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Researchers use magnetic surgical cement for spinal fractures and targeted drug delivery

Patients with spinal fractures caused by tumors or osteoporosis usually undergo a procedure called kyphoplasty, where the fracture is filled with surgical cement.

28 Jul 2018

New approach shows important role of microRNAs in papillomavirus life cycle

The discovery of microRNAs encoded by papillomaviruses supports the important role of these small molecules in persistent infection, according to a study published July 26 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens.

27 Jul 2018

Tübingen University Hospital introduces its new Elekta Unity cancer treatment system

On July 25, the radiation oncology department at Tübingen University Hospital introduced its new Elekta Unity MR-linac, a groundbreaking cancer treatment system that integrates two critical but distinct technologies in a single platform: a state-of-the-art, high field wide bore 1.5 Tesla MR imaging system and a next-generation linear accelerator.

27 Jul 2018

Philips and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust join hands to set up digital pathology network

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust, today announced plans to create a digital pathology network to help drive faster and more efficient diagnoses for patients.

From Philips Healthcare 27 Jul 2018

Penn Medicine receives federal government approval to develop imaging guidelines

The United States Congressional Budget Office estimates that 5 percent of the country's gross domestic product is spent on medical tests and procedures that do not improve patient outcomes.

27 Jul 2018

Pairing online patient dashboard with 'nudges' to doctors triples statin prescribing rates

Pairing an online patient dashboard with "nudges" to doctors tripled statin prescribing rates in a clinical trial led by Penn Medicine researchers.

27 Jul 2018

The Garage and MedLink Advantage join hands to improve health among rural populations

The Garage, a population health management technology company providing patient-centered solutions to stakeholders across the industry, today announces its strategic partnership with MedLink Advantage.

27 Jul 2018

New UCI center seeks to empower patients, providers through use of AI in healthcare

Physicians at the University of California, Irvine and UCI Health System have launched the UCI Center for Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Medicine, which seeks to advance patient care, improve health outcomes and lower costs by leveraging machine learning technology in all areas of healthcare.

27 Jul 2018

New real-time cell imaging technology could pave way for transformational research

Live cell imaging captures or visualizes human tissue in action. Several methods have been developed to study living cells in greater detail and with less effort, helping scientists gain a better grasp of biological functions.

27 Jul 2018

PEACHI project develops vaccine strategies targeting both HIV and hepatitis C virus

An estimated 2.3 million people globally are infected with both human immunodeficiency virus type 1 and hepatitis C virus.

27 Jul 2018

Community frets as buyer for cherished rural hospital slips from view

Confusion is growing in the remote Surprise Valley region of northeastern California as locals wonder whether a Denver entrepreneur will make good on his pledge to save their bankrupt rural hospital.

27 Jul 2018

New Spectrum digitizers are ideal for use in multi-channel applications

Spectrum Instrumentation has added twelve new products to its family of LXI-based digitizerNETBOX data acquisition instruments. Designed specifically for situations where multiple signals need to be acquired, stored and analyzed, users can select from models that provide 24, 32, 40 or even 48 fully synchronized channels.

From Spectrum Instrumentation GmbH 27 Jul 2018

DePuy Synthes introduces new CONCORDE LIFT Implant to treat patients with degenerative disc disease

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies today announced that DePuy Synthes is launching the CONCORDE LIFT Expandable Interbody Device in the U.S.

From DePuy Synthes 27 Jul 2018

Study shares public views of using gene editing to change unborn baby’s genetic makeup

A majority of Americans support the idea of using gene editing with the goal of delivering direct health benefits for babies.

27 Jul 2018

New study aims to analyze potential health benefits of forests on humans

A group of volunteers participated in an experimental study which aimed to analyse the potential health benefits of forests on humans by determining their chemical influence.

27 Jul 2018

Most Americans skeptical about gene editing

A new survey from Pew Research Center has found that nearly half of the surveyed Americans believe that in the coming 50 years, nearly all genetic birth defects could be eliminated due to advances in gene editing.

26 Jul 2018

Duke engineers develop new technique to manipulate, split and mix droplets of biological fluids

Engineers at Duke University have developed a way to manipulate, split and mix droplets of biological fluids by having them surf on acoustic waves in oil.

26 Jul 2018

Surrey researchers design more efficient, flexible x-ray detector

Detectors that are presently used for mammograms and for dose measurements in radiotherapy are often rigid, causing errors in screening, or dose delivery to surrounding healthy tissue.

26 Jul 2018

New biomarkers found in maternal blood may help doctors to prevent stillbirth

New biomarkers found in maternal blood may allow doctors to prevent stillbirth, according to new research at the University of Alberta.

26 Jul 2018

Experts describe role of quantitative systems pharmacology in first-in-human clinical trials

Certara, the global leader in model-informed drug development, regulatory science, market access and real-world evidence services, announced today that Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics has published its "Letter to the Editor" describing the important role that quantitative systems pharmacology can play in defining dosing criteria for first-in-human clinical trials, together with the European Medicines Agency's response.

26 Jul 2018

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Researchers use magnetic surgical cement for spinal fractures and targeted drug delivery

New approach shows important role of microRNAs in papillomavirus life cycle

Tübingen University Hospital introduces its new Elekta Unity cancer treatment system

Philips and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust join hands to set up digital pathology network

Penn Medicine receives federal government approval to develop imaging guidelines

Pairing online patient dashboard with 'nudges' to doctors triples statin prescribing rates

The Garage and MedLink Advantage join hands to improve health among rural populations

New UCI center seeks to empower patients, providers through use of AI in healthcare

New real-time cell imaging technology could pave way for transformational research

PEACHI project develops vaccine strategies targeting both HIV and hepatitis C virus

Community frets as buyer for cherished rural hospital slips from view

New Spectrum digitizers are ideal for use in multi-channel applications

DePuy Synthes introduces new CONCORDE LIFT Implant to treat patients with degenerative disc disease

Study shares public views of using gene editing to change unborn baby’s genetic makeup

New study aims to analyze potential health benefits of forests on humans

Most Americans skeptical about gene editing

Duke engineers develop new technique to manipulate, split and mix droplets of biological fluids

Surrey researchers design more efficient, flexible x-ray detector

New biomarkers found in maternal blood may help doctors to prevent stillbirth

Experts describe role of quantitative systems pharmacology in first-in-human clinical trials

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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