Nephrologist Allan Kavalich, MD, to Discuss Improvements in Infections Associated With Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters With Use of NeutroPhase - Pure 0.01% Hypochlorous Acid Solution
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NovaBay® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT:NBY), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing topical non-antibiotic anti-microbial products, today announced that NovaBay will have a booth at the Annual Dialysis Conference, held February 8-11, 2014 in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Allan G. Kavalich, a nephrologist based in San Bernardino, CA will be present in the NovaBay booth and available to answer questions on the research he conducted with NeutroPhase®* in 2013. NeutroPhase is a 0.01% pure hypochlorous acid in saline with no bleach impurities, unlike Dakin and other Dakin-like solutions. In laboratory testing NeutroPhase has been shown to be 100-fold more antimicrobial than Dakin and 100-fold safer than Dakin.
Dr. Kavalich previously presented the poster entitled: "Pure 0.01% Hypochlorous Acid Solution Shows Improvement in the Infections Associated with Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters" at the American Society of Nephrology meeting in Atlanta in November 2013. The key findings from the poster are that there is clear utility for the use of NeutroPhase for preventing bacterial and yeast infections associated with the use of peritoneal dialysis catheters. It also showed that there appears to be no emergence of resistant organisms after treatment with NeutroPhase in these cases. Moreover, NeutroPhase was useful as an irrigant in his cases involving multi-resistant organisms and relapsing infections. Based on the positive findings from these cases, Dr. Kavalich is working on a manuscript for publication. The full ASN poster can be accessed here.
About NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Going Beyond Antibiotics®
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing topical non-antibiotic antimicrobial products.
*About NeutroPhase®
NeutroPhase® is a 510(k)-cleared wound cleanser and is intended for use under the supervision of healthcare professionals for cleansing and removal of foreign material, including: microorganisms and debris from wounds; cleaning minor cuts, minor burns, superficial abrasions, and minor irritations of the skin; as well as moistening absorbent wound dressings. It is also intended for moistening and debriding acute and chronic dermal lesions, such as: Stage I-IV pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, post surgical wounds, first and second degree burns, as well as grafted and donor sites.
NeutroPhase is a 0.01% pure hypochlorous acid in saline (with no bleach impurities, which are often present in Dakin and Dakin-like solutions which do not impede the growth of fibroblasts). FDA has not reviewed NovaBay's data with respect to anti-toxin activity of NeutroPhase in in vitro experiments. In in vitro laboratory models, NeutroPhase has shown to be fast-acting against bacteria, biofilm and toxins. More information on NeutroPhase and how to purchase it at: www.neutrophase.com.
Interested in Ordering NeutroPhase?
NeutroPhase is marketed in the United States by Principal Business Enterprises, Inc. (PBE). Physicians and Nurses interested in ordering samples call (888) 980-9702 or go to: http://www.neutrophase.com/contact.html.
NeutroPhase Partnering Opportunities are Available
If interested in developing commercial partnerships for marketing NeutroPhase outside of the U.S., China and Southeast Asia, please contact Roy Wu, Senior Vice President, Business Development at: http://novabay.com/contact-business-development.
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