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Cornell University chemists uncover new insight into the underlying causes of ALS

Using a technique that illuminates subtle changes in individual proteins, chemistry researchers at Cornell University have uncovered new insight into the underlying causes of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

27 Oct 2014

U-M researcher wins AGA-Covidien Research & Development Pilot Award in Technology

The American Gastroenterological Association Research Foundation is pleased to announce that Richard S. Kwon, MD, MS, from the University of Michigan, is the recipient of the inaugural AGA-Covidien Research & Development Pilot Award in Technology. This award is supported by a generous grant from Covidien, a leading global provider of health-care products.

27 Oct 2014

Vancive and Aspen Medical partner to distribute absorbent wound dressing products in the UK, Ireland

Vancive Medical Technologies and Aspen Medical Europe Ltd. today announced an agreement for the exclusive distribution of the Vancive BeneHold Absorbent Wound Dressing portfolio in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

25 Oct 2014

UAB offers MRI-US image fusion technique for prostate cancer detection

The latest advancement in prostate cancer detection is magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound fusion-guided biopsy, which offers benefits for both patient and physician.

25 Oct 2014

US hospitals lack infection prevention staff, resources to fight Ebola

Only 6 percent of U.S. hospitals are well-prepared to receive a patient with the Ebola virus, according to a survey of infection prevention experts at U.S. hospitals conducted October 10-15 by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).

24 Oct 2014

Aseptika selected for Discovery Start-Ups 2014 award

Aseptika Limited was selected as one of five winners out of the eighteen strong field of UK start-up companies pitching for the winning prizes at the Discovery Start-Ups 2014 event held on Wednesday, 22nd October at Deloitte’s in London.

24 Oct 2014

French hospital uses Sophia DDM Platform to improve diagnostic testing of congenital disorders

The Hospices Civils de Lyon, the second-largest University Hospital Network in France, has elected to use the Sophia Genetics Data Driven Medicine (DDM) Platform to support improvements in diagnostic testing for patients suffering from congenital disorders.

24 Oct 2014

Report: Wide variation in state exchange plans' covered benefits

University of Pennsylvania researchers find that the variations are significant. Other news about the online health marketplaces that open next month include Oregon's decision to ditch the old system for Medicaid enrollment, a review of navigators' roles in Georgia, and Maryland officials' assurances that their system will be ready.

24 Oct 2014

The PROBEAT-RT Proton Beam Therapy System incorporating real-time tumor-tracking is approved in Japan

Hokkaido University and Hitachi, Ltd. have announced that the approval under Japan’s Pharmaceutical Affairs Law has been granted to Hitachi for the manufacture and sales of the PROBEAT-RT, a proton beam therapy treatment system combining spot scanning irradiation and Real-time Tumor-tracking Radiation Therapy.

23 Oct 2014

Global hospital sector investing in new equipment to drive efficiency gains & profitability, GE Capital research finds

Hospitals across the globe are becoming increasingly confident about their growth prospects for the year ahead despite rising costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, according to GE Capital’s inaugural Hospital Sentiment Research – a report based on interviews with more than 380 senior hospital executives with responsibility for budget decisions over eight international markets.

23 Oct 2014

Aseptika launches Contactless Thermometer and Pulse Oximeter

With the winter flu and cold season almost upon us we can stock up and take some steps to prepare at home for this eventuality. Having a flu jab, eating well, getting lots of exercise and sleep, and maintain good personal hygiene all help in preventing flu and colds.

23 Oct 2014

UH's Neurological Institute designated as Gold Center of Excellence

The Neurological Institute at University Hospitals has been designated as a Gold Center of Excellence (COE) and featured as a top performing center by NeuStrategy, Inc., a Chicago consulting firm providing strategic support to neuroscience, oncology and orthopaedic service providers.

23 Oct 2014

Study identifies new signaling pathway that leads to inflammatory bone erosion in RA patients

A new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery identifies a new signaling pathway that contributes to the development and progression of inflammatory bone erosion, which occurs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects millions of adults worldwide.

