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March 25, 2010 - SaveTheFace.org Launched to Make Oral Cancer Screening Routine [HTML]
PMI Labs of Vancouver is launching a “Save the Face” campaign to make oral cancer screening as routine as the Pap test.

Oral cancer rates are three times higher than cervical cancer rates in North America with a 50% mortality rate for both men and women, yet oral cancer screening is not routine practice in dentists’ or doctors’ offices.

November 23 , 2009 - Wait Times Too Long [HTML]
"New reports from across the country...Meanwhile, wait times for medically necessary health services across Canada continue to remain unnecessarily high, but you'll find few politicians willing to discuss this issue in a realistic manner. "

September 8 , 2009 - The Value of a Cancer Diagnosis Second Opinion [HTML]
"Here are words any patient awaiting cancer surgery would be thrilled to hear: "We are cancelling you upcoming operation! It turns out that the suspicious changes we saw on your recent biopsy are completely benign."

"The happy turn of events happened in my life recently, thanks to a second opinion from a type of physician few patients realize plays a critical role in their: the pathologist. "

November 10, 2009 -PMI Labs Saddened by Loss of Board Member and Great Citizen, Dr. Donald Rix [HTML]
Vancouver, Canada (November 10, 2009) – Dr. Donald Rix, Perceptronix Medical Inc. (“PMI Labs”) Board member and investor, passed away on Friday November 6th, 2009 at the age of 78 following a long illness. He was a truly great citizen of Canada, renowned for his support of the biotechnology industry and for his philanthropy in health, education and the arts.

September 27 , 2009 - In Canada, a Move Toward a Private Healthcare Option [HTML]
"When the pain in Christina Woodkey's legs became so severe that she could no longer hike or cross-country ski, she went to her local health clinic. The Calgary, Canada, resident was told she'd need to see a hip specialist. Because the problem was not life-threatening, however, she'd have to wait about a year. "

"So wait she did. "

August 18 , 2009 - PMI Labs Signs LungSign™ Agreement with University of Chile for Regional Lung Cancer Screening Program [HTML]
Vancouver, Canada (August 18, 2009) –PMI Labs (Perceptronix Medical Inc. Laboratories) and University of Chile Faculty of Medicine announce the signing of an agreement focused on implementing PMI Labs’ proprietary quantitative cytology approach of analyzing sputum specimens to complement a lung cancer screening program for high risk individuals in Santiago and in the northern part of Chile (Metropolitan and Antofagasta Regions).

July 27, 2009 - PMI Labs Signs LungSign™ Agreement with Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital for Lung Cancer Screening Program [HTML]
Vancouver, Canada (July 27, 2009) – Perceptronix Medical Inc. Laboratories (PMI Labs) and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (HKSH), one of the largest private hospitals in Hong Kong, announce the signing of an agreement focused on implementing PMI Labs’ proprietary quantitative cytology approach of analyzing sputum specimens to complement the lung cancer screening program offered by HKSH.

June 16, 2009 - Vancouver Sun - Private Vancouver Companies Offer Faster Results on Breasts-Tissue Test
"Women with breast lumps who can't bear waiting for a diagnosis now have the option of going to two private clinics in Vancouver...Their tissue samples will be analysed at PMI Labs...It specializes in early-detection cancer pathology..."

June 9, 2009 - Oral Cancer Awareness Program Success in BC and Alberta [HTML]
Vancouver, BC, June 9, 09 – In an ongoing effort to raise awareness and support for oral cancer screening, PMI Labs would like to comment on the success of the complementary community programs in British Columbia and Alberta it has supported since April (oral cancer awareness month).

May 21, 2009 - OralAdvance™ at Jasper Dental Congress and Journées Dentaires Internationales du Québec [HTML]
Vancouver, BC, May 21, 09 – PMI Labs will be exhibiting OralAdvance™, an informative new test for assessing the malignant potential of oral lesions, on May 21 - 24, 2009 at the Jasper Dental Congress (Jasper, Alberta) at booth 303 and on May 25 - 26, 2009 at the Journées Dentaires Internationals du Québec (Montreal, Quebec) at booth 202.

April 29, 2009 - OralAdvance™ at Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting [HTML]
Vancouver, BC, April 29, 09 – Perceptronix Medical Inc. Laboratories (PMI Labs) will be exhibiting at the Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting on April 30 - May 1, 2009 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. PMI Labs will be showcasing OralAdvance™, an informative new test for assessing the malignant potential of oral lesions at booth 544.

