VIA Pharmaceuticals to Present Poster at AHA Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Conference 2009

... coronary syndrome (ACS) trial who received serial 64 slice multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) scans before and after six months of treatment with ... Plaque by Serial 64-Slice Multidetector computed Tomography in Patients with Recent Acute Coronary ...

New Discoveries on a Fingertip Test for Screening Silent Heart Disease Promising Results of Recent Clinical Studies to be Presented during the 2009 American College of Cardiology Conference, March 29th - April 1st in Orlando

... the Extent of Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosed by 64 Slice Multidetector computed Tomography Presentation Time: Monday, Mar 30, 2009, 9:30 AM -10:30 AM ... of Endothelix Scientific Advisory Board and Director of Cardiovascular computed Tomography at Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute. "In terms of ...

Varian Medical Systems to Exhibit X-ray and CT Technologies for Non-Destructive Testing at the Upcoming ASNT 18th Annual Spring Conference

... -- Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR ) will exhibit X-ray and computed tomography (CT) products for the non-destructive testing market at the ... a number of products at the conference including: A new computed tomography system, the BIR 500-450/225, capable of operating in volumetric ...

Amgen's Fourth Quarter 2008 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Increased 6 Percent to $1.06; Full Year 2008 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Increased 6 Percent to $4.55

... the computations for GAAP and "Adjusted" diluted earnings per share, computed under the treasury stock method. "Adjusted" earnings per share ... for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 were computed exclusive of the methodology used to determine dilutive securities ...

Imaging Diagnostic Systems is Recognized for Its Advanced Engineering in Time-Resolved Techniques by the US Patent Office

... is inherently more time consuming than our standard continuous wave computed Tomography Laser Mammography (CTLM) scanning method, and it requires ... technology, namely efficient time-resolved optical imaging, whether computed tomography or topography. Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. has ...

Amgen's Third Quarter 2008 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Increased 14 Percent to $1.23

... the computations for GAAP and "Adjusted" diluted earnings per share, computed under the treasury stock method. "Adjusted" earnings per share ... for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were computed exclusive of the methodology used to determine dilutive securities ...

Radiesse(R) Dermal Filler Featured Prominently in Journal of Dermatologic Surgery Special Issue on Fillers

... - MARIANO BUSSO, MD, AND ROBERT VOIGTS, MS -- Radiographic and computed Tomographic Studies of Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Treatment of ... Radiographic and computed Tomographic Studies of Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Treatment of ...

Imaging Diagnostic Systems Exhibits at Major Middle East Health Conference

... of imaging the breast with CTLM in his lecture, "Optical Imaging: computed Tomographic Laser Mammography of the Breast." Observations from one of the ... discussed his experiences with CTLM in his talk, "Clinical Experience with computed Tomography Laser Mammography Breast Scanning System." "The Molecular ...

Lumbar Matrix(TM) Scan From SpineMatrix(R) Revolutionizes the Diagnosis of Low Back Pain

... million Americans. Current diagnostic methods used most frequently to detect lower back pain - such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans - take into account the anatomy of the back but not the physiology. These methods often fail to pinpoint the precise cause of ...

VIA Pharmaceuticals Announces Complete Enrollment in FDG-PET Phase 2 Study of VIA-2291 in Cardiovascular Patients

... with histology, and A significant reduction in plaque volume and a reduced number of new plaque lesions as measured by serial multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) scans. "There is growing weight to the evidence supporting VIA-2291's effect on inflammation in ...

Resonant Medical Expands Sales Organization with Appointment of Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing

... Company. Prior to joining Resonant Medical, Whisenhunt served as Vice President of International Sales at Xoft, Inc., as well as Vice President of computed Tomography at Phillips Medical. Prior to that, Whisenhunt held the position of Vice President and General Manager of Oncology Business at Picker ...

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Covidien for Its CT Contrast Delivery System With RFID Enabled Intelligence

... syringes with its RFID enabled Optivantage(TM) dual head contrast delivery system to create a unique platform for contrast media administration in computed tomography (CT) imaging procedures. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO ) Precise administration of contrast ...

Imaging Diagnostic Systems CT Laser Mammography (CTLM) Technology Featured in Peer-Reviewed Journal

... ) Alexander Poellinger, MD, a radiologist at Charite Hospital in Berlin, Germany, authored "Near-infrared Laser computed Tomography of the Breast: A Clinical Experience" along with colleagues at Charite and Steven Ponder, Ph.D., Imaging Diagnostic Systems' Director of ...

