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#Edtech firms offer free access to colleges that is impacted by #Coronavirus – SPONSOR: BetterU Education Corp. $BTRU.ca $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:12 PM on Thursday, March 12th, 2020
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Edtech firms offer free access to colleges that is impacted by Coronavirus

Beginning Thursday, online learning giant Coursera said it is going to provide every impacted university in the world free access to its course catalogue through ‘Coursera for Campus’ until July 31

  • Beginning Thursday, online learning giant Coursera said it is going to provide every impacted university in the world free access to its course catalogue through ‘Coursera for Campus’ until July 31.

By: Neha Alawadhi & Samreen Ahmad

Online education companies in India and globally are offering their paid programmmes to students — whether in school or pursuing higher education — free of cost because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning Thursday, online learning giant Coursera said it is going to provide every impacted university in the world free access to its course catalogue through ‘Coursera for Campus’ until July 31.

“We’re going to make ‘Coursera for Campus’ offering freely available to any college or university in the world that is impacted by coronavirus, in the hope that they can rapidly allow students to start learning and ensure we have minimal impact from coronavirus on the student community,” said Leah Belsky, chief enterprise officer and senior vice-president, Coursera.

Coursera, founded by Stanford Professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, has 48 million registered learners worldwide and offers courses, specialisations, degrees, and certificate programmes online.

The ‘Coursera for Campus’ offers job-relevant online education to students, alumni, faculty, and employees of firms like Mindtree, Tata Communications, Axis Bank, Infosys, Airtel, and Manipal Group.

Indian universities can continue teaching their students online without creating new infrastructure. Coursera’s existing ‘Coursera for Campus’ partners include Manipal Academy of Higher Education, UPES, Shiv Nadar University, KL University, NMIMS, and Pearl Academy.

In India, it has 5 million registered learners, and is adding over 100,000 learners per month.

Universities can sign up to provide their enrolled students with access to more than 3,800 courses and 400 specialisations from Coursera’s top university and industry partners.

Similarly, Indian education technology firms are also offering free classes and course material for students impacted by the novel coronavirus. On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.

Edtech firm Byju’s also said it will provide free access to its complete app to school students till the end of April.

Some Indian states like Kerala, Karnataka and New Delhi have already announced the closure of schools.

A UNESCO report states that the education of over 290 million students across 13 countries will be interrupted because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Another edtech platform Unacademy said it will conduct close to 20,000 free live classes on its platform, across exam categories like UPSC, banking, railways and so on.

Unacademy claims it has 10,000 educators, 13 million learners, and subscriptions for over 30 exam categories.

Educational Initiatives, a 20-year old edtech company based out of Bengaluru is also offering 60 days free access of Mindspark to all students, so that the school closure due to COVID-19 does not impact their learning.

Mindspark is an artificial intelligence-powered specialised mathematics programme developed for children’s learning.

Similarly, edtech firm Toppr is going to provide free live classes to students in classes 5 to 12.

While it is yet to be seen how effective these measures will be, Coursera’s Belsky said the US education system invested in digitising after events like Hurricane Katrina, which forced school and college students to miss studies for months.

According to some estimates, in New Orleans alone, 110 of the 126 public schools were completely destroyed and students had to be moved to neighbouring states to complete their education.

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/education/edtech-firms-offer-free-access-to-colleges-that-is-impacted-by-coronavirus-120031201574_1.html

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Digital Learning #Edtech: Can it Solve the Access to Education Problem for Indian Students? – SPONSOR: BetterU Education Corp. $BTRU.ca $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:20 PM on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
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Digital Learning: Can it Solve the Access to Education Problem for Indian Students?

  • India is home to the largest youth population in the world.
  • As per recent government statistics, we have an estimated 430 million people under the age of 18.

Author: DQINDIA Online

Digital learning can help tackle existing problems in the education sector such as shortage of skilled teachers, lack of adequate teaching materials and so on.

India is home to the largest youth population in the world. As per recent government statistics, we have an estimated 430 million people under the age of 18. These young minds hold immense potential to build a strong future for themselves and the country. A potential that is often held to ransom by an education system marred by outmoded methods of teaching, disproportionate student to teacher ratio, a shortage of skilled teachers and lack of adequate teaching materials.

At a time when technology is transforming every other aspect of our existence, it is only natural that we turn to tech tools to disrupt the way we learn. A lack of access and resources emerges as a constant stumbling block in our youth’s pursuit of education – a problem that can be tackled by modernising the education system through digital learning. Here’s how:

Education beyond Boundaries

Digital content and e-learning can bring entire teaching modules to your doorstep through smart devices, making it possible for students to continue working toward completing their education even if they jump off the path of traditional learning. With a boom in cheaper data and devices, this mode of learning proves especially effective in pursuit of higher education or career-oriented skills. Access to online learning opportunities through remote classes, webinars and online academies can accord equal learning opportunities to students in Tier II and III cities as well as rural areas where skilled educators in one’s desired field of study may not be available.

