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Stanford scientists develop novel brain-sensing technology that allows typing at 12 words per minute

It does not take an infinite number of monkeys to type a passage of Shakespeare. Instead, it takes a single monkey equipped with brain-sensing technology - and a cheat sheet.

3 Oct 2016

NYU researchers develop mobile self-care tools to mitigate onset of lymphedema

Each year, about 1.38 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer. Advances in diagnosis and treatment have facilitated a 90 percent, five-year survival rate, among those treated.

30 Sep 2016

New portable adhesive patch drives small electrical current to promote wound healing

Good news for the millions of people who suffer from skin wounds that won't heal. A team of researchers at The Ohio State University has brought a potentially transformative solution to the problem by creating a portable adhesive patch that drives a continuous, small electrical current to stimulate healing and reduce the risk of infection.

30 Sep 2016

University of Pennsylvania receives NSF grant to establish Center for Engineering Mechanobiology

The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Pennsylvania a $24 Million, five-year grant to establish a Science and Technology Center focused on engineering mechanobiology, or the way cells exert and are influenced by the physical forces in their environment.

30 Sep 2016

Researchers use Thai water bug to find clues for heart muscle diseases

What can a Thai water bug teach us about our muscles, especially the heart? A lot, says Professor of Biological Science Kenneth Taylor. New research by Taylor published today in Science Advances gives scientists better insight into how the heart muscle works and how sometimes it fails.

30 Sep 2016

Omnicell launches new awareness campaign to help organisations meet GS1 Standards

Recent figures suggest that a third of NHS Trust1 are still not engaged in GS1 despite the Department of Health (DoH) mandate announced in 2014 to use barcoding standards for all Acute Trusts.

30 Sep 2016

X-ray laser-based technology enables faster structural analysis of receptor proteins

An international team of scientists has learnt how to determine the spatial structure of a protein obtained with an X-ray laser using the sulfur atoms it contains. This development is the next stage in the project of a group led by Vadim Cherezov to create an effective method of studying receptor proteins.

30 Sep 2016

New e-rostering solution aimed at creating efficient health workforce now available

Skills for Health launches its new e-rostering solution today (28.09.16) that has the ability to transform the way the NHS utilises its entire workforce with simplicity and accuracy.

30 Sep 2016

Genix Healthcare celebrates 10th anniversary of first dental practice

Genix Healthcare Ltd celebrated the 10th anniversary of its first dental practice with a special visit by Alec Shelbrooke, the Conservative MP for Elmet and Rothwell.

29 Sep 2016

FDA approves automated insulin delivery device for type 1 diabetes

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a device that automatically monitors blood glucose levels and delivers insulin when appropriate, for people aged 14 years and older who have type 1 diabetes.

29 Sep 2016

New technology for measuring heart health and internal age now available worldwide

VitalSines, Inc. the innovators behind, iheart, the world’s most accurate biological health reader, today announces the heart-monitoring technology is widely available for purchase.

From iHeart - VitalSines International Inc. 29 Sep 2016

Microvolume UV-Vis patent awarded for innovations by DeNovix

DeNovix Inc.

From DeNovix Inc. 29 Sep 2016

Promedica partners with Kaonsoft to accelerate development of new mobile healthcare apps

ProMedica, one of Ohio's largest healthcare systems, is partnering with Kaonsoft, an enterprise mobility software company, to form Kapios Health, a healthcare technology company that will focus on the development of medical applications created by ProMedica Innovations inventors.

29 Sep 2016

USC researchers to demonstrate how wearable technology can improve cancer treatment

Researchers at the University of Southern California will demonstrate how using wearable technology and smartphones can improve cancer treatment at a White House event on Oct. 3.

28 Sep 2016

FDA approves Medtronic's ‘artificial pancreas’ for type 1 diabetes patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Medtronic's MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system, the first FDA-approved device that is intended to automatically monitor glucose (sugar) and provide appropriate basal insulin doses in people 14 years of age and older with type 1 diabetes.

28 Sep 2016

Trifocal lenses: the best chance of true spectacle independence?

Trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) represent the latest in premium lens technology. They are tiny, artificial lenses that are implanted into the eye during a cataract or lens replacement procedure.

28 Sep 2016

Researchers now developing digital support device to help CF sufferers monitor treatment

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) need help to ensure they are getting correct nutrition and the right amount of enzymes. They also need constant reminders. Researchers are now developing a digital support device to promote autonomy, but are finding that this is no easy task.

28 Sep 2016

Technology News and Research

Stanford scientists develop novel brain-sensing technology that allows typing at 12 words per minute

NYU researchers develop mobile self-care tools to mitigate onset of lymphedema

New portable adhesive patch drives small electrical current to promote wound healing

University of Pennsylvania receives NSF grant to establish Center for Engineering Mechanobiology

Researchers use Thai water bug to find clues for heart muscle diseases

Omnicell launches new awareness campaign to help organisations meet GS1 Standards

X-ray laser-based technology enables faster structural analysis of receptor proteins

New e-rostering solution aimed at creating efficient health workforce now available

Genix Healthcare celebrates 10th anniversary of first dental practice

FDA approves automated insulin delivery device for type 1 diabetes

New technology for measuring heart health and internal age now available worldwide

Microvolume UV-Vis patent awarded for innovations by DeNovix

Promedica partners with Kaonsoft to accelerate development of new mobile healthcare apps

USC researchers to demonstrate how wearable technology can improve cancer treatment

FDA approves Medtronic's ‘artificial pancreas’ for type 1 diabetes patients

Trifocal lenses: the best chance of true spectacle independence?

Researchers now developing digital support device to help CF sufferers monitor treatment

Researchers aim to discover new treatments for triple-negative breast cancer

GACD funds international research projects that aim to prevent, manage chronic lung diseases

Nanofiber material could provide safer, better diapers and sanitary products

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

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