Exhibit 99.1
News release via Canada NewsWire, Toronto 416-863-9350
Attention Business Editors:
PreMD Reports Further Positive Meetings with the FDA
Will work together over next 60 days to try to resolve remaining issues
TORONTO, June 13 /CNW/ - Predictive medicine company PreMD Inc. (TSX:
PMD; Amex: PME) today announced that the Company has had further meetings with
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an effort to resolve the
outstanding issues associated with obtaining broader regulatory clearance for
its non-invasive skin cholesterol test. Over the next 60 days PreMD and the
FDA will work together to try to obtain consensus on certain conclusions from
the existing clinical data in order to develop appropriate labeling for the
product.
"The FDA has provided constructive comments and assistance in defining
the most appropriate strategy for clearance, and we look forward to a
productive outcome at the end of the 60 days," said Brent Norton, president
and CEO of PreMD.
About PreMD Inc.
PreMD Inc. is a leader in predictive medicine, dedicated to developing
rapid, non-invasive tests for the early detection of life-threatening
diseases. PreMD's cardiovascular products include a line of non-invasive skin
cholesterol tests. PreMD's other skin cholesterol products include PREVU(x) LT,
a skin cholesterol test designed for use in the life insurance industry. The
Company's cancer tests include ColorectAlert(TM), LungAlert(TM) and a breast
cancer test. PreMD's head office is located in Toronto, Ontario and its
research and product development facility is at McMaster University in
Hamilton, Ontario. For more information about PreMD, please visit
www.premdinc.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements
involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause the
Company's actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among
others, the successful development or marketing of the Company's products, the
competitiveness of the Company's products if successfully commercialized, the
lack of operating profit and availability of funds and resources to pursue R&D
projects, the successful and timely completion of clinical studies, product
liability, reliance on third-party manufacturers, the ability of the Company
to take advantage of business opportunities, uncertainties related to the
regulatory process, and general changes in economic conditions. In addition,
while the Company routinely obtains patents for its products and technology,
the protection offered by the Company's patents and patent applications may be
challenged, invalidated or circumvented by our competitors and there can be no
guarantee of our ability to obtain or maintain patent protection for our
products or product candidates.
Investors should consult the Company's quarterly and annual filings with
the Canadian and U.S. securities commissions for additional information on
risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Investors
are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. PreMD is
providing this information as of the date of this press release and does not
undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in
this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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/For further information: Ron Hosking, Vice-President, Finance, Tel:
(416) 222-3449, Email: rhosking(at)premdinc.com; Michelle Rabba, Manager,
Corporate Communications, Tel: (416) 222-3449 ext. 25, Email:
mrabba(at)premdinc.com/
(PMD. PME)
CO: PreMD Inc.
CNW 09:00e 13-JUN-08
