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Biotech / Medical : QDEL - Quidel more quick diagnosis
QDEL 21.08-1.3%Nov 17 3:59 PM EST

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To: Clarksterh who wrote (1015)8/7/1997 9:15:00 PM
From: Mike Relyea   of 1693
 
Clark,

I've noticed an increase in the number of articles recently appearing on H. pylori in business magazines. In addition to the article you referenced in Fortune (6/?/97) and one that recently appeared in the WSJ, I just ran across another in the 14 July 1997 edition of Buiness Week. The upper right of the front cover says: HOW GERMS TRIGGER CANCER. The title of the article is: "IS CANCER A CONTAGIOUS DIESEASE? NO . . . but research reveals new links between everyday bugs and life-threatening diseases." The article has a picture description with burps explaining "A PLAUSIBLE LEAP FROM BACTERIA TO CANCER." Chlamydia was also mentioned in the article as a possible link to: "Artery-clogging plaques." Remember, Quidel also has one of the best, if not the best, rapid Chlamydia test available, and intends to announce a male Chlamydia test this year.

I think it won't be much longer before the public becomes very aware and concerned about H. pylori. Soon we'll see more articles discussing the bug in mainstream magazines such as Ladies Home Journal, Runner, Cosmopolitan, etc. When that happens, you can bet the amount of testing will soar. Who's going to want a cancer causing, artery blocking bug in their belly?

Mike
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