Robot Surgery Helps Heart Patients Jul 16, 2008
Heart surgeon, Dr. Geoff Answini, performed a trans-myocardial revascularization (TMR) which uses a laser to zap the heart ... Instead of opening the chest to perform the TMR, Answini made a couple of tiny ports or incisions in Wrights chest and performed the procedure with a special hand piece attached to a robot. (WOKR13 Rochester)
FARM’ Approach to Transition Cows Suggested Jul 13, 2008
They can benefit from a total mixed ration (TMR) that s high in fiber and relatively low in energy ... Among these traditional risk factors are moving cows too many times and lack of quality control in a TMR. To combat the second problem, Martin suggested mixing rations in smaller batches. (Agri-View, WI)
Two riders injured in motorbike race practice Jun 16, 2008
Team KTM rider Edgar Garcia and Josep Rodriguez of TMR had shoulder injuries in the same incident but did not require hospital treatment. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Metabolism 101 Jun 16, 2008
Total metabolic rate (TMR), which represents your total daily caloric needs, is made up of three major components: resting metabolic rate, thermic effect of activity and thermic effect of feeding. Resting metabolic rate (RMR) accounts for the greatest share of TMR, approximately 60 to 75 percent, and includes the energy used to keep your major organs running ... The second component of TMR is the thermic effect of activity, which accounts for approximately 15 to 30 percent of your total daily... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Galt lawn-watering incident was blown out of proportion Jun 6, 2008
TMR wrote on Jun 5, 2008 12:33 PM:" So if they knew about them going back through the house and checking backflush systems and all that (every precaution was taken), why did they fine her still? it was obviously a politically motivated scheme. ". roxycocoa wrote on Jun 5, 2008 12:12 PM:" All Andrew Meredith and his partners were trying to do was to run councilwoman Payane down. She does not agree with what he and his friends want to do to Galt, so trying to run her out anyway they can.... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Walsh reflects on doing his 'bit' Mar 30, 2008
Jim's biggest footprint is going to be the money he brought home to his hometown in the form of a project that got to be called the Syracuse Neighborhood Initiative, a banner he waved proudly above TMR. "They can fight all they want to about the earmarks (aka "local pork" grants)," he explained. "We should never give those up, no matter who's in the White House.". (Syracuse.com)
Mocadlos Make Strides in Second Career in Dairy Mar 28, 2008
I hate saying this and most people would disagree, but cows at the end of the lactation are eating more protein than they need with a TMR, says this producer, who weights out for each cow on a scale. In the morning the cows get balage about 40 pounds per cow per day. (Agri-View, WI)
Novadaq reports fiscal 2007 year-end and fourth quarter results Mar 25, 2008
Approximately $7,490,000 of this increase related to sale of TMR products pursuant to distribution rights acquired from Edwards Lifesciences LLC in March 2007 ... The increase relates primarily to a decision to build a direct sales team to support the SPY business as well as the acquired TMR distribution business ... The increase resulted primarily from an increase in professional fees of approximately $645,000 related to costs incurred in Japan to protect issued patents; an increase in employee... (Canada Newswire)
Bold predictions Mar 25, 2008
By Matthew BerryESPN.com (). March 24, 2008, 12:51 PM. (ESPN -- Baseball)
50 things you didn't know Mar 15, 2008
ESPN - TMR: 50 things you need to know - Fantasy Baseball ... TMR: 50 things you need to know - Fantasy Baseball ... TMR: 50 things you need to know. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Cardiogenesis Corporation Reports Delay in Earnings Release and Conference Call Mar 1, 2008
The company's market leading Holmium: YAG laser system and disposable fiber-optic accessories are used to perform a FDA-cleared surgical procedure known as Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR) to treat patients suffering from angina. Surgical products and accessories for the Cardiogenesis TMR procedure, which are marketed in the U.S. and around the world, have been shown to reduce angina and improve the quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease. (PR Newswire)
Goldilocks Diet’ Just Right For Some Cows Feb 21, 2008
A TMR (total mixed ration) is by far the best choice for implementing high-straw diets to control energy intake. That s not to say straw can simply be dumped into a feed mixer. (Agri-View, WI)
Cardiac stem cell therapy closer to reality Dec 27, 2007
Will cells home to the site of injury" Labeling stem cells with durable markers will be necessary and new tracking markers may need to be developed. Improved cell survival drugs Adult bone marrow-derived mensenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have shown great signaling and regenerative properties when delivered to heart tissues following a myocardial infarction (MI). However, the poor survival of grafted cells has been a concern of researchers. Given the poor vascular supply after a heart attack and an... (EurekAlert!)
