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Expanding forests darken the outlook for butterflies, study shows

Changing environmental conditions in the Canadian Rockies are stifling the mating choices of butterflies in the region, say University of Alberta researchers. Smaller and less abundant alpine meadows--largely the result of human activities--are diminishing the alpine butterfly gene pool, creating a pattern that could lead to the butterflies being less able to survive, said Dr. Jens Roland,...

Expanding waistlines triggered by your genes

A gene that degrades the body's collagen infrastructure has been shown to make fat cells fatter and expand girth. Excess fat is stored in white adipose tissue, the primary energy depot in the body, primarily around the midsection. The gene studied by a University of Michigan team acts as a metabolic scissors, cutting through the collagen tissue matrix that holds fat in place, which allows...
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Cingular expanding service in Wisconsin, Illinois

This trend of additional spending for Wisconsin continues from 2005, when Cingular invested more $300 million in the state and activated more than 110 new cell sites between Illinois and Wisconsin. <...

Children's expanding use of Sunrise Clinical Manager

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Third Wave to seek FDA clearences after expanding pipeline

The company said revenue in 2005 would probably be driven primari...
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Obesity And Expanding Waistlines the next Epidemic in USA

Obesity is defined as 30 or more pounds above ideal body weight. Obesity is slowly becoming a global problem and // more so in developed countries. According to a recent report the number of obese adults in the U.S. is currently about 31 percent. In 1980 it was 23% and 15 percent in 1970. Obesity not only causes problems with heart but also many other diseases like arthritis, diabete...

'Art of Living' concept expanding around the globe

Indian spiritual guru Ravi Shankar's Art of Living methods for a stress free and healthy life will soon touch lives in Russia. The Art of Living foundation and the Krasnoyarsk State Medical Academy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaborative research and community healthcare initiatives.// The MoU was signed during Ravi Shankar's two-day visit to Krasnoyarsk from Mo...

Expanding Price Control Detrimental for Pharma Companies: CII

Expressing concern over the proposal to expand price control from 74 to 354 drugs in the proposed national pharmaceutical policy//, industry chamber CII today said the step will prove detrimental to the growth of the industry as well as the economy. "Healthy competition between pharma companies already ensures reasonable pricing. Instead of affecting the growth by over regulation, it...

Expanding waistlines: Only a tip of the iceberg?

Expanding waistlines has been a burgeoning healthcare problem, which has tickled the curiosity of researchers. To add to the growing obesity rates, is also the increasing// numbers of myths doing the rounds. To dispel the myths, extensive research on the subject of obesity has been conducted from time to time. A government study conducted in Britain has painted a dismal scenario of...
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Sentinol™ Self-Expanding Nitinol Biliary Stent System

Description:Unique Radial Tandem Architecture Stent Design for enhanced flexibility and force characteristics....
Company:Boston Scientific Corporation

ABSOLUTE™ 0.035 Biliary Self-Expanding Stent System

Description:Unique triaxial catheter design and ergonomic handle for easy and accurate deployment. Six proprietary radiopaque Nitinol markers on the proximal and distal ends of the stent enhance visibility. Corrugated ring design provides flexibility and radial strength, while the nested ring pattern minimizes stent shortening, provides high coverage, and enhances stent integrity....
Company:Guidant Corporation

DYNALINK® 0.018 Biliary Self-Expanding Stent System

Description:The DYNALINK .018 Biliary Self-Expanding Stent System combines low-profile, high radial force, and excellent deliverability in one system. This .018" guide wire compatible stent system provides 6F sheath / 8F guiding catheter compatibility in all diameters (5.0 - 10.0 mm). Now, with longer stents available, the DYNALINK .018 system is offered in five stent lengths (28, 38, 56, 80 and 100 mm) and...
Company:Guidant Corporation

PRECISE® Nitinol Self-Expanding Stent

Description:Cordis' SAPPHIRE study revealed a low TLR (<1%) and stroke rate - demonstrating the Cordis system's excellent integrity and long-term durability. Easily withstands pressure of the carotid artery, increasing lumen diameter with chronic outward force. Minimal stent shortening, low profile design, Cordis TRUMARK&#...
Company:Cordis Corporation

PROTG® GPS™ Self-Expanding Nitinol Stent

Description:Since its introduction, the PROTG® GPS™ Self-Expanding Nitinol Stent - Biliary System has delivered on a commitment to provide accuracy, control, and confidence. PROTG GPS Stents take that commitment to a new level by adding tantalum markers at the end of the stent for improved visibility....
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