New FDA Approved Test Detects Thyroid Disease in Minutes

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New FDA Approved Test Detects Thyroid Disease in Minutes

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HONEY BROOK, PA - Dec. 28, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Thanks to FDA

approval of ThyroTest, a new rapid hypothyroid diagnostic screening

device from ThyroTec, Inc., detection of a common thyroid disease will now

come sooner rather than later for millions of Americans. More Americans

suffer from thyroid disease than diabetes and cancer combined.

Currently patients suffering from symptoms of hypothyroidism have to wait

days to discover lab results. Because ThyroTest has also gained CLIA

Wavier status; patients can now get test result for hypothyroidism in

minutes, right in the doctor's office.

" We are excited about bringing ThyroTest to the marketplace, " said Jim Small

president of ThyroTec, a New Jersey based medical products development

company. " ThyroTest is the first, and only, product to receive FDA approval

and CLIA waiver for identifying above normal levels of thyroid stimulating

hormone (TSH) in a rapid format. This simple rapid diagnostic screen test is

a qualitative measurement that allows physicians to screen patients for

hypothyroidism in ten minutes with a whole blood sample. "

Hypothyroidism develops when the thyroid gland does not produce enough

thyroid hormone, which regulates body's metabolism. A lack of thyroid

hormone affects many body systems.

The incidence of hypothyroidism tends to increase with age, with older

people, especially women, at highest risk.

Common symptoms include weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, weakness, dry and

coarse skin and hair, hair loss, depression, decreased libido, trouble

swallowing, increased cholesterol, heavy or irregular periods or trouble

getting pregnant.

An estimated 13 million Americans live undiagnosed and needlessly suffer

from hypothyroidism. It is also estimated that three to five percent of the

U.S. population has some form of thyroid disease. Approximately one in every

eight of American women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime.

ThyroTec has chosen American Health Partners, of Oklahoma City, to develop

the ThyroTest brand identity, final market preparation, selection of

national sales partners, training and the management of distribution.

" American Health Partners recognizes the benefit of providing doctors a

rapid screen for hypothyroidism. Millions of patients who needlessly suffer

from the symptoms of hypothyroidism can be screened in one office visit and

further steps for treatment can begin immediately, " said Banks,

president of American Health Partners.

" American Health Partners brings medical innovations to life through a

proprietary market readiness process and proven distribution management

network. We look forward to partnering with ThyroTec on this outstanding

medical innovation. "

ThyroTec, Inc., 1801 Horseshoe Pike, Suite One, Honey Brook, PA 19344. (610)

942-8971. http://www.thyrotest.com

Contact: Jim Small, President/CEO, ThyroTec, Inc., info@...,

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Organization Website(s): www.thyrotest.com

Source of News: ThyroTec, Inc.

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