Personalised Learning

The advent of deep data analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, personalised learning has become a tangible reality. These tech tools allow enable an identification of student goals – whether it is securing merit, landing jobs or simply amassing knowledge – and create educational content to suit these goals. This promotes a truly personalised approach toward learning. With the inclusion of edtech networks and multimedia in education, learning and teaching methods have evolved greatly in their methodology, style and content.

Learning on the Go

Gadgets are an integral part of the youth’s lifestyle today. From shopping to entertainment and social interactions, they seek everything on their finger tips and on the go. Their approach toward education and learning is no exception to this tendency. Digital learning allows them to consume educational content in a format they’re more comfortable in and at a place and setting of their choosing.

Affordability

The cost of higher education in India is steep. By comparison, specialised online course are far more affordable. If you factor in the costs of moving to and living in a big city for students from Tier II and III cities, small towns and rural areas, professional online courses don’t cost a fraction of brick-and-mortar set ups. It is for this reason that India is fast emerging as the second biggest market for MOOCs or open online courses, after the US. This new educational revolution presents great opportunity to help the youth access high-quality education and training, at affordable price points, from the comfort of their homes.

Job Readiness

The higher education in India essentially revolves around securing a stable – ideally, well-paying – job. With easy access to e-learning platforms and digital content, students can access the right kind of content in a format fit for their preferred mode of consumption and be better equipped to meet this goal. For instance, the same curriculum can be easily tweaked to suit academic and competitive purposes in a cost-effective manner in the e-book format.

Future-Ready Education

The world around us is changing at a lightning fast pace, thanks to the constant eruptions of the technology front. Sadly, most of the traditional forums of learning – be it schools, colleges or universities – find themselves lagging behind when it comes to tailoring the course content as per the changing demands of the times we live in. Besides, overhauling entire course curriculums can often a slow, time-consuming process. In such a scenario, professionally tailored online courses can be a bankable alternative in amassing skills training that contributes to employability and is in line with the learners’ interests.

It is undisputable that the future of education will be defined by digital content and learning. Students in India can ride this wave to tide over the inherent flaws in our education system and set themselves up for success in their chosen profession.

Source: https://www.dqindia.com/digital-learning-can-solve-access-education-problem-indian-students/

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Healthcare IT #Mhealth Market Worth $511.06 Billion by 2027 SPONSOR: CardioComm Solutions $EKG.ca – $ATE.ca $TLT.ca $OGI.ca $ACST.ca $IPA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 1:15 PM on Monday, March 9th, 2020

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Healthcare IT Market Worth $511.06 Billion by 2027

  • Healthcare IT market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.8% from 2019 to reach $511.06 billion by 2027.

London, March 06, 2020 – According to a new market research report “Healthcare IT Market by Product (EMR, mHealth, PHM, RIS, PACS, RCM, Healthcare Analytics, Telehealth, SCM, HIE), Component (Software, Service), Delivery Mode (Web, Cloud) and End User (Hospital, Payer, Pharmacy, Ambulatory, Homecare)- Global Forecast to 2027”, published by Meticulous Research®, the healthcare IT market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.8% from 2019 to reach $511.06 billion by 2027.

Health Information Technology (Healthcare IT) is a broad term that defines the technology and infrastructure utilized to record, analyze, and share patient health data in healthcare organizations. The aim of Healthcare IT solutions is to offer better care for patients and help accomplish health equity. It also endorses recording of patient data to improve healthcare delivery and allow for analysis of information for both healthcare practitioners and ministry of health/government agencies.

With increasing pressure to curtail healthcare cost and improve healthcare quality, investments in healthcare IT are gaining traction and are largely driven by the need for savings, economies of scale, and improving cash flow. According to a survey performed by Octopus group, more than 100 global institutional investors have planned to increase their investment in healthcare infrastructure, including health IT, by $200 billion over the next five years. By adopting various healthcare IT solutions such as EHR, PACS, and CPOE among others, healthcare organizations have reduced the operational cost and improved savings along with better patient care. For instance, with increasing adoption of Cerner Dynamic Documentation platform, Northern Light Health (U.S.) saved an estimated $1.3 million annually, by increasing provider efficiency, improving satisfaction with their electronic health record, and streamlining the discharge process. Similarly, by adopting Cerner ITWorks, University of Missouri Health Care (U.S.) reduced the organization’s IV obsolescence rate by more than 43% over three months. In addition, the university also adopted Cerner’s revenue cycle management solutions in 2018.

The healthcare IT solutions market study presents historical market data in terms of value (2017, and 2018), estimated current data (2019), and forecasts for 2027 – by product, component, delivery mode, end-user, and geography. The study also evaluates industry competitors and analyzes their market share at the global and regional level.

