The Company employees are included under section 14 of the Severance Compensation Act, 1963 (“Section 14”) for a portion of their salaries. According to Section 14, these employees are entitled to monthly deposits at a rate of 8.33% of their monthly salary, made in their name with such insurance companies. Under the Severance Compensation Act, 1963, payments in accordance with Section 14 release the Company from any future severance payments to those employees. The aforementioned deposits are not recorded as an asset in the Company’s balance sheet.

estimates, judgments and methodologies. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results in the period in which they become known.

On January 28, 2019, FDA provided an update on the investigation into the presence of nitrosamine impurities, including N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) and N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), in some generic versions of angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medicines, which treat high blood pressure and heart failure. According to FDA, while the risk to patients is low, these impurities are probable carcinogens and should not be present in drug products.

the birth control pills, which are being used for over 60 years, contain a progestin/estrogen combination. The positive effect of this combination was serendipitously discovered because of contamination of the first clinical batches of the progestin norethynodrel, which had to be clinically tested as ‘pure’ progestin for birth control.

Since research in the 1950s first revealed their carcinogenic effects on animals (9), regulators have worked to reduce potential exposure, and efforts have helped lead to tobacco regulation (10) and regional smoking bans at offices, restaurants, and other indoor public areas in many parts of the world. Food processors have studied their generation during heat- (11) and acid-catalyzed manufacturing, and come up with alternative methods to reduce or prevent their release.

CytoDyn Inc. (OTCPK:CYDY) engages in the development of therapeutic agents for use against disease associated with human immunodeficiency virus and plasmid-DNA products. The company uses monoclonal antibodies to protect the immune system of the body. Its lead drug candidate, Cytolin is used to treat HIV/AIDS by preventing killer T cells from destroying the CD4 T cells in humans infected with HIV, which results in an impaired immune system. The company also owns a portfolio of patents for the development of a family of plasmid-DNA products that protect human subjects against various strains of influenza. Its other products include Formaxycin, a topical dermatological product to improve the appearance of human skin by eliminating dysplastic and pre-cancerous conditions.

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We maintain one equity-based incentive plan, our 2013 Incentive Share Option Plan, or the 2013 Plan. As of February 28, 2019, the latest practicable date for inclusion in this annual report, a total of 4 shares were reserved for issuance under our 2013 Plan, of which (1) options to purchase 2,349,054 ordinary shares and 13,869 restricted stock units, or RSUs, were issued and outstanding thereunder (i.e., were granted but not canceled, expired or exercised); (2) options to purchase 1,147,988 ordinary shares were exercised and 41,462 ordinary shares were issued upon vesting of RSUs, and (3) 784,047 shares remain unallocated for future equity awards pursuant to our 2013 Plan. 

“Total and Cause-Specific Mortality by Moderately and Markedly Increased Ferritin Concentrations: General Population Study and Metaanalysis”

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CHINA BIOPHARMA INC ( OTCPK: CHBO ) develops, produces, and distributes human vaccine products in China. Its products primarily consist of human vaccines against influenza, hemorrhagic fever, and Japanese Encephalitis.