CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2004--The University of Illinois at Chicago unveiled today the world's most powerful magnetic resonance imaging machine for human studies, capable of imaging not just the anatomy but metabolism within the brain.
This advanced technology ushers in a new age of metabolic imaging that will help researchers understand the workings of the human brain, detect diseases before their clinical signs appear, develop targeted drug therapies for illnesses like stroke and provide a better understanding of learning disabilities.
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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2004--
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The University of Illinois at Chicago unveils its 9.4-tesla MRI scanner, capable of revealing not just the anatomy but metabolism within the human brain. The scanner is the most powerful magnetic resonance imaging machine in the world for human studies.
For more information, contact:
Sharon Butler
University of Illinois at Chicago
312.355.2522
[email protected]
WHEN:
Tuesday, Sept. 21
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September 16, 2004 -- EVENDALE, Ohio -- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has certified GE's CF6-80C2 engine for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-5 Galaxy modernization program. The certification follows eight months of ground-testing of the engine to validate engine-aircraft integration and the new FADEC III control system. The FADEC III control system has been certified on the GE90-115B and CFM56-7 engines.
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September 15, 2004 -- WASHINGTON,DC -- Team US101 has selected General Electric Co. (GE) as its preferred engine supplier for the US101 medium-lift helicopter in its combat search and rescue (CSAR) configuration. The three-engine US101 is a leading contender in the competition to provide the U.S. Air Force with a new and more capable platform to recover battlefield airmen in combat zones.
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TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2004--Saint Francis Heart Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the most advanced all-digital heart hospital in the world, announced today that it has completed installation of the newest medical and information technology systems available and is treating patients in a completely paperless, all-digital care environment.
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--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint Francis Heart Hospital in Tulsa Oklahoma and GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) will host a teleconference for media on Monday, September 13, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. CDT/ 9 a.m. PDT to discuss their partnership and how it's setting a new standard in patient care.
WHAT: Teleconference for media to discuss "All Digital" partnership
and best practices
WHO: Robert Dolan, Chief Executive Officer, Saint Francis Heart
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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2004--GE Energy has completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Fluidex Engineering of Johannesburg, South Africa, a developer of advanced technology in transformer oil processing and one of the world'slargest manufacturers of transformer oil regeneration plants.
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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2004--Signaling the latest expansion of its environmental services capabilities, GE Energy has completed its acquisition of BHA Group Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of high quality parts, services and performance upgrades for particulate matter control systems. The acquisition was approved at a BHA shareholders meeting on August 27.
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September 01, 2004 -- EVENDALE, Ohio - Azerbaijan Hava Yollari (AZAL) today announced the selection of CFM56-5B engines to power its new fleet of three Airbus A319s and one Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ). The engine order is valued $45 million at list price.
CFM56-5 engines are produced by CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between Snecma Moteurs and General Electric Company.
The Azerbaijan flag carrier, based in Baku, will begin taking delivery of its new aircraft in 2005. This is the airline's first order for CFM56 engines.
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