Power3 Medical Continues Validation of NuroPro As Diagnostic Tool

[Murray Charters <mcharters@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Power3 Medical Continues Validation of NuroPro As Diagnostic Tool

Aug 6, 2004 (financialwire.net via COMTEX) -- (FinancialWire) Power3 Medical
Products, Inc. (PWRM) said it is continuing the validation of the NuroPro(TM) 
as a
diagnostic tool in the early stage assessment of the diagnosis and progression 
of
ALS, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases.

In support of the exclusive worldwide license agreement recently signed between
Baylor College of Medicine and Power3 Medical, Dr. Stan Appel has agreed to
provide additional patient samples to continue the ongoing validation program. 
This
proteomic analysis of patient samples utilizing the NuroPro is supplemental to
current assessments performed by Dr. Appel in patients' diagnosis. As of today, 
219
samples have been analyzed with results above expectations.

According to Dr. Ira Goldknopf, "The ongoing clinical validation of the NuroPro 
has
shown great promise as a tool for assessment of neurodegenerative disease. The
NuroPro, being used in comparison with current assessment by Dr. Appel as a
diagnostic tool, demonstrates its accuracy and potential for use in early 
diagnosis. It
is rewarding to see our proprietary technology being evaluated concurrently 
with the
diagnosis of patients."

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Related References:

The Breast Cancer NAFTest is Power3 Medical's initial breast cancer product
developed in collaboration with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center. The test utilizes fluids from the breast called nipple aspirates to 
identify
groups of breast cancer proteins. The collection of the nipple aspirate fluid 
is a non-
invasive procedure utilizing a modified breast pump to obtain a drop of fluid 
from the
nipple. The aspirate is analyzed to identify the specific breast cancer protein
footprints. Power3 believes this test is the first test of its type that 
detects breast
cancer earlier than any technologies currently allow. The initial 
proof-of-concept has
been completed with remarkable effectiveness and sensitivity. Clinical trial
preparation is currently underway.


The NuroPro Blood Test is Power3?s diagnostic tool for the early detection of
Neurodegenerative diseases. The analysis is designed as a tool for physicians to
diagnose various degenerative diseases of the brain and nervous system. The test
involves monitoring the concentration of 9 proteins in blood serum to accurately
detect and distinguish between Alzheimer?s disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig?s disease),
and Parkinson?s disease . Early detection of these diseases will allow 
physicians to
intervene at an early stage to delay disease progression, potentially allowing
patients to outlive their debilitating symptoms.

The NuroPro Test is currently in the development stages. The company has
completed proof-of-concept and first stage of clinical validation studies, with 
results
exceeding expectations. The validation is done in collaboration with Dr. Stan 
Appel,
Chairman of the Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine.


How It Works
Neurodegenerative disease, such as Alzheimer?s, ALS, and Parkinson?s disease
attack the Nervous system, causing healthy cells to deteriorate and die. When a 
cell
dies, certain proteins are released into the blood stream. Power3?s NuroPro Test
monitors the concentration of these proteins to determine which 
neurodegenerative
disease, if any, is afflicting the patient.


Parkinson?s disease is a progressive and degenerative neurological disorder
involving the loss of nervous tissue in the brain. When these motor neurons die 
or
become impaired, the patient becomes unable to direct or control movement in a
normal manner.

Behavior is typically characterized by the following motor symptoms:

Rigidity: stiffness or inflexibility of the limbs and joints
Bradykinesia/akinesia: slowness of movement/absence of movement
Tremor: involuntary, regular, rhythmic shaking of a limb, the head, the mouth, 
the
tongue, or the entire body
Postural instability: impaired balance and coordination

A variety of medications provide relief from the symptoms, but no drug can stop 
the
progression of the disease. In some cases, surgery is an appropriate treatment.
Physical therapy and muscle strengthening exercised are also recommended by
physicians.



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