Based on product type, the healthcare providers solutions segment accounted for the largest share of the healthcare IT market and is slated to grow faster during the forecast period. The large share of this segment is primarily attributed to the factors such as growing focus on patient safety & care, increasing demand for integrated healthcare solutions, rising investments in development of healthcare infrastructure in emerging countries, increasing number of government initiatives & regulatory mandates on implementing eHealth solutions, increasing demand for quality healthcare, and rising awareness about electronic health records (EHRs). In addition, growing geriatric population & related ailments and patient workload on healthcare systems across the globe are also driving adoption of digitization solutions among healthcare providers.

Based on component type, the services segment held the largest share of the overall healthcare IT market. The largest share of this segment is mainly attributed to the increasing need to reduce healthcare costs, shift towards cloud-based services, rising adoption of digital solutions across healthcare organizations, and growing need to reduce administrative overheads of the healthcare industry.

Based on delivery mode, the overall healthcare IT market is segmented into web/cloud based and on-premises. Web & cloud-based solutions accounted for the largest share of the overall healthcare IT solutions market owing to its benefits such as on lower upfront cost, on-demand self-serving deployment model, excessive storage flexibility, and greater security.

Based on the end user, healthcare providers held the largest share of the overall healthcare IT market and is projected to grow at a fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The largest share of this segment is mainly attributed to rising patient volume, growing awareness about electronic health records (EHRs), growing healthcare spending by the countries across globe, and increasing adoption of healthcare IT solutions by healthcare providers.

The report also includes extensive assessment of the product portfolio, geographic analysis, and key strategic developments adopted by leading market participants in the industry over the past 4 years (2016–2019). The healthcare IT solutions market has witnessed number of new product launches, agreements, partnerships & collaborations, expansions, and acquisitions in the recent years. For instance, in October 2019, Cerner collaborated with ResMed (U.S.) to help providers make more informed treatment decisions, control costs, and deliver seamless care across health systems. Similarly, in July 2019, McKesson opened its new distribution center in Puyallup, Washington, U.S. to serve hospitals, health systems, community pharmacies, and national retail pharmacies across the state of Washington.

The key players operating in the global healthcare IT market are McKesson Corporation (U.S.), Optum Health (U.S.), International Business Machine Corporation (IBM) (U.S.), Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (U.S.), athenahealth, Inc. (U.S.), Epic Systems Corporation (U.S.), Dell Technologies Inc. (U.S.), GE Healthcare (U.S.), Cerner Corporation (U.S.), Oracle Corporation (U.S.), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (U.S.), Nuance Communications, Inc. (U.S.), eClinicalWorks (U.S.) NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (U.S.), Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. (CPSI) (U.S.), Conifer Health Solutions, LLC. (U.S.), 3M Company (U.S.), Koninklijke Philips N.V. (The Netherlands), and Infor, Inc. (U.S.) among others.

Source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/03/06/1996384/0/en/Healthcare-IT-Market-Worth-511-06-Billion-by-2027-Exclusive-Report-by-Meticulous-Research.html

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DEA Proposes New #Mhealth Rule for Substance Abuse Treatment SPONSOR: CardioComm Solutions $EKG.ca – $ATE.ca $TLT.ca $OGI.ca $ACST.ca $IPA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:14 PM on Thursday, March 5th, 2020

SPONSOR: CardioComm Solutions (EKG: TSX-V) – The heartbeat of cardiovascular medicine and telemedicine. Patented systems enable medical professionals, patients, and other healthcare professionals, clinics, hospitals and call centres to access and manage patient information in a secure and reliable environment.

DEA Proposes New Mhealth Rule for Substance Abuse Treatment

A proposed rule change would allow providers to use mHealth tools more freely in substance abuse treatment programs, but it isn’t the rule that telehealth advocates have been anticipating.

By Eric Wicklund

March 04, 2020 – Federal officials have proposed easing restrictions on the use of mHealth in substance abuse programs – but the changes aren’t what everyone has been expecting.

Under a notice of proposed rulemaking published last month in the Federal Register, the US Drug Enforcement Agency would allow registered narcotic treatment programs (NTPs) using “mobile components” to consider those connected health elements as a coincident activity.

“The NTP registrants that operate or wish to operate mobile components (in the state that the registrant is registered in) to dispense narcotic drugs in schedules II-V at a remote location for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment would not be required to obtain a separate registration for a mobile component,” a summary of the rule states.

“This proposed rule would waive the requirement of a separate registration at each principal place of business or professional practice where controlled substances are dispensed for those NTPs with mobile components that fully comply with the requirements of the proposed rule, once finalized,” the summary continues. “These revisions to the regulations are intended to make maintenance or detoxification treatments more widely available, while ensuring that safeguards are in place to reduce the likelihood of diversion.”

The notice is different from what telehealth and mHealth providers have been waiting for: a rule that would ease federal restrictions on the prescription of scheduled drugs via telemedicine, and one that federal officials had been expected to unveil. It even prompted Virginia Sen. Mark Warner to issue a press release congratulating the DEA on making that move.

