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Researchers receive grant to develop new device that identifies healthy sperm cells for IVF

The World Health Organization estimates more than 70 million couples worldwide are unable to conceive each year, with close to a third of those cases attributable solely to issues with male fertility-including low sperm count and low sperm motility (a limited ability to swim).

31 Oct 2013

New study addresses general barriers inhibiting cancer research commercialization

A new study led by the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Assistant Director for Research Nathan Vanderford cites a combination of factors that prevent academic-based cancer research faculty from ultimately commercializing their work.

31 Oct 2013

GHIT Fund to host panel discussion to examine recent successes, setbacks in global health

The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund, along with the New York Academy of Sciences and Japan Society, will host a panel discussion - comprised of preeminent global health experts - to examine recent successes and setbacks in global health and what they see as the secret ingredient to moving a vaccine, cure or diagnostic across the finish line and into the field.

31 Oct 2013

Meclizine drug has the potential to treat certain infectious diseases and cancer

Meclizine, an over-the-counter drug used for decades to treat nausea and motion sickness, has the potential for new uses to treat certain infectious diseases and some forms of cancer, according to Dr. Vishal M. Gohil, Texas A&M AgriLife Research biochemist.

31 Oct 2013

UofL researcher enters into license and research collaboration agreement with Novartis

The University of Louisville today announced that researcher Dr. Suzanne Ildstad, representing Regenerex LLC, has entered into a license and research collaboration agreement with Novartis to provide access to stem cell technology that has the potential to help transplant patients avoid taking anti-rejection medicine for life and could serve as a platform for treatment of other diseases.

31 Oct 2013

New voting joystick could enable people with dexterity impairments to cast ballots independently

A voting joystick created at Michigan State University could eventually enable people with dexterity impairments, senior citizens and others to exercise their right to cast ballots independently.

30 Oct 2013

IRS will face difficulties in collecting health law penalties

When Congress passed the health law in 2010, it also banned the Internal Revenue Service from using its regular enforcement techniques.

30 Oct 2013

AHIMA convention shares ideas and best practices related to patient matching in HIE

Patient matching, cited as a frequent and serious patient safety and privacy issue, was the focus of discussion today at a town hall meeting that was part of the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) 85th Annual Convention and Exhibit in Atlanta.

30 Oct 2013

HDL-like particles could someday be used to combat atherosclerosis

A new type of "good cholesterol," made in the lab, could one day deliver drugs to where they are needed in the body to treat disease or be used in medical imaging, according to scientists.

30 Oct 2013

Teleflex net revenues increase 12.4% to $413.8 million in third quarter 2013

Teleflex Incorporated today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2013.

30 Oct 2013

MiMedx Group reports record revenue in third quarter 2013

MiMedx Group, Inc., an integrated developer, manufacturer and marketer of patent protected regenerative biomaterials and bioimplants processed from human amniotic membrane, announced today its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

30 Oct 2013

CMS head Tavenner set to testify Tuesday about healthcare.gov on Capitol Hill

Republican lawmakers on Tuesday will question Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Marilyn Tavenner over healthcare.gov's troubled rollout, taking the stage in a debate that could bolster their political fortunes on the health law.

30 Oct 2013

DATATRAK to display latest DATATRAK ONE software suite at CDISC International Interchange

DATATRAK International, Inc., a leader in developing cloud-based, unified eClinical® technologies and delivering related services for the clinical trials industry, today announced a presence at upcoming industry functions.

30 Oct 2013

Healthcare.gov's technical problems persist even as some hiccups are fixed

For instance, the troubled healthcare.gov was recovering Monday from an outage caused by one of the companies supporting the site.

30 Oct 2013

High-definition transcranial direct current stimulation helps treat pain in fibromyalgia patients

Imagine significantly reducing a persistent migraine or fibromyalgia by a visit to a doctor who delivers low doses of electricity to the brain.

30 Oct 2013

Viewpoints: Policy cancellations raising ire; One woman's story on more affordable insurance; Daschle: Democrats want deal on entitlements

The insurers have assumed that everyone would be required to have coverage by March 31. If the enrollment period is extended for a significant period, the sickest people are most likely to sign up early and the healthiest will likely hang back, driving up the costs ... there is no need for despair. In the long run, the technical problems can and will be fixed and most Americans will be better off.

30 Oct 2013

New all-natural technology can eliminate molds and pesticides in cannabis products

As medical marijuana states crack down on pesticides, molds and other adulterants in cannabis products, Neutra Corp. is helping to develop new technology to keep patients safe from potentially harmful contamination.

30 Oct 2013

ETPN organizes Nanomedicine Award to honor the best international innovation for 2013

Since the official launch in June 2013, the European Technology Platform for Nanomedicine (ETPN) together with the EU funded consortium NANOMED2020, are organising the first ever Nanomedicine Award to honor the best international nanomedicine innovation for 2013!

30 Oct 2013

Eyetrack study maps visual behavior of both men and women

Usually, women can tell when someone's eyes aren't on her face and are, well, focused elsewhere on her body. In other words, there's a reason the saying on the t-shirt is My Eyes Are Up Here.

30 Oct 2013

New headpiece can improve brain stimulation technique to treat depression

A brain stimulation technique that is used to treat tough cases of depression could be considerably improved with a new headpiece designed by University of Michigan engineers.

30 Oct 2013

Technology News and Research

Researchers receive grant to develop new device that identifies healthy sperm cells for IVF

New study addresses general barriers inhibiting cancer research commercialization

GHIT Fund to host panel discussion to examine recent successes, setbacks in global health

Meclizine drug has the potential to treat certain infectious diseases and cancer

UofL researcher enters into license and research collaboration agreement with Novartis

New voting joystick could enable people with dexterity impairments to cast ballots independently

IRS will face difficulties in collecting health law penalties

AHIMA convention shares ideas and best practices related to patient matching in HIE

HDL-like particles could someday be used to combat atherosclerosis

Teleflex net revenues increase 12.4% to $413.8 million in third quarter 2013

MiMedx Group reports record revenue in third quarter 2013

CMS head Tavenner set to testify Tuesday about healthcare.gov on Capitol Hill

DATATRAK to display latest DATATRAK ONE software suite at CDISC International Interchange

Healthcare.gov's technical problems persist even as some hiccups are fixed

High-definition transcranial direct current stimulation helps treat pain in fibromyalgia patients

Viewpoints: Policy cancellations raising ire; One woman's story on more affordable insurance; Daschle: Democrats want deal on entitlements

New all-natural technology can eliminate molds and pesticides in cannabis products

ETPN organizes Nanomedicine Award to honor the best international innovation for 2013

Eyetrack study maps visual behavior of both men and women

New headpiece can improve brain stimulation technique to treat depression

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Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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