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Bionik Laboratories successfully raises US$13.1 million in private placement transaction

Bionik Laboratories Corp., a medical device and robotics company with a core focus in robotic exoskeleton technology for users with mobility impairments, announced today that it has completed an additional sale to qualified accredited investors of units consisting of its common stock and warrants for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$1.4 million in a private placement transaction.

7 Jul 2015

Sociologists to explore ideas, scientific research relating to sexuality at ASA's Annual Meeting

More than 5,500 sociologists will convene in Chicago this August to explore ideas and scientific research relating to sexuality and many other topics, as part of the American Sociological Association's 110th Annual Meeting. This year's theme, "Sexualities in the Social World," shows the importance of research by sociologists in illuminating how social norms and social inequalities affect what sexual behavior is acceptable and who partners with whom.

7 Jul 2015

UPCI scientists lead a panel of experts in revising guidelines for thyroid cancer tests

University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute scientists recently led a panel of experts in revising national guidelines for thyroid cancer testing to reflect newly available tests that better incorporate personalized medicine into diagnosing the condition.

7 Jul 2015

WPI-led study provides clues to new ways to treat difficult-to-cure fungal infections

A study by a multidisciplinary research team, co-directed by Worcester Polytechnic Institute, offers new insights into how virulent fungi adapt through genetic modifications to fight back against the effects of medication designed to block their spread, and how that battle leaves them temporarily weakened. These insights may provide clues to new ways to treat notoriously difficult-to-cure fungal infections like thrush and vaginitis.

7 Jul 2015

AOSSM to present awards and grants to encourage cutting-edge research in orthopaedic sports medicine

In order to recognize and encourage cutting-edge research in key areas of orthopaedic sports medicine, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine will present ten research awards and seven grants during its Annual Meeting, July 9-12 in Orlando, FL.

7 Jul 2015

New portable system can produce life-saving NO from air by means of electrical spark

Treatment with inhaled nitric oxide (NO) has proven to be life saving in newborns, children and adults with several dangerous conditions, but the availability of the treatment has been limited by the size, weight and complexity of equipment needed to administer the gas and the therapy's high price.

7 Jul 2015

New findings can help scientists generate tailor-made proteins optimized for use in optogenetics

Optogenetics techniques, which allow scientists to map and control nerve cells using light stimulation, are being used to study neural circuits in the brain with unprecedented precision. This revolutionary technology relies on light-sensitive proteins such as channelrhodopsins, and researchers at UC Santa Cruz have now determined the molecular mechanism involved in the light-induced activation of one of these proteins.

7 Jul 2015

MIT researchers reveal key brainwave changes among patients receiving nitrous oxide

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as "laughing gas," has been used in anesthesiology practice since the 1800s, but the way it works to create altered states is not well understood. In a study published this week in Clinical Neurophysiology, MIT researchers reveal some key brainwave changes among patients receiving the drug.

7 Jul 2015

Using nanocarriers and microbubbles in drug delivery for treating thrombotic disease

Future Science Group today announced the publication of a new article in Future Science OA, covering the use of nanocarriers and microbubbles in drug delivery for thrombotic disease.

7 Jul 2015

Transitioning Infrared Imaging into Clinical Use

The CLIRSPEC network is a UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC – EP/L012952/1) funded network in clinical infrared and Raman spectroscopy. Infrared and Raman spectroscopy can identify the hallmarks of disease and distinguish between diseased and non-diseased samples based upon inherent chemistry.

From Daylight Solutions Inc 7 Jul 2015

Healthcare innovations pioneered in the East Midlands to benefit millions of people throughout England

Following an international search, NHS England’s Medical Director Sir Bruce Keogh has today (Monday 6th July) revealed the 17 ‘fellows’ who will be part of the NHS National Innovation Accelerator programme.

6 Jul 2015

Allergan enters into agreement to acquire Oculeve

Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company, and Oculeve, a development-stage medical device company focused on developing novel treatments for dry eye disease, today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Allergan will acquire Oculeve in an all-cash transaction.

