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Scientists uncover structure of cold virus linked to severe asthma, respiratory infections in children

The atomic structure of an elusive cold virus linked to severe asthma and respiratory infections in children has been solved by a team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Purdue University.

14 Jul 2016

Smart biodegradable nanoparticle shows promise to target and ablate tumours

Dr. Gang Zheng and a team of biomedical researchers have discovered a "smart" organic, biodegradable nanoparticle that uses heat and light in a controlled manner to potentially target and ablate tumours with greater precision.

14 Jul 2016

Moderate caloric restriction in healthy non-obese individuals reduces chronic inflammation

Eating less may help us lead longer, healthier lives, according to the new results from a large, multicenter study, led by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.

14 Jul 2016

Researchers use microfluidic chip to study how adipose stem cells develop into mature fat cells

A Freiburg-based research group has developed a microfluidic chip where more than one hundred apidose-derived adult stem cell cultures can grow and divide. In the human body, adipose tissue acts as a primary energy store.

14 Jul 2016

New technology can help in rapid diagnosis and treatment of sepsis

Sepsis patients can be diagnosed and treated earlier with the help of new technology available for hospitals and homecare settings.

14 Jul 2016

Clinical study examines new treatment option for aortic stenosis patients with larger valve structure

A clinical trial exploring a new minimally invasive treatment option for some patients with severe aortic stenosis recently launched at Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital.

14 Jul 2016

Scientists discover improved method for large scale production of human stem cells

Scientists have discovered a new method of creating human stem cells which could solve the big problem of the large-scale production needed to fully realise the potential of these remarkable cells for understanding and treating disease.

14 Jul 2016

Researcher aims to make early detection of melanoma faster, cheaper without need for biopsy

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that becomes dangerous when it spreads, but is treatable in its early stages. Doctors diagnose melanoma by cutting away a piece of a suspicious skin lesion -- a procedure known as a biopsy -- and testing it for malignant cells.

14 Jul 2016

Harris Health receives ‘Most Wired’ recognition for sixth consecutive year

For the sixth year in a row, Harris Health System earned the "Most Wired" recognition in the 18th annual survey and benchmarking study conducted by the American Hospital Association's Health Forum and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.

13 Jul 2016

Researchers receive grant to test transcutaneously refillable implant that delivers HIV-prevention drugs

A Houston Methodist research team received a nearly $4 million grant to test a transcutaneously refillable implant that administers pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs to subjects at risk of HIV-exposure.

13 Jul 2016

Two new studies find potential genetic cause and new treatment method for autoimmune diseases

The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc. is spotlighting two new research studies originally reported in ScienceDaily.

13 Jul 2016

Experts highlight need for greater privacy and security measures in mHealth technologies

With over two-thirds of U.S. adults owning a smartphone, and the rise in miniaturized sensors and low-power body area networks that are used for remote health monitoring, mobile health is beginning to experience a boom.

13 Jul 2016

Researchers identify new mechanism by which bacteria outsmarts immune system

Bacteria are rapidly developing resistance mechanisms to combat even the most effective antibiotics.

13 Jul 2016

IVF Spain, Bioarray to present clinical outcomes of preimplantation genetic screening using NGS

Bioarray, S.L., IVF SPAIN S.L. and iGLS will present clinical outcomes of IVF treatments with PGS by NGS, after two years providing this genetic test as part of a cooperation supported in a framework agreement.

13 Jul 2016

Machine learning can improve autism screening and diagnostics

Approximately one in 68 people are on the autism spectrum. Experts are unanimous on this: early intervention is critical for improving communication skills and addressing behavioral issues.

12 Jul 2016

New program at ACR conference to provide practical strategies to increase value of radiology practices

Radiology practice team members will obtain quality improvement strategies to enhance patient safety and practice quality infrastructure at the American College of Radiology Annual Conference on Quality and Safety. The conference, which will be held Sept. 16-17 in Boston, will also encourage greater operational synergy within teams.

12 Jul 2016

Researchers make successful vaccine formulation that targets proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease

With more than 7.5 million new cases of Alzheimer’s disease a year, the race to find a vaccine and effective treatment for dementia is growing by the day.

12 Jul 2016

Researchers reveal molecular mechanism of autophagy initiation

Researchers revealed that Atg13 links autophagy initiation factors to each other using a string-like conformation, thereby promoting the association of diverse elements of the autophagy initiation machinery, initiating autophagosome formation through the recruitment of Atg9 vesicles and phosphorylation of various Atg factors.

12 Jul 2016

Leader of materials technology development at Lucideon publishes third book on medical polymers

Lucideon, the materials technology company, is pleased to announce that its Head of Medical Materials, Dr Xiang Zhang, has recently published his third book, Science and Principles of Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Medical Polymers.

From Lucideon 12 Jul 2016

Increasing access to MRI scanning: an interview with Jane Kilkenny

MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields, radio waves and field gradients to produce cross sectional images throughout the human body.

12 Jul 2016

Technology News and Research

Scientists uncover structure of cold virus linked to severe asthma, respiratory infections in children

Smart biodegradable nanoparticle shows promise to target and ablate tumours

Moderate caloric restriction in healthy non-obese individuals reduces chronic inflammation

Researchers use microfluidic chip to study how adipose stem cells develop into mature fat cells

New technology can help in rapid diagnosis and treatment of sepsis

Clinical study examines new treatment option for aortic stenosis patients with larger valve structure

Scientists discover improved method for large scale production of human stem cells

Researcher aims to make early detection of melanoma faster, cheaper without need for biopsy

Harris Health receives ‘Most Wired’ recognition for sixth consecutive year

Researchers receive grant to test transcutaneously refillable implant that delivers HIV-prevention drugs

Two new studies find potential genetic cause and new treatment method for autoimmune diseases

Experts highlight need for greater privacy and security measures in mHealth technologies

Researchers identify new mechanism by which bacteria outsmarts immune system

IVF Spain, Bioarray to present clinical outcomes of preimplantation genetic screening using NGS

Machine learning can improve autism screening and diagnostics

New program at ACR conference to provide practical strategies to increase value of radiology practices

Researchers make successful vaccine formulation that targets proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers reveal molecular mechanism of autophagy initiation

Leader of materials technology development at Lucideon publishes third book on medical polymers

Increasing access to MRI scanning: an interview with Jane Kilkenny

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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