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MedMira files patent for infectious disease over-the-counter testing system

Published in Health and Medicine Week, April 20th, 2006

MedMira Inc., (MIR, MMIRF) filed a provisional patent application for a system which enables over-the-counter (OTC) home testing and diagnosis of infectious diseases, such as HIV, hepatitis C, and other medical conditions.

MedMira's comprehensive OTC system is all-inclusive, containing everything necessary to obtain definitive test results and support the consumer, with confidential counseling and medical referrals.

"MedMira's OTC system will enable individuals to safely and accurately test themselves and obtain a diagnosis of diseases and medical conditions how and when they choose," said Hermes Chan, president and COO, MedMira. "Our system will...

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