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(COMTEX) B: CompuMed Announces Favorable Clinical Trial Results for t B: CompuMed Announces Favorable Clinical Trial Results for the Automated OsteoGram(R) LOS ANGELES, Apr 11, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CompuMed, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CMPD.OB) announced today favorable results of the clinical trials evaluating its phalangeal bone mineral density software, the Automated OsteoGram(R). CompuMed has concluded the preliminary analysis phase of the clinical trials conducted in January and February of 2000 using the Automated OsteoGram(R). The study included approximately 200 female volunteers between the ages of 20 and 79 and aimed at assessing phalangeal bone mineral density using two x-ray methods, direct exposure and screened exposure (acquired with common intensifying screens). The results showed a very high correlation between the two methods. "The latest beta testing feedback and current clinical trial results assure that the Automated OsteoGram(R) is a reliable tool for assessing bone mineral density. We are very pleased with the conclusion of these studies and look forward toward a successful launch of our product in the very near future," stated Robert B. Goldberg, Chairman and CEO of CompuMed. CompuMed, based in Los Angeles, California, develops solutions to important medical problems through the use of computer technology. In addition to the Automated OsteoGram(R), CompuMed has developed and is marketing computer-aided telemedicine services for cardiology and currently provides on-line computer interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECG's) to physicians, government and corporate healthcare providers. This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, ability to raise capital, the availability of appropriate acquisition candidates and/or business partnerships, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, government regulation and other risks defined in this document. All such forward-looking statements whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. SOURCE CompuMed, Inc. (C) 2000 PR Newswire. All rights reserved. prnewswire.com -0- CONTACT: Robert B. Goldberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CompuMed, Inc., 310-258-5000, ext. 115; or Media, Kristen Ham er of Noonan-Russo Communications, Inc., 212-696-4455, ext. 249, news@noonanrusso.com, for CompuMed, Inc. KEYWORD: California INDUSTRY KEYWORD: MTC BIO SUBJECT CODE: OTC URL: compumed.net *** end of story *** |