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Smidt Heart Institute patient is first in the United States to receive new device to fix leaky heart valve

A Smidt Heart Institute patient is the first in the country to receive a new device to fix a leaky heart valve.

4 Jul 2018

8 million babies born through IVF says study

Louise Brown was the first “test-tube” baby who was born in 1978. It has been forty years since then and an international committee looked at the progress of assisted reproduction through these years. The report states that more than 8 million babies were born using IVF technology during this time.

4 Jul 2018

New computational strategy used to identify genes associated with childhood cancer

Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic changes that can contribute to rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive childhood cancer.

3 Jul 2018

Researchers develop switch that can control genome editing

Researchers have developed a biological switch that reliably triggers protein expression and enables the control of genome editing tools.

3 Jul 2018

LLNL employs high-performance computing for better understanding of TBI

Since the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq began in 2001, more than 350,000 cases of traumatic brain injury in servicemen and women have been reported to the Department of Defense.

3 Jul 2018

New method separates circulating tumor cells from blood samples using sound waves

Using sound waves, an international team of researchers has developed a gentle, contact-free method for separating circulating tumor cells from blood samples that is fast and efficient enough for clinical use.

3 Jul 2018

Medical Innovation encourages healthcare suppliers to work with government

Medical Innovation, the leading event for civilian and military healthcare professionals, has today announced a unique opportunity for the world’s most innovative medical suppliers to present their latest solutions to the UK Armed Forces through an open call for innovation.

From Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 3 Jul 2018

St Helens uses Patientrack e-observations system to enhance fluid balance monitoring, reduce mortality risks

NHS professionals at a North West trust have been shortlisted for the prestigious national Patient Safety Awards, following important work around rapid response for deteriorating patients.

3 Jul 2018

NIH offers grant to examine potential of stem cell-derived cardiac cells for heart disease treatment

Examining the treatment potential of cardiac cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells may lead to dramatically altering the care of cardiac disease and heart injuries, thanks to a grant from the National Institutes of Health.

3 Jul 2018

All-optical ultrasound system holds potential to revolutionize image-guided interventions

While ultrasound is one of the most common medical imaging tools, conventional electronic ultrasound devices tend to be bulky and cannot be used at the same time as some other imaging technologies.

2 Jul 2018

Researchers identify molecular mechanism leading to cortical malformation from brain-only mutations

Focal malformations of cortical development are a heterogeneous group of brain cortical abnormalities.

2 Jul 2018

Novel sensing technology enables live and super-sensitive monitoring of biomarkers

The human body is an extremely complex molecular machine, the details of which can be followed through certain substances; so-called biomarkers.

2 Jul 2018

New research project could reduce chance of infection after orthopedic surgery

South Australian researchers are embarking on a $20 million medical and manufacturing research project which could reduce the chance of infection after orthopaedic surgery, thanks to a little help from the humble dragonfly.

2 Jul 2018

Keele researchers to present research on life-like prosthetic hand at national exhibition

Researchers from Keele University have been selected to present their work on the quest for a life-like prosthetic hand at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.

2 Jul 2018

Lack of stable partner is major reason for women freezing their eggs, shows study

Contrary to common suggestion, women are opting to freeze their eggs not to pursue education or careers but for reasons "mostly revolving around women's lack of stable partnerships with men committed to marriage and parenting".

2 Jul 2018

Streamlining and translating basic science discoveries into the clinic

To make sure that good ideas to enhance healthcare are not lost due to a lack of resources, a growing number of centers at Penn Medicine organize forums to pitch ideas to improve medical devices and technology, hold annual competitions to fund studies to improve patient care while keeping costs down, and sponsor seed grants for programs focused on patients who need individualized tailoring of their treatment.

2 Jul 2018

Bayshore Medical Center now offers robotic-assisted surgery to community

Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel is now home to the da Vinci Si Surgical system, bringing advanced technology in surgery to the medical center's operating room and to the community.

2 Jul 2018

Study reports greater psychosocial well-being in amputees using sensory-enabled prostheses

In the first known study of how amputees use advanced sensory-enabled prostheses outside the lab, subjects used a mechanical hand more regularly and for longer periods of time compared to traditional prostheses--and also reported a greater sense of psychosocial well-being.

30 Jun 2018

Pulmonx announces FDA approval of Zephyr Endobronchial Valve to treat severe emphysema

Pulmonx Corp. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve System for treating severe emphysema patients.

30 Jun 2018

City of Hope receives $3.7 million from CIRM to develop phase 1 glioblastoma trial

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine board has awarded City of Hope $3.7 million to develop a phase 1 clinical trial for glioblastoma patients that will genetically engineer their stem cells to better tolerate chemotherapy's side effects, allowing them to receive higher doses of the therapy.

30 Jun 2018

Technology News and Research

Smidt Heart Institute patient is first in the United States to receive new device to fix leaky heart valve

8 million babies born through IVF says study

New computational strategy used to identify genes associated with childhood cancer

Researchers develop switch that can control genome editing

LLNL employs high-performance computing for better understanding of TBI

New method separates circulating tumor cells from blood samples using sound waves

Medical Innovation encourages healthcare suppliers to work with government

St Helens uses Patientrack e-observations system to enhance fluid balance monitoring, reduce mortality risks

NIH offers grant to examine potential of stem cell-derived cardiac cells for heart disease treatment

All-optical ultrasound system holds potential to revolutionize image-guided interventions

Researchers identify molecular mechanism leading to cortical malformation from brain-only mutations

Novel sensing technology enables live and super-sensitive monitoring of biomarkers

New research project could reduce chance of infection after orthopedic surgery

Keele researchers to present research on life-like prosthetic hand at national exhibition

Lack of stable partner is major reason for women freezing their eggs, shows study

Streamlining and translating basic science discoveries into the clinic

Bayshore Medical Center now offers robotic-assisted surgery to community

Study reports greater psychosocial well-being in amputees using sensory-enabled prostheses

Pulmonx announces FDA approval of Zephyr Endobronchial Valve to treat severe emphysema

City of Hope receives $3.7 million from CIRM to develop phase 1 glioblastoma trial

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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