More Corn Means More Stover to Utilize Nov 30, 2007
- Because of the large particle size of corn stover, challenges may occur when adding stover to a total mixed ration because cows can readily sort thorough the TMR, leaving the corn stalks in the bunk and having lower fiber intake than anticipated. Therefore, reducing the particle size before or during mixing will be important in reducing the risks for sorting. (Agri-View, WI)
Imagining A Bionic Future Nov 27, 2007
Reading nervesResearchers have enabled communication between the prosthetic device and the wearer through a technology known as Targeted Muscle Reinnervation, or TMR, which involves taking remaining nerves from the amputated limb and placing them, in this case, in the pectoral area of the chest where electrode sensors read signals for movement ... Brandt, who studied with the prosthetics researcher responsible for developing TMR technology, expects a permanent shift towards bionic technology. (NBC 11, CA)
Thinking Makes It So: Science Extends Reach Of Prosthetic Arms Nov 13, 2007
D., a physiatrist at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and professor at Northwestern University, has pioneered a technique known as targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR), which allows a prosthetic arm to respond directly to the brain s signals, making it much easier to use than traditional motorized prosthetics ... Nearly a dozen patients who have undergone TMR so far have motorized prosthetic arms that produce two arm movements: open and close hand and bend and straighten elbow ... But in a... (Science Daily)
Houston companies report earnings Nov 8, 2007
Oil and gas company The Meridian Resource Corp. (NYSE: TMR) posted net income of $750,000 or 1 cent per share, on revenue of $34. 2 million, for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2007. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
The ticking of the oil clock Nov 3, 2007
This, of course, makes me think again that I do not own enough shares of companies in the oil business or in the immortality business, and the reason that I don't have more of either is that I don't have the money, and I don't have the money because things cost so much and my boss won't give me a raise because she hates my guts, and she wants to see me quit or come crawling to her, begging, which I won't do because it has never worked in the past, and now the only reason that she doesn't fire me... (Asia Times Online)
S.D. smoking legislation promised Oct 17, 2007
" shawn wrote on Oct 11, 2007 4:16 PM:" TMR: Perhaps in your myopia you see no immediate ramifications of such an issue, but as more and more similar laws are passed, pretty soon everyone will be in one minority or another, meaning the majority will be fed up with the forceful revocation of their rights, whether it be smoking, abortion, trans-fats or any other zealous issue ... " TMR wrote on Oct 11, 2007 11:23 AM:" The people that are against banning smoking can arue thier point until they are... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Novadaq Resumes Normal Business Operations by Securing ICG for SPY Oct 4, 2007
Novadaq is also the exclusive United States distributor of PLC Medical's CO2 HEART LASER(TM) System for TMR (Trans-Myocardial Revascularization). For more information, please visit the company's website at. (Canada Newswire)
Legislators disagree on fight over smoking Oct 4, 2007
" TMR wrote on Oct 3, 2007 1:48 PM:" Smoking should be illegal anyway ... " TMR wrote on Oct 3, 2007 1:14 PM:" I'm of the thinking that if you CHOOSE to become addicted to cigarettes then you can rot outside in the freezing South Dakota winters while you smoke them. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Calf Raisers to Share Their Experiences at World Dairy Expo Sep 28, 2007
Hay is introduced one week after weaning when the calves are switched to a TMR including corn silage, haylage and hay. 9. (Agri-View, WI)
Karzai urges Canada not to withdraw troops in 2009 Sep 20, 2007
Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks to Canadian media in Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007. Hopefully Canadians will see over time that not only is Afghanistan a country that is moving forward, but that Canadian aid has helped and continues to help,' Omar Samad, Afghanistan's ambassador to Canada, said in an interview with CTV Newsnet Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007. (CTV.ca)
Dollar index can't flexits puny muscles Sep 14, 2007
The foreign business owner's problem is that dollars that are being inflated to worthlessness, which I hesitate to bring up because many of you are clearly tired of my same old Typical Mogambo Rant (TMR) about inflation and how it is an economic and societal killer, and how incomes always lag the rise in prices, making people upset, and making me upset AND angry because I actually KNOW that it is a government plot, and that naturally leads to calls for Americans to rise in noisy righteous... (Asia Times Online)
Bedding Recovery Unit Good Fit for Adams Dairy Aug 24, 2007
The newer arrangement is complete with bunker silos for TMR feeding. Meanwhile, Paul still uses the older tower silos down the hill for organically grown high-moisture corn that he buys from seven other farmers. (Agri-View, WI)
