YUCAIPA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Ingen Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:IGTG), a medical device manufacturer and research developer of "next generation" medical technologies, announced today that its Secure Balance(tm) products will be on exhibit this week at the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) convention in Las Vegas.
The AOA is a member association representing more than 56,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and serves as the primary certifying body for DOs, and is the accrediting agency for all osteopathic medical colleges and health care facilities. The AOA's mission is to advance the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research, and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare within a distinct, unified profession. The AOA works closely with various affiliate organizations to advance osteopathic medicine at the state level, by medical specialty, through education at the colleges of osteopathic medicine and in many other ways.
"With the new production and distribution of OxyView(tm), and with the growing Secure Balance(tm) product line, we continue to pioneer new products and markets in the medical industry. We are pleased to be exhibiting this week at the American Osteopathic Association convention in Las Vegas," said Scott Sand, Chairman and CEO.
The AOA recently announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will increase payments for Evaluation & Management codes beginning in January 2007. The payment increase is a result of the AOA's advocacy efforts on behalf of the osteopathic family, along with the AMA, on the Relative Value Update Committee (RUC), which advises the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on reimbursement issues. These developments should have a positive effect on the use and application of Secure Balance(tm) nationwide.
"It has been an overwhelming reception by the physician members of AOA here in Las Vegas. Our five member Secure Balance(tm) team has been extremely busy demonstrating the Secure Balance(tm) products and taking new orders," said Daniel Scherer, CEO of Secure Health, Inc., the marketing arm for Secure Balance(tm).
About Ingen Technologies' Secure Balance(tm) Program
The Secure Balance(tm) program offers a combination of a vestibular function testing diagnostic system and a balance assessment and therapy system. Falls are a common problem among older adults, often resulting in pain and disability. According to Yale University School of Medicine, falls and fall injuries are more common than strokes and can be just as serious in their consequences. Falls are the most preventable cause resulting in moves to a nursing home and can lead to problems walking, getting around, and doing daily activities like dressing and bathing among adults 70 years and older. Statistics indicate that 3 in 10 fall each year, 2 in 10 who need home health care after being in the hospital will fall during the first month after coming home, 1 in 10 suffer a serious fall injury such as a broken bone or head injury, 5 in 10 have problems getting up without help after they have fallen. Further, falls cause over 90% of broken hips; only half of those who break their hip will get around like they did before their broken hip, and in the United States, 16 percent of all Emergency Department visits and almost 7 percent of all hospitalizations are for fall-related injuries.
However, there are proven treatments that can decrease the chance of falling or suffering an injury. Further, according to Yale University School of Medicine, many of the health problems that increase the chance of falling are known and are treatable. Common, treatable health problems and hazards include problems with walking or moving around, medications, foot problems or unsafe footwear, blood pressure dropping too much on getting up, problems seeing, and tripping hazards at home. Secure Balance(tm) incorporates all of the latest testing, assessment and therapy systems into a comprehensive balance and fall prevention program available to doctors and medical offices worldwide.
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About Ingen Technologies, Inc.
Ingen Technologies, Inc. develops and markets cutting-edge medical technologies designed to increase accuracy of medical care and prevent unnecessary medical costs associated with today's healthcare industry. Ingen is a medical device manufacturer that owns two U.S. patent(s), one U.S. Patent Pending and three Foreign Patent Pending(s), several trademarks, intellectual property and proprietary medical products. The Company's Secure Balance(tm) product generates revenues for the company, and is a private-label product that includes a vestibular function testing system and balance therapy system that can identify and prevent fall injuries for the ever-growing elderly population.
The Company's flagship product is OxyAlert(tm), a second-generation design of the Company's BAFI(tm) product line that provides a low-oxygen safety warning device used on remote oxygen cylinders for patients, hospitals, commercial aircraft, military transport, and fire and safety equipment. OxyAlert(tm) technology uses digital sensing and RF frequency transfer so that caregivers can access a hand-held remote to monitor the actual oxygen level of any oxygen cylinder from a reasonable distance. OxyAlert(tm) increases safety and convenience for patients and clinical staff.
OxyView(tm), Patent Pending and FDA registered, is a pneumatic gauge that provides visual monitoring of oxygen flow-rate for patients (young and old) in the hospital, surgical room, outpatient therapy, nursing homes and emergency response facilities. This product enhances the safety, assurance and accuracy of patients being administered oxygen from any source. OxyView(tm) is a lightweight pneumatic gauge that is attached to the oxygen tubing just below the neck that informs nursing staff of the oxygen flow rate near the patient and the cannula; allowing instant information to inform a physician or technician of any leak or inaccuracy between the delivery source and the cannula.
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