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Positrigo Secures CE Mark in Europe for its Pioneering Dedicated Brain PET System

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European market clearance for the NeuroLF® System – a pioneering dedicated brain PET imaging system. This MDR approval (CE Mark) follows recent FDA clearance which makes NeuroLF the first device of its kind to obtain regulatory approval in the US and in Europe. 

ZURICH, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Positrigo, a Swiss based company developing nuclear medical imaging devices to advance functional brain imaging, has achieved another major milestone with the CE Mark in Europe for its dedicated brain Positron Emission Tomography (PET) system NeuroLF®. This innovative imaging device is ultra-compact and assists in diagnosing and monitoring of brain related disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, Brain Tumors, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and others.

“The CE mark of the NeuroLF system is another important milestone in the development of this dedicated brain PET system and represents a significant advance in the availability of brain PET imaging, allowing nuclear medicine physicians in Europe to offer a dedicated imaging modality to diagnose and monitor patients with brain related disorders”, says Prof. Dr. med. Osama Sabri, Director and Chairman of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the University of Leipzig Medical Center. Indeed, the NeuroLF system is much smaller and more affordable compared to the currently available clinical hybrid PET systems with a much larger footprint and weight and always combined with either MRI or CT. Dr. Jannis Fischer, co-founder and CEO of Positrigo states: “At Positrigo, we seek to push the limits by developing and commercializing new types of medical imaging technologies. The CE mark of the NeuroLF system is testament to this, now offering healthcare professionals the potential to improve the diagnosis for people living with brain related disorders like Alzheimer’s disease (AD) while setting a new standard in brain PET imaging.”

Increased Demand for Brain PET in Europe

The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) Neuroimaging Committee believes that amyloid PET is now at a historical turning point, where it has paved the way for early AD diagnosis. These experts expect that amyloid PET will be more widely used in the near future to justify the initiation and to monitor the effect of disease-modifying therapies on biological grounds (1). The Nuclear Medicine community should therefore be prepared to adjust its capacities to the increased demand for amyloid PET radiotracers, PET imaging infrastructure, and training for image reading and reporting in the near future. According to some estimates, the need for amyloid PET may increase by a factor of 20 (2). Thanks to the European market clearance of NeuroLF, Positrigo is now able to offer a solution which can improve the PET imaging infrastructure.

Commercialization in Europe with selected partners

Positrigo plans to sell its novel technology in Europe by leveraging a network of established companies in selected countries. “Due to the fragmented healthcare system in Europe with different country specific purchase mechanisms and healthcare reimbursement systems, it is most efficient to partner with local companies in selected countries,” explains Dr. Stefan Bircher, CCO at Positrigo. “This way we believe to achieve fast commercial traction and hope to be be able to offer best in class after sales support at the same time”.

The NeuroLF system is the first device of its kind which received market clearance in Europe and in the US. These two market approvals are important milestones for commercial opportunities in other parts of the world.

About Positrigo:

Positrigo is a pioneer in nuclear medical imaging technologies. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the medical device company was founded in 2018 as a spin-off of ETH Zurich. Positrigo’s technology, development, clinical testing and commercialization has been supported by various private investors, the Swiss government and the European Innovation Council. NeuroLF – the company’s first device – is an ultra-compact brain Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner which has applications in the assessment of causes of dementias, such as Alzheimer’s disease and other brain related disorders. Learn more at http://www.positrigo.com.

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1 FDA approval of lecanemab: the real start of widespread amyloid PET use? — the EANM Neuroimaging Committee perspective | European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (springer.com)

2    The approval of a disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer’s disease: impact and consequences for the nuclear medicine community | European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (springer.com)

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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