1.  And experts predict that the recent decline in the medical insurance component of company fringe benefit costs will reverse course this year and next.

2.  It de-emphasized its medical component and uses the Las Vegas location as a testing ground for new pampering treatments.

3.  Dr Lam said there were technical considerations involved in any change in prescriptions including tests on the compatibility of the new ingredients with other medical components.

4.  One will contain its computer and printer businesses and the other will be formed from its testing and measuring equipment, chemical analysis and medical components.