Novadaq Announces Restatement of Q1 2007 Financial Statements Aug 15, 2007
The restatement has no impact on previously reported net income, earnings per share, revenue, cash, total assets, or shareholder's equity and only relates to the accounting treatment, in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows of the assets acquired from Edwards Lifesciences LLC relating to the exclusive distribution rights to PLC Medical System, Inc.'s Heart Laser System for transmyocardial revascularization (the "Edwards TMR Business") in the United States. Novadaq has restated the... (Canada Newswire)
Novadaq reports financial results for the second quarter of 2007 Aug 7, 2007
The main reason for the growth in revenue is the acquisition of the TMR business in March 2007 ... The increase includes higher commissions related to sales growth, and to overlap of sales coverage during the period resulting from the addition of the sales team hired in conjunction with the TMR acquisition ... The increase from Q1-2007 relates primarily to increased professional fees incurred in Q2-2007, increased insurance expense to cover the TMR business, and increased employee costs. (Canada Newswire)
Novadaq announces second quarter 2007 conference call and webcast Jul 31, 2007
Novadaq is also the exclusive United States distributor of PLC Medical's CO(2) HEART LASER(TM) System for TMR (Trans-Myocardial Revascularization). Novadaq recently acquired a comprehensive portfolio of minimally invasive native tissue fluorescence imaging technology with the vision to expand the applications for this technology in Novadaq's surgical markets. (Canada Newswire)
Novadaq announces positive experience with HELIOS Imaging Jun 28, 2007
Now surgeons from other specialties are finding significant value in using our technology during other complex operating room procedures," said Dr. Arun Menawat, President and CEO of Novadaq. "While SPY and the complementary surgical device for Trans Myocardial Revascularization (TMR) remain our short term revenue drivers, we are delighted to see that these new applications can significantly increase the potential opportunity for Novadaq. " About Novadaq Technologies Novadaq Technologies Inc.... (Canada Newswire)
Prosthetic Arm Can Be Controlled Naturally, Provide Sensory Feedback Apr 29, 2007
The advanced degree of natural control and integrated sensory feedback demonstrated with Proto 1 are enabled by Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR), a technique pioneered by Dr. Todd Kuiken at RIC that involves the transfer of residual nerves from an amputated limb to unused muscle regions in appropriate proximity to the injury ... The IMES devices, coupled with TMR procedures, promise to increase the fidelity of control and can be used in certain injury scenarios to provide a significant... (Science Daily)
Novadaq acquires portfolio of fluorescence endoscopy patents from Xillix Apr 23, 2007
Novadaq is also the exclusive United States distributor of PLC Medical's CO(2) HEART LASER(TM) System for TMR (Trans-Myocardial Revascularization). For more information, please visit the company's website at. (Canada Newswire)
Cardiogenesis Co-Sponsoring Cardiothoracic Technology Symposium Apr 20, 2007
Gary S. Allen, MD of Orlando, Florida will be presenting on transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) and directing a wet lab utilizing the Cardiogenesis minimally invasive PEARL delivery systems, which is currently being evaluated clinically under an Investigational Device Exemption. Richard P. Lanigan, President stated, "We are excited to participate in this training forum for cardiothoracic residents as they are preparing for their transition into clinical practice. We are fortunate to have Dr.... (PR Newswire)
Russel Strutz Fulfilling His Goals With PDPW Apr 14, 2007
Along with a new set-up, they adopted new innovations, like bunker silos, a TMR mixer and employees. They also found that everything seemed to grow at once, including the number of calves, he says. (Agri-View, WI)
Krachts Are Giving Their Galaxy For Education Mar 9, 2007
The TMR contains 58 percent concentrate and 42 percent forage on a dry matter basis in order to keep the fat and protein content high, Allen explains. "We've always fed this way and it works well to keep the test up," he adds. (Agri-View, WI)
Winter Wheat Up-and-Coming Crop Jan 21, 2007
Economically, there've been "excellent markets for wheat straw," he noted of sales to landscapers, to strawberry growers for mulch and to dairy producers who are using it in TMR rations as a "cutter.". Acreage in this state has been steadily increasing since the early 1970s, indicating interest by existing growers to increase acres devoted to this crop and by new growers willing to give winter wheat a try. (Agri-View, WI)
New FDA Tracking Requirements Nov 4, 2006
UW-Madison Forage Agronomist Dan Undersander admits he doesn't have all the answers, but maintains that the new government mandates on recording sales of hay, grain, TMRs and other feeds sold off the farm aren't as burdensome as portrayed in some reports by other media ... " To ensure that FDA is fulfilling Congress's intent to exempt "farms," it revised the definition of a farm in the final rule to include manufacturing/processing activities as long as all food used in such activities is... (Agri-View, WI)
