Corgenix to Exhibit AspirinWorks(R) Test at ACC 2008 Meeting in Chicago
20 März 2008 - 2:15PM
PR Newswire (US)
DENVER, March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Corgenix Medical
Corporation (OTC:CONX) (BULLETIN BOARD: CONX) , a worldwide
developer and marketer of diagnostic test kits, has announced it
will be exhibiting its AspirinWorks(R) Test at the American College
of Cardiology (ACC) 57th Annual Scientific Session Exposition. The
annual meeting takes place March 29-April 1, 2008, at the McCormick
Place Convention Center in Chicago, Ill. Corgenix representatives
will be on-hand during ACC 2008 at booth 4106 to answer questions
about the AspirinWorks Test, including availability of the test,
the latest supporting clinical data and ordering information.
AspirinWorks is a simple urine test that determines the effect of
aspirin on platelets by measuring the level of thromboxane
production (aspirin's target). The higher the levels of
thromboxane, the stickier the blood platelets, and the less impact
the aspirin is having. This crucial information allows physicians
to individualize a patient's therapy. Unlike other platelet tests,
which require freshly drawn blood that must be evaluated within
four hours, the AspirinWorks Test only requires a urine sample that
can be obtained in any doctor's office or patient service center,
making the test easy for both physician and patient. "ACC 2008
represents one of the most prestigious gatherings of cardiovascular
professionals in the nation and an opportunity for us to further
educate the medical community about the AspirinWorks test," said
Corgenix' Clinical Affairs Director Gordon Ens. "We're looking
forward to demonstrating the value of more clearly understanding a
patient's individual response to aspirin." The AspirinWorks Test,
which was launched in the United States in June 2007 following FDA
510(k) clearance, is now available nationwide through major medical
reference laboratories, as well as direct to consumers through
HealthCheckUSA (http://www.healthcheckusa.com/). The AspirinWorks
Test Kit is an enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) to determine
levels of 11 Dehydro Thromboxane B2 (11dhTxB2) in human urine,
which aids in the qualitative detection of aspirin effect in
apparently healthy individuals post ingestion. The test targets a
potential U.S. market of over 60 million individuals and a
potential global market exceeding 200 million individuals who take
aspirin regularly. Physicians and laboratories interested in
ordering the test can call 1-800-729-5661 x180, or e-mail: . More
information is also available at http://www.aspirinworks.com/. It
is important that individuals taking aspirin to lower the risk of a
heart attack or stroke consult a physician to determine what dose,
frequency and type of aspirin is appropriate for them to achieve
the most benefit with the fewest side effects. About Corgenix
Medical Corporation Corgenix is a leader in the development and
manufacturing of specialized diagnostic kits for immunology
disorders, vascular diseases and bone and joint disorders. Corgenix
diagnostic products are commercialized for use in clinical
laboratories throughout the world. The company currently sells over
50 diagnostic products through a global distribution network. More
information is available at http://www.corgenix.com/. Statements in
this press release that are not strictly historical facts are
"forward looking" statements (identified by the words "believe",
"estimate", "project", "expect" or similar expressions) within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute
to such differences include, but are not limited to, continued
acceptance of the Company's products and services in the
marketplace, competitive factors, changes in the regulatory
environment, and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic
report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
statements in this press release are made as of today, based upon
information currently known to management, and the Company does not
undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements. DATASOURCE: Corgenix Medical
Corporation CONTACT: William Critchfield, Senior VP and CFO of
Corgenix Medical Corporation, +1-303-453-8903, ; or Media, Dan
Snyders, Vice President, Public Relations Supervisor of Armada
Medical Marketing, +1-303-623-1190, ext. 230, , for Corgenix
Medical Corporation Web site: http://www.corgenix.com/
http://www.healthcheckusa.com/ http://www.aspirinworks.com/
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