“The opioid and addiction epidemic has had a devastating impact on communities in Virginia and across the country,” Warner, who had sent a letter to the DEA in January, said in a press release that has since been deleted. “We need to use every tool at our disposal to ensure that individuals struggling with addiction can access the treatment they need, and telehealth is an important part of that. I am pleased the DEA has finally issued proposed rulemaking that will improve telehealth access for these patients and I hope they will work quickly to finalize this rulemaking once stakeholders have had an opportunity to weigh in.”

With the Special Registration for Telemedicine Act of 2018, which was part of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act signed into law by President Donald Trump in late 2018, the DEA had until October 24, 2019 to set the ground rules for providers with a special registration to prescribe controlled substances.

That deadline passed without action. In November, the Justice Department announced plans to issue a proposed rule to create that registration process. But nothing has happened since then, and the DEA and other federal agencies have refused to give any updates.

Last month’s ruling leaves healthcare providers looking for more leeway in treating substance abuse issues both pleased and disappointed. It’s a step in the right direction for programs using digital health tools, but not the leap forward that so many have been anticipating.

Source: https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/dea-proposes-new-mhealth-rule-for-substance-abuse-treatment

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Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca Announces Advancement of Joint Venture with Heritage Cannabis in the United States $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:24 AM on Thursday, March 5th, 2020
  • Announced the advancement of its previously announced Joint Venture Partnership with Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. (CSE: CANN), based in Sandy, Oregon, USA.
  • Now advancing the JV with the order and installation of extraction and post-production equipment units at Empower’s existing licenced hemp processing facility in Sandy, Oregon,
  • Will immediately begin performing hemp-based product manufacturing for proprietary formulations, tolling services, and third-party white labelling services for other distributors throughout the United States

VANCOUVER, BC / March 5, 2020 / EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE:CBDT) (OTC:EPWCF) (Frankfurt 8EC) (“Empower” or the “Company“), a vertically integrated and growth-oriented life sciences company is pleased to announce the advancement of its previously announced Joint Venture Partnership (“JV”) with Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. (CSE: CANN) (“Heritage”), based in Sandy, Oregon, USA.

In September 2019, Empower announced it had entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to form a 50/50 ownership JV with Heritage for the extraction of hemp for CBD oil production, and formulated CBD products. The JV is equally funded by both parties and since formation CDN$250,000 has been provided to the JV.

Heritage and Empower are now advancing the JV with the order and installation of extraction and post-production equipment units at Empower’s existing licenced hemp processing facility in Sandy, Oregon, in order to immediately begin performing hemp-based product manufacturing for proprietary formulations, tolling services, and third-party white labelling services for other distributors throughout the United States.

The proprietary branded products will be distributed through Empower’s corporately owned physician staffed health clinics in Oregon and Arizona, online at www.sunvalleyhealth.com and in upcoming new franchise locations, which currently have access to over 165,000 patients.

Additionally, related downstream equipment is now being installed including gel cap processing, tincture bottle and vape cartridge filling, as well as labelling, packaging, storage and shipping services, to offer full-service end-to-end products to third parties.

Heritage is providing training and supervision related to the proprietary methods of extraction and oil production that is already being successfully produced in Canada by Heritage.

“Having the backing of an experienced partner with the financial strength of Heritage Cannabis is proving to be so beneficial for the development of our first extraction facility”, said Steven McAuley, Chief Executive Officer of Empower. “Together, we have already identified numerous opportunities to bring new orders to the JV facility, ensuring we leverage the capacity we are building.”

“We are very pleased to be advancing our U.S. strategy through this mutually beneficial partnership with Empower, which provides Heritage ease of access to the world’s largest cannabis market”, stated Clint Sharples, Chief Executive Officer of Heritage. “The installation of extraction units is the next phase of the JV and another step toward successfully furthering our growth strategies.”

ABOUT EMPOWER

Empower is a vertically-integrated health & wellness brand with it’s first hemp-derived CBD extraction facility under development, the Company produces its proprietary line of cannabidiol (CBD) based products and distributes products through company owned and franchised clinics, with wholesale partnerships, online channels and with new retail opportunities nationwide in the U.S. The company is a leading multi-state operator of a network of physician-staffed wellness clinics, focused on helping patients improve and protect their health, through innovative physician recommended treatment options. The company has commenced activity on how to connect its significant data, to the potential of the efficacy of alternative treatment options related to hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) therapies.

About Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp.

