Philadelphia Group Confirms GenoMed's Approach to Pancreatic Cancer.ST. LOUIS -- GenoMed[TM] (Pink Sheets:GMED), the Next Generation Disease Management company whose business is public health[TM], announced today that its published approach to cancer has recently received support from a group at Thomas Jefferson University It began as Jefferson Medical College in 1824. On July 1, 1969 the institution officially became Thomas Jefferson University. The university is made up of three colleges:
Dr. Hwyda Arafat at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University recently showed that angiotensin angiotensin /an·gio·ten·sin/ (-ten´sin) a decapeptide hormone (a. I) formed from the plasma glycoprotein angiotensinogen by renin secreted by the juxtaglomerular apparatus. I-converting enzyme (ACE) was active in tumors from patients with pancreatic cancer pancreatic cancer Malignant tumour of the pancreas. Risk factors include smoking, a diet high in fat, exposure to certain industrial products, and diseases such as diabetes and chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatic cancer is more common in men. , and that ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) blocked the production of a potent angiogenesis factor called VEGF VEGF vascular endothelial growth factor. in pancreatic cancer cell lines. She suggested that ACE inhibitors and ARBs might be useful in treating pancreatic cancer patients. Said Dr. David Moskowitz, GenoMed's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Chief Medical Officer, "Our work, published four years ago, demonstrated that ACE inhibitors and ARBs may work against all but a few cancers. In fact, two years ago we published a case report of a woman with stage IV unresectable pancreatic cancer who lived an extra 14 months using our approach." Added Dr. Moskowitz, "We're delighted for others to confirm our work again, but if people with cancer, sickle cell disease sickle cell disease or sickle cell anemia, inherited disorder of the blood in which the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin pigment in erythrocytes (red blood cells) is abnormal. , viral disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney failure, or emphysema emphysema (ĕmfĭsē`mə), pathological or physiological enlargement or overdistention of the air sacs of the lungs. A major cause of pulmonary insufficiency in chronic cigarette smokers, emphysema is a progressive disease that commonly only knew about us, we might be able to help save their lives. At this point, as with the rest of our treatments, the only element missing is public awareness." About GenoMed GenoMed owns "use" patents (which are pending) for the use of already existing, safe blood pressure pills to treat many diseases besides high blood pressure. GenoMed estimates that it can already save 10% of healthcare costs and extend life by several years. The company is currently trying to publicize its intellectual property, since having cures is useless if nobody knows about them. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those statements pertaining to GenoMed, Inc.'s (the Company's) finances and treatments. The words or phrases "ought to," "should," "could," "may," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to our research and development being subject to scientific, economic, regulatory, governmental, and technological factors. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, we specifically disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement. |
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