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CeCors Finalizes Terms with VetComm to Enter the Multi-Billion Dollar Veteran Benefits Industry

CeCors, Inc.

McapMediaWire - CECORS, INC. (OTC: CEOS ) ("CeCors" or the "Company"), is pleased to provide corporate highlights from the final quarter of fiscal 2022 and an update to the earlier press release dated December 19, 2022, regarding initial negotiations with VetComm Corp. CeCors and VetComm founder, Kate Monroe have agreed in principle to terms as part of the planned 100 percent purchase of VetComm Corp. VetComm Corp. is a veteran's education, and benefits company focused on assisting the over 14 million United States veterans that qualify for underutilized annual benefits and owed compensation, resulting in estimated Billions of dollars of unclaimed benefits every month in the United States. Users of VetComm can file claims for free, with no medical or service records required. VetComm also focuses resources to support and donate to Veteran Charities. VetComm's goal for 2023 is to help 1 million veterans get rated, offering support packages leading to benefits with costs ranging from $247 to $997, generating potential revenues for VetComm between $247 million and $997 million annually. As part of the initially agreed-upon terms of the acquisition, CeCors will issue a combination of unregistered, restricted preferred and common shares. In addition, each of Sukhinder Kalsi, Director and CFO and Amar Bhatal, President, Secretary and Director, will assign half of their Series A Preferred Shares to VetComm founder Kate Monroe as part of the proposed acquisition terms. Management of the Company continues to be focused on limiting dilution and bringing value to shareholders using CeCors current capital structure. Concurrent with closing, Kate Monroe will step in as CEO of CeCors, Inc., and VetComm will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Operations of the controlled subsidiary PsyKey, Inc. will continue to run in parallel. "Now that we have come to a mutual agreement on the terms of the acquisition, we can focus on closing and consolidating our efforts moving forward. We have worked diligently to reach terms agreeable to all parties and expect to close the transaction in Q1 2023. The more we learned about VetComm as part of our due diligence process, the more we understood VetComm's vast potential for growth. Kate is determined to enroll 1 million veterans into the VetComm platform this fiscal year (2023), potentially putting billions of dollars into the pockets of deserving veterans who have put their lives on the line for their country." commented Mr. Sukhinder Kalsi, CeCors' Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kalsi added, "Kate is the most determined and motivated individual I've ever encountered. Being a marine corps veteran, she has real insight into the daily challenges veterans face due to a lack of financial and mental health resources. With the current uncertainty in the global economy, VetComm can be an indispensable service partner for all vets seeking benefits." "I'm very excited to have come to terms on the acquisition of VetComm. We have an opportunity to get our message out to every veteran who is entitled to unused benefits and compensation. The idea of being involved with a public company only enhances our platform to get our message out to the over 14 million veterans who are entitled to compensation. With our existing high-level political and celebrity backing, we're confident we will hit our goal of enrolling 1 million veterans this year," concluded Kate Monroe. Year in Review for CeCors, Inc. 2022 Milestones The Company has worked diligently over the past year to acquire its initial revenue-generating operations, and OTCMarkets has recently updated our online profile to denote our exit from Shell Status. This milestone was in part achieved as a result of the successful launch of our first retail-ready product offering, PsyKey Functional Mushroom Infused Coffee. The launch saw both consumer support and major corporate interest leading to the fulfillment of substantial purchase orders. Continuing with management's goal of steady corporate growth and wanting to help create inclusivity and ease of access to mental health support, the Company also recently completed the development of its Telemental Health App PsyKey Live. The App is currently being beta tested with real-world scenarios and expanded to allow for additional capabilities. Building a strong medical, scientific, and management team also continues to be a priority for the Company and was complemented by the 2022 additions of John Gustin as head of Global Business Development; Dr. Michael J. McCarthy as an appointee to our Scientific Advisory Board; and Dr. Shahiem Hartley to our Medical Advisory Board. The addition of Dr. Hartley will help the Company build a mental health support and education platform, while the additions of John Gustin and Dr. McCarthy provide a conduit into the scientific world and the ability for the Company to adequately develop and introduce scientific advancements and patented technologies to the market. On behalf of the entire CeCors and PsyKey team, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to our amazing shareholders for their patience and support this past year. We are excited about what 2023 has in store for the Company, and we look forward to providing regular updates as we continue. For further information: Publicly traded company (OTC: CEOS) Website: www.psykeyworld.com E-mail: info@psykeyworld.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsyKeyworld Forward-Looking Statements: Safe Harbour Statement - In addition to historical information, this press release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include the intent, belief, or expectations of the Company and members of its management team with respect to the Company's future business operations and the assumptions upon which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and involve risks and uncertainties and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to, failure to complete anticipated sales under negotiations, lack of revenue growth, client discontinuances, failure to realize improvements in performance, efficiency, and profitability, and adverse developments with respect to litigation or increased litigation costs, the operation or performance of the Company's business units or the market price of its common stock. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated within this press release can also be found on the Company's website. The Company disclaims any responsibility to update any forward- looking statements. Contact Details Sukhinderpaul Kalsi info@psykeyworld.com Company Website https://psykeyworld.com/

