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a day ago
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Galaxy Therapeutics Completes Enrollment of Primary Cohort in Pivotal SEAL IT IDE Trial
MILPITAS, Calif., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Galaxy Therapeutics, a privately held, clinical-stage medical device company focused on treating brain aneurysms, today announced the completion of enrollment in the primary cohort of its SEAL IT IDE trial. The trial's primary arm, known as the WNBA subgroup (Wide Neck Bifurcation Aneurysms from 2,0mm to 19,0mm of width), has successfully enrolled 163 patients across leading U.S. neurointerventional centers. The study is being conducted under an FDA Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) and is a key step toward eventual Premarket Approval (PMA). "We are proud to have reached this important milestone," said Dr. David Altschul, Principal Investigator of SEAL IT and Chief of Neurointerventional Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center. "This trial represents the first prospective multicenter U.S. study evaluating the SEAL device for wide-neck bifurcation aneurysms — one of the most challenging anatomical presentations in our field." Dr. Brian Jankowitz, also Principal Investigator and Chief of Neurosurgery and Co-Chair of Stroke and Neurovascular Program at the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey, added: "The SEAL device has consistently demonstrated ease of use and promising early outcomes in the investigation, in both ruptured and unruptured aneurysms. Completing enrollment in the primary cohort is an important achievement as we continue generating high-quality clinical evidence to support its use." The SEAL IT trial continues to enroll patients in two additional cohorts evaluating use of the device with sidewall and ruptured aneurysms, with 52 patients planned for enrollment in each subgroup. In total, the SEAL device has been used in more than 300 patients worldwide across Galaxy-sponsored clinical studies. Developed by physicians for physicians, the SEAL implant is a proprietary, self-expanding intrasaccular device designed to promote durable aneurysm occlusion without the need for adjunctive devices. It has shown encouraging safety and efficacy in earlier clinical studies including Pre-SEAL IT, which enrolled 33 patients at multiple international sites. About Galaxy Therapeutics Galaxy Therapeutics is a private, U.S.-based clinical-stage medical device company founded by four practicing neurointerventional physicians. The company has developed a novel implant technology for the treatment of brain aneurysms and holds multiple patents across the U.S., EU, China, and other key markets. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, Galaxy Therapeutics is advancing multiple clinical programs globally and is committed to delivering effective, evidence-based solutions to physicians and patients. For more information, visit follow the company on Linkedin or please contact: Sergi López García, sergi@ contact@ +34690926013 Logo - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Galaxy Therapeutics
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
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Former Navy SEAL unveils bid for Tuberville Senate seat
Former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson said Wednesday he would launch a bid for Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Ala.) Senate seat. Tuberville announced Tuesday he would leave the Senate to run for governor of Alabama. 'I've spent my life taking the fight to America's enemies,' Hudson said in a press release. 'Now it's time to continue the mission in Washington,' he added. Hudson formerly served as a SEAL operator and sniper with Naval Special Warfare and was deployed multiple times to combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan, as recorded in his personal biography. 'I'll be a warrior for President Trump's America First Agenda,' he said in Wednesday's release. Over the last few years, Hudson has served as CEO and founder of The Shooting Institute, a tactical expertise training organization formatted to train law enforcement agencies, service members and officials with the Department of Defense. He and his wife Lauren also co-founded the Covenant Rescue Group nonprofit to combat human trafficking. Hudson previously ran for Jefferson County sheriff in 2022, earning 48 percent of votes but losing to Sheriff Mark Pettway. Democrat Kyle Sweetser previously announced his intention to run for the Senate seat in Alabama now held by Tuberville. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Taylor Kitsch talks 'Terminal List' betrayal, 'Dark Wolf' prequel with Chris Pratt
