Technology News and Research

RSS

Gradian Health Systems recognized by The Tech Awards

Gradian Health Systems has been named as a laureate of The Tech Awards 2014, one of 10 global innovators recognized for applying technology to benefit humanity and spark global change.

17 Sep 2014

Vercise DBS System receives CE Mark approval for treatment of essential tremor

Boston Scientific Corporation has received CE Mark for the Vercise Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System for the treatment of tremor, including the most common form of this movement disorder known as essential tremor (ET).

17 Sep 2014

High impact health interventions reduce maternal and child mortality in poor countries

New studies have uncovered the specific interventions and advances that have led to the success with these at-risk populations in the poorest countries.

17 Sep 2014

OGT to highlight NGS and FISH methods for tumour screening at BSGM 2014

Oxford Gene Technology, The Molecular Genetics Company, is inviting attendees of the British Society for Genetic Medicine annual conference to its seminar entitled ‘Approaches to tumour screening and therapy stratification: case studies in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer’ on Monday 22nd September, 13.10-13.50, room 2N.

From Oxford Gene Technology 17 Sep 2014

EnGeneIC receives award from Cancer Institute NSW for groundbreaking cancer research

EnGeneIC, Ltd., an emerging biopharmaceutical company focused on revolutionizing the treatment of cancer through the targeted delivery of therapeutic agents directly to cancer cells, announced that, together with the Asbestos Disease Research Institute, it has received the 2014 Cancer Institute New South Wales Premier’s Award for Excellence in Translational Cancer Research.

17 Sep 2014

Doctors from UCLA Health System now available on LiveHealth Online

Doctors from UCLA Health System will be available on your smartphone, tablet or laptop beginning this week through LiveHealth Online, a telehealth solution for business travelers, busy parents, students away at college or anybody else who needs non-emergency medical attention when their own doctors are not available.

17 Sep 2014

Warwick researchers discover novel drug target for treating postpartum haemorrhage

Researchers at the University of Warwick have discovered a new target for drugs that could prevent the deaths of thousands of women in the developing world due to heavy blood loss after childbirth.

17 Sep 2014

3SBio signs exclusive license agreement with JenKem for PEG-irinotecan

3SBio Inc., a leading biotechnology company based in China focusing on researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing biopharmaceutical products, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with JenKem Technology Co., Ltd for the development, manufacturing and marketing in Mainland China of PEG-irinotecan, a long-acting polymer-drug conjugate which inhibits topoisomerase I (Topo-I).

17 Sep 2014

Combating prescription drug abuse: an interview with Mark Trudeau and Carmen Catizone

Prescription drug abuse is an extremely complex problem with no single solution. For example, the very same medications that are so critical for alleviating pain in legitimate patients could easily be diverted and misused by other people.

16 Sep 2014

ADA Maryland Chapter, WellDoc collaborate to empower patients with type 2 diabetes

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Maryland Chapter and WellDoc®, a health care behavioral science and technology company, have announced the launch of a collaboration to empower people in Maryland with type 2 diabetes to take control of their diabetes by improving their day-to-day self-management.

16 Sep 2014

GOP accuses VA of interfering with report on deaths

Meanwhile, the health-tracking device company Fitbit hires a D.C. lobbying firm to deal with privacy questions from lawmakers.

16 Sep 2014

Complete analysis of the global stem cell market

BCC Research reveals in its new report, THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR STEM CELLS, the global market for stem cells is expected to grow to nearly $10.6 billion by 2018, with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%.

16 Sep 2014

LocalMed, United Concordia Dental team up to provide real-time information to members

Members of United Concordia Dental can now book appointments online with participating network dentists at UnitedConcordia.com, thanks to a partnership between LocalMed and the national dental wellness company.

16 Sep 2014

MSU researchers show how bacterial immune systems fight off viruses

When this week's print issue of the journal Science comes out, a collective cheer will go up from New Mexico, Montana and even the Netherlands, thanks to the type of collaborative effort that is more and more the norm in these connected times. Yes, the research was brilliant, and if we're lucky, it will produce innovations in biology, medicine, biotechnology and agriculture. It could save lives, and it happened because this scientist talked with that one, that one knew another one, and brilliant minds overcame geographic distance to advance human understanding.

16 Sep 2014

Milken Institute SPH to hold Latino Health Disparities Conference on September 25, 2014

Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) at the George Washington University will hold a conference on September 25 to highlight the disproportionate health challenges faced by many Latino communities and families--with a focus on possible solutions.

16 Sep 2014

American Biotech launches new silver hydrogel wound-dressing products

American Biotech Labs, LLC, is pleased to announce the availability of three new silver hydrogel wound-dressing products.

16 Sep 2014

Osprey Medical to release enhanced AVERT Plus System at TCT Meeting

Osprey Medical Inc. has developed a new smart syringe and LCD display system, soon to be incorporated with its existing AVERT System.

16 Sep 2014

New ACD European subsidiary aims to provide faster, enhanced support for local customers

Advanced Cell Diagnostics Inc., a technology and market leader in the field of molecular pathology and developer of cell and tissue-based analysis tools, has announced the establishment of a European subsidiary which will start business in October 2014.

From Advanced Cell Diagnostics 16 Sep 2014

Covidien begins enrollment in two clinical trials for advanced neurovascular solutions

Covidien plc announced today the start of enrollment in two clinical trials designed to further underscore the safety and effectiveness of the company’s advanced neurovascular solutions.

16 Sep 2014

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre launched in Ireland

The Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation, Damien English TD, today (Friday 12th September 2014) launched the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre (PMTC).

16 Sep 2014

Technology News and Research

Gradian Health Systems recognized by The Tech Awards

Vercise DBS System receives CE Mark approval for treatment of essential tremor

High impact health interventions reduce maternal and child mortality in poor countries

OGT to highlight NGS and FISH methods for tumour screening at BSGM 2014

EnGeneIC receives award from Cancer Institute NSW for groundbreaking cancer research

Doctors from UCLA Health System now available on LiveHealth Online

Warwick researchers discover novel drug target for treating postpartum haemorrhage

3SBio signs exclusive license agreement with JenKem for PEG-irinotecan

Combating prescription drug abuse: an interview with Mark Trudeau and Carmen Catizone

ADA Maryland Chapter, WellDoc collaborate to empower patients with type 2 diabetes

GOP accuses VA of interfering with report on deaths

Complete analysis of the global stem cell market

LocalMed, United Concordia Dental team up to provide real-time information to members

MSU researchers show how bacterial immune systems fight off viruses

Milken Institute SPH to hold Latino Health Disparities Conference on September 25, 2014

American Biotech launches new silver hydrogel wound-dressing products

Osprey Medical to release enhanced AVERT Plus System at TCT Meeting

New ACD European subsidiary aims to provide faster, enhanced support for local customers

Covidien begins enrollment in two clinical trials for advanced neurovascular solutions

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre launched in Ireland

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

Latest News