How High-Producing Herds Do It Nov 4, 2006
The Killians are unique in that they combine management intensive grazing with a conventional, year-round, full TMR. They're into show cattle (primarily the Jerseys) ... Killian: For roughly four years, this producer has, as noted, combined grazing with a full TMR, that pretty much stays the same year-round, other than backing out haylage and replacing it with high-quality pasture in the summer ... "We really don't change the (one-group) TMR much," he says. (Agri-View, WI)
Ripp's Dairy Valley Focuses on Future Nov 4, 2006
The current one-group, TMR for the milking herd consists of haylage, corn silage, wet distillers, cottonseed, soybean meal, corn gluten, a protein mix and hammered high moisture corn. The cows are fed once per day and feed is pushed-up five times per day. (Agri-View, WI)
More of this story Oct 29, 2006
The new heart laser procedure, transmyocardial revascularization (TMR), uses a high-energy, computerized CO2 laser to treat those patients suffering from advanced heart disease who have not recieved chest pain relief from traditional procedures, such as angioplasty, stenting or bypass surgery ... Using TMR, Chapman uses a laser to creat tiny channels, approximately the width of needle, into the wall of the heart, through a small incision in the left chest or midline area. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Union endorsements stir up race Oct 29, 2006
Calvanelli, 50, is president and owner of TMR Inc., a marketing research and data services company. He lives on Victoria Lane with his wife, Eileen, and son, Peter, 15. (Madison Eagle, NJ)
Wieland denounces 'cadaver' ad Oct 25, 2006
tmr wrote on October 24, 2006 5:08 PM:"Republicans aren't against stem cell research - just embryonic stem cell research which has produced NO results and doesn't even seem to hold promise, from any real research that you actually look at. Let's actually fund something that has promise and isn't flirting with the edge of ethical behavior - like umbilical cord and adult stem cell research. Right, Republicans want to kill people - remember folks, it's the dems that have no problem snuffing out... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Nigh Brings Passion For Dairying to National Holstein Board Oct 3, 2006
The cows are fed a TMR ration consisting of haylage, corn silage, baled hay, high-moisture corn and roasted soybeans. The tie-stall housing allows the Nighs to feed on an individual basis by top-dressing the higher producing cows. (Agri-View, WI)
Nowakowskis Don't Worry When Their Cows Are in the Corn Sep 1, 2006
"This year his cows got their first taste of the high-sugar corn Aug. 8. What with corn during the day, grass at night, and a total-mixed ration when grazing conditions call for it, the cows are milking about 63 pounds a day, Nowakowski said. He added that milk production drops a bit when his cows are pulled off pasture and later put back on it, since their rumen bacteria need to adjust.To feed the TMR, Nowakowski places it in old tractor tires. When he wants to get more manure to other parts of... (Agri-View, WI)
Cardiogenesis Announces Results for Second Quarter and First Half of 2006 Aug 22, 2006
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Joseph R. Kletzel, II said, "Revenue growth for the first half of 2006 is a result of the focus we have placed on our core TMR business. We plan to continue the top line growth in our core business through concerted efforts to increase utilization of our current installed base as well as continuing to leverage our competitive advantage with the SolarGen 2100s advanced TMR console to target prominent high volume cardiovascular programs both domestically and... (PR Newswire)
I've seen the future — and it's txtin, bleev mi Aug 8, 2006
What patients need is a crisp, accurate diagnosis of the situation: U hv tmr. cd b 6 mths. (TimesOnline)
Iowa Brothers Make Milk Quality a Priority Jun 16, 2006
"You want to feed a TMR that has adequate effective fiber mixed well so the cows cannot sort it and not eat it.". The Stenslands also make it a priority to keep the cows in a clean, comfortable environment. (Agri-View, WI)
Cardiogenesis Names William R. Abbott Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer May 25, 2006
The Company's market leading Holmium: YAG laser system and disposable fiber-optic accessories are used to perform a FDA-cleared surgical procedure known as Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR) to treat patients suffering from angina. Surgical products and accessories for the Cardiogenesis TMR procedure, which are marketed in the U.S. and around the world, have been shown to reduce angina and improve the quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease ... Factors that could affect the... (PR Newswire)
Queen of the day? May 9, 2006
I also watch The Midday Report (TMR)nearly everyday, I wish more people watched TMR than Dr. Phil. Posted by: John at May 9, 2006 05:16 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
