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  Kawasaki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, is a Japanese transport company whose main area of operations is international shipping.
Kawasaki, Fukuoka, a Japanese town in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Kawasaki disease, a cardiovascular disease found primarily in young children, first described by Dr Tomisaku Kawasaki.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kawasaki   (145 words)

  
 Kawasaki, Kanagawa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kawasaki (Japanese: 川崎市; -shi) is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan.
Kawasaki is located at the mouth of the Tama River.
The Tokyo Wan Aqua-Line, a bridge-tunnel across Tokyo Bay, connects Kawasaki and the city of Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture.
www.peekskill.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Kawasaki,_Kanagawa   (208 words)

  
 Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease (mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome) is a children's illness characterized by fever, rash, swelling of the hands and feet, irritation and redness of the whites of the eyes, swollen lymph glands in the neck, and irritation and inflammation of the mouth, lips and throat.
These immediate effects of Kawasaki disease are rarely serious; however, long-term heart complications result in some cases and can be seen as early as two weeks after onset of the disease.
Kawasaki disease almost always affects children; most patients are under 5 years old, and the average age is about 2.
www.americanheart.org /presenter.jhtml?identifier=162   (397 words)

  
 Kawasaki Disease - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Kawasaki disease, together with acute rheumatic fever, is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in the US and Japan.
Kawasaki disease does not appear to be contagious, nor does it appear to be hereditary.
Kawasaki disease can be a very uncomfortable illness, since it causes fever, as well as irritation and inflammation in many tissues of the body.
www.lpch.org /DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/cardiac/kawasaki.html   (1224 words)

  
 Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Kawasaki syndrome
Kawasaki syndrome is a potentially fatal inflammatory disease that affects several organ systems in the body, including the heart, circulatory system, mucous membranes, skin, and immune system.
Because Kawasaki syndrome is primarily a disease of infants and young children, the disease is most likely to be diagnosed by a pediatrician.
Kawasaki syndrome is usually treated with a combination of aspirin, to control the patient's fever and skin inflammation, and high doses of intravenous immune globulin to reduce the possibility of coronary artery complications.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0007/ai_2601000786   (1039 words)

  
 ► Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease is predominantly a disease of young children, with 80% of patients younger than 5 years of age.
Kawasaki disease can cause vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels) in the coronary arteries and subsequent coronary artery aneurysms.
Kawasaki disease often begins with a high and persistent fever that is not very responsive to normal doses of acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
www.umm.edu /ency/article/000989.htm   (397 words)

  
 Kawasaki's syndrome
Kawasaki disease is an acute febrile vasculitic syndrome of early childhood.
To investigate the incidence of recurrent Kawasaki disease, and to discuss some of the potential risk factors, data of the 13th and 14th nationwide surveys of Kawasaki disease in Japan were analyzed.
To determine whether the fibrinolytic system is related to the occurrence of cardiac complication in Kawasaki disease, we measured tissue plasminogen activator, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, and related factors in the plasma of children with Kawasaki disease.
www.thedoctorsdoctor.com /diseases/kawasakis_syndrome.htm   (6200 words)

  
 FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Kawasaki Disease
The most frightening cardiac complication of Kawasaki disease is the development of aneurysms (balloonlike swellings) in the walls of the coronary arteries.
According to established guidelines, a child almost always has five out of six major signs and symptoms of Kawasaki disease (fever; conjunctivitis; redness, swelling, and/or peeling skin on the hands and feet; a rash, mainly on the trunk; and swollen lymph nodes in the region of the neck).
Kawasaki disease is treated with high-dose intravenous gamma globulin therapy, which is usually administered in the hospital.
www.familyfun.go.com /parenting/child/health/childhealth/dony79enc_kawa   (589 words)

  
 Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki Disease is an illness that involves the skin, mouth, and lymph nodes, and typically affects children who are under the age of 5.
The cause of Kawasaki Disease is unknown, but if the symptoms are recognized early, kids with the disease can fully recover within a few days.
If Kawasaki disease is suspected, a doctor may order tests to monitor the child's heart function, which can include an echocardiogram, and other tests of heart function.
kidshealth.org /parent/medical/heart/kawasaki.html   (679 words)

  
 Kawasaki Disease Patient Handout - from California Pacific Medical Center's Department
Kawasaki disease (also called mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome) is a disease that affects small and medium-sized arteries throughout the body.
A diagnosis of "a typical Kawasaki syndrome" may be made if your child has a fever and fewer than four of the symptoms.
All children with Kawasaki disease need to be admitted to the hospital.
www.cpmc.org /advanced/pediatrics/physicians/kawasaki-pthandout.html   (471 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease is a rare condition in children that involves inflammation of the blood vessels.
Kawasaki disease occurs most frequently in Japan, where the disease was first discovered, but it occurs in all ethnicities.
Kawasaki disease often begins with a high and persistent fever greater than 102°F, often as high as 104°F. A persistent fever lasting at least five days is considered a hallmark sign.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000989.htm   (832 words)