22 Oct 2014

Rutgers scientists are developing new medical imaging method for early detection of cancer

A new medical imaging method being developed at Rutgers University could help physicians detect cancer and other diseases earlier than before, speeding treatment and reducing the need for invasive, time-consuming biopsies.

22 Oct 2014

Medicaid expansion, health exchanges dominate gubernatorial debates

In Georgia, where a runoff is considered likely, Gov. Nathan Deal went on the offensive and criticized a third-party candidate's support for expanding Medicaid. In Maryland, Republican candidate Larry Hogan slammed Democratic Lt. Governor Anthony Brown for his role in the state's troubled health exchange launch.

22 Oct 2014

Telstra launches vision for a more connected healthcare system

Today Telstra officially launched a new business division, Telstra Health, and outlined its ambition to become Australia’s leading provider of integrated eHealth solutions.

21 Oct 2014

Crown Bioscience announces U.S. expansion with new translational oncology center

Crown Bioscience, Inc., a leading global drug discovery and development service company, has announced the opening of the Crown Bioscience US Research Center to be located at the David H. Murdock Research Institute (DHMRI), in Kannapolis, N.C. The new center, which will open in the 3rd quarter of 2014, represents significant U.S. market expansion for Crown.

21 Oct 2014

GE Healthcare’s advances in imaging quantitation may help clinicians diagnose disease earlier

GE Healthcare shares a suite of advances in imaging quantitation that may help clinicians diagnose disease earlier, deliver more personalised treatment and speed up care at the 27th annual meeting of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), 18-22 October, in Gothenburg.

21 Oct 2014

Early access program for human chromosome mapping analytical service announced by Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation and OpGen

Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation and OpGen, Inc., a leading genetic analysis company, announced the introduction of an Early Access Program for its upcoming Human Chromosome ExplorerSM, human chromosome mapping analytical service for clinical research and life science research applications.

21 Oct 2014

YEDA and XL-protein sign deal to commercialize PASylated IFN superagonis

YEDA Research and Development Company Ltd., the technology transfer arm of the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, and XL-protein GmbH, Germany, a privately owned biopharmaceutical company, have signed a business collaboration agreement to commercialize a PASylated interferon superagonist -- PAS-YNSα8 -- which has been jointly developed by scientists at the Weizmann Institute and XL-protein.

21 Oct 2014

Technology News and Research

Cornell University chemists uncover new insight into the underlying causes of ALS

U-M researcher wins AGA-Covidien Research & Development Pilot Award in Technology

Vancive and Aspen Medical partner to distribute absorbent wound dressing products in the UK, Ireland

UAB offers MRI-US image fusion technique for prostate cancer detection

US hospitals lack infection prevention staff, resources to fight Ebola

Aseptika selected for Discovery Start-Ups 2014 award

French hospital uses Sophia DDM Platform to improve diagnostic testing of congenital disorders

Report: Wide variation in state exchange plans' covered benefits

The PROBEAT-RT Proton Beam Therapy System incorporating real-time tumor-tracking is approved in Japan

Global hospital sector investing in new equipment to drive efficiency gains & profitability, GE Capital research finds

Aseptika launches Contactless Thermometer and Pulse Oximeter

UH's Neurological Institute designated as Gold Center of Excellence

Study identifies new signaling pathway that leads to inflammatory bone erosion in RA patients

Rutgers scientists are developing new medical imaging method for early detection of cancer

Medicaid expansion, health exchanges dominate gubernatorial debates

Telstra launches vision for a more connected healthcare system

Crown Bioscience announces U.S. expansion with new translational oncology center

GE Healthcare’s advances in imaging quantitation may help clinicians diagnose disease earlier

Early access program for human chromosome mapping analytical service announced by Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation and OpGen

YEDA and XL-protein sign deal to commercialize PASylated IFN superagonis

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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