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Louis Vuitton Announces New Sunglass Line Designed by Marc Jacobs

Like the other products, the eyewear is exclusively manufactured for Louis Vuitton by optical craftsmen from the French region of Morez, the Jura and Italy’s Cadore region

18 Dec 2009

Scientists Use Infrared Laser to Study Molecular Reactions in Living Cells

Our cells’ molecules form an intricate network of interactions. Today’s techniques, however, can only be used to measure individual molecular reactions outside the cells. Since molecular concentrations are much higher in cells than in the laboratory, scientists suspect that the kinetics of molecular reactions in living cells differ substantially from external probes. „We expected the cellular reaction speed to be higher,” confirms LMU biophysicist Professor Dieter Braun.

18 Dec 2009

Essilor to Acquire Non-Prescription Reading Glass Designer, FGX International

Essilor International and FGX International Holdings Limited today announced that they have signed an agreement whereby Essilor will acquire FGX International, the leading designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses in the United States.

16 Dec 2009

Researchers Develop Cerium-Containing Phosphate Glasses That Have Higher Radiation Damage Resistance

Adding cerium oxide to phosphate glass rather than the commonly used silicate glass may make glasses that block ultraviolet light and have increased radiation damage resistance while remaining colorless, according to Penn State researchers. These cerium-containing phosphate glasses have many commercial applications for use in windows, sunglasses and solar cells.

16 Dec 2009

Americans Spend Billions of Dollars Every Year on Glasses and Contact Lenses

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the 66.4 percent increase in myopia in Americans since the 1970s, as reported in the recent National Eye Institute (NEI) study, is significant and will impact healthcare costs as well as vision quality.

16 Dec 2009

Global Market Analysis on Medical Fiber Optics

Fiber optics work on the principle of total internal reflection, in which light is enclosed in an element encased by glass in air of low refractive index. Although, the basic technology remains the same, present day glass fibers are much more tensile, cost efficient and effective. The ongoing progress in the field of medical fiber optics has led to the development of inexpensive lasers for photodynamic therapy, fiber miniaturization, and complex data paths. The need for minimally invasive, small and efficient optical fibers is fast gaining importance with the growing need for minimally invasive surgery and diagnostics.

16 Dec 2009

Global Market Research Report on Endoscopy Systems

Endoscopy systems occupy a significant position in the medical device market with applications extending over several areas in medical surgery. The market is driven by an aging population, demand for preventive screening procedures such as colorectal screening, and growing awareness among people towards this medical discipline. Endoscopic procedures are less risky, less painful, and involve lesser patient recovery period, when compared to traditional methods.

15 Dec 2009

Microscopy Helps Study Role of Nondegradative Autophagosomes in Degenerative Disease

It's important to finish what you start, say Jeong-Sun Ju and researchers from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

15 Dec 2009

Southridge Closes Equity Financing Deal with Imaging Diagnostic Systems

Southridge LLC ("Southridge"), an investment firm that provides financing to small-cap and micro-cap companies, is pleased to announce that its affiliated fund has closed a private agreement which can provide up to $15 million in equity financing to Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: IMDS).

15 Dec 2009

Sword Diagnostics Secures US Patent for Immunodetection Technology Using Raman Scattering

Sword Diagnostics, Inc. is pleased to announce that the United States Patent Office (USPTO) has issued patent number 7,599,057 titled "Method and Apparatus for Detection of Biological Organisms using Raman Scattering" to the company. The patent covers the core technology which focuses on improved sensitivity.

15 Dec 2009