January 26, 2023 09:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

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2022 Was A Year Of Growth, Funding, And Positive Results For BioRestorative Therapies

BioRestorative Therapies, Inc.

By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga BioRestorative Therapies Inc. (NASDAQ: BRTX) (“BioRestorative”) may have had a successful year of novel drug development. The company is engaged in developing therapeutic products using cell and tissue protocols, primarily with adult stem cells, for large multi-billion dollar markets that are underserved and affect millions of Americans, like chronic lower back pain and metabolic disorders. BioRestorative currently has two major programs that are being evaluated for a variety of chronic diseases and pain. Their novel drug BRTX-100 is an autologous stem cell product; the cells are harvested, cultured and then injected directly into the patient’s body. BioRestorative’s other product — ThermoStem® — has shown promising results in preclinical models for the treatment of obesity and related metabolic diseases. In December, BioRestorative was awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant. This grant was given for the development and evaluation of the company’s ThermoStem program for developing a therapeutic to treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Previously, the company was granted a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant for Phase 1 development of BRTX-100 to explore the therapeutic effects of PEG-peptide hydrogel-encapsulated hypoxic bone marrow stem cells. It’s rare that a company of its size has received two government grants, validating its technology and potential application. The company entered into an agreement with Regenexx, LLC, providing BioRestorative with the exclusive worldwide commercial rights of the intellectual property that is underlying some key principles of BRTX-100. Currently, BRTX-100 is in a Phase 2 trial with approximately 15 sites in the U.S. This exclusive arrangement should provide value to BRTX and or a commercial partner in potential later-stage development transactions. BRTX-100 began Phase 2 trials in February, defined as a prospective, randomized, double-blinded controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BRTX from a single injected dose. One of the company’s significant developments in 2022 was the completion of a cGMP manufacturing facility with an ISO 7-certified clean room. This facility was completed in April and was instrumental in progressing the company forward to meet the needs of Phase 2 clinical trials for chronic lumbar disc disease. Throughout the year, BioRestorative participated in several high-profile conferences. The company presented at H.C. Wainwright Bioconnect, Roth Inaugural Healthcare Conference and Dawson James Securities Conference, to name a few. BioRestorative was also granted a patent application for their ThermoStem program in Japan, which demonstrates the company’s potential for global application of their therapeutic products. BioRestorative and other companies like Lineage Cell Therapeutics Inc (NYSE: LCTX), Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: BCLI), Vericel Corp (NASDAQ: VCEL) and large cap pharma as well such as Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) are leading the charge towards a new era of medical advancement. As biotech companies become increasingly successful at providing therapeutic solutions, it will be interesting to see how technology and innovation leads to higher quality of life for patients who have previously been left with little or no solutions. To learn more about BioRestorative, visit its website. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. BioRestorative Therapies was founded by scientists and researchers committed to developing stem cell therapies to address unmet needs in patients with highly prevalent conditions.Our advances in stem cell biology and delivery protocols harbor great promise in conditioning our bodies’ own regenerative potential to treat major diseases more effectively than current interventions.Today, BioRestorative is actively developing programs that aim to dramatically increase quality of care for both (i) chronic back pain caused by disc degeneration, as well as (ii) metabolic disorders including obesity and diabetes. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Investor Relations ir@biorestorative.com Company Website https://www.biorestorative.com/

January 26, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Spectral MD "very excited" about 2023

