Swiss Medica Launches O24 Fibromyalgia in Canada.TORONTO -- Swiss Medica medica (māˑ·dē·k , Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :SWME) today announced the Canadian launch of Swiss Medica's patented O24 Fibromyalgia across Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart For the Washington, DC area grocery chain, see . Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation TSX: SC is Canada's largest pharmacy chain with more than 1000 stores operating under the names Shoppers Drug Mart across 9 provinces and 2 territories and Pharmaprix in Quebec. and other retailers. O24 Fibromyalgia is the first patented product specifically targeting patients to fight the intense, debilitating de·bil·i·tat·ing adj. Causing a loss of strength or energy. Debilitating Weakening, or reducing the strength of. Mentioned in: Stress Reduction pain caused by Fibromyalgia. O24 Fibromyalgia is also available across the United States in leading drug store chains including Rite Aid, Save-On Drugs and Longs Drugs. The launch of O24 Fibromyalgia, in its distinctive blue box with orange lettering, follows the successful Canadian launch of Swiss Medica's flagship product, O24 Pain Neutralizer nationally in Canada. AC Nielson ratings recently ranked O24 Pain Neutralizer's 1 ounce bottle as the 4th best selling topical pain reliever in Canada. Swiss Medica has entered into a strategic partnership with FM-CFS Canada, the group representing Fibromyalgia patients in Canada. Executive Director John Ernst says "Swiss Medica has demonstrated commendable dedication to Fibromyalgia patients by conducting clinical research on products that help those who live with the condition. We have heard good reports from those we've asked to try the O24 Fibromyalgia product." Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points that occur primarily in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. Fibromyalgia is known to cause sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), condition characterized by frequently alternating constipation and diarrhea in the absence of any disease process. It is usually accompanied by abdominal pain, especially in the lower left quadrant, bloating, and flatulence. , anxiety and other symptoms, and afflicts over 1 million Canadians. In early 2005, Swiss Medica conducted research which involved a double blind clinical trial by Dr. Gordon Ko (Head, Fibromyalgia Clinic) and Dr. David Berbrayer (Head, Dept. Rehabilitation Medicine) at Sunnybrook & Women's Health Sciences Centre (University of Toronto Research at the University of Toronto has been responsible for the world's first electronic heart pacemaker, artificial larynx, single-lung transplant, nerve transplant, artificial pancreas, chemical laser, G-suit, the first practical electron microscope, the first cloning of T-cells, ). This clinical trial, conducted over a four to six week period, compared O24 Fibromyalgia against a placebo in patients suffering with Fibromyalgia. For participants who used O24 Fibromyalgia, more than 90 per cent of the patients reported mild to markedly better improvement on the 7-point Lanier rating scale, versus 7 per cent who used the placebo. Nearly 54% reported moderately better or markedly better results using O24 Fibromyalgia instead of the placebo. Swiss Medica's President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , Grant Johnson stated "The launch of O24 Fibromyalgia in Canada represents a number of firsts. This is the first patented product specifically for people with Fibromyalgia. We are the first to enter into a strategic and mutually beneficial agreement with Canada's national voice for the Fibromyalgia community, the FM-CFS (Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), collection of persistent, debilitating symptoms, the most notable of which is severe, lasting fatigue. In other countries it is known variously as myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, and ) of Canada. Last and certainly not least, O24 Fibromyalgia is the first specific Fibromyalgia product to be available nationwide over-the-counter in Canada's largest drug store chain." As a reminder, please note that Swiss Medica will be hosting a shareholder conference call on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 4:00pm EST EST electroshock therapy. EST abbr. electroshock therapy . Toronto area callers are asked to dial 416 695 9753. All other callers, please dial 1 877 888 4605. The conference call will also be webcast with a direct link on www.swissmedica.com. About Swiss Medica, Inc. Swiss Medica commercializes proprietary bioscience products that relieve chronic ailments. We increase our market share through focused distribution strategies in multiple sales channels. Swiss Medica's mission is to be a world leader in the commercialization of life enhancing bioscience products that improve quality of lives. Please visit our websites at www.swissmedica.com ,www.O24zone.com and www.pmsescape.com. Swiss Medica's flagship product, the O24 Essential Oil Pain Neutralizer, holds US Patent #6,444,238B1. The O24 pain relief solution has been used, recommended and praised for its fast-acting and long-lasting benefits by healthcare professionals and athletes in the United States, Canada and in Europe. O24 is widely available throughout the United States and Canada in leading pharmacies and other retailers. Customers can also visit www.O24zone.com, for ordering details and store locators for the nearest pharmacy. Swiss Medica has recently launching the patented O24 Fibromyalgia pain reliever (US Patent #6,444,238B1) over-the-counter in North American retailers. The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA NFA - Finite State Machine ) recently awarded O24 Fibromyalgia their first NFA Seal of Approval. Upwards of 11 million Americans suffer from the long-term pain associated with Fibromyalgia. In a randomized ran·dom·ize tr.v. ran·dom·ized, ran·dom·iz·ing, ran·dom·iz·es To make random in arrangement, especially in order to control the variables in an experiment. double blind clinical trial, more than 90 per cent of the patients who used O24 Fibromyalgia reported mild to markedly better improvement, versus only 7 per cent who used the placebo. Customers can also visit www.O24zone.com, for ordering details and store locators for the nearest retailer. Swiss Medica also manufactures PMS (Pantone Matching System) A color matching system that has a unique number assigned to more than 500 different colors and shades. This standard for the printing industry has been built into many graphics and desktop publishing programs to ensure color accuracy. Escape(R) which holds US Patent #'s 5760014 and 5612320. PMS Escape(R) is a specially formulated group of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, clinically proven to reduce changes in mood and appetite that women experience during the premenstrual premenstrual /pre·men·stru·al/ (pre-men´stroo-al) occurring before menstruation. pre·men·stru·al adj. Of or occurring in the period just before menstruation. period. Customers can also visit: www.pmsescape.com for additional information and ordering details. Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks relating to the ability to close transactions being contemplated, risks related to international sales and purchases and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, continued acceptance of Swiss Medica's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks detailed from time to time in Swiss Medica's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities. Swiss Medica, Inc. (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. :SWME) |
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