Kodak Introduces New Digital Imaging Systems for Molecular Imaging.NEW HAVEN New Haven, city (1990 pop. 130,474), New Haven co., S Conn., a port of entry where the Quinnipiac and other small rivers enter Long Island Sound; inc. 1784. Firearms and ammunition, clocks and watches, tools, rubber and paper products, and textiles are among the many , Conn. -- Eastman Kodak Company's Molecular Imaging Systems unit today announced the availability of two new digital imaging systems for in vivo in vivo /in vi·vo/ (ve´vo) [L.] within the living body. in vi·vo adj. Within a living organism. in vivo adv. molecular imaging research in fields such as cancer, heart disease or drug discovery. In vivo molecular imaging allows non-invasive measurement of biological processes within a living organism. In contrast to conventional diagnostic imaging that highlights conditions caused by disease, molecular imaging identifies molecular abnormalities that are the origin of disease at a very early stage, which can expedite the development of therapeutic pathways that could help cure that disease. "Kodak's Image Station In-Vivo FX and F systems represent a significant milestone in our strategy to become a leader in molecular imaging," said Shahram Hejazi, General Manager of Kodak's Molecular Imaging Systems unit. "The availability of these innovative molecular imaging systems can significantly enhance research by enabling the visualization of very early disease states. Information obtained about disease origin can lead to development of effective therapeutics therapeutics Treatment and care to combat disease or alleviate pain or injury. Its tools include drugs, surgery, radiation therapy, mechanical devices, diet, and psychiatry. ." Both the KODAK Image Station In-Vivo F and FX systems, available immediately, feature Kodak's leading-edge digital image capture technology for highly sensitive Adj. 1. highly sensitive - readily affected by various agents; "a highly sensitive explosive is easily exploded by a shock"; "a sensitive colloid is readily coagulated" optical imaging of biological processes at a molecular level. The In-Vivo FX system also includes a digital x-ray imaging module in addition to its optical imaging capability. The use of optical images with the digital x-ray images results in significant improvement in visualization of the area of interest. Both systems include KODAK Molecular Imaging software for additional quantitative analysis Quantitative Analysis A security analysis that uses financial information derived from company annual reports and income statements to evaluate an investment decision. Notes: . For additional information, please visit http://www.kodak.com/go/molecular, or call 1-877-747-HELP, option 7. Outside of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , call +1-203-786-5657. Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. (C) Eastman Kodak Company, 2005 |
|
||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion