Meridian's Digital Pulse Analyzer Featured in Thorne Research, Inc. - Forum on Therapeutic Nutrition.VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Meridian Co., Ltd. ("Meridian" or the "Company") (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). : MRDAF), was very pleased to be included in the Forum on Therapeutic Nutrition held at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, by Thorne Research, Inc. ("Thorne") in Seattle, Washington on March 19, 2005. The conference was well attended with over 150 medical health professionals. Dr. Alan Miller, N.D., Technical Advisor, Thorne Research and Senior Editor, Alternative Medicine Review, used the Digital Pulse Analyzer's ("DPA DPA - Data Protection Act ") pulse wave pulse wave n. The progressive increase of pressure radiating through the arteries that occurs with each contraction of the left ventricle of the heart. technology in his discussion, Evaluating Endothelial endothelial /en·do·the·li·al/ (-the´le-al) pertaining to or made up of endothelium. Endothelial A layer of cells that lines the inside of certain body cavities, for example, blood vessels. Function Using Pulse Wave Analysis. Analyzing an individual's pulse wave can provide health care practitioners with valuable information that can be used for early detection of endothelial dysfunction. Poor endothelial function appears to be at the center of the atherosclerotic process. Dr. Miller demonstrated the effectiveness of being able to measure the health of endothelium endothelium /en·do·the·li·um/ (-the´le-um) pl. endothe´lia the layer of epithelial cells that lines the cavities of the heart, the serous cavities, and the lumina of the blood and lymph vessels. in a real-time, non-invasive manner, using the DPA. The DPA was demonstrated in conjunction with Thorne's very effective new product - Perfusia-SR. Perfusia-SR is an exciting supplement that represents a revolutionary advancement in nutritional support nutritional support, n the supply of foods and liquids necessary to advance healing and support health. for the heart and blood vessels Blood vessels Tubular channels for blood transport, of which there are three principal types: arteries, capillaries, and veins. Only the larger arteries and veins in the body bear distinct names. . Perfusia-SR is a proprietary sustained-release arginine arginine (är`jənĭn), organic compound, one of the 20 amino acids commonly found in animal proteins. Only the l-stereoisomer participates in the biosynthesis of proteins. , which provides the body with a constant source of nitric oxide nitric oxide or nitrogen monoxide, a colorless gas formed by the combustion of nitrogen and oxygen as given by the reaction: energy + N2 + O2 → 2NO; m.p. −163.6°C;; b.p. −151.8°C;. , crucial to healthy endothelium which protects the lining of the arteries. The DPA measures elasticity of small and large arteries and provides critical information regarding arterial health and aging. Meridian's FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. approved, non-invasive DPA was a perfect fit within this forum as it's a proven method of detecting whether a particular treatment option, such as natural supplementation, is effective. Americans spend more than $10 billion annually on herbal and dietary supplements. But in today's highly competitive marketplace a comprehensive supplement in not enough. You need the technology to prove it! The Company feels that use of the "DPA" can help caregivers reduce cardiovascular disease in their patient populations through early detection and prevention, and ultimately assist to decrease the associated financial costs placed on the health care industry. Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer in the United States with an estimated economic cost of approximately $298 billion. Dr. Miller's discussion was very well received and Meridian was pleased to have been given the opportunity to show its technology to proactive medical practitioners. More About: Thorne Since 1984 Thorne has earned the trust of thousands of health-care practitioners worldwide. Confidence in Thorne is the single most important reason practitioners turn to their products for their critical nutritional supplement needs. In this competitive industry the amount of dollars spent on advertising is tremendous, with all companies claiming they have the best products. Thorne Research's reputation wasn't shaped through clever marketing, but rather, through the unbiased scrutiny and approval of health-care practitioners throughout the world who discovered one important detail - their products consistently produced positive results in their patients. More About: Meridian Meridian is an established leader in the research/development, manufacturing, and sales of integrative medical diagnostic equipment. The company sells its products and equipment to a wide array of customers in the global health care industry. The company presently holds a total of 18 worldwide patents on its technology, and has received FDA, as well as other international regulatory approvals for many of its products. Meridian is committed to the ongoing global research and advancement of integrative medical products that contribute to the better health of humanity. |
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