The Company is focused on becoming a vertically integrated cannabis provider that currently has two Health Canada approved licenced producers, through its subsidiaries Voyage Cannabis Corp. and CannaCure Corp. both regulated under the Cannabis Act Regulations. Working under these two licences, Heritage has two additional subsidiaries, Purefarma Solutions, which provides extraction services, and a Medical Services Division which is focused on cannabis based medical solutions. Heritage as the parent company, is focused on providing the resources for its subsidiaries to advance their products or services to compete both domestically and internationally.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer

CONTACTS:

Investors: Steven McAuley
CEO
[email protected]
604-789-2146

Investors: Dustin Klein
SVP, Business Development
[email protected]
720-352-1398

For French inquiries: Remy Scalabrini, Maricom Inc., E: [email protected], T: (888) 585-MARI

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (collectively “forward looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release.Forward-looking statements can frequently be identified by words such as “plans”, “continues”, “expects”, “projects”, “intends”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding; the Company’s intention to open a hemp-based CBD extraction facility, the expected benefits to the Company and its shareholders as a result of the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; the effectiveness of the extraction technology; the expected benefits for Empower’s patient base and customers; the benefits of CBD based products; the effect of the approval of the Farm Bill; the growth of the Company’s patient list and that the Company will be positioned to be a market-leading service provider for complex patient requirements in 2019 and beyond. Such statements are only projections, are based on assumptions known to management at this time, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including; that the Company may not open a hemp-based CBD extraction facility; that legislative changes may have an adverse effect on the Company’s business and product development; that the Company may not be able to obtain adequate financing to pursue its business plan; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; failure to obtain any necessary approvals in connection with the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; and other factors beyond the Company’s control. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable laws.

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PyroGenesis $PYR.ca Successfully Completes all Torch Tests for RISE Energy Technology Center AB LMT $RTN $NOC $UTX $HPQ.ca $DDD.ca $SSYS $PRLB

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:04 PM on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
  • Further to its previous press release dated November 4th, 2019, Company has completed all torch tests successfully, and has received final payment from RISE Energy Technology Center AB
  • As a result of this success, PyroGenesis has received numerous requests for proposals from potential clients in the field, and recently signed a small order from a multi-billion-dollar international producer of iron pellets 

MONTREAL, March 04, 2020 — PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX-V: PYR) (OTCQB: PYRNF) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech company, (the “Company”, the “Corporation” or “PyroGenesis”) that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma atomized metal powder, plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma torch products, announced today that, further to its previous press release dated November 4th, 2019, the Company has completed all torch tests successfully, and has received final payment from RISE Energy Technology Center AB (the “Client”).

This contract, originally announced in January of last year, is for a 900-kW plasma torch system which was won in a competitive bid process.

PyroGenesis’ 900-kW plasma torch is used to replace fossil fuel burners in the iron ore induration (pelletization) process. Pelletization is the process in which iron ore is concentrated before shipment, thus significantly reducing the cost of transportation. In conventional technology, the process heat is provided by fuel oil or natural gas burners. The combustion, in the burners, of fossil fuels results in the production of greenhouse gases, mainly CO2. Plasma torches, by the fact that they can convert renewable electricity to heat offer an environmentally attractive alternative to fossil fuel burners.

Following the success of the SAT (Site Acceptance Test) of the high-power plasma torch at the Client’s facility in Sweden, a series of additional torch tests were performed at the client’s site.  As announced, these tests have concluded successfully, and discussions are now taking place for follow on work and additional torch orders.

According to management, a typical pellet plant producing 10 million metric tonnes of pellets annually emits approximately one million metric tonnes of CO21. The total world pellet production of 400 million metric tonnes of pellets represents a potential market for torch sales in excess of $10B worldwide. The world pellet industry generates about 40 million metric tonnes of CO2 every year. The use of plasma torches running off a clean electrical grid would reduce these emissions significantly. For reference, 40 million tonnes of CO2 represent the combined yearly emissions of 8.7 million US passenger vehicles2.

As a result of this success, PyroGenesis has received numerous requests for proposals from potential clients in the field, and recently signed a small order from a multi-billion-dollar international producer of iron pellets.  This order is to model and evaluate the performance of PyroGenesis’ torch in an existing industrial furnace. If successful, this would potentially lead to a multi-torch order aimed at replacing burners in their industrial pelletizing plant. An iron pelletizing furnace typically uses dozens of high-power burners (typically between 1-5 MW). 

“Our success with RISE has demonstrated to the industrial manufacturing sector that our Plasma Torches represent an opportunity to significantly cut GHG emissions through a simple bolt-on replacement of their current fossil fuel burners,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis. “Given how compelling our torch offering is, particularly in light of the environmental pressure the industry is under (only recently a new trend has emerged where financial institutions are tying credit facilities and debt issuances to carbon reduction targets for multi-national industrial and mining conglomerates) we expect the demand for our torches to grow exponentially.”

1 M. Huerta, J. Bolen, M. Okrutny, I. Cameron and K. O’Leary, “Guidelines for Selecting Pellet Plant Technology”, Iron Ore Conference 2015 Proceedings, Perth, WA, July 13-15, 2015

2 https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/greenhouse-gas-emissions-typical-passenger-vehicle

About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.

PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes and products. We provide engineering and manufacturing expertise, cutting-edge contract research, as well as turnkey process equipment packages to the defense, metallurgical, mining, advanced materials (including 3D printing), oil & gas, and environmental industries. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of our Montreal office and our 3,800 m2 manufacturing facility, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. Our core competencies allow PyroGenesis to lead the way in providing innovative plasma torches, plasma waste processes, high-temperature metallurgical processes, and engineering services to the global marketplace. Our operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, and have been since 1997. PyroGenesis is a publicly-traded Canadian Corporation on the TSX Venture Exchange (Ticker Symbol: PYR) and on the OTCQB Marketplace. For more information, please visit www.pyrogenesis.com.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “may”, “plan”, “will”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “in the process” and other similar expressions which constitute “forward- looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Corporation’s current expectation and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to research and development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current views of the Corporation with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Corporation’s ongoing filings with the securities regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com, or at www.otcmarkets.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange, its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) nor the OTCQB accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

SOURCE PyroGenesis Canada Inc.

For further information please contact:

Rodayna Kafal, Vice President Investors Relations and Strategic Business Development
Phone: (514) 937-0002, E-mail: [email protected]

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Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca Announces Significant Patient Growth in February 2020 with Visits Increasing by 800% $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:02 AM on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
  • Patient visits in corporate clinics increased by 800% in February 2020 versus the same period in 2019
  • Total patient visits of 1,817 in February 2020 compared to 227 in February 2019

VANCOUVER, BC / March 4, 2020 / EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE: CBDT) (OTC: EPWCF) (Frankfurt 8EC) (“Empower” or the “Company“), a vertically integrated and growth-oriented life sciences company, is pleased to announce that patient visits in corporate clinics increased by 800% in February 2020 versus the same period in 2019, with total patient visits of 1,817 in February 2020 compared to 227 in February 2019.

“Patient volumes have remained strong to start the year in all clinics, continuing on our push for a record first quarter.” said Dustin Klein, SVP Business Development and Director of Empower. “Operational excellence each day, combined with exemplary care for the patient, sets us apart in the markets we serve.”

The Company also has received numerous inquiries with both positive and supportive sentiment, after the recent announcement of the Company’s intention to create a psilocybin and psychedelics division.

“Getting positive reinforcement from researchers, physicians, advocates and practitioners about our intention to enter this developing field of study, gives me confidence that we have made the correct decision to leverage our corporate assets for psilocybin and psychedelics research and development.” said Steven McAuley, Chairman & CEO of Empower.

ABOUT EMPOWER

Empower is a vertically-integrated health & wellness brand with it’s first hemp-derived CBD extraction facility under development, the Company produces its proprietary line of cannabidiol (CBD) based products and distributes products through company owned and franchised clinics, with wholesale partnerships, online channels and with new retail opportunities nationwide in the U.S. The company is a leading multi-state operator of a network of physician-staffed wellness clinics, focused on helping patients improve and protect their health, through innovative physician recommended treatment options. The company has commenced activity on how to connect its significant data, to the potential of the efficacy of alternative treatment options related to hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) therapies.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer

CONTACTS:

Investors: Steven McAuley

CEO

[email protected]

604-789-2146

Investors: Dustin Klein
SVP, Business Development
[email protected]
720-352-1398

For French inquiries: Remy Scalabrini, Maricom Inc., E: [email protected], T: (888) 585-MARI

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (collectively “forward looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release.Forward-looking statements can frequently be identified by words such as “plans”, “continues”, “expects”, “projects”, “intends”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding; the Company’s intention to open a hemp-based CBD extraction facility, the expected benefits to the Company and its shareholders as a result of the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; the effectiveness of the extraction technology; the expected benefits for Empower’s patient base and customers; the benefits of CBD based products; the effect of the approval of the Farm Bill; the growth of the Company’s patient list and that the Company will be positioned to be a market-leading service provider for complex patient requirements in 2019 and beyond. Such statements are only projections, are based on assumptions known to management at this time, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including; that the Company may not open a hemp-based CBD extraction facility; that legislative changes may have an adverse effect on the Company’s business and product development; that the Company may not be able to obtain adequate financing to pursue its business plan; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; failure to obtain any necessary approvals in connection with the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; and other factors beyond the Company’s control. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable laws.

SOURCE: Empower Clinics Inc.

