Meridian Commences Distribution of New Rapid Test for Stomach Ulcers.Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K CINCINNATI--(BW HealthWire)--July 22, 2002 Meridian Bioscience, Inc., (Nasdaq:VIVO (Video In Video Out) Refers to a display adapter with analog video capture and analog video out (NTSC out) capabilities. See display adapter. ) today announced that it has begun international distribution of its patent protected ImmunoCard Stat! HpSA rapid test for Helicobacter pylori Helicobacter pylori A gramnegative rod-shaped bacterium that lives in the tissues of the stomach and causes inflammation of the stomach lining. Mentioned in: Indigestion, Ulcers Helicobacter pylori bacteria, the primary cause of stomach ulcers. The ImmunoCard STAT! HpSA test is highly accurate, simple to perform, and yields results in just five minutes. The speed and simplicity of the test makes it ideal for use in quickly diagnosing, treating and monitoring successful eradication of the H.pylori infection. Helicobacter pylori infection is a global problem affecting approximately three billion people. Although most commonly implicated im·pli·cate tr.v. im·pli·cat·ed, im·pli·cat·ing, im·pli·cates 1. To involve or connect intimately or incriminatingly: evidence that implicates others in the plot. 2. as the primary cause of stomach ulcers, H.pylori is now recognized as a direct cause of adenocarcinoma adenocarcinoma: see neoplasm. of the stomach. Antonio Interno, Senior Vice President, Managing Director Meridian Bioscience Europe, stated, "We are excited about the potential of this new rapid test. The early acceptance of the ImmunoCard STAT HpSA test from our customers and distribution partners has been very positive. This new test is the perfect complement to our Premier Platinum HpSA test and enables us to provide important new diagnostic capabilities to any size laboratory with these patented technologies." Meridian is a fully integrated life science company that manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic test kits, purified reagents and related products and offers biopharmaceutical enabling technologies. Utilizing a variety of methods, these products provide accuracy, simplicity and speed in the early diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions See carpal tunnel syndrome, computer vision syndrome, dry eyes and deep vein thrombosis. , such as gastrointestinal, viral, urinary and respiratory infections. All Meridian products are used outside of the human body and require little or no special equipment. The Company's products are designed to enhance patient well-being while reducing the total outcome costs of healthcare. Meridian has strong market positions in the areas of gastrointestinal and upper respiratory infections Noun 1. upper respiratory infection - infection of the upper respiratory tract respiratory infection, respiratory tract infection - any infection of the respiratory tract , serology Serology The division of biological science concerned with antigen-antibody reactions in serum. It properly encompasses any of these reactions, but is often used in a limited sense to denote laboratory diagnostic tests, especially for syphilis. , parasitology Parasitology The scientific study of parasites and of parasitism. Parasitism is a subdivision of symbiosis and is defined as an intimate association between an organism (parasite) and another, larger species of organism (host) upon which the parasite is and fungal disease diagnosis. In addition, Meridian is a supplier of rare reagents and specialty biologicals. The Company markets its products to hospitals, reference laboratories, research centers, veterinary testing centers and physician offices in more than 60 countries around the world. The Company's shares are traded through Nasdaq's National Market, symbol VIVO. Meridian's website address is www.meridianbioscience.com. |
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