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Aliso Viejo, CA , June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galacxia, Inc., developer of the Life Backup Plan digital health platform, proudly announces its advancement to the second round of Pepperdine University’s Most Fundable Companies® 2025 competition. The company earned a “B” rating, reflecting “Great Potential” among a competitive national pool of startups evaluated for scalability, business fundamentals, and investor appeal.

Dubai and Kyiv, June 18, 2025 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” or the “Company”), today announces that Kyivstar, its digital operator in Ukraine, has received regulatory approval to conduct testing of Starlink Direct-to-Cell (D2C) services from the Ukrainian National Commission for the State Regulation of Electronic Communications, Radio Frequency Spectrum and the Provision of Postal Services (NCEC). Today’s regulatory approval for field testing follows successful integration of Kyivstar’s core mobile network with Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service.

The global patient handling equipment market is set to grow from USD 12.4 billion in 2025 to USD 16.4 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.8%. Key growth drivers include the aging population and rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, necessitating advanced and ergonomic devices. A surge in home healthcare services across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific further boosts demand. The patient transfer devices segment, particularly patient lifts, dominates due to increasing awareness and musculoskeletal injuries among healthcare staff. The Asia Pacific region, driven by countries like China and India, is predicted to grow significantly. Leading companies include Arjo, Stryker, and Baxter International.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) announced the initiation of dosing in the BRAVE study, a global Phase 3 clinical trial. The BRAVE study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of omaveloxolone in children with Friedreich ataxia (FA) between the ages of 2 to <16. Both non-ambulatory and ambulatory participants may qualify for the study. Participants will be randomized 2:1 to receive omaveloxolone or placebo once a day for 52 weeks before having the opportunity to move into the open-label extension (OLE). Currently, omaveloxolone is commercialized under the brand name SKYCLARYS^® in over 40 countries, including in the U.S. and the European Union, and is the only approved product for FA in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older.

Burlingame, CA, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coherent Market Insights reveals that the Critical Limb Ischemia Treatment Market is estimated to be valued at USD 5.55 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 10.02 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% from 2025 to 2032. The critical limb ischemia treatment market is projected to experience significant growth during the forecast period. Key factors driving this expansion include the increasing global geriatric population and the rising prevalence of peripheral artery disease, both of which are contributing to a growing demand for effective treatment options.