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CLIENT FEATURE: CardioComm Solutions $EKG.ca – Putting Your Heartbeat Into The Cloud For Instant Diagnostics $ATE.ca $TLT.ca $OGI.ca $ACST.ca $IPA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 6:03 PM on Monday, March 2nd, 2020

Global Leaders in Mobile  ECG Connectivity

  • 20 years of medical credibility licensing technologies to hospitals, physicians, remote patient monitoring  platforms, research groups and commercial call centers
  • Sold into > 20 countries, with the largest customer base located in the US
  • Class II medical device clearances and device agnostic for collecting, viewing, recording, analyzing and  storing of ECGs for management of patient and consumer health
  • ECG solutions for both consumer (OTC) and medical (Rx) markets
  • Owns all IP and source code
  • Market expert contributor for reports in m‐health, mobile cardiac monitoring and new advances in  consumer health and wellness monitoring

Recent Highlights

Physician Groups Order The Heartcheck(TM) Cardibeat For In-Home Arrhythmia And Atrial Fibrillation Monitoring

  • Confirms market traction with orders being placed by physician groups for the newly launched HeartCheck™ CardiBeat Handheld ECG monitor and GEMS™ Mobile Smartphone app for prescribed in-home arrhythmia monitoring.
  • Partners in Advanced Cardiac Evaluation, the largest arrhythmia practice in Ontario (Canada) placed a first order of the HeartCheck™ CardiBeat Handheld ECG monitors and is recommending its patients to use the devices for one year of in-home, self-monitoring with an emphasis on detecting a recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation following cardiac ablation treatment for AF.

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#Wearables For #Mhealth Apps: The Future Of The Healthcare Industry SPONSOR: CardioComm Solutions $EKG.ca – $ATE.ca $TLT.ca $OGI.ca $ACST.ca $IPA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:00 PM on Monday, March 2nd, 2020

SPONSOR: CardioComm Solutions (EKG: TSX-V) – The heartbeat of cardiovascular medicine and telemedicine. Patented systems enable medical professionals, patients, and other healthcare professionals, clinics, hospitals and call centres to access and manage patient information in a secure and reliable environment.

Wearables For Mhealth Apps: The Future Of The Healthcare Industry

  • While the benefits of mHealth apps and wearables among the common users are well known, the benefits of its use among healthcare professionals are still unknown
  • There are various ways health wearables are changing the healthcare industry, streamlining diagnosis and treatment

By: Olivia Taylor

There’s a new technology trend in the market every day. Some of these succeed, while some of these fail to make their mark. But what happens when two very successful technology trends come together?

When the wearable technology started to enter the market, not many people gave it a second thought. Whether it’s a Bluetooth headphone, Google glasses or Apple watch. The ordinary “not-so-tech-savvy” users were not very enthusiastic about investing in these devices until they connected with another major trend in the market, the mHealth apps.

Due to the emergence of smartphones, users have been using mHealth apps for a long time already. These usages were limited to recording their health details and whatnot. But with the wearable technology, they now have a hands-on way of tracking various aspects of their health in real-time. Whether it is their blood pressure or heart rate per minute, with the integration of wearable technology in mHealth apps, the users now have the perfect way of keeping track of their health.

It will, however, be wrong of us to assume that mHealth app wearables are only limited to modern fitness bands such as Fitbits and Mi bands. Wearable devices for mHealth apps have crossed the boundaries of simply keeping track of fitness and reached healthcare professionals to help them with various complex medical diagnoses and problems. What are these problems? Let’s have a look.

Wearable Trends In mHealth App: How It Helps The Professionals?

While the benefits of mHealth apps and wearables among the common users are well known, the benefits of its use among healthcare professionals are still unknown. There are various ways health wearables are changing the healthcare industry, streamlining diagnosis and treatment.

Here are a few examples of how the emerging technology of wearables in mHealth application are helping out the professionals in the field.

Increasing Efficiency During Surgery

If we are talking about the benefits of wearables in the healthcare industry, we need to start with the increased efficiency during surgery. Performing surgery on the human body is a complicated enough procedure, but now the integration of wearables is helping the surgeons to perform even the most complicated surgeries with precision.

While previously the approach to surgery was an “Open” approach, today thanks to wearable and mHealth tech, the surgeons can apply the minimally invasive methods of performing surgery. This way they can prevent a lot of blood loss, shorter recovery time for the patients and fewer chances of infections.

Whether we are talking about the development of robotic wearable arm for surgeries or the simple application of Google Glasses, the wearable tech in mHealth apps are surely making the otherwise complex field of surgeries a lot easier to navigate.

Wearable IoT in the Healthcare Industry

IoT is already an extremely popular technology trend in the market. And when you add that to the wearable mHealth trends in the healthcare industry, you have plenty of efficient applications of wearable IoT in healthcare.

Besides the more obvious use of IoT to locate medical instruments throughout the building, the wearable IoT devices are helping the medical professionals to locate doctors within seconds during an emergency. These devices are also helping with the treatment of patients, as it is evident from the popularity of smart continuous glucose monitors and connected inhalers. With these connected devices it is easier for the medical professionals to not only diagnose the patient but treat them with accuracy.

The wearable IoT devices in the healthcare industry have proven that the amalgamation of technology with the healthcare industry is going to be extremely beneficial for both the patients as well as the doctors.

