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AMSilk completes preclinical testing of proprietary silicone breast implant coating

AMSilk has completed preclinical testing of its proprietary silicone implant coating made from spider silk. AMSilk's coating consists of a thin layer of spider silk proteins manufactured by AMSilk.

29 Jan 2014

New vacuum-like tool removes potentially deadly, large clots in hearts

Instead of making a chest incision for open heart surgery, cardiovascular surgeons can now use a new vacuum-like tool to remove potentially deadly, large clots that lodge in patients' hearts.

29 Jan 2014

New molecule reduces diabetic patients' higher risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's

Researchers at the Hebrew university of Jerusalem have created a molecule that could potentially lower diabetic patients' higher risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

28 Jan 2014

G. Alexander Patterson honored with 2014 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons today awarded G. Alexander Patterson, MD with the 2014 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award during the Society's 50th Annual Meeting.

28 Jan 2014

PowerVision closes first tranche of Series D funding

PowerVision, Inc., a private company developing an accommodating intraocular lens, today announced the closing of the first tranche of its Series D funding round with participation from existing investors Venrock, Johnson & Johnson Development Corp., Medtronic, Advanced Technology Ventures, Lexington Capital and Frazier Healthcare Ventures.

28 Jan 2014

Phasefocus reports on new ptychography paper published in Nature Scientific Reports

Cell imaging often relies on synthetic or genetic fluorescent labels, to provide contrast which can be far from ideal for imaging cells in their in vivo state. We report on the biological application of a label-free, high contrast microscopy technique known as ptychography, in which the image producing step is transferred from the microscope lens to a high-speed phase retrieval algorithm.

From Phase Focus Limited 28 Jan 2014

BD announces commercial availability of CE-marked PAXgene Blood DNA Tube in Europe

BD, a leading global medical technology company, today announced the commercial availability of the CE-marked PAXgene Blood DNA Tube in Europe. The PAXgene Blood DNA Tube is the first blood collection tube designed specifically for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) genomic DNA testing. The product was developed by PreAnalytiX GmbH, a joint venture between BD and QIAGEN.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 28 Jan 2014

Polymer Technology signs agreement to supply CardioChek PA test system to Workwell Consultants

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc., the U.S.-based manufacturer of the CardioChek® family of point-of-care diagnostic products and Whitmire Medical have announced the signing of an agreement to supply the CardioChek PA test system to Workwell Consultants as part of its ongoing effort to create healthier workplaces.

28 Jan 2014

Human visual system can retain plasticity even after extended blindness

Deprivation of vision during critical periods of childhood development has long been thought to result in irreversible vision loss.

28 Jan 2014

New approach for reversing hair loss uses stem cells to regenerate missing hair follicles

If the content of many a situation comedy, not to mention late-night TV advertisements, is to be believed, there's an epidemic of balding men, and an intense desire to fix their follicular deficiencies.

28 Jan 2014

Ziehm Imaging presents mobile C-arm customized to hybrid OR requirements at Arab Health

At this year's Arab Health in Dubai, innovation leader Ziehm Imaging presents a mobile C-arm tailored exactly to hybrid OR requirements: Ziehm Vision RFD Hybrid Edition. The first fully motorized mobile C-arm features intuitive joystick operation, a 25 kW generator, various safety functions, and maximum image quality with minimal dose.

28 Jan 2014

Seward highlights effectiveness of Stomacher technique and sponge swabs for hygiene monitoring

Seward Ltd., manufacturers of the world leading range of Stomacher paddle blenders and Stomacher® accessories used in sample preparation for microbiological analyses, have highlighted the highly effective use of its Stomacher technology in combination with sponge swabs for hygiene monitoring and biosecurity applications.

28 Jan 2014

State highlights: N.Y. revises its request for Medicaid adjustment; transplant waiting periods for new coverage in Wash.

A selection of health policy stories from New York, Washington state, California, Virginia, Idaho, Connecticut and Georgia.

28 Jan 2014

Researchers identify therapeutic target for cervix cancer

Gene related to the proliferation of cancerous cells blocked through molecular technology. A group of researchers from Mexico's General Hospital, Health Secretariat, Medicine Faculty and the Institute of Cellular Physiology of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) identified a therapeutic target for cervix cancer: gene CDKN3.

28 Jan 2014

New halal testing method for detecting pig and horse contamination of meat

The mislabeling of meat products sold for human consumption has serious implications from a safety and ethical perspective. With recent news stories of pork and horsemeat contamination in different parts of the world, a renewed need for specialized testing of the food supply has rapidly arisen.

28 Jan 2014

Temple University Hospital to test multilayer stent in patients suffering from aortic aneurysm

Temple University Hospital (TUH) could be among the first U.S.-based hospitals to test a new device known as a multilayer stent in patients suffering from aortic aneurysm, a condition characterized by the formation of a potentially life-threatening bulge in the aorta.

28 Jan 2014

GenePeeks receives patent for developing innovative algorithms to create hypothetical "digital babies"

GenePeeks, Inc., a genetic technology company focused on pre-conception risk prediction, announced today it has been issued patent No. 8,620,594, titled "Method and System for Generating a Virtual Progeny Genome," by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

28 Jan 2014

Covidien receives Shonin approval for Endo GIA Reinforced Reload with Tri-Staple technology

Covidien plc today announced that its Japanese subsidiary, Covidien Japan Inc., has received Shonin approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for its Endo GIA Reinforced Reload with Tri-Staple technology.

28 Jan 2014

BioTime: OncoCyte initiates clinical development of bladder cancer diagnostic test in U.S, China

BioTime, Inc. and its subsidiary OncoCyte Corporation today announced that OncoCyte has initiated clinical development of its bladder cancer diagnostic test in both the United States and China.

28 Jan 2014

Use of smartphones and tablets to search for prescription drug information rising rapidly

Decision Resources Group finds the number of US consumers that are using their smartphones and tablets to search for prescription drug information is rising rapidly, according to data from ePharma Consumer 2013, while searches through desktops and laptops is beginning to wane, reinforcing the need for prescription drug marketers to prioritize mobile investments.

28 Jan 2014

Technology News and Research

AMSilk completes preclinical testing of proprietary silicone breast implant coating

New vacuum-like tool removes potentially deadly, large clots in hearts

New molecule reduces diabetic patients' higher risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's

G. Alexander Patterson honored with 2014 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award

PowerVision closes first tranche of Series D funding

Phasefocus reports on new ptychography paper published in Nature Scientific Reports

BD announces commercial availability of CE-marked PAXgene Blood DNA Tube in Europe

Polymer Technology signs agreement to supply CardioChek PA test system to Workwell Consultants

Human visual system can retain plasticity even after extended blindness

New approach for reversing hair loss uses stem cells to regenerate missing hair follicles

Ziehm Imaging presents mobile C-arm customized to hybrid OR requirements at Arab Health

Seward highlights effectiveness of Stomacher technique and sponge swabs for hygiene monitoring

State highlights: N.Y. revises its request for Medicaid adjustment; transplant waiting periods for new coverage in Wash.

Researchers identify therapeutic target for cervix cancer

New halal testing method for detecting pig and horse contamination of meat

Temple University Hospital to test multilayer stent in patients suffering from aortic aneurysm

GenePeeks receives patent for developing innovative algorithms to create hypothetical "digital babies"

Covidien receives Shonin approval for Endo GIA Reinforced Reload with Tri-Staple technology

BioTime: OncoCyte initiates clinical development of bladder cancer diagnostic test in U.S, China

Use of smartphones and tablets to search for prescription drug information rising rapidly

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

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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