Commentary: Will phasing out shoebox homes improve living conditions for Hong Kong’s poor?Bryce Boettcher couldn’t have imagined he would one day take the field for the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl. The stadium felt enormous to the seven-year-old from Eugene when he and his family visited in 2010, taking in Oregon vs. Ohio State in the Granddaddy of Them All. Boettcher’s more urgent concern at the time was likely getting a snack from concessions, or finding a bathroom, or whether Chip Kelly, Jeremiah Masoli and the Ducks could hang on to a narrow third-quarter lead. Oregon ended up losing, 26-17, to the Buckeyes, sending Boettcher, his family and thousands of other Duck fans back to the Pacific Northwest on a sour note. “I was at that game, which is kind of crazy. It’s the only Rose Bowl game I’ve ever been to,” Boettcher told reporters Friday. “My parents took me, I was little, so I don’t remember a whole lot of it. I remember tailgating a little bit before, and we sat in our seats and it felt like we were a mile away. To come back now and be playing in it, it’s certainly special. We’re planning on ending this one a little bit different.” The senior linebacker, two-sport star and Burlsworth Trophy winner leads No. 1 Oregon into Pasadena against No. 8 Ohio State next week with a chance to find redemption for his younger self, and to double down on the Ducks’ previous defeat of the Buckeyes earlier this season. Kelly will be on the opposing sideline as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator, while Boettcher and the Oregon defense will be aiming to slow down a different Jeremiah — Smith, the Buckeyes’ highly touted freshman receiver. And, of course, Oregon wants to keep its national championship aspirations and undefeated season alive. Boettcher watched plenty of big Duck games as a kid, from Rose Bowls to the BCS title game to the very first iteration of the College Football Playoff, and he joins generations of fans in longing for that elusive first national title for Oregon. The difference is, Boettcher is in the unique position of being able to directly impact that dream and help make it a reality. The playoff journey begins in the same, picturesque foothills of the San Gabriel mountains where he and his family made lasting memories 15 years ago. “You dream of this game,” Boettcher said. “I’m pumped to get to do it with this team in this circumstance. Especially to get to play Ohio State again. I was hoping we were going to get them again, and obviously we are. So, I’m pumped and looking forward to it.” CFP quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Who: No. 1 Oregon Ducks (13-0) vs. No. 8 Ohio State (11-2) When: Wednesday, Jan. 1 Time: 2 p.m. PT Where: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California TV channel: ESPN Stream: You can watch this game live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or by signing up for Sling (cheapest streaming plans, $25 off your first month). If you already have cable, you can also watch this game live on Watch ESPN with your cable or satellite provider login information. Oregon Ducks football 2024 season schedule, scores Sign up for The Ducks Beat newsletter -- Ryan Clarke covers the Oregon Ducks and Big Ten Conference. Listen to the Ducks Confidential podcast or subscribe to the Ducks Roundup newsletter .
CLEVELAND , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerline Biomedical, Inc. ("Centerline"), an innovative leader in cardiovascular navigation and visualization systems, announced that the company has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its new IOPS Guidewire Handle. This second-generation device is the most recent addition to the company's novel, patented IOPS (Intra-Operative Positioning System) technology portfolio. The IOPS Guidewire Handle is used with the sensorized IOPS Guidewire and new ViewpointTM Catheter to support 3D navigation of a patient's vasculature. When combined with the proprietary algorithms of the IOPS software, clinicians are able to clearly visualize these devices in real-time and with minimized dependence on fluoroscopy during procedures. During endovascular procedures, clinicians typically rely on fluoroscopy, or live x-ray, to see medical devices inside the body. Using fluoroscopic imaging exposes the treating clinicians and staff to x-ray radiation, which aggregated over time may introduce risks for DNA damage and other medical complications. IOPS was designed without the need for prolonged fluoroscopy during endovascular procedures to promote the safety of clinicians and patients. This is achieved through advancements in both device navigation and visualization. IOPS advancements in visualization, including the novel SpintegrationTM feature, enables multicolor 3D visualization of the arteries and their branches before, during, and after stent graft placement. The result is unparalleled vascular mapping with colorful, 3D images displaying the fine features of diseased arteries; including calcifications, occlusions, dissections, and other anatomical formations not as visible when using traditional 2D grayscale x-ray fluoroscopy. In addition, new software features, only available on IOPS by Centerline, add the capability to create and display 3D wireframe vessel models for procedure mapping. "Centerline began with a focus on directly addressing clinicians' needs and we continue to evolve it based on our experience in the field," said Vikash Goel , Founder and CTO. "Clearance for the new IOPS Guidewire Handle comes on the heels of the launch of our next-generation Viewpoint catheter and our sixth software release. I couldn't be more thrilled with our innovative product development team as they continue to advance the IOPS platform." To learn more about the IOPS platform visit www.centerlinebiomedical.com/iops-technology . About Centerline Biomedical Founded in 2015, Centerline Biomedical, Inc. is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio . The company's commercially available platform, IOPS ® , enables improved visualization and navigation in endovascular procedures. IOPS has 510(k) clearance from the US FDA for use in the descending aorta. The company continues investment in development to enhance the current technology platform and expand image guidance in transcatheter procedure applications. Visit www.centerlinebiomedical.com for more information. SOURCE Centerline BiomedicalCouple charged in ring suspected of stealing $1 million in Lululemon clothes
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