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[QUOTE]Originally posted by WinsumLosesum: [QB] MONDAY, JULY 19, 2004 Independent Study Shows Lifestream Technologies' Cholesterol Monitor to Be as Accurate as Physician's Office Test; Consumers Can Trust Home Test Results - BusinessWire 6:30 AM POST FALLS, Idaho, Jul 19, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lifestream Technologies, Inc. (LFTC), the leading manufacturer of home cholesterol monitors and professional screening devices, today announced that an independent accuracy and precision study was conducted by Radiant Research, Inc., comparing the Lifestream Cholesterol Monitor against three professional methods: a physician's office lab system, a local independent lab, and the Abell-Kendall method, the US government accuracy and precision standard for all cholesterol test devices. "It is extremely important that we determine accuracy of at-home testing," stated Dr. Michael Davidson, Medical Director for Radiant Research. "At-home testing provides an opportunity for patients to assume more control of their overall health. If patients can identify the problem early on, they can work with their physician to initiate treatment." This independent study was conducted at Radiant's Tucson, Arizona, facility under strict scientific controls with trial protocol approved by an Institutional Review Board. The study assessed Lifestream's home cholesterol monitor against an independent lab, a popular physician's office lab system, and the CDC-controlled standard, the Abell-Kendall technique, at a Cholesterol Reference Method Lab. A copy of the study results are available on Lifestream's website at [URL=http://www.knowitforlife.com/proresources.asp]http://www.knowitforlife.com/proresources.asp[/URL] or by email at gerriv@lifestreamtech.com. "This study was motivated by recent articles, which implied that results provided by home cholesterol test devices were inaccurate," stated Christopher Maus, Lifestream's President and CEO. "These articles' conclusions, based on non-scientific testing procedures, were assumptive at best and conducted in a casual manner leading the reader to an erroneous conclusion. This journalist approach misleads the public. Although we don't believe any particular media group would intentionally utilize what, in scientific circles, would be considered "junk science," we are trying to reassure the public as to what pure science says about Lifestream's product. The Radiant Research study's conclusions proved that test results obtained with Lifestream's cholesterol monitor were as accurate and precise as the results obtained from a physician's office or an independent lab." The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has concluded that home testing can be an important tool in improving adherence to cholesterol programs. Separate studies indicate that as few as 30% of patients remain on statin medication after one year. Home testing has proven to be effective in monitoring blood pressure and glucose; now, it is also effective in cholesterol management programs. "The results of this preliminary study are clear and unambiguous," stated Jackson Connolly, Lifestream's VP Product Development. "Under strict scientific evaluation protocols and lab practices, the Lifestream Cholesterol Monitor's results prove as accurate as test results received from a physician's office. To further confirm this, a number of other universities are preparing to replicate this study to confirm the results. It is expected that the results of this expanded study will encourage the media to use good journalistic practices relying on scientific literature rather than relying on misleading outcomes from nonscientific methods. We expect the expanded study results to be submitted to important peer review journals." About Radiant Research Based near Seattle, Radiant Research (http://www.radiantresearch.com) is a comprehensive clinical research company that provides Phase I-IV clinical drug development services to the biopharmaceutical and medical device industry. Radiant is comprised of more than 50 wholly owned premier clinical research sites nationwide, employing over 1,000 research professionals exclusively focused on providing professional, high-quality comprehensive clinical research services. In the past four years, Radiant has conducted more than 8,400 clinical trials across 18 therapeutic specialties. Radiant's client list includes every major pharmaceutical company and contract research organization and many biotechnology and medical device companies. About Lifestream Technologies The Company developed and currently markets a line of cholesterol monitors to consumers and healthcare professionals that provide test results in three minutes. The Company's product line aids the health-conscious consumer in monitoring their risk of heart disease. By regularly testing cholesterol at home, individuals can monitor the benefits of their diet, exercise and/or drug therapy programs. Monitoring these benefits can support the physician and the individual's efforts to improve compliance. Lifestream's products also integrate a smart card reader further supporting compliance by storing test results on an individual's personal health card for future retrieval, trend analysis and assessment. Lifestream's monitors are affordable, hand-held devices that provide users with accurate results in less than three minutes. The product line has been designed to accommodate The Data Concern(TM) Personal Health Card(R) allowing multiple users the ability to store their personal results. Lifestream's products are now available in pharmacy and retail outlets nationwide. To find retailers that carry Lifestream's products, go to "Store Locator" on [URL=http://www.knowitforlife.com]www.knowitforlife.com[/URL] or contact Customer Care at 888-954-LIFE. For Company information, visit [URL=http://www.lifestreamtech.com.]www.lifestreamtech.com.[/URL] [/QB][/QUOTE]
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