

On the Mexico deal, Cooper called it, “just the latest in a series of game changing announcements from the company.”

“Yet the stock has yet to react, which we believe creates excellent opportunity for investors. Over the past few months, it has announced new distribution relationships, the imminent commencement of a pharmacy trial in Canada and the closing of a $3.3 million private placement that provided the company with necessary growth capital,” Cooper wrote.

Cooper argued that with its medical device and platform MedX is filling an unmet medical need, where on a global scale melanoma continues to be mis-diagnosed and patients have long wait times to see a dermatologist, a problem as melanoma, if untreated, can become life threatening in as little as six weeks through spread to other parts of the body.

The analyst noted MedX’s Mexican announcement comes on the heels of its exclusive distribution partnership in Brazil (also with a significant skin cancer problem, Cooper says), while on the home front, Cooper said,

“We believe MedX is about to start a trial with a high profile pharmacy chain in Canada. Given the success of the ‘proof of concept’ trial with Boots Pharmacy in Norway, we believe this will not only be successful but will also increase the company’s exposure in the investment community,” Cooper wrote.

The analyst also said he thinks MedX is continuing meaningful conversations with potential partners in the United States and Europe, while also noting there could be an expansion in market opportunity to other conditions such as rosacea, acne and eczema.

Source: https://www.cantechletter.com/2020/06/medx-health-has-tons-of-upside-says-beacon-securities/

CLIENT FEATURE: MedX Health $MDX.ca Commercializing A Highly Effective Skin Cancer Scanning Device $DMTK $ICAD $PLSE $SRTS

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:24 AM on Monday, June 22nd, 2020
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MedX Health Corp.  

 (TSX-V: MDX) 

  • Commercialized a regulatory-approved highly effective skin cancer scanning device
  • Provides images that can be uploaded on the company’s proprietary cloud-based tele-health platform and sent to local dermatologists for assessment
  • Patients can receive their prognosis and receive treatment within 72 hours after the initial screening
  • Immanent expansion into Mexico, Colombia and USA
  • Strong relationship with a Canadian national pharmacy chain with ~1,500 stores across the country
  • Initial orders from its Brazilian distribution partner that could result in $8 million of hardware sales over the next 2 years and a run-rate of $14 million of high margin, recurring platform revenue by the end of FY21
  • Dermatologists have declared these images the “next best thing to being there” in person
  • Platform has been proven through a proof-of-concept trial in Norway (109 Boots pharmacies captured 80,000 scans and found 800 cases of melanoma)
  • Company reported revenue of $860,248 for the year ended December 31, 2019

Does This Product Satisfy A Need?

  • Skin cancer accounts for one-third of all cancer cases and is one of the only forms of cancer that is increasing in prevalence
  • Early detection can result in a survival rate of 98%
  • If left undetected, skin cancer and melanoma in particular, metastasizes very quickly, dropping the survival rate down to 25%
  • Rigorous and regular screening regiment now more important than ever

Products

MedX’s SIAscope captures images ‘2mm’ below the skin’s surface

  • Only technology that can capture images below the skins surface
  • The SIAscope is placed directly on the suspicious mole allowing no ambient light to distort the image
  • The fixed focal point and controlled light wavelengths allow for a perfect Dermascopic image as well as 4 additional images
  • The SIAscope is the only scanner in the world that can achieve this

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