CRF Inc. and Ferraris Respiratory Launch Bluetooth(TM) Enabled eDiary Solution for Respiratory Clinical Trials; Integrated Peak Flow Meter Capability to Be Unveiled at the 2005 Drug Information Association Annual Meeting.WALTHAM, Mass. -- CRF CRF abbr. chronic renal failure CRF Chronic renal failure Inc., the world leader in electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO) and wireless data collection solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry, today announced that it has collaborated with Ferraris Respiratory to develop the first-ever, Bluetooth(TM) enabled eDiary solution for respiratory clinical trials. This new solution, which integrates Ferraris Respiratory's PiKo-1(TM) Peak Flow Meter peak flow meter n. A portable instrument that detects minute decreases in air flow and that is used by people with asthma to monitor small changes in breathing capacity. and CRF Inc.'s eDiaries, will be launched at the Drug Information Association (DIA) Annual Meeting, June 26-30 in Washington, DC. "We are honored to work with Ferraris Respiratory to introduce this new solution and are proud to continue to lead innovation in the eDiary industry," said Pamela McNamara, Chief Executive Officer of CRF Inc. "The seamless and wireless integration of devices like peak flow meters with e-Diaries is a great advancement for this industry. Our new solution is designed to be easy for trial sponsors and clinical sites to implement and very simple for patients to use. Furthermore, this technology has the potential to dramatically improve clinical trials - enhancing the collection, accuracy and reliability of patient data." The new eDiary solution captures patient data directly from Ferraris Respiratory's PiKo-1(TM) Peak Flow Meter and transmits it via Ericsson's Bluetooth wireless communication system to a palmOne(TM) Tungsten tungsten (tŭng`stən) [Swed.,=heavy stone], metallic chemical element; symbol W; at. no. 74; at. wt. 183.85; m.p. about 3,410°C;; b.p. 5,660°C;; sp. gr. 19.3 at 20°C;; valence +2, +3, +4, +5, or +6. PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). equipped with CRF Inc.'s TrialMax(TM) software. The peak flow meter and PDA lock to ensure that the data is transmitted and captured securely. Protocol-specific questionnaires contained within the TrialMax eDiary can record other required patient information, including quality of life data and health alerts. The resulting solution is an all-in-one study management tool. "This new solution includes trusted technologies from industry leaders," added McNamara. "Ferraris Respiratory's peak flow meter is small and easy for patients to use and palmOne's Tungsten has been proven to allow fast data collection and assured data validity. Bringing these two devices together with Bluetooth communication frees patients from wires and cables and ensures instantaneous in·stan·ta·ne·ous adj. 1. Occurring or completed without perceptible delay: Relief was instantaneous. 2. and accurate transfer of data." The most widely used ePRO solution in the world, CRF Inc.'s TrialMax provides real-time patient monitoring, outstanding data accuracy, unrivaled flexibility, increased patient safety, and enhanced efficiency. In addition to providing demonstrations of its new integrated solution and TrialMax software at DIA, CRF Inc. personnel will be on hand to discuss how trial sponsors can ensure that their eDiary studies run smoothly, efficiently and effectively. CRF Inc.'s team has experience in 32 therapeutic indications with particular expertise in pain, oncology oncology /on·col·o·gy/ (ong-kol´ah-je) the sum of knowledge regarding tumors; the study of tumors. on·col·o·gy n. , gastrointestinal and genitourinary genitourinary /gen·i·to·uri·nary/ (jen?i-to-u´ri-nar-e) pertaining to the genital and urinary organs. gen·i·to·u·ri·nar·y adj. Abbr. conditions, metabolic disorders Noun 1. metabolic disorder - a disorder or defect of metabolism disorder, upset - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time" , dermatology dermatology (dûrmətŏl`əjē), branch of medicine concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin. , respiratory disease Noun 1. respiratory disease - a disease affecting the respiratory system respiratory disorder, respiratory illness adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, wet lung, white lung - acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the and vaccines. The company has experience designing studies for a range of patient populations - from children to the elderly - and consistently delivers high site satisfaction and patient compliance rates exceeding 95 percent. Those interested in a demonstration or more information about CRF Inc. can visit the company at DIA at booth 1151. About Ferraris Respiratory Ferraris Respiratory is a global market leader, developer and manufacturer of technically innovative respiratory care products and services. The company specializes in cardio-pulmonary diagnostics, asthma management and other non-invasive respiratory solutions designed to improve productivity for healthcare providers while improving the quality of patient care. Ferraris Respiratory is the original provider of solutions for the early diagnosis and management of lung disease lung disease Pulmonary disease Pulmonology Any condition causing or indicating impaired lung function Types of LD Obstructive lung disease–↓ in air flow caused by a narrowing or blockage of airways–eg, asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis; . From the introduction of the first commercially available iron lung iron lung, device used to maintain artificial respiration over an extended period of time. Before the successful vaccination program against poliomyelitis, it was used mostly in treatment of that disease. to the most recent breakthrough in digital home asthma monitoring, the PiKo-1 electronic peak flow meter, Ferraris Respiratory's products and services have been providing breathtaking breath·tak·ing adj. 1. Inspiring or exciting: a breathtaking view; a breathtaking ride. 2. Astonishing; astounding: breathtaking insensitivity. innovations to the healthcare community for over 85 years. For more information, please visit www.ferrarisrespiratory.com. About CRF Inc. CRF Inc. is the leading global provider of electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (e-PRO) and wireless data collection solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry. Through innovative technology and a thorough understanding of drug development and mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings , the company is driving the change to safer and more efficient paper-free clinical trials. CRF Inc.'s technology has been used by more than 100,000 patients across 58 countries in 48 languages for 32 indications. The company has demonstrated the industry's highest patient compliance rates -- an average 95 percent compliance through Phase I, II, III and IV clinical trials -- and unmatched patient and research site acceptance. CRF Inc.'s award-winning product, TrialMax, is a flexible and customizable e-PRO technology that provides real-time patient monitoring, outstanding data accuracy and increased safety. Its unique features enable clinical trial sponsors to collect more valuable data faster and conduct complex clinical trials with greater flexibility than other e-PRO solutions. CRF Inc.'s experience combined with its dedication to ensuring the highest quality and most responsive customer service has made the company the biopharmaceutical industry's most trusted partner. For more information, please visit www.crfhealth.com. |
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