Taylor Kitsch talks 'Terminal List' betrayal, 'Dark Wolf' prequel with Chris Pratt Show Caption Hide Caption Watch 'The Terminal List' trailer with Chris Pratt, before 'Dark Wolf' Chris Pratt in the hit 2022 series "The Terminal List." The prequel "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf" begins Aug. 27, with Taylor Kitsch's Ben Edwards. Fans of the hit 2022 series "The Terminal List" ruefully recall Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch), the former Navy SEAL turned CIA operative, who joins SEAL commander James Reece (Chris Pratt) in uncovering a nefarious plot. The Butch and Sundance partnership ended in heartbreak in the Season 1 finale, when Reece confronted Edwards on his sailboat with the unthinkable: Edwards, his Navy SEAL brother, was part of the conspiracy that sabotaged Reece's operation. Reece kills his best friend in the off-camera sailboat shot heard around the world. Yet Edwards is alive in Amazon Prime Video's prequel series "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf" (premiering Aug. 27) to explain the betrayal from beyond the grave. As seen in these exclusive first-look images, Edwards and Reece are still paired as SEAL brothers seven years before the dark turn. "This is the origin story," Kitsch tells USA TODAY, vowing to reveal the road to Edwards' betrayal. "This is the story that gets us to that point. There was so much heat around Edwards with that twist and all these questions about how. You're going to learn a heck of a lot more about who Ben really is and these twists and turns that led to that decision." Taylor Kitsch made Ben Edwards beloved in 'Terminal List' In author and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr's bestselling 2018 novel "The Terminal List," Edwards was portrayed as more conniving and less nuanced. In the TV adaptation that Carr created with David DiGilio, Edwards saw new life. "Lone Survivor" star Kitsch was given the license to bring his "Friday Night Lights" likability to the complicated, floral shirt-loving character. "My Ben is not the Ben that Jack Carr wrote," says Kitsch. "I said that 'If you let me make him my own, then I'll take a swing with you.' And they were all for it." Many of the memorable Reece and Edwards moments were ad-libbed in the original series, including Reece's line to Edwards – "You're not going to the golf tournament dressed like Big Lebowski, are you?"– before a golf course military operation: Carr loved the realistic banter and vibe that made the eventual treachery and death all the more tragic. Edwards "was done much better in the series than I did in the novel," says Carr. "These guys elevated it to the level that fans wanted a prequel origin story on this character." Pratt came up with the concept of the Edwards-centered "Dark Wolf," pushing to shoot and release the prequel before the Reece-led Season 2 of "Terminal List," which has just started filming. Executive producers Carr, DiGilio, and Antoine Fuqua enthusiastically agreed, and Kitsch was re-drafted. "It was all systems go," says Pratt. "Dark Wolf" revisits Reece and Edwards training troops in Iraq, along with Earnest "Boozer" Vickers (former SEAL Jared Shaw), a "Terminal List" casualty. In the prequel, wildcard Edwards is discharged from the SEALs after an operation, and his coveted trident insignia is removed from his uniform. "One split-second decision changed the course of his life," says Kitsch. "You're not only stripping the bird off his chest, you're stripping away a piece of who this guy is and his purpose." It's just the beginning. Edwards heads to Europe with departing SEAL Raife Hastings (Tom Hopper), and the duo become entangled in the shadowy world of CIA Special Operations and a lethally explosive spy conspiracy. "Dark Wolf" provides an action-filled introduction to pivotal characters from Carr's 2019 novel "True Believer," who will loom large in "Terminal List" Season 2 – like Hastings, former Iraqi Special Operations Forces officer Mo Farooq (Dar Salim) and the crass, self-obsessed CIA contractor Jules Landry (Luke Hemsworth). "'Dark Wolf' really gives the history and the backstory of all these key characters we will also see later," says Pratt. The battle shifts to European cities as the series transitions from SEAL operations to international spy espionage, featuring a team that includes Mossad agent Eliza Perash (Rona-Lee Shimon). "We get feedback from very tough critics, guys who do not mince words," says DiGilio. The new series relies on former CIA employees as technical advisors, along with former SEALs like Shaw, as well as second-unit directors Max Adams (a former Army Ranger) and Ray Mendoza ("Warfare" director). "You need that 20% Hollywood hot sauce. But we really do make that effort to get it right." For Kitsch, it's an opportunity to tell a story that could lead to more prequel seasons for his deceased character. "I just think it came out really strong. I wish I could tell you where we're taking him," says Kitsch. "If we're lucky to get a second season of 'Dark Wolf', it would be even darker than this season, no pun intended. This really dives into the story of a man fighting for the greater good. and not winning."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