Wearable Biosensors

One of the most futuristic applications of wearable technology for mHealth apps is wearable biosensors. These small sensors are capable of providing continuous physiological information through non-invasive methods. With these sensors, healthcare professionals can measure the biochemical markers in biofluids like sweat, blood, tears, saliva, etc to keep track of the patient’s health and help the physicians to provide better treatment.

Not just for healthcare, these wearable sensors are being used by the sportspeople and military as well. With Biosensors like these, the military could actually monitor the health of their troops on the field. The medical experts can keep track of any chemical or infectious agent the soldiers can come across, providing added safety and advantage in the wars. For athletes, wearable biosensors make it easy to keep track of their vitals during training. They can easily gain a competitive edge with biosensors designed to track their health and health and performance.

Creating a Proactive Healthcare Environment

The present-day healthcare system is more reactive than proactive. The patients only go to healthcare professionals after they show the symptoms of illness. While this might be more convenient for a lot of people, it is sometimes too late for the doctors to do anything about the illness. And that’s why using medical wearables can be a perfect way of changing the healthcare system into a proactive one so that the patients can be treated ahead of time.

With proactive healthcare systems, healthcare professionals can keep a close track of the patient’s health and act fast when any irregularities occur. This way the doctors can be prepared before any medical emergency makes the scenario even worse.

Easy Monitoring of the Patients

The emerging trend of wearables for mHealth applications has now made it easy for healthcare professionals to monitor the vitals of the patients. Sensors such as the ECG sensor, health patches are the perfect gadgets to monitor vulnerable patients in real-time.

Not only among the doctors but the popularity of these wearables are increasing among the common users too. Healthcare wearables are helping them immensely to take care of their ill family members by taking proactive measures when any kind of irregularities occur in their vitals. These sensors are also perfect for those who’ve had serious surgery. The medical services providers can track their recovery even when they are at home. This way the patients don’t have to spend a whole lot of time in the hospital for recovery.

Source: https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2020/02/20/wearables-for-mhealth-apps-the-future-of-the-healthcare-industry

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PyroGenesis $PYR.ca Announces New Website Launch $LMT $RTN $NOC $UTX $HPQ.ca $DDD.ca $SSYS $PRLB

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:29 PM on Thursday, February 27th, 2020
  • Announced the launch of its redesigned website taking effect this March
  • Website has been revamped to include new features and improved functionality that provide instant access to essential information and features geared towards PyroGenesis’ interested parties 

MONTREAL, Feb. 27, 2020 — PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX-V: PYR) (OTCQB: PYRNF) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech company, (the “Company”, the “Corporation” or “PyroGenesis”) that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma atomized metal powder, plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma torch products, is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned website taking effect this March. The website has been revamped to include new features and improved functionality that provide instant access to essential information and features geared towards PyroGenesis’ interested parties.  

PyroGenesis’ new website will be continuously updated with business developments, events, company presentations, media mentions and press releases. Once launched, visitors are encouraged to explore the website and sign up for direct emails from the Company.

“We are happy to unveil our redesigned website which offers a clean and modern design providing a more comprehensive understanding of PyroGenesis’ technologies,” said Mr. P Peter Pascali, CEO and President of PyroGenesis. “We believe that this website will allow our visitors to have a very informative experience as we continue to grow and increase our market presence. I trust the timing of this news release is not lost on our readers.”

Of note, it is possible that, during this transition, PyroGenesis’ website may be under maintenance for a period up to 24 hours. It is also important to note that, during the weeks following the launch date, the redesigned website may be experiencing some minor technical adjustments. PyroGenesis’ team will work diligently to ensure all issues are resolved in a timely manner. The company looks forward to hearing your comments and feedback.

About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.

PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes and products. We provide engineering and manufacturing expertise, cutting-edge contract research, as well as turnkey process equipment packages to the defense, metallurgical, mining, advanced materials (including 3D printing), oil & gas, and environmental industries. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of our Montreal office and our 3,800 m2 manufacturing facility, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. Our core competencies allow PyroGenesis to lead the way in providing innovative plasma torches, plasma waste processes, high-temperature metallurgical processes, and engineering services to the global marketplace. Our operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, and have been since 1997. PyroGenesis is a publicly-traded Canadian Corporation on the TSX Venture Exchange (Ticker Symbol: PYR) and on the OTCQB Marketplace. For more information, please visit www.pyrogenesis.com

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “may”, “plan”, “will”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “in the process” and other similar expressions which constitute “forward- looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Corporation’s current expectation and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to research and development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current views of the Corporation with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Corporation’s ongoing filings with the securities regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com, or at www.otcmarkets.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange, its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) nor the OTCQB accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

SOURCE PyroGenesis Canada Inc.

For further information please contact:

Rodayna Kafal, Vice President Investors Relations and Strategic Business Development
Phone: (514) 937-0002, E-mail: [email protected] 

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