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Two new, bench top analyzers from Diatron to be showcased at Medica

The Diatron Group, global provider of hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers, will be showing two new, bench top analyzers on booth 3A 07 at Medica, Dusseldorf (20-23 November 2013). The new version of the established Abacus 3CT hematology analyzer has been enhanced to make it even easier to use. In addition, Diatron will also be previewing a prototype version of the brand new Pictus 500 clinical chemistry analyzer.

From Diatron 2 Oct 2013

New automated stainer for high throughput staining launched by Thermo Scientific

This new advanced automated stainer offers significant improvements in workflow optimization, particularly when multiple protocols are used. It has been intelligently designed to be easier to use than ever, with a new touch screen interface and intuitive software.

2 Aug 2013

OGT to release new CytoSure Consortium Cancer +SNP array for CNV and LOH detection

Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), provider of innovative genetics research and biomarker solutions to advance molecular medicine, will launch its new CytoSure™ Consortium Cancer +SNP array (4x180k) at the Cancer Cytogenomics Microarray Consortium (CCMC) and Cytogenomics Array Group (CAGdb) combined meeting in Chicago on the 5th- 7th August, booth 4.

From Oxford Gene Technology 30 Jul 2013

Probiodrug to present studies on PQ912 for treatment of Alzheimer's disease at AAIC meeting

Probiodrug AG (Probiodrug) announced that it will be making two poster and two oral presentations at the upcoming Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Boston, MA July 13 - 18, 2013.

8 Jul 2013

Cherwell Laboratories to present their comprehensive product range at the Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (APDM) Course, Leeds Trinity University

Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in products for process validation and environmental monitoring will present their comprehensive product range at the Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (APDM) Course, Leeds Trinity University on 9th & 10th July 2013.

From Cherwell Laboratories 25 Jun 2013

PathCentral unveils AP Anywhere Express Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information System

PathCentral, a technology-enabled company dedicated to the success of the pathology community, today unveiled its AP Anywhere Express Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information System.

28 May 2013

Donations made, agreements signed to fight polio in advance of Global Vaccine Summit

Hundreds of international health experts and leaders from the public and private sectors are gathered in Abu Dhabi Wednesday for the beginning of the first Global Vaccine Summit, which "is expected to place special emphasis on polio eradication," Gulf News reports (Zaman, 4/23).

25 Apr 2013

FUJIFILM showcases Aspire product line at Society of Breast Imaging conference

Building upon its legacy of technological innovations and innovation awards, FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. - the pioneer in digital mammography - will showcase its Aspire product line at the Society of Breast Imaging conference in Los Angeles, CA from April 6-9, 2013.

8 Apr 2013

Microbiology testing services now offered by Ceram

Ceram, the international materials testing and development company, has announced that it is now offering microbiology testing services for the healthcare industries, thanks to a partnership with a leading UK microbiological testing lab.

2 Apr 2013

Researchers hold new implications for pathogenesis of myotonic dystrophy

An important breakthrough could help in the fight against myotonic dystrophy. The discovery, recently published in the prestigious scientific journal Cell, results from an international collaboration between researchers at the IRCM, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of Southern California and Illumina.

13 Sep 2012

Clinicians need to discuss disorders of consciousness with ethical sensitivity

New tools have confirmed high rates of misdiagnosis of patients with chronic disorders of consciousness, such as the vegetative state. An increasing number of patients' families wish to use these novel techniques for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.

3 Aug 2012

Abbott to showcase new informatics and lab solutions at AACC annual meeting

Abbott will feature new solutions to improve data management and automation at this year's American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) annual meeting, July 15-19, in Los Angeles, Calif. Solutions to further enhance efficiency and workflow in today's laboratories will be the focal point of the Abbott exhibit.

16 Jul 2012

Quality solutions for inhaler testing: new edition published by Copley

The new version of ‘Quality Solutions for Inhaler Testing’ from Copley Scientific not only showcases the latest developments in inhaled product testing equipment but also provides practical guidance on achieving robust and reliable measurement and analysis.

3 Jul 2012

Sapio announces availability of Exemplar Biomarker Discovery LIMS

Sapio Sciences is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Exemplar Biomarker Discovery LIMS.

5 Jun 2012

External LED light source for Endolume announced by Lighthouse Imaging

Lighthouse Imaging Corporation now offers the L700, an external LED light source, as a companion product to its Endolume endoscope system light tester. This inexpensive light source, when used in conjunction with Endolume, provides the necessary illumination to enable biomedical technicians, clinical engineers, and endoscope service technicians to quantitatively test the illumination characteristics of the endoscopic system.

31 May 2012

Laboratory middleware solution to be exhibited by NoemaLife at this year’s AACC

NoemaLife, Europe’s leading provider of clinical and hospital software solutions, will exhibit the company’s HALIA middleware for clinical chemistry, microbiology and molecular biology labs at this year’s AACC (American Association of Clinical Chemists) Annual Meeting (15-19 July 2012, Los Angeles, CA).

30 May 2012

Thermo Fisher Scientific TRACE 1300 Series GC gas chromatography system featured at ASMS 2012

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, is featuring the Thermo Scientific TRACE 1300 Series GC during ASMS 2012. The new TRACE™ 1300 Series GC is a compact, versatile gas chromatography system that is designed to increase productivity and lower cost in QA/QC and routine laboratories working on environmental, chemical and food safety applications.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 21 May 2012

Probiodrug AG, collaborators explain interplay of key suspects in Alzheimer’s

Probiodrug AG (Probiodrug), a biotech company developing products for the treatment of neurodegenerative and inflammatory diseases with a particular focus on Alzheimer's disease (AD), today announced its scientists and academics collaborators published seminal findings on the role of pyroglu Aβ in AD pathology in the May 2, 2012 online edition of the journal Nature (DOI: 10.1038/nature11060). The new findings add to the growing body of evidence that pyroglu Aβ plays a crucial role in the initiation of AD. In addition, the research results further elucidate the mechanism by which pyroglu Aβ triggers neuronal toxicity.

3 May 2012

Thermo Fisher Scientific first quarter revenues increase 14% to record $3.10 billion

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 25 Apr 2012

Push for plain cigarette packaging reaches new heights

Labor’s plain packaging laws for cigarettes allow the commonwealth to advertise a political message without paying for the privilege and acquire the property of tobacco companies, the High Court has been told.

18 Apr 2012