The Ariane 5-ECA (ESC-A) is due to be relieved by the Ariane 5-ECA (ESC-B) in 2006.

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In the last year five other similar technologies have been approved by the FDA. The most serious challenger to ThermoLase is Israel-based ESC Medical Systems, which makes lasers for treating varicose veins and for hair removal.

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He was widely published and active in the field, serving as a member of the European Society of Cardiology committee for practice guidelines and as the chairperson of the ESC guidelines on pre-operative cardiac risk assessment and perioperative cardiac management in non-cardiac surgery.

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The ESC says fires from appliance misuse - or "safety blunders" - have increased by over a third since 2009.

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Outside of wearing your seat belt, electronic stability control, or ESC, is now widely viewed as the biggest potential life-saver in an automobile.

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The CR-V and Element also garner IIHS Top Safety Pick awards when equipped with optional ESC systems.

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The ESC department says the aim is to get more people playing sport and improving the way it is co-ordinated.

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