Spectral MD Holdings Ltd

Spectral MD Holdings Ltd (AIM:SMD) chief operating officer Niko Pagoulatos speaks to Proactive's Thomas Warner about his plans for the company during 2023. He reveals more details about the timeline for the DeepView Wound Imaging System and explains what milestones investors can expect, adding that he is "very excited" about what the year has in store. Contact Details Proactive Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

January 26, 2023 03:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies with "lots to look forward to" after interims

Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies Holdings PLC

Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies Holdings PLC (LSE:OCTP, OTCQB:OCTHF) CEO Clarissa Sowemimo-Coker speaks to Proactive's Thomas Warner following the release of interim results for the six months ending 31st October 2022. Sowemimo-Coker looks ahead to what investors can expect during the first half, saying that there is "plenty to look forward to." She also reveals details of the current state of the company's finances. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

January 26, 2023 03:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Roquefort Therapeutics demonstrates initial safety in two antibody programmes

Roquefort Therapeutics PLC

Roquefort Therapeutics PLC (LSE:ROQ, OTCQB:ROQAF) CEO Ajan Reginald speaks to Proactive's Thomas Warner after announcing that the company's ROQ-A1 and ROQ-A2 Midkine (MDK) antibody programmes have successfully demonstrated safety in pre-clinical studies. Reginald says that he's now hoping to "move rapidly into efficacy testing". Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

January 26, 2023 03:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Primary Health Properties seizes "good opportunity" in Ireland

Primary Health Properties PLC

Primary Health Properties PLC (LSE:PHP, OTC:PHPRF) (PHP) founder and CEO Harry Hyman talks to Proactive's Thomas Warner after announcing the acquisition of Irish property management business Axis Technical Services Limited, with an agreement to develop sites in Ireland signed with related company Axis Health Care. The acquisition is part of a wider strategy to expand into the Irish healthcare sector, with Hyman saying that there is a "good opportunity" for the company to "carry on deploying capital prudently and sensibly in Ireland." Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

January 26, 2023 03:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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hVIVO announces "record results" for 2022

hVIVO PLC

hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) chief executive Mo Khan speaks to Proactive's Thomas Warner after releasing a trading update for 2022 that shows the specialist contract research organisation achieved "record results" in 2022. Khan reveals the reasons for the improvement in the performance of the business and looks ahead to what investors can expect from hVIVO for the rest of 2023. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

January 26, 2023 03:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Survey reveals the leading causes of weight gain — and it’s not just food or lack of exercise

Able

Rising global overweight and obesity rates are typically attributed to overconsumption and a lack of movement. However, new research highlights the far more complex combination of lifestyle choices and challenges that cause weight gain. In a survey 1 of over 100,000 users of Able, a health coaching app that tailors personal programs to each individual to help them achieve their goals, users most commonly attributed their weight gain to stress (24.5%), family life (12.5%), medication (11.7%) and work (10.9%). Likewise, 57.7% of overweight people get just five to seven hours of sleep each night, with poor sleep quality a major risk factor for obesity. Data shows that diet does play a role, but more so due to what people consume, rather than how much. Some 79.3% of respondents stated that they eat three or fewer meals daily. However, 26.8% most commonly consume sweet foods throughout the day. Likewise, 19.2% regularly eat fried food, 16.6% consume caffeine and 9.3% drink alcohol, all of which have been linked to weight gain. The survey also found that many users signing up to Able had debilitating health conditions that can impact the ability to lose weight. Some 12% of females and 2% of males reported suffering from depression and anxiety. Likewise, 6% of women and 1% of men had insomnia, while 4% of women and 1% of men reported being asthmatic. In addition, 6% of women reported hormonal issues. “The human body is intricate and reaching our optimal weight is never so straightforward as moving more and eating less,” Roman Taranov, CEO and founder of Able said. “As this data shows, it's often not for lack of trying, but to achieve results you really must consider each person’s body, mind and situation. With an action plan that targets the specific factors that impact an individual, no reasonable weight loss goal is unachievable.” Hoping to improve their health (23.9%), feel good (21.5%) and live longer (16.7%), almost a third of users had tried gym exercise. Similarly, 24.4% had tried a restrictive diet and a further 21.2% attempted a fitness-focused diet. However, losing weight requires addressing the various factors that impact our body, from diet to rest to medication, while staying motivated and working around our busy schedules. The survey data was collected from more than 100,000 people who submitted responses to the intake questionnaire for Able's weight loss program. Overall, 57% were aged over 50 and 20% under 30. Women made up 81% of respondents. 1 Research findings based on a survey questionnaire to members of the Able community that was completed between December 2022 and January 2023. 102,361 adults aged between 18 and 48 based around the world responded to the survey. About Able Able is a digitally native health and wellness platform that provides access to high-quality, comprehensive weight care from start to finish, at the cost of an affordable monthly subscription. Founded in 2021, Able’s weight loss program works because it treats the whole person, addressing every factor that impacts weight. Able clients achieve lasting results by making better food and movement choices, with the support and accountability of a personal health coach within the app who guides them in adapting their lifestyle and habits. Contact Details Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://ableapp.com/

