Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an aqueous slurry comprising a blend of surface modified calcium carbonate comprising particles (MCC) and precipitated calcium carbonate comprising particles (PCC), an aqueous slurry comprising the blend, as well as the blend obtainable by drying the aqueous slurry and their uses in paper, paper coating, tissue paper, digital photo paper, paints, coatings, adhesives, plastics, waste water treating or waste water treating agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an aqueous suspension comprising at least one calcium carbonate-comprising material, the calcium carbonate-comprising material having a ratio of particles having an average particle size d80 value to particles having an average particle size d20 value [d80/d20] in the range from 1.5 to 4 and the use of the calcium carbonate-comprising material in paper and board applications, in cosmetics, in caulks and sealants, in adhesives, in paints and coatings, in fibre applications, in plastics applications or for the replacement of PCC in general.

Abstract: The present invention is related to ball-shaped spherical surface modified spherical calcium carbonate comprising minerals, the process for preparing such ball-shaped spherical surface modified spherical calcium carbonate comprising minerals, and their use.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a method for identifying a site with a patient for treatment. The method may include engaging a plurality electrodes with an interior wall of the patient at a plurality of locations. The method may also generating a virtual map of a plurality of electrodes, wherein each of the plurality of electrodes is displayed with a first indicia. The method may also include displaying each of the plurality of electrodes engaged with the interior wall with a second indicia, measuring electrical activity, identifying at least one site for treatment based on the measured resulting electrical activity, and displaying each of the plurality of electrodes identified for treatment with a third indicia.

Abstract: The present invention is related to ball-shaped spherical surface modified spherical calcium carbonate comprising minerals, the process for preparing such ball-shaped spherical surface modified spherical calcium carbonate comprising minerals, and their use.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for the treatment of bladder conditions using bladder visualization without the need for optical elements and for subsequent direct electrical pacing are provided. The systems, devices and methods generally apply pacing stimulus directly to the bladder wall, from one or more of the inner and outer bladder surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is related to ball-shaped spherical surface modified spherical calcium carbonate comprising minerals, the process for preparing such ball-shaped spherical surface modified spherical calcium carbonate comprising minerals, and their use.

Abstract: Methods and devices for identifying a treatment site are disclosed. The methods may include engaging a plurality electrodes with plurality of locations on or adjacent an interior wall of a patient. The methods may also include generating a pacing stimulus through a first pair of the plurality of electrodes and measuring a resulting electrical activity. The methods may also include identifying at least one site for treatment based on the resulting electrical activity. The devices may include elements configured to perform these methods.

Abstract: The present invention is related to ball-shaped spherical surface modified spherical calcium carbonate comprising minerals, the process for preparing such ball-shaped spherical surface modified spherical calcium carbonate comprising minerals, and their use.

Abstract: Buddleja ‘Blue Chip’ is a new and distinct variety of butterfly bush that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Moderate vigor resulting in compact growth habit. 2. Ease of asexual propagation using softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. 3. Spreading growth habit with multi-branched stems. 4. Male sterility, and low female fertility and reduced seed set, resulting in less opportunity for seedlings to originate in the landscape setting. 5. Blue flower color.

Abstract: Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’ is a new and distinct variety of butterfly bush that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Moderate vigor resulting in compact growth habit. 2. Ease of asexual propagation using softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. 3. Upright growth habit with flowers borne stiffly on upright shoots. 4. Low female fertility and reduced seed set, resulting in less opportunity for seedlings to originate in the landscape setting. 5. Bright pink flower color, unknown in any other butterfly bush variety.

Abstract: Prunus persica (L.) Batsch ‘Galactica’ is a new and distinct variety of edible peach tree that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Flower buds that demonstrate a high level of resistance to cold temperature injury. 2. Firm, white, low acid flesh fruit with excellent flavor and aroma. 3. Heavy and regular bearing of large size fruit, up to 3 inches in axial diameter. 4. Fruit with early maturity, typically early July in North Carolina. 5. Unique saucer-shaped fruit.

Abstract: Prunus persica (L.) Batsch ‘Carolina Gold’ is a new and distinct variety of edible peach tree that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. High flower bud chilling (cold) requirement resulting in later flowering relative to many other commercial varieties of peach. 2. Flower buds which demonstrate a high level of resistance to cold temperature injury. 3. Firm, yellow flesh fruit with excellent flavor and aroma, and flesh that is resistant to browning after slicing. 4. Heavy and regular bearing of large size fruit, up to 3 inches in axial diameter. 5. Fruit with late maturity. 6. Foliage and fruit highly resistant to infection by bacterial spot disease.

Abstract: A system for ablating material in vein grafts includes an ablation burr that is rotated by a driveshaft. The ablation burr preferably includes one or more channels, blades or other mechanisms that direct ablated material and liquid proximally and/or outwardly against a vessel wall. Aspiration is used to remove ablated material and liquid from the treatment area. Finally, methods for treating vein grafts and original native arteries are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for treating loosely formed, friable or fragile lesions in a patient's blood vessel. A catheter having a pair of sealing mechanisms is advanced such that the sealing mechanisms are positioned distal to and proximal to the lesion. The sealing mechanisms are activated to seal the vessel on either side of the lesion. A medication is then delivered through the catheter to the sealed area of the vessel. The medication interacts with the lesion in order to partially or completely solidify it. Once the lesion is solidified, the catheter is removed and the lesion can be treated with a conventional intravascular device.