  
 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Japanese: 川崎重工業株式会社, Kawasaki Jūkōgyō Kabushiki-kaisha) (TYO: 7012) is an international corporation based in Japan.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries was named after its founder Shozo Kawasaki and has nothing to do with Kawasaki city.
Shanghai Cosco Kawasaki Heavy Industries Steel Structure Co., Ltd.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kawasaki_Heavy_Industries   (225 words)

  
 Capitalists of the World, Innovate!
Kawasaki borrows from a diverse group of visionaries, including sculptor Constantin Brancusi and "one-to-one marketing" guru Don Peppers, and fills his text with lively, open-ended exercises.
The history of innovation is riddled with smug assessments and dire predictions: In 1943, IBM Chairman Thomas Watson declared, "I think there is a world market for about five computers." Fred Smith received a C on the economics term paper in which he introduced the hub-and-spoke concept that he later used to create Federal Express.
Kawasaki draws on two seemingly silly facts from the animal kingdom to illustrate the kind of discipline that supports innovation: Hummingbirds, he says, eat the equivalent of 50% of their weight every day; and elephants poop at the rate of 165 pounds per day.
www.fastcompany.com /online/22/bookreport.html   (1189 words)

  
 Kawasaki Brute Force   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kawasaki picked the lush mountains of North Carolina for the introduction of their new 2005 Brute Force.
Kawasaki engineers knew that the machine had plenty of power and traction and decided to beef-up the drive-shafts in-order to reduce vibration and increase durability.
Kawasaki produced the Brute Force 750 4x4I to be sporty, targeting the adventure enthusiasts and sportsman, hoping to give off-road enthusiasts the exhilarating power and performance they crave.
www.atvconnection.com /atvconnection/Kawasaki-Brute-Force.cfm   (1159 words)

  
 Kawasaki on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of Kawasaki disease: a statement for health professionals from the committee on rheumatic fever, endocarditis, and Kawasaki disease, council on cardiovascular disease in...
Kawasaki syndrome hospitalizations in the United States, 1997 and 2000.
Kawasaki syndrome and acquired heart disease: Early recognition and management helps avoid cardiovascular aftereffects.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/K/Kawasaki.asp   (581 words)

  
 Kawasaki Robotics (UK) Ltd
The new FS03 from Kawasaki is a compact multi-purpose robot designed as a portable model at the smaller end of the range.
Despite its size, the robot is an advanced 6-axis arm and boasts the highest speed in its class, being some three times faster than the previous FS02 model with a higher payload of 3kg.
Kawasaki Robotics (UK) Ltd is one of the main sponsors of Moleracing Sprint and Hill Climb car
www.kawasakirobot.co.uk   (252 words)

  
 Kawasaki Z1000 is speeding out of the showrooms
Kawasaki dealer Pete Extance has already seen the Z1000 make a massive impact in all three of his Kinson Kawasaki showrooms in Bournemouth, Oxford and Southampton, and believes that the bike has captured the mood of riders perfectly.
He said: “It’s great to be able to offer the public something different like the Z1000, it has such a wide appeal but we’ve found that it’s mostly men in their thirties and forties that have been compelled to give it a try as soon as they see it.
Just as the name suggests, the newest member of the Kawasaki dealership network is able to boast knowledge and a range of products that simply know no boundaries.
www.biketrade.co.uk /motorcycle_news_reviews/publish/kawasaki_z1000.shtml   (654 words)

  
 Kawasaki News Article
Attracting officially supported teams from Kawasaki, Honda HRC, Yamaha and Suzuki, the British Superbike Championship is seen by many as the arena for future MotoGP riders to learn their trade.
Hawk Kawasaki rider, Scott Smart, started the race from the front row of the grid having qualified forth and was with the leading pack all the way from the first corner.
Kawasaki are now third in the British Superbike manufacturers' competition ahead of both Ducati and Yamaha.
www.kawasaki.com.au /news/data/article39.htm   (344 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Books: How to Drive Your Competition Crazy : Creating Disruption for Fun and Profit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In his more recent book, Rules for Revolutionaries, Kawasaki asserts that, inorder to break down the barriers to innovation, one must "command like a king." That is to say, have steadfast convictions and then communicate those convictions to others with the power of faith and self-assurance.
Kawasaki has sometimes been described as "controversial", usually by those who feel obliged to defend the status quo.
Kawasaki challenges all assumptions and premises (including his own), convinced that agility, mobility, and hostility are essential to success in the competitive marketplace.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0786881631?v=glance   (1376 words)

  
 Kawasaki PMD
Kawasaki is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic systems and components.
With more than 90 years experience in the hydraulics industry, Kawasaki’s technological leadership and customer-centered philosophy have resulted in building long-term relationships with top companies around the world.
Kawasaki manufactures a wide variety of hydraulic products for mobile, industrial, marine, and other applications.
www.kawasakipmd.com   (92 words)

