High-energy ultrasound sharpens view of liver tumors

DURHAM, N.C. -- A high-energy form of ultrasound imaging developed by researchers at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering produces pictures of liver tumors that are better than those made with traditional ultrasound, according to results of a clinical study. The study suggests that th...

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. Announces Completion of Separation of Hillenbrand Industries Creating Two Public Companies

... Hill-Rom as stand alone public company now sharpens focus entirely on medical technology industry BATESVILLE, Ind. April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. ...

New Brain Training Program Improves Quality of Life

...wswire/ -- Posit Science(R) Corporation today announced the release of InSight(TM), a computer-based brain fitness training program that speeds up and sharpens the brain's ability to process visual information. Researchers say the program improves not just visual processing abilities, but also increases drivi...

A Shot in the Arm for Cancer Enzyme Research

...ssumptions. This discovery promises to accelerate cancer research. To quote the words of the Institute’s director, Roger Reddel, 'This discovery sharpens the focus and no doubt will speed up the process of delivering successful treatments. It's very exciting.' SAV...

Complete Robotic Surgery To Revolutionize Surgical Treatment of Prostate Cancer

...eoscopic image of the body’s interior, as opposed to a two-dimensional image on a flat screen. This improved perspective enables depth perception that sharpens the visualization of the prostate and the network of nerves and tissue surrounding it. Robotic technology also deserves special credit in the po...

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Scottsdale Facility to Be First in U.S. to Showcase True REST Technology

... -- Relieves pain -- Boosts immunity -- Improves circulation -- Reduces blood pressure, pulse, heart rate and oxygen consumption -- sharpens mental clarity and alertness "The float tank is not a hypothetical laboratory phenomenon, but a viable, proven technology," according to Dr. H...

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EasyView Slit Lamp Adapter

Description:...r delivery mirror out of the optical viewing path to brighten the diagnostic view without removing the fixed eye safety filter. Greater brightness sharpens the contrast and results in improved diagnostic capability. The optical assembly locks in place through a positive detent when the delivery mirror i...
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New technology sharpens X-ray vision

This release is available in French and German . Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and the EPFL in Switzerland have developed a novel method for producing dark-field x-ray images at wavelengths used in typical medical and industrial imaging equipment. Dark-field imag...

New light microscope sharpens scientists' focus

A new light microscope so powerful that it allows scientists peering inside cells to discern the precise location of nearly each individual protein they are studying has been developed and successfully demonstrated by scientists at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Farm Research Campus ...

Acoustical Meeting, Nov. 10-14, 2008 in Miami, Florida

... that the benefits of musical training are not limited to music, but may help people listen in a variety of situations. Musical training enhances and sharpens the nervous system's response to speech particularly in background noise and to emotionally-significant sounds such as the cries of babies. Nina Krau...

American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- March 26, 2008

...one: +852-3411-7746 Fax: +852-3411-7743 Email: mhwong@hkbu.edu.hk ARTICLE #5 EMBARGOED FOR 9 A.M., EASTERN TIME, March 31, 2008 Debate sharpens over fertilizing the oceans to control global warming Chemical & Engineering News As millions of people prepare to fertilize their lawns and gar...

Scientists learn to predict protein-stabilizing ability of small molecules

...eoscopic image of the body’s interior, as opposed to a two-dimensional image on a flat screen. This improved perspective enables depth perception that sharpens the visualization of the prostate and the network of nerves and tissue surrounding it. Additionally, by scaling down the motion of the robotic instrum...

Penn Surgeons Use Completely Robotic Surgery to Successfully Treat Prostate Cancer

...eoscopic image of the body’s interior, as opposed to a two-dimensional image on a flat screen. This improved perspective enables depth perception that sharpens the visualization of the prostate and the network of nerves and tissue surrounding it. Additionally, by scaling down the motion of the robotic instrum...

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Caliper Life Sciences Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results; Sharpens Growth Focus, Strengthens Balance Sheet and Reduces Costs

- Completes Restructuring and Two Divestitures of Non-Core Product Lines - HOPKINTON, Mass., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALP ) today reported third quarter financial results for 2008 and the completion of two product line divestitures: the sale of it...

Doyle signs bill that impacts electronic medical records

...th of adopting EHRs than smaller, rural hospitals. In addition to clarifying the definition of records relating to mental health treatment, it also sharpens the definition of records relating to developmental disability, alcoholism, and drug dependence. ...

Biotech executive books a career flight that's closer to home

...ed and managed $1.8 billion in capital. Gregg brings operational experience and perspective that will help us in a number of ways, Shagory said. He sharpens our strategic focus in tool diagnostics, and he brings a high level of expertise at different organizations that we could proactively pursue. He wi...