For the errant heart, a chip that packs a wallop

Article Abstract:

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators, like the one received by Dick Cheney, contain a processor chip which monitors the body's electrical signals that control the rhythm of heartbeats, and responds to signs of trouble by sending shocks to the one of the heart's lower chambers to reestablish a healthy rhythm. Today's devices are the size of a small pager and can be implanted beneath the skin of the chest, without hospitalization.

Semiconductors and related devices, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, Microprocessor Chips, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Surgical appliances and supplies, Electromedical equipment, Defibrillators, Surgical Appliances & Supplies, Implantable Prosthetic Electronics, Care and treatment, Semiconductor industry, Usage, Microprocessor, Product information, CPUs (Central processing units), Equipment and supplies, Microprocessors, Design and construction, Medical equipment and supplies industry, Medical equipment industry, Cardiac patients, Prostheses and implants, Cardiac pacing, Cardiovascular equipment, Surgical equipment and supplies industry, Medtronic Inc., MDT, Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, Electronics in cardiology

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Warner's Tryst With Bloggers Hits Sour Note

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Warner Brothers Records thought that asking people who run personal web sites to listen to, and post songs if they liked them was a good way to win over the online music community, but their effort backfired after employees posted anoymous messages that made it seem as if ordinary people were defending the record label.

Public affairs, Public relations, Company public relations, Weblogs, Blogs

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The Guy From Green Day Says He Has Your Mother on the Cellphone

Article Abstract:

The market for cellphone ring tones is expanding, and record companies such as Warner Brothers are capitalizing by marketing ring tones featuring popular music groups.

Radiotelephone communications, Cellular Mobile Radio Services, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Entertainers & entertainment groups, Cellular telephone services industry, Cellular telephone services, Music industry, Wireless telecommunications service

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