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Memorial Day: For Those of Us Who Remain, Our Duty Is Not Done
In our history as a nation we have lost many good servicemen and servicewomen. I, and many of you, have personally lost precious loved ones to the necessary cost of our freedom. Their day of recognition has been promoted from the honor of Veterans Day to the sanctity of Memorial Day. In 2012 I was the team lead in Benghazi, Libya. The infamous attack in September of that year - which inspired the movie titled "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" - occurred just weeks after I rotated home. The end of the movie depicts diplomats and military personnel receiving promotions and medals, which prompted the SEAL team to ask; "What about us, what do we get?" John Krasinskis character replies, "We get to go home." I was one of the fortunate ones who did get to go home. I get to raise my kids, coach my kids, argue over homework, chase dreams - and sometimes even catch them. But let me be clear: Just because I came home doesnt mean my service ended. You wont find me sitting still for long. You wont find me chasing comfort or mediocrity. It is not just a privilege to live well; it is my duty. From time to time, people stop me and say, "Thank you for your service." Im always grateful for their appreciation - but the truth is, I never stopped serving. The oath I took didnt have an expiration date. It wasnt tied to a paycheck or a uniform. That oath was a promise - to protect this nation, to stand for its values, and to honor those who paid the ultimate price. That promise lives on in the lives of the children and grandchildren of my fallen brothers and sisters. And so I continue to serve, not with a weapon in my hands, but by living with intention, with integrity, and with a heart still bound to the mission. The previous few years, Memorial Day had started to feel more like a slap in the face than a solemn tribute. Politicians would line up to offer rehearsed speeches and lay wreaths with solemn expressions - and then return to their offices and vote for policies that chip away at the very foundation built upon the blood and sacrifice of our nations fallen. It was hypocrisy at its finest, and for many of us who wore the uniform, it stung deeply. But the wind has changed. With a new administration in place and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the helm, theres finally a sense of moral clarity and backbone returning to our national defense. A veteran himself, Secretary Hegseth understands that honoring the fallen means more than symbolic gestures. It means standing firm in our values, strengthening our military culture, and rebuilding the publics trust in the institutions that defend this country. One clear sign of this shift? For the first time in years, U.S. military recruitment is on the rise. Thats not just a statistic - its a signal that young Americans are starting to believe in something again. Theyre stepping forward not because they were promised comfort, but because they were shown conviction. This momentum is not something to take lightly. Its an opportunity to shore up the crumbling foundation of this nation, to reinforce it with truth, accountability, and action. Its a fortuitous moment that should not be wasted on self-interest. It should be used to rebuild what matters: faith in service, strength in community, and honor for those who gave their last full measure of devotion. Enjoy your holiday weekends. Hold your families close, laugh loud, and make memories - but dont let the meaning of the day slip by. Take the time to teach your children what Memorial Day truly stands for. Remind them that the freedom they enjoy wasnt given; it was earned by those who paid the ultimate price. And while they bought our liberty with their lives, its up to us to preserve it through vigilance, responsibility, and gratitude that produces action. My duty to my country is never done. Whenever someone asks me, "What have you done for your country?" My answer will forever be, "NOT ENOUGH!" Jimmy Graham, CEO of Able Shepherd, is a veteran Navy SEAL and former CIA Global Response Staff Protective Officer with over two decades of experience in high-risk environments worldwide. He and his team train civilians, law enforcement, and first responders across the U.S. in armed and unarmed response to active threats to improve community safety and preparedness.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Memorial Day ‘Murph': Could you complete this military fitness challenge?