38 Cryoablation Studies, Exhibits Presented at National Radiological Society Meeting

... Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago. Cryoablation is a minimally invasive procedure in which tumors are targeted with ultrasound, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging guidance and treated by freezing. The presentations include a 36-month update of a multi-center ...

Truman Medical Centers Becomes One of the First Hospitals in the U.S. To Install the World's First Adaptive 128-slice CT Scanner

... by the FDA and released from the Siemens Corporation. The scanner has been developed with all the latest technological advances in the world of computed Tomography. Some of these advances include the Adaptive Dose Shielding technology which eliminates unnecessary radiation exposure to the patient ...

Genzyme Reports Strong Second-Quarter Growth

... Diluted earnings per share and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were computed according to the provisions of FAS 123R. (2) Includes a pre-tax charge of $(64,000)K recorded in June 2007 to settle the litigation related to ...

FDA Approves EOVIST(R) to Detect and Characterize Focal Liver Lesions

... MR images were evaluated in a systematic, randomized, paired and unpaired fashion by three radiologists who were blinded to clinical information. computed tomography (CT) images were also evaluated by the radiologists in a separate reading session. EOVIST was generally well-tolerated during the ....

Paul J. Mirabella, President and CEO of Naviscan PET Systems Inc., Joins GenVault's Board of Directors

... such a critical solution," said Mr. Mirabella. Mr. Mirabella's previous experience includes leadership roles at GE Healthcare in ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance, and sales and services. Mr. Mirabella holds four patents in CT and has participated in a variety of successful ...

MEDRAD(R) XDS(TM) Extravasation Detector Wins Medical Design Excellence Award

... The XDS employs a technology that aids in the detection of leaking intravenous contrast media from the injection site into surrounding tissue during computed tomography (CT) diagnostic studies. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040309/MEDRADLOGO ) "This prestigious award recognizes our XDS ...

MGT Capital Investments Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Provides Update on Recent Developments

... PLC (AIM: MDST) is a leading developer of computer-aided detection (CAD) software solutions. Medicsight's CAD solutions help clinicians utilizing computed Tomography (CT) scans to identify, measure and analyze suspicious pathology within the colon and lungs. The Medicsight CAD products are validated ...

MedQuist Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

... $964 $(1,555) Operating profit, excluding Cost of investigation and legal proceedings, is a financial measure not computed in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. The Company believes that this non- GAAP measure, when presented ...

Genzyme Reports Strong First-Quarter Growth

... $(28,275) Diluted earnings per share and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 were computed according to the provisions of FAS 123R. (2) Includes a charge of $(69,900)K recorded in February 2008 representing the premium paid to ...

Medicsight Announces Chinese State Food and Drug Administration Approval for MedicRead Colon Workstation

... PLC (AIM: MDST) is a leading developer of computer-aided detection (CAD) software solutions. Medicsight's CAD solutions help clinicians utilizing computed Tomography (CT) scans to identify, measure and analyze suspicious pathology within the colon and lungs. The Medicsight CAD products are validated ...

Medicsight Announces New Marketing Partnership with INFINITT

... PLC (AIM: MDST) is a leading developer of computer-aided detection (CAD) software solutions. Medicsight's CAD solutions help clinicians utilizing computed Tomography (CT) scans to identify, measure and analyze suspicious pathology within the colon and lungs. The Medicsight CAD products are validated ...

Nanosoftball made of DNA

... single-stranded sequences needed to be attached to each three-legged junction for the predetermined structure to form. The team synthesized the 20 computed trisoligonucleotides by means of a solid-phase synthesis. The three DNA strands were always attached by way of an aromatic six-membered carbon ring. ...

Carrington Reports 2007 Financial Results

... measure of Pro forma loss which is defined as net loss excluding net DelSite expenses. The amounts included in the calculation of this measure are computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). We believe this measure is useful to investors because it may provide users of ...

New Robotic Imaging Technology Holds Promise of Improved Cancer Care

... which is designed to bring needle procedures back into the interventional suite, enabling enhanced comfort for the physician and frees up the computed tomography (CT) scanner from this lengthy procedure. With the superb fluoroscopy image quality of the Artis zee systems, these procedures can ...