6 Jul 2015

Zecotek provides shareholders with corporate update on 3D display and 3D printing technologies

Zecotek Photonics Inc., a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for medical, industrial and scientific markets, is pleased to provide shareholders with a corporate update on its path to commercialize its leading-edge 3D display and 3D printing technologies.

6 Jul 2015

TSO3 forms wholly owned subsidiary to meet US customer requirements

TSO3 Inc., an innovator in sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings, today announced the formation of a wholly owned subsidiary: TSO3 Corporation, structured under the laws of the State of Delaware, and located in the State of South Carolina, USA.

6 Jul 2015

New CNIT mobile app for Healthcare One Pass launched to provide comprehensive healthcare services

China Information Technology, Inc., a leading provider of integrated cloud-based platform, exchange, and big data solutions in China, today announced that the Company launched its mobile app for Healthcare One Pass, ushering in a new age of accessible healthcare services on mobile devices.

6 Jul 2015

Research Instruments receives European patent for RI Witness system

Research Instruments Ltd, a company that develops cutting edge technology and biomedical equipment for use in the Assisted Reproduction (AR) sector, today announced the company has been awarded a European patent for their RI Witness system. It's the first to issue from a portfolio of patents filed for RI Witness.

6 Jul 2015

Nihon University announces first international symposium on Medical-Engineering Collaboration

Nihon University is pleased to announce that the first international symposium on Medical-Engineering Collaboration "Medicine Definitely Jumps Up with 8K" will be held on July 10, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. Many experts on imaging technology or its medical applied research will present their achievements and future prospects on progress of medical technology and a new industry produced with 8K technology.

6 Jul 2015

The future of MPI: an interview with Dr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, University Hospital Schleswig Holsten

I’m Dr Panagiotopoulos and I am a resident at the University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein. I work in the Radiological and Nuclear Medicine Department, at the Lübeck campus.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 5 Jul 2015

Redwood Pharma signs licensing agreement with Broda Technologies for hydrogel drug delivery technology

Redwood Pharma AB has entered into a licensing agreement with Broda Technologies Co., Ltd., operating in both the US and China, to use the company's proprietary IntelliGel supramolecular hydrogel technology in its lead chronic Dry Eye therapeutic currently under development and other ophthalmic therapies.

3 Jul 2015

GPS devices help dementia sufferers achieve increased sense of security, quality of life

A brand new study of 200 dementia sufferers in Norway reveals that almost all experience greater peace of mind and increased levels of physical activity using GPS devices.

3 Jul 2015

Technology News and Research

Bionik Laboratories successfully raises US$13.1 million in private placement transaction

Sociologists to explore ideas, scientific research relating to sexuality at ASA's Annual Meeting

UPCI scientists lead a panel of experts in revising guidelines for thyroid cancer tests

WPI-led study provides clues to new ways to treat difficult-to-cure fungal infections

AOSSM to present awards and grants to encourage cutting-edge research in orthopaedic sports medicine

New portable system can produce life-saving NO from air by means of electrical spark

New findings can help scientists generate tailor-made proteins optimized for use in optogenetics

MIT researchers reveal key brainwave changes among patients receiving nitrous oxide

Using nanocarriers and microbubbles in drug delivery for treating thrombotic disease

Transitioning Infrared Imaging into Clinical Use

Healthcare innovations pioneered in the East Midlands to benefit millions of people throughout England

Allergan enters into agreement to acquire Oculeve

Zecotek provides shareholders with corporate update on 3D display and 3D printing technologies

TSO3 forms wholly owned subsidiary to meet US customer requirements

New CNIT mobile app for Healthcare One Pass launched to provide comprehensive healthcare services

Research Instruments receives European patent for RI Witness system

Nihon University announces first international symposium on Medical-Engineering Collaboration

The future of MPI: an interview with Dr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, University Hospital Schleswig Holsten

Redwood Pharma signs licensing agreement with Broda Technologies for hydrogel drug delivery technology

GPS devices help dementia sufferers achieve increased sense of security, quality of life

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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