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New drug screening method may predict treatment options for patients with multiple myeloma

A personalized method for testing the effectiveness of drugs that treat multiple myeloma may predict quickly and more accurately the best treatments for individual patients with the bone marrow cancer. The process, developed by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, also may aid patients with leukemia or lymphoma.

21 Nov 2015

TVA Medical announces results from multicenter clinical study of everlinQ endoAVF System

TVA Medical, Inc., announced clinical trial results from a prospective, multicenter clinical study evaluating the everlinQ endoAVF System. This innovative medical technology creates hemodialysis access using vascular sites not traditionally used by surgeons for people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).

21 Nov 2015

Study reveals key steps to improve care for pregnant mothers, prevent stillbirths

A new study launched today (Thursday 19 November) has revealed key steps for hospitals to improve care for pregnant mums and babies.

20 Nov 2015

New injectable 'biogel' may become new weapon against cancer

A new injectable "biogel" is effective in delivering anti-cancer agents directly into cancerous tumours and killing them. This technology, developed by researchers at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre, has already been successfully tested in the laboratory. If it works in patients, the therapy could one day revolutionize treatment for many forms of cancer.

20 Nov 2015

U of A researcher's work on prostate cancer metastasis earns top award

A University of Alberta researcher's work to identify patients at greatest risk of prostate cancer cells spreading to another part of the body has earned a top award at a showcase of the world's best up-and-coming research talent.

20 Nov 2015

Cardiologists successfully use virtual reality device to treat chronically blocked right coronary artery

Virtual reality (VR) has potential to revolutionize some aspects of medicine and healthcare. Several medical specialties are already using it to train physicians and assist diagnosis and it also has potential for treatment. A group of cardiologists has now successfully used a VR device to guide the opening up (revascularization) of a chronically blocked right coronary artery.

20 Nov 2015

Innovative microbiome technology may help fight certain infections

Stony Brook University and Ortek Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that two patent applications were filed in the United States and internationally for nutrient based compositions utilizing an innovative microbiome technology that may help combat certain infections.

20 Nov 2015

New nanocarriers may effectively deliver therapeutic drug to GBM tumors

Glioblastoma multiforme, a cancer of the brain also known as "octopus tumors" because of the manner in which the cancer cells extend their tendrils into surrounding tissue, is virtually inoperable, resistant to therapies, and always fatal, usually within 15 months of onset.

20 Nov 2015

VolitionRx's NuQ blood tests accurately detect more than 90% of lung cancer cases

VolitionRx Limited today announced interim data demonstrating its NuQ blood tests have accurately detected more than 90% of lung cancer cases in a study of 73 patients.

19 Nov 2015

Hapten Sciences plans to initiate Phase 1 clinical trial for new poison ivy vaccine

Hapten Sciences, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company, announced today that it has filed an Investigational New Drug (IND) application and is now planning to initiate dosing of healthy volunteers in a first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial of its lead product candidate, PDC-APB, a novel, first-in-class, compound in development for a new indication to prevent contact dermatitis due to exposure to poison ivy, oak, and sumac.

19 Nov 2015

INP achieves 80% survival rate in acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients

The National Institute of Pediatrics in Mexico, has achieved 80 percent survival rate in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a major oncological illness that affects children.

19 Nov 2015

New technological solution improves physical health, vitality and brain fitness of seniors

A new technological solution developed by researchers from the University of Notre Dame is aimed at enhancing the physical health, vitality and brain fitness of seniors residing in independent living communities.

19 Nov 2015

Rush University Medical Center reveals initial plans for campus expansion and renovation

Rush University Medical Center today unveiled its initial plans for the further redevelopment of its campus in order to continue transforming its clinical, educational and research processes and programs.

19 Nov 2015

New technique improves accuracy of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system

A new CRISPR/Cas9 technology developed by scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School is precise enough to surgically edit DNA at nearly any genomic location, while avoiding potentially harmful off-target changes typically seen in standard CRISPR gene editing techniques.

19 Nov 2015

New insulin pill shows promise as novel form of therapy for diabetes

An insulin pill being developed by researchers at UC Santa Barbara may in the near future give another blood sugar management option to those who suffer from diabetes. The novel drug delivery technology may also apply to a wide spectrum of other therapies.

19 Nov 2015

NIH-led collaboration details research strategy to address brain disorders

Infants are starved of oxygen during difficult births. Children's cognitive function is permanently damaged due to malnutrition or exposure to infections or toxins. Adults suffer from crippling depression or dementia. The breadth and complexity of these and other brain and nervous system disorders make them some of the most difficult conditions to diagnose and treat, especially in the developing world, where there are few resources.

19 Nov 2015

VA announces new ROPA program to improve radiation therapy cancer care for Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a new Radiation Oncology Practice Assessment (ROPA) program to leverage recent advances in information technology to improve radiation therapy cancer care for our nation's Veterans.

19 Nov 2015

Houston Methodist invention named one of 100 most innovative technologies by R&D Magazine

R&D Magazine named the handheld single-cell pipette (hSCP), a Houston Methodist Research Institute invention, as one the 100 most innovative technologies and services of the past year.

19 Nov 2015

ICGC announces availability of more genomic data on Amazon Web Services Cloud for cancer researchers

The International Cancer Genome Consortium announced today that 1,200 encrypted cancer whole genome sequences are now securely available on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud for access by cancer researchers worldwide.

19 Nov 2015

Invisalign set to open first dedicated dental center in Dubai

Following the global success of more than 3.4 million patients worldwide, Invisalign is set to open its first dedicated dental center in Dubai. The clinic which opens on 24th November 2015, will be a highly specialised clinic providing the revolutionary treatment solution to teeth straightening.

18 Nov 2015

Technology News and Research

New drug screening method may predict treatment options for patients with multiple myeloma

TVA Medical announces results from multicenter clinical study of everlinQ endoAVF System

Study reveals key steps to improve care for pregnant mothers, prevent stillbirths

New injectable 'biogel' may become new weapon against cancer

U of A researcher's work on prostate cancer metastasis earns top award

Cardiologists successfully use virtual reality device to treat chronically blocked right coronary artery

Innovative microbiome technology may help fight certain infections

New nanocarriers may effectively deliver therapeutic drug to GBM tumors

VolitionRx's NuQ blood tests accurately detect more than 90% of lung cancer cases

Hapten Sciences plans to initiate Phase 1 clinical trial for new poison ivy vaccine

INP achieves 80% survival rate in acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients

New technological solution improves physical health, vitality and brain fitness of seniors

Rush University Medical Center reveals initial plans for campus expansion and renovation

New technique improves accuracy of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system

New insulin pill shows promise as novel form of therapy for diabetes

NIH-led collaboration details research strategy to address brain disorders

VA announces new ROPA program to improve radiation therapy cancer care for Veterans

Houston Methodist invention named one of 100 most innovative technologies by R&D Magazine

ICGC announces availability of more genomic data on Amazon Web Services Cloud for cancer researchers

Invisalign set to open first dedicated dental center in Dubai

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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