Abstract: A system for performing short wavelength imaging with a broadband illumination source includes an image processor that receives signals from a color image sensor. The image processor reduces the contribution of red illumination light to an image by computing blue, green, and blue-green (cyan) color components of display pixels from the signals received from the image sensor. The blue, green, and cyan color component values are coupled to inputs of a color monitor for display to produce a false color image of the tissue.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula and the salts thereof with physiologically tolerated acids and the stereoisomers thereof, in which the substituents have the meanings stated in the description, are described. Also disclosed are intermediates for their preparation. The compounds are suitable for controlling diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula I: or a salt thereof with a physiologically tolerated acid, or stereoisomers thereof, wherein R1, R2, A, B, C and D have the meanings described in the specification.

Abstract: A fluorescence endoscopy video system includes a multimode light source that produces light for color and fluorescence imaging modes. Light from the light source is transmitted through an endoscope to the tissue under observation. The system also includes a compact camera for color and fluorescence imaging. Images obtained through the endoscope are optically divided and projected onto one or more image sensors by a fixed beam splitter in the camera. The fixed beam splitter eliminates the need for inserting a movable mirror into the light path between the endoscope and the image sensors. Image signals from the camera are processed in the system processor/controller where a contrast enhancement function can be applied. The contrast enhancement function increases the color contrast between normal tissue and tissue suspicious for early cancer. Finally, the system also includes a calibration feature whereby the system performance can be maintained when used with different endoscopes.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula and the salts thereof with physiologically tolerated acids and the stereoisomers thereof, in which the substituents have the meanings stated in the description, are described. Also disclosed are intermediates for their preparation. The compounds are suitable for controlling diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula where A, B, D, R1 and R2 have the meanings stated in the description, are described. The compounds are suitable for controlling diseases. The novel compounds are prepared via compounds of the formula H2N—CH2—G—M.

Abstract: 2-Substituted 3-(4-amidinophenyl)propionic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which A, Ar and B have the meanings stated in the description, and the preparation thereof are described. The compounds are suitable for controlling diseases.