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Robotic technology gives surgeons better view during esophageal surgery

Based on what is believed to be the largest study of its kind, Allina Health researchers say robotic assisted transhiatal esophagectomy (RATE) is effective and safe for a carefully selected group of patients.

11 Aug 2017

Livecyte® Kinetic Cytometer system by Phasefocus wins 2017 Microscopy Today Innovation Award

Phasefocus is the proud recipient of a 2017 Microscopy Today Innovation Award for its Livecyte® Kinetic Cytometer system.

From Phase Focus Limited 11 Aug 2017

Genome editing – public perceptions studied

Genome editing is fast becoming a norm with more and more research teams working on this arena and coming up with new cutting edge developments. However attitudes towards genetic modifications vary with several opinions – political, moral and religious, raising concerns.

11 Aug 2017

Researchers develop rapid test for Zika virus diagnosis

Washington University in St. Louis researchers have developed a test that quickly detects the presence of Zika virus in blood.

10 Aug 2017

Portable spectral analyzer enables smartphone to perform lab-grade medical diagnostic tests

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed technology that enables a smartphone to perform lab-grade medical diagnostic tests that typically require large, expensive instruments.

10 Aug 2017

Exoskeleton device helps man with disabling condition to complete 10K race

Martin Jarry was a police officer in Quebec. He coached a youth hockey team. He was used to being active, used to working out, used to being strong. But when Jarry was diagnosed with inclusion body myositis (IBM), he had to do some serious re-evaluating of his activities.

10 Aug 2017

Innovative handheld genetic sequencing device helps scientists track evolution of Zika virus

An international group of researchers on board a mobile laboratory equipped with an innovative handheld genetic sequencing device are tracking the movement of the Zika virus since it disembarked in Brazil and began spreading through the Americas.

From Oxford Nanopore Technologies 10 Aug 2017

Dendritic-specific Golgi plays key role in early neuropathy of degenerative brain disease

A joint research team of DGIST have identified the early neuropathic mechanism of polyglutamine brain disease, one of the representative degenerative brain diseases, and suggested a way to restore.

10 Aug 2017

Global report shows both public and HCPs embrace benefits of connected care technologies

An international report published by Royal Philips reveals that our beleaguered NHS is more integrated than we realize and, in contrast with some other countries, both the public and HCPs are positive about the benefits offered by connected care technologies.

10 Aug 2017

Early detection, treatment of frailty may help elderly people live healthier lives

Age-related frailty may be a treatable and preventable health problem, just like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, highlights a review in Frontiers in Physiology.

9 Aug 2017

Moffitt Cancer Center and Cvergenx form research partnership to revolutionize radiation therapy

Moffitt Cancer Center and Cvergenx announced a new research partnership that aims to revolutionize radiation therapy. The goal of the Future of Radiation Therapy project is to create a framework for using a patient's genetic information to provide a personalized radiation treatment plan.

9 Aug 2017

Salk professor receives NSF funding to pursue advanced modeling of the brain

As part of the National Science Foundation's funding for new multidisciplinary approaches to neuroscience, Salk Professor Terrence Sejnowski together with the California Institute of Technology will receive over $1 million over 3 years to pursue advanced modeling of the brain.

9 Aug 2017

Researchers awarded $1.5 million each to help uncover breakthrough in heart-health research

Two researchers have been awarded grants that could help uncover the next breakthrough in heart-health research, the American Heart Association and The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group announced Wednesday.

9 Aug 2017

Hungarian wine model to be developed by Bruker and Diagnosticum using NMR FoodScreener technology

The Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture has selected Bruker’s collaboration partner Diagnosticum to implement a new program to authenticate and identify Hungarian wines.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 9 Aug 2017

Wireless remote monitoring: the future for patients with atrial fibrillation?

Peerbridge Health has the vision to remove all wires associated with monitoring patients. For example, typically, electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring systems have a multitude of wires. They started building a wireless ECG monitoring system called the Peerbridge Cor™ to improve ECG monitoring from the ground up.

9 Aug 2017

High-frequency alternating magnetic fields can help destroy bacterial biofilms

A short exposure to an alternating magnetic field might someday replace multiple surgeries and weeks of IV antibiotics as treatment for stubborn infections on artificial joints, new research suggests.

9 Aug 2017

NYITCOM research could potentially lead to more effective, less toxic cancer treatment

Patients undergoing conventional chemotherapy for certain cancers could potentially receive more effective and less toxic drug treatment.

9 Aug 2017

UTA and city of Arlington collaboration uses underground robot to view sewer mains in Ennis

A collaboration between UTA and the city of Arlington using an underground robot to view sewer mains has now spread to a neighboring city.

9 Aug 2017

Researchers rejuvenate plasticity of the mouse brain by manipulating one gene

Like much of the rest of the body, the brain loses flexibility with age, impacting the ability to learn, remember, and adapt. Now, scientists at University of Utah Health report they can rejuvenate the plasticity of the mouse brain, specifically in the visual cortex, increasing its ability to change in response to experience.

8 Aug 2017

Patients without calcium buildup in arteries have lower heart attack risk, research shows

Patients without calcium buildup in the coronary arteries had significantly lower risk of future heart attack or stroke despite other high risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or bad cholesterol levels, new research from UT Southwestern cardiologists shows.

8 Aug 2017

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Robotic technology gives surgeons better view during esophageal surgery

Livecyte® Kinetic Cytometer system by Phasefocus wins 2017 Microscopy Today Innovation Award

Genome editing – public perceptions studied

Researchers develop rapid test for Zika virus diagnosis

Portable spectral analyzer enables smartphone to perform lab-grade medical diagnostic tests

Exoskeleton device helps man with disabling condition to complete 10K race

Innovative handheld genetic sequencing device helps scientists track evolution of Zika virus

Dendritic-specific Golgi plays key role in early neuropathy of degenerative brain disease

Global report shows both public and HCPs embrace benefits of connected care technologies

Early detection, treatment of frailty may help elderly people live healthier lives

Moffitt Cancer Center and Cvergenx form research partnership to revolutionize radiation therapy

Salk professor receives NSF funding to pursue advanced modeling of the brain

Researchers awarded $1.5 million each to help uncover breakthrough in heart-health research

Hungarian wine model to be developed by Bruker and Diagnosticum using NMR FoodScreener technology

Wireless remote monitoring: the future for patients with atrial fibrillation?

High-frequency alternating magnetic fields can help destroy bacterial biofilms

NYITCOM research could potentially lead to more effective, less toxic cancer treatment

UTA and city of Arlington collaboration uses underground robot to view sewer mains in Ennis

Researchers rejuvenate plasticity of the mouse brain by manipulating one gene

Patients without calcium buildup in arteries have lower heart attack risk, research shows

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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