Memorial Day is for remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. As Americans honor the day in their own ways, people across the country will be participating in a tough fitness challenge honoring fallen Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy. The challenge, known as "the Murph," consists of a variety of strength training and cardio activities, which Murphy himself used to complete during SEAL training. Americans Should Honor Memorial Day In This Way, Military Service Members Suggest Murphy's former SEAL roommate, Kaj Larsen, told Fox News Digital how he also participated in these workouts, which have turned into a national movement of patriotism. "Murph and I would often run to the pull-up bars and then do this workout where we did 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups and 300 air squats, and then we'd run back to our barracks room," Larsen said. Read On The Fox News App "The total run was about a mile to the pull-up bars and a mile back, and this became one of Murph's favorite workouts." What Is Rucking? This Popular Fitness Trend Goes Back To Basics For Big Gains Murphy would often wear his body armor as a challenge, originally calling the workout "Body Armor." Now, tens of thousands of people on Memorial Day complete "the Murph." "It's a really beautiful way to honor him," Larsen said. "Murph would have loved the idea of thousands of people sacrificing through sweat. That was right up his alley." He added, "He loved working out. And I think he's smiling down on us as he sees us all doing one of his favorite workouts." The classic Murph consists of the following exercises, in order or broken up: one-mile run 100 pull-ups 200 push-ups 300 air squats another one-mile run Murphy and Larsen would often do the workout with a 20-pound weighted vest, which is optional. Army Unveils New Fitness Test With Tougher Standards – Could You Pass It? For those looking to attempt the Murph this Memorial Day, Larsen said there is "no one way" to do it. While some people train all year for the Murph, modifications are acceptable. This can include partitioning the reps of push-ups, pull-ups and squats into sets, or subbing out pull-ups for jumping pull-ups or assisted pull-ups with a band. The runs can also be walked, Larsen noted. "The point is to do something hard that challenges yourself in recognition and honor of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice," he said. "And if you do that, you have done the Murph." Larsen, currently head of military investing and communications at the military arm of Siebert Financial, spent 13 years in Naval Special Warfare as a SEAL and left the military at the rank of lieutenant commander. Nypd Detective Shares Grueling Workouts To Motivate Cops To Get In Shape The veteran spent his rookie years with Murphy, who joined through Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL Training (BUDS) in 2001. SEAL Officer Murphy, the son of a New York firefighter who is originally from Long Island, was part of a team that specialized in long distance and special reconnaissance. In 2005, during his first combat deployment to Afghanistan, Murphy was part of Operation Red Wings, designed to go after a senior-level Taliban operative, Larsen described. The operation has been memorialized as one of the greatest losses in Naval Special Warfare history. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter Murphy's team was compromised, overwhelmed by superior forces as a firefight broke out. There were no survivors except for one SEAL, Marcus Luttrell. A Quick Reaction Force (QRF) helicopter with eight SEALs flew in to support the SEALs on the ground, Larsen said. This helicopter arrived due to Murphy's moment of heroism, where he exposed himself to "excessive enemy fire" to reach radio communication, Larsen recalled. "He got up on top of a boulder, which was the only place that he could make comms to call in the quick reaction force," he said. "This ended up saving the life of Marcus Luttrell." For more Health articles, visit "Mike was killed on June 28, 2005, in Afghanistan. They identified him in part because underneath his uniform, he was wearing a New York Fire Department T-shirt – FDNY T-Shirt – as a tribute to his dad, Daniel Murphy." Murphy received the Medal of Honor for his actions that day, and the U.S. Navy commissioned a battleship named the USS Michael Murphy. Operation Red Wings has since been immortalized in a book by Marcus Luttrell and in the movie "Lone Survivor" starring Mark Wahlberg. A museum in Murphy's honor was also built in his hometown of West Sayville, New York. Murphy's workout was also picked up after his death by the CrossFit community, which turned it into a "massive cultural movement," Larsen said. "The Murph is hard, and it's designed to be hard," he added. "And I, for one, just appreciate everybody continuing to keep Murph and other soldiers like him who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in their hearts and in their minds."Original article source: Memorial Day 'Murph': Could you complete this military fitness challenge?