January 25, 2023 08:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

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ST. MATTHEWS SPECIALTY PHARMACY EXPANDS HEPATITIS C MEDICATION ACCESSIBILITY TO HELP COMBAT “SILENT EPIDEMIC”

Cordant Health Solutions

St. Matthews Specialty Pharmacy ( stmatthewsrx.com ), a Cordant Health Solutions® company, is partnering with healthcare providers to make an impact on reducing barriers to treatment and increasing access to medication for hepatitis C virus (HCV) in conjunction with the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD). There are approximately 42,500 people living with hepatitis C in Kentucky. Often called a “silent epidemic,” cases of acute HCV have increased 124% in the U.S. since 2013 and 16% from 2019 to 2020 alone. HCV is highly preventable and curable in more than 95% of people in as few as 8–12 weeks with direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medications, yet more than half of people who become infected with the virus will develop a chronic infection that can cause liver damage, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death. HCV disproportionately affects marginalized groups, including people with substance use disorder. Approximately 70% of patients on opioid agonist treatment (OAT) and an estimated 40% of people who inject drugs are HCV positive. St. Matthews Specialty Pharmacy has a unique integrated care model led by pharmacists and technicians with advanced experience in managing co-existing and co-occurring health disorders, such as hepatitis, in individuals suffering from substance use disorder. Patients at St. Matthews Specialty Pharmacy are enrolled in a patient management plan where they are provided one-on-one individualized disease state education, drug therapy management and medication counseling. This personalized approach to care using customized pharmacist intervention increases treatment adherence and improves success of patients reaching their health goals. “We have been curing patients with HCV since 1998,” said Dr. Bennet Cecil, founder of the Hepatitis C Treatment Center in Louisville. “We have been able to reach many more Kentuckians by coordinating our efforts with St. Matthews Specialty Pharmacy and substance abuse specialty clinics. This coordination produces many more cured patients than the previous models of care.” “There are so many obstacles that prevent people from seeking treatment for substance use disorder,” said Bob Mann, executive vice president of Cordant Health Solutions’ integrated services. “Many experience homelessness, are uninsured, have limited or no transportation available to get to appointments, or don’t have a doctor or know how to find one. But once they take that first step, we need to take that opportunity to treat the whole patient, not just an individual condition. We work with clinicians to coordinate pharmacy services for substance use disorder and other diseases like hepatitis to bring extended care to patients at the same time and place they’re receiving their other treatments.” St. Matthews Pharmacy also offers a managed addiction treatment pharmacy program, which delivers medication to patients at their doctor’s office at the time of their appointment, eliminating additional transportation and time challenges and helping to increase retention in their treatment program. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA ), addiction treatment facilities are well-positioned to greatly impact access to screening and treatment of HCV positive patients. Additionally, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) states “integration of service delivery, addressing the unique needs of addiction patients, including HCV treatment, is strongly encouraged.” About Cordant Health Solutions® Cordant Health Solutions® (cordantsolutions.com) provides innovative solutions for clinicians, organizations and payers involved with substance use disorder, pain management and criminal justice cases to provide accurate, actionable results to hold patients accountable, reduce risk and improve patient outcomes. A leader in quality standards, Cordant integrates its unique specialized pharmacy services for medication-assisted treatment and associated behavioral health conditions with drug testing options that include monitoring and risk assessment tools to improve patient accountability and optimize quality of life. For media inquiries, contact Kim Kudasik, Senior Marketing Manager, kkudasik@cordanths.com. ### Contact Details Kim Kudasik +1 303-842-7975 kkudasik@cordanths.com

January 25, 2023 06:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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