  
 Kawasaki Construction Machinery Corp. of America
Kawasaki Construction Machinery Corp. of America, a division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, is a leading supplier of a full range of high quality wheel loaders for the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Kawasaki wheel loaders are assembled at the company's modern facilities in Newnan, Ga. Service and support operations are headquartered in Kennesaw, Ga.
The independent dealers that represent and support Kawasaki wheel loaders are experts in their markets and are dedicated to providing you with the best service available.
www.kawasakiloaders.com   (272 words)

  
 ATV Source - Manufacturers - Kawasaki - 2003 - Prairie 360
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., has unveiled yet another all-new, mid-size Prairie® all-terrain vehicle (ATV) which is due to arrive at Kawasaki dealerships in the fall of 2002.
Front suspension duties are handled by supple yet sturdy MacPherson struts with 6.7 inches of travel, while a sporty, single-shock aluminum swingarm with 7.0 inches of travel is mounted at the rear.
Dual front disc brakes provide superior stopping power to the front wheels; Kawasaki’s exclusive, sealed, oil-bathed multi-disc rear brake system provides superior rear braking power yet requires practically no maintenance and is protected from mud, dust, debris and water.
www.atvsource.com /manufacturers/kawasaki/2003/prairie_360.htm   (883 words)

  
 Kawasaki Precision Machinery (UK) Ltd   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kawasaki Precision Machinery is a world leader in the design and manufacture of hydraulic equipment.
Kawasaki has expertise in supplying hydraulic equipment for mobile, industrial, marine, and many other engineering applications where there is a requirement for reliable fluid power.
Kawasaki Precision Machinery (UK) Ltd is the Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing centre for Hydraulic components for Europe, India and the Middle East, Africa and Australia.
www.kpm-uk.co.uk   (326 words)

  
 kawasaki.html   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kawasaki Robotics has installed more robots worldwide than any other robot manufacturer as a result of high, unyielding standards in production quality, reliable, easy to use robots and the development of strong, long-lasting customer partnerships.
Kawasaki Robots are used in a variety of applications including;
Kawasaki has manufactured industrial robots for the past 25 years, delivering over 4,000 units over that time span.
www.ar2.com /kawasaki.html   (212 words)

  
 Welcome to KDFoundation
Kawasaki Disease is a childhood disease that primarily affects children under five years old.
The cause of Kawasaki Disease is not known, it is not contagious, and a test does not exist.
The Kawasaki Disease Foundation is partnership of parents, patients, and professionals dedicated to advancing Kawasaki Disease issues.
www.kdfoundation.org   (287 words)

  
 Sport Rider-2005 Kawasaki ZZR600
Kawasaki's Twin Ram Air Induction system - which features a leading-edge air scoop at the front of the bike's fairing - forces cool air into the ZZR600's airbox and then onto its four 36mm carburetors.
Authentic Kawasaki Accessories for the ZZR600 are available through Kawasaki dealers or they can be purchased on the Internet at www.buykawasaki.com.
Kawasaki's tagline, "Let the good times roll(tm)", is recognized worldwide and the brand is aggressively carrying its heritage of power, performance, leading-edge design and exhilaration into the 21st century.
www.sportrider.com /bikes/2005/146_05_kaw_zzr600   (985 words)

  
 Kawasaki Restaurant | Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kawasaki, named for Baltimore's sister city in Japan, was opened in 1984.
We combine tradition with creativity and offer many items that are exclusive to Kawasaki.
New Kawasaki inventions are added weekly so please ask your server to discuss the day's unique offerings.
kawasaki-restaurant.com /restaurant   (94 words)

  
 Trail Rider Magazine: Trail Test -- 1997 KLX300   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The stock bike came off as being pipey and somewhat underpowered, and even the Kawasaki marketing people have admitted that it didn't do as well as they would have liked (although there is a huge network of good hop-up parts for it after only two years on the market.
The rear suspension of the KLX is the well-known Kawasaki Uni-Trak system of linkage, mated to a Kayaba shock that delivers 11 inches of rear wheel travel.
Kawasaki had to go to some great pains to get this bike as light as it is, and we applaud their efforts.
www.motorcycle.com /mo/mcdirt/trailrider/2klx300.html   (1936 words)

  
 Kawasaki motorcycles made since 1970.
Kawasaki GPZ 305 Belt Drive (reduced effect #2)
Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd / EN 500 C
Kawasaki Z 440 LTD Belt Drive (reduced effect)
www.bikez.com /brand/index.php?brand=2   (122 words)

  
 Kawasaki Main Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Don't make unauthorised alterations to your vehicle, and ensure that it is regularly maintained by an Authorised Kawasaki Dealer.
When operating your Kawasaki always make sure you are properly licensed and wear approved safety equipment as required by Government law and as recommended in your owner's manual.
Ensure that you adjust your speed to cater for the environment you are in.
www.kawasaki.com.au   (236 words)

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