Elekta Chosen to Deliver Sophisticated Brain Mapping Technology to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee

... activity at millisecond resolution. Compared to EEG technology, MEG has uniquely accurate localization capabilities. Other technologies, for example computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), provide only anatomical or metabolic information; whereas MEG is a direct measure of neuronal ...

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results

... net loss per share applicable to common stockholders was ($0.96), down from ($1.38) for the fiscal year of 2006. Per share figures were computed on the basis of an average of 46.7 million shares outstanding in the fourth quarter of 2007, 46.7 million shares outstanding in the third ...

Siemens and National Jewish Medical and Research Center Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Shared Vision of Personalized Medicine

... of the latest technological innovations. The Institute for Advanced Biomedical Imaging, scheduled to open this spring, will house two Siemens computed tomography (CT) systems and one positron emission tomography-CT (PET-CT) system, replacing the hospital's CT scanner currently in place. Key to the ...

Elekta Chosen to Deliver Sophisticated Brain Mapping Technology to The Nebraska Medical Center

... activity at millisecond resolution. Compared to EEG technology, MEG has uniquely accurate localization capabilities. Other technologies, for example computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), provide only anatomical or metabolic information; whereas MEG is a direct measure of neuronal ...

Medicsight Welcomes U.S. Initiative to Reimburse CT Colonography for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer

... of disease, welcomes the initiative by Barbara Cubin, Republican Representative for Wyoming, to introduce legislation to increase patient access to computed Tomography Colonography (CTC). CTC is the innovative screening test for colorectal cancer that has the potential to save thousands of lives. ...

Panacea Pharmaceuticals' Lung Cancer Diagnostic Test, LC Detect(SM), Named One of Time Magazine's Ten Biggest Medical Breakthroughs of 2007

... is not sufficiently sensitive and CT scanning is expensive with only a moderate improvement in sensitivity. Newer tests, such as low-dose spiral computed tomography scans and molecular markers in sputum have not proven to be useful to date. LC Detect(SM) measures levels of human aspartyl ...

Carrington Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results

... measure of Pro forma loss, which is defined as net loss excluding net DelSite expenses. The amounts included in the calculation of this measure are computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). We believe this measure is useful to investors because it may provide users of ...

AspenBio Pharma Pursues FDA 510(k) Application Pathway for Appendicitis Blood Test

... take vital signs and complete an initial physical health examination. Depending upon the results and clinical impression of the ER physician, a computed tomography (CT) scan may also be scheduled to assist in the diagnosis or rule out of appendicitis. CT scans generally take several hours to schedule ...

Delivering Molecular Imaging Solutions Across Clinical Specialties: Siemens Showcases New Technologies at RSNA 2007

... introduction of another hybrid imaging technology, the TruePoint SPECT*CT, clinicians can perform three different studies - single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), diagnostic multislice-CT, and SPECT*CT - on one compact, integrated system. Siemens has recently introduced the Symbia(R) T16 ...

Siemens Expands the SOMATOM Definition(TM) Line With World's First Adaptive CT Scanner

... Pa., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Medical Solutions (http://www.usa.siemens.com/medical ) has expanded the SOMATOM Definition(TM) family of computed tomography scanners (CT) with the first CT that adapts to patients with the most challenging clinical situations. The SOMATOM Definition family ...

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results

... was 94.2% and 94.4%, respectively. Properties undergoing redevelopment are excluded from same property results. (1) Revenue less operating expenses computed under GAAP is total revenue associated with the Third Quarter Same Properties and Nine Months Same Properties, as applicable, (excluding ...

Volcano Announces Activities at TCT 2007: Expanded Role of IVUS in PCI to be Demonstrated

... titled "CTA Guided PCI with Confirmatory IVUS: A New Interventional Paradigm." This symposium will review how IVUS, fractional flow reserve (FFR) and computed tomographic angiography (CTA) can work together to better triage patients for appropriate therapy. Exhibition Hall Hands-On Demonstrations in ...

Highlights of Economic and Business Growth in the Tampa Bay Region

... Manufacturer Awarded "Governor's Newcomer Award" Phoenix X-Ray Systems, a leading manufacturer of high-resolution 2D X-ray inspection systems and 3D computed tomography systems, was recently awarded the "Governor's Newcomer Award" for the state's mega market category as part of Florida's Industry ...