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First Robotic Lung Surgery In Tampa Bay Performed At Moffitt Cancer Center
Ray Berkelbach is taking long walks three times a day just a couple weeks after having lung surgery. The 68-year-old retiree from Punta Gorda underwent robotic surgery at Moffitt Cancer Center to remove a cancerous part of his lung. His was the first lung procedure in the Tampa Bay area that used the robot-assisted da Vinci surgical system.

Sleep Deprivation Affects Older Adults Less Than Younger Adults During Cognitive Performance
According to a research abstract that will be presented on Wednesday, June 10, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, older adults are able to retain better cognitive functioning during sleep deprivation than young adults.
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33,902 Swine Flu A(H1N1) Cases Including 170 Deaths In USA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) informed in its weekly update on Friday evening, 3rd July, 2009, that the total number of confirmed human cases of swine flu A(H1N1) infection stands at 33,902, including 170 deaths.
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PerkinElmer Introduces Infrared Sensing And Photon Detection Solutions For Critical Environmental And Human Health Applications

PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, announced the introduction of four new products leveraging the Company"s innovative infrared sensing (IR) and photon detection technologies. Aimed at a range of OEM applications including energy conservation, enhanced home security, and clinical diagnostics applications, the new products will be showcased at the 16th annual Sensor + Test Fair taking place this week in NÃørnberg, Germany. New product and conference highlights will include: - Cool EyeTM Thermopile Line Array, designed for energy conservation and indoor climate control in today"s greener, smarter appliances. The new thermopile line array detector utilizes PerkinElmer"s IR sensing technology and provides energy savings of up to 30 percent for today"s HVAC applications. - "Smart" DigiPyro®, PYD 1096, designed for safety and security applications. The new smart DigiPyro is a novel, dual-element pyrodetector offering enhanced signal processing functionalities to streamline OEMs" integration. - "Mini" DigiPyro®, PYD 5731, a miniaturized version of the first digital pyrodetector (PYD 1988), designed for space-constrained safety and security applications. - Gigahertz Photon Detection Module (GPDM), designed for analytical and clinical diagnostic applications under low light level conditions. The new GPDM delivers the highest dynamic range available in a single operating mode and very low noise. - The unveiling of a new study quantifying the impact of PerkinElmer sensor technology on preventing loss of life and property. "PerkinElmer"s product introductions at Sensor + Test 2009 leverage our core technology expertise in infrared sensing and photon detection technologies, and demonstrate our focus on OEM solutions that contribute to a healthier, cleaner, and safer tomorrow," said Michael Ersoni, vice president and general manager of PerkinElmer global detection business. "We believe that PerkinElmer"s recent detector innovations are giving OEMs the design advantages they require for aggressively competing in today"s fast-moving markets." PerkinElmer will exhibit its new detection products at Hall 12, Stand No. 12-638 at Sensor + Test 2009 which takes place May 26 - 28 in NÃørnberg, Germany. Additionally, the Company will present a paper entitled, "New Channel Photomultiplier CPM Electronic Module Enables Fluorescence and Luminescence Measurement over Nine Decades including Single Photon Detection" on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 11:05 to 11:25 in CCN West, Room Amsterdam. The paper is part of OPTO 2009, running concurrently with the Sensor + Test exhibition. PerkinElmer is a leading innovator in infrared sensing and photon detection technologies for a range of OEM applications that contribute to a healthier, cleaner and safer tomorrow. For more information on PerkinElmer"s Detection Solutions, please visit http://optoelectronics.perkinelmer.com/sensors. PerkinElmer, Inc.


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