Bethesda Hospital Introduces Zaxis System for Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation.HUDSON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 1999-- A Lipoprotein lipoprotein (lĭp'əprō`tēn), any organic compound that is composed of both protein and the various fatty substances classed as lipids, including fatty acids and steroids such as cholesterol. Fractionation fractionation /frac·tion·a·tion/ (frak?shun-a´shun) 1. in radiology, division of the total dose of radiation into small doses administered at intervals. 2. System developed here by Zaxis International Inc. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB:ZAXS) is a key analytical tool of a new Cardiovasuclar Risk Evaluation (CARE) Laboratory at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Marlyand. This is the first facility to initiate this type of testing. "The CARE Laboratory will provide physicians and patients the information necessary to maximally reduce the progression of atherosclerotic disease Atherosclerotic disease The progressive narrowing and hardening of the arteries over time. Mentioned in: Retinal Artery Occlusion ," says Co-Directors William I. Smith Jr., M.D. and Carl Margolis, M.D. "We offer a CARE Profile of tests consistent with Cholesterol and Lipids Analysis. These assays, along with a specific amino acid test for Homocysteine Homocysteine Definition Homocysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in blood plasma. High levels of homocysteine in the blood are believed to increase the chance of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and osteoporosis. , will be incorporated into a comprehensive CARE Report that provides tracking results and calculates current and ideal risk. "Our cholesterol assays are certified as accurate and precise by the National Cholesterol Education Project reference laboratory network. LDL cholesterol value is measured, not calculated," says Drs. Smith and Margolis. "Calculated LDL LDL - ["LDL: A Logic-Based Data-Language", S. Tsur et al, Proc VLDB 1986, Kyoto Japan, Aug 1986, pp.33-41]. tends to underestimate true LDL when triglycerides Triglycerides Fatty compounds synthesized from carbohydrates during the process of digestion and stored in the body's adipose (fat) tissues. High levels of triglycerides in the blood are associated with insulin resistance. are elevated and overestimate true LDL when triglycerides are low." The Zaxis Lipoprotein Fractionation System enables subfractions of LDLs, HDLs, IDLs and VDLs to be identified and displayed on a single, patented, electrophoresis gel. A copyrighted Zaxis softeware program analyzes a scan of the gel to produce a report in either table or chart format. Patients' reports may be retained in a data base for subsequent reviews to determine the efficacy of intervention procedures and adjust the medication. Studies indicate that many individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease don't exhibit any outward signs of the risk. More of them now can be identified with the Zaxis analytical tool. When their CARE Profile values exceed the norm, potential life expectancy may be extended by positive intervention through diet, exercise, life-style changes, and medication. Zaxis International is traded as a Nasdaq OTC Bulletin Board OTC Bulletin Board An electronic quotation listing of the bid and asked prices of OTC stocks that do not meet the requirements to be listed on the NASDAQ stock-listing system. stock under the symbol, "ZAXS." The company specializes in the development, production and marketing of innovative solutions for gene separation and identification applications in the clinical, research and quality control markets. The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, but not limited to, Zaxis's ability to develop and commercialize the products that are the subject of the program and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. |
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