April 16, 2009 - OralAdvance™ Donations for Oral Cancer Screening Community [HTML]
Vancouver, BC, April 15, 09 – PMI Labs (Perceptronix Medical Inc. Laboratories) are donating complimentary OralAdvance™ tests for the early detection of oral cancer to 'Oral Cancer Awareness Day' campaigns to fight oral cancer in British Columbia and Alberta. These programs will be hosted by community dentists Dr. Ryan Kaltio in Richmond, BC on April 17th, Dr. C. Ross Crapo in Victoria, BC on April 24th and Dr. Michael Dolynchuk in Red Deer, Alberta on May 29th.

April 15, 2009 - PMI Labs Sponsor Oral Cancer Walk with OralAdvance™ [HTML]
Vancouver, BC, April 15, 09 – PMI Labs (Perceptronix Medical Inc. Laboratories) are proud to announce their sponsorship of the Oral Cancer Walk NYC™ on April 18, 2009 in New York City. In addition to providing financial support for the walk, PMI Labs are donating OralAdvance™ tests to the New York University College of Dentistry/ABC Channel 7 News annual oral health screening event on April 15-17th to assess the cancerous potential of suspicious lesions detected during oral cancer screenings.

March 31, 2009 - OralAdvance™ Offers April Discount for Oral Health Month [HTML]
Vancouver, BC, March 31, 09 – In support of National Oral Health Month in Canada, Perceptronix Medical Inc. is offering a 30% discount on OralAdvance™ tests ordered in the month of April.

March 4, 2009 - Perceptronix to Exhibit at Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver [PDF]
Vancouver, BC, March 4, 09 – Perceptronix will be exhibiting at the Pacific Dental Conference on March 5 - 6, 2009 at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre. Perceptronix will be showcasing OralAdvanceT, an innovative quantitative cytology test for the early detection of oral cancer, and demonstrating its use at booth 316.

February 9, 2009 - Perceptronix Reports Clinical Study Underway to Evaluate OralAdvance™ for Early Detection of Oral Cancer [PDF]
Vancouver, BC, February 9, 09 – Perceptronix Medical Inc. announces that a clinical study of OralAdvanceT, a test for the early detection of oral cancer, is now underway. The clinical study will assess the performance of OralAdvanceT compared to the gold standard biopsy and histology for its ability to differentiate between visually suspicious oral lesions with cancer or pre-cancer and visually suspicious benign oral lesions.

January 26, 2009 - Perceptronix Sponsors UBC Dentistry Research Day [PDF]
Vancouver, BC, January 26, 09 – Perceptronix is proud to be a silver sponsor for the 2009 UBC Dentistry Research Day on January 27 with its focus on early detection of oral cancer. This event closely parallels the company's agenda in promoting early cancer diagnosis for better patient outcomes. Perceptronix will be showcasing and demonstrating the use of OralAdvanceT, a new quantitative cytology test for the early detection of oral cancer.

June 4, 2008 - CTV News - British Columbia
"New lung cancer screening test now in Canada" - featured by CTV British Columbia's Dr. Rhonda Low.

September 27, 2008 - Medical Acoustics LLC
"Medical Acoustics Reports Initial Commercial Shipments of Revolutionary Lung Flute." "Perceptronix Medical Inc. to Incorporate Lung Flute (R) into its lung cancer diagnostic test, LungSign (TM)"

May 30, 2008 - cCoventry - Midland Newspapers
"Life-saver cancer test launched - Thousands of people in Coventry could get early lung cancer detection, thanks to a pioneering move by the city's superhospital."

November 14 - 20, 2006 - Business in Vancouver - by Daniela Tuchel  [PDF]
"Private Matters - New Perceptronix CEO Carl Roy has jumped from the public sector into private enterprise to help the Vancouver biotech fight cancer and turn a profit in the bargain."

CTV News
CTV News recently featured ClearSign™ buccal in "Your Health with Dr. Rhonda Low."

April 19 - 25, 2005 - Business in Vancouver- by Glenn Drexhage  [PDF]
"Vancouver biotechs take aim at lung cancer. Perceptronix Medical Inc. and Protox Therapeutics Inc. look to China and licensing opportunities for their products in the fight against the deadly disease."
 

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