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Combining Imaging Modalities Provides Excellent Clinical Outcomes

Using a combination of positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography for radiation therapy treatment planning in head and neck carcinoma patients provides for excellent, local and regional disease control when compared to CT alone.

4 Mar 2008

Medical University of South Carolina Team Reports Initial CT Findings

In the current issue of the journal Circulation, a research team from the Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Heart & Vascular Center report their initial experience with a novel imaging technique that enables comprehensive diagnosis of heart disease based on a single computerized tomographic (CT) scan.

4 Mar 2008

Groundbreaking Levels of Performance and Scalability

Visage Imaging, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercury Computer Systems, Inc., will reveal the latest innovations to its Visage Thin Client solutions portfolio, and demonstrate groundbreaking levels of performance and scalability for integrated 2D, 3D, and 4D advanced visualization, at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, Austria, March 7 - 10.

4 Mar 2008

Micron Launches CMOS Image Sensor Division

Micron Technology, Inc., today launched Aptina Imaging, creating a separate division and new identity for its CMOS imaging business. Operating as an independent division within Micron allows Aptina to better focus on delivering high-quality imaging solutions to its global customer base.

4 Mar 2008

New Imaging Technology Initiatives Enabling High Quality Picture Taking Experiences

It doesn't stop with a new name. Aptina Imaging, a division of Micron Technology, Inc., today unveiled some new imaging technology initiatives enabling high quality picture taking experiences across the entire spectrum of applications, from the most cost-sensitive mobile phones to high-performance point-and-shoot digital cameras.

4 Mar 2008

Study Indicates Excimer Laser is Effective in Treating Psoriasis

PhotoMedex, Inc. a leader in the development of proprietary excimer laser and fiber optic systems as well as techniques directed toward dermatological applications, today announced the results of a pilot study indicating that the use of the company’s XTRAC Excimer Laser is effective in treating patients with moderate to severe cases of psoriasis.

4 Mar 2008

Using Explosives to Impress Holograms in Steel

People who handle explosives usually have heavy-duty tasks to perform – dislodging rocks, demolishing old buildings, or triggering an avalanche. But explosives can be used for delicate tasks, too: They make it possible to emboss holograms in steel.

4 Mar 2008

Palomar Medical Enters Agreement to Exploit Light-Based Hair Removal Devices

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., a leading researcher and developer of light-based systems for cosmetic treatments, earlier today announced that it has entered into a non-exclusive License Agreement with The Procter & Gamble Company to exploit home-use light-based hair removal devices for women.

4 Mar 2008

New LED Driver that Saves Valuable Board Space

Exar Corporation released a new LED driver -- the SP6887 -- that saves valuable board space by leveraging its small packaging (3x3mm QFN), and the integration of off-chip functions which lowers external component requirements.

4 Mar 2008

Further Demonstrating Company's Position as a Global Leader in Solar Technology

Executives from SCHOTT AG of Mainz, Germany, Governor Bill Richardson (D - NM) and local dignitaries ceremonially broke ground today for the company's new manufacturing facility for SCHOTT Solar, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SCHOTT.

4 Mar 2008

Powerful New Solution Combining SEM and Particle Characterization Software

FEI Company and Malvern Instruments Ltd. have released Quanta Morphologi, a powerful new solution combining the performance of FEI's Quanta FEG scanning electron microscope and Malvern's proven Morphologi particle characterization software.

3 Mar 2008

Industry's First Thermal Simulation Software for High-Power LEDs

Future Lighting Solutions and Qfinsoft announce the release of QLED, the first thermal design software developed for the solid state lighting industry.

3 Mar 2008

Syntax-Brillian Signs LCD Panel Supply Agreement

Syntax-Brillian Corporation, a leading manufacturer and marketer of LCD HDTVs, digital cameras, and consumer electronics products, announced today that it has signed an LCD panel supply agreement with LG.Philips LCD on January 16, 2008. Syntax-Brillian recently received approval from LG.Philips LCD to announce this agreement.

3 Mar 2008

GPON ONTs Enable Service Providers to Offer Advanced Broadband Services

Calix today announced the wide deployment of Calix 700G GPON Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) across the state of Minnesota, providing advanced information, communication, and entertainment services over fiber to the premises (FTTP) networks.

3 Mar 2008

Newly Designed Mouse Sensor Offers Enhanced Tracking Performance

Avago Technologies today announced a new enhanced mainstream small form factor optical mouse sensor that has been optimized for light emitting diode (LED)-based corded mouse applications.

3 Mar 2008