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GANEDEN PRODUCT EFFECTIVE AGAINST TOENAIL INFECTIONS.


Ganeden Biotech, Inc., a Cleveland-based biological research company has announced that two additional independent studies by leading podiatrists confirmed virtually 100% of their patients using Clearly Confident(TM) Antifungal Topical Lotion experienced significant beneficial results.

The studies were undertaken by Dr. Harry Zelwin and Dr. Brian Weiss of Cleveland, Ohio "Cleveland" redirects here. For the Cleveland metropolitan area, see . For other uses, see Cleveland (disambiguation).
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state.
, on over 90 subjects who were clinically diagnosed with severe fungal nail infections fungal nail infection Onychomycosis, see there .

The soft launch of Ganeden's first pilot dermal dermal /der·mal/ (der´mal) pertaining to the dermis or to the skin.

der·mal or der·mic
adj.
Of or relating to the skin or dermis.
 product, an Antifungal Lotion under the brand name Clearly Confident began in the Northern Ohio Region in June of 2000. Clearly Confident(TM) Antifungal Lotion eliminates fungal infections Fungal infections

Several thousand species of fungi have been described, but fewer than 100 are routinely associated with invasive diseases of humans.
 and prevents fungal reinfection reinfection /re·in·fec·tion/ (-in-fek´shun) a second infection by the same agent or a second infection of an organ with a different agent.

re·in·fec·tion
n.
. The Antifungal Lotion is the most effective antifungal product available without a prescription.

The product will be initially available exclusively in drug stores throughout Northern Ohio. Additional products under the Clearly Confident(TM) line will be launched to address a variety of dermal diseases including acne, eczema and psoriasis all of which have been clinically tested.

Commenting on the results of their respective six-month studies, Dr. Zelwin stated,"There was a remarkable improvement in the skin around the infected nails and the nails themselves showed steadfast improvement over the 6-month study period." He added, "I have never seen results like these in my 27 years of practice."

Dr. Brian Weiss, used the product on nursing home patients and on patients who visited his office that were diagnosed with chronic onychomycosis. Dr. Weiss also found that "all of my patients were enormously pleased with the treatment, including patients who have had extremely poor results with the oral medications."

According to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 Mahmoud A Ghannoum, Ph.D., director of the Center for Medical Mycology, Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, University Hospitals of Cleveland University Hospitals is a major not-for-profit medical center in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. With 150 locations throughout northeast Ohio, it encompasses a network of hospitals, outpatient centers and primary care physicians. , Ohio over 30 million Americans suffer from onychomycosis. Less than 10 percent have been cured using current treatments.

Ganeden senior vice president Andrew R. Lefkowitz said, "The Clearly Confident(TM)antifungal medication should revolutionize the treatment for onchomycosis because the current oral treatments can cost more than $800, can have substantial side effects Side effects

Effects of a proposed project on other parts of the firm.
, including liver damage and are only effective 23 to 55 percent of time, depending on the oral drug used."

Clearly Confident(TM) Antifungal Lotion will be sold over-the-counter (OTC OTC

See: Over-the-counter.


OTC

See over-the-counter market (OTC).
) and retail for $39.95.

Mr. Farmer, the company's founder & chief microbiologist commenting on the most recent successful clinical findings stated, "Doctor's Zelwin and Weiss findings solidly confirm the company's original landmark study ('Successful Treatment of Toenail toenail /toe·nail/ (to´nal) the nail on any of the digits of the foot.

ingrown toenail  see under nail.


toe·nail
n.
 Onychomycosis with Clearly Confident(TM) Topical Antifungal Medication,' prepared by Mahmoud A. Ghannoum.)

"We are extremely pleased with the results and are proud that Ganeden's proprietary patented technology will provide physicians and consumers with an alternative medication to oral drugs that is highly effective, competitively priced, topical, and safe."

Ganeden Biotech's core business consists of non-invasive medical research and product development of human and animal products for direct sale and licensing to third parties. The company has a significant number of United States and International Patents pending on more than 50 OTC products and a considerable number of prescription drugs.

For more information, visit www.ganedenbio.com or call 216/522-0495.
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