E-Z-EM Congratulates the 2005 Isadore N. Stern Scholarship Recipients

Business Wire, May 27, 2005

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- E-Z-EM, Inc., (NASDAQ:EZEM) today announced that the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation has selected the Isadore N. Stern Scholarship recipients for 2005. Funded by E-Z-EM Inc., the scholarship is available for ASRT members who are continuing their education. The scholarship honors Isadore Stern, the father of E-Z-EM co-founder, director and Chairman Emeritus Howard S. Stern. The 2005 Isadore N. Stern Scholarship recipients are:

--Cheryl DuBose of Warner Robins, GA, enrolled in a Master's of Science in Radiologic Sciences Degree program at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas.

--Jo Ellen Hagemeyer of Crooks, SD, enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management degree program at Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska.

--Brandi Huber of Coralville, IA, enrolled in a Nuclear Medicine Certificate Program at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

--Therese Krug of Oakdale, MN, enrolled in a Health Arts Bachelor's Degree program at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois.

--Joan Lucas of Wauwatosa, WI, enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology Degree program at Marian College in Fond Du Lac.

--Kristi Lutjelusche of Aurora, CO, enrolled in a Bachelor of Radiologic Sciences Degree program at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences in Orlando.

--Barbara McIntyre of Boca Raton, FL, enrolled in a dual Master's of Business Administration/Master's of Health Administration Degree program at Florida Atlantic University.

--Wendy Moore of Robersonville, NC, enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences Degree program at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas.

--Sheri Thayer of Colrain, MA, enrolled in a Bachelor of Radiologic Sciences Degree program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Commenting on the announcement, Joseph Palma, Sr. Vice President of North American Imaging Sales and National Accounts for E-Z-EM, said, "This scholarship was designed to reward students for their outstanding professional commitment to the radiologic sciences, and we at E-Z-EM are delighted to be able to support this important educational program. All of us at E-Z-EM offer our congratulations to this year's recipients."

About E-Z-EM, Inc.

E-Z-EM is a leading manufacturer of contrast agents for gastrointestinal radiology. The Company recently introduced VoLumen(R) the next generation low-density barium sulfate suspension for use as an oral contrast in Multidetector CT (MDCT) and PET/CT studies. The Company also offers Empower(R) -- the only family of CT injectors on the market with patented EDA(TM) technology that can help detect contrast extravasation -- and offers a complete product set for the virtual colonoscopy practitioner. This product line consists of virtual colonoscopy hardware, software, nutritional prep kits and bowel cleaners, tagging agents and a carbon dioxide colon insufflation system.

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