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LCT successfully implants first patient with potential Parkinson's disease treatment

Living Cell Technologies Limited today announced that the first patient has been successfully implanted in the Phase I clinical trial of the regenerative cell therapy NTCELL – a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease.

20 Sep 2013

Visual clue to schizophrenia pathology

Researchers say that retinal imaging could be a useful tool for studying some of the pathologic processes associated with schizophrenia.

19 Sep 2013

Google Eyes Wider Healthcare Footprint With Tech-Focused Calico

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19 Sep 2013

Agilent Marries Life-Sci And Diagnostics, On Eve Of Measurement Spinout

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19 Sep 2013

Orbeshield Earns Soligenix Up To $26.3M From BARDA

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19 Sep 2013

Florida Hospital To Evaluate VTT’S Alzheimer’S Biomarker Assay

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is taking an important step toward advancing its Alzheimer's disease biomarker by collaborating with the Florida Hospital Neuroscience Institute to evaluate screening, diagnostic, and prognostic potential of the biomarker assay and utilize it to specifically target which types of precautions to take when approaching early stages of the disease.

19 Sep 2013

World’s first preclinical Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) system announced by Bruker

At the 2013 World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC, www.wmicmeeting.org), Bruker today announced the world’s first Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) system, an entirely new technology for preclinical imaging. The addition of MPI as a complementary preclinical imaging technique for disease studies, translational research and drug discovery, has significant potential in helping researchers gain new insights into disease processes at the organ, cellular and molecular level.

From Bruker BioSpin Division 19 Sep 2013

BARDA Exercises $6M Option For Aeolus' Acute Radiation Syndrome Drug

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19 Sep 2013

GSK Returns Vercirnon Rights To Chemocentryx After Phase III Flop

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19 Sep 2013

ParaVision® 6 software from Bruker introduced at 2013 World Molecular Imaging Congress

At the 2013 World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC, www.wmicmeeting.org), Bruker today introduces its ParaVision® 6 software, setting new standards in preclinical MRI software that delivers significantly enhanced productivity for both, routine users and accomplished experts. A redefined workflow introduces optimized, application-oriented experimental protocols, an intuitive, interactive 3D scan planning viewport, and automatic reporting. Thanks to its DICOM-based data exchange module, ParaVision 6 seamlessly integrates with data from multimodal imaging studies employed in many preclinical research labs.

From Bruker BioSpin Division 19 Sep 2013

Novel paper-clip sized device used to tackle resistant high blood pressure

Researchers at the University of Leicester and Glenfield Hospital have successfully used a novel "paper-clip" sized vascular coupling device to tackle resistant high blood pressure.

19 Sep 2013

arGEN-X and Shire achieve milestone in SIMPLE Antibody R&D collaboration

arGEN-X, a clinical stage human monoclonal antibody therapeutics company, announces it has attained a key success milestone in its SIMPLE Antibody research and product development collaboration with the Human Genetic Therapies division of Shire Pharmaceuticals. The milestone, which triggered an undisclosed payment from Shire, was the first demonstration of in vivo proof of concept for one of the antibody discovery programs undertaken in the collaboration.

19 Sep 2013

SuccessEHS's EHR software products certified by Drummond Group under ONC-ACB program

SuccessEHS's SuccessEHS 7.0, as well as SuccessEHS's MediaDent 9.0, have been tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body program.

19 Sep 2013

Sophisticated ultrasound techniques used in space now being adapted to treat people in remote regions

Fast, efficient and readily available medical attention is key to survival in a health emergency. When a person is stricken with injury or illness, getting a quick and accurate diagnosis through medical imaging technology can be crucial for ensuring proper treatment. For people who live in major cities and towns where fully-equipped hospitals are only a quick ambulance ride away, that's not usually a problem. But for those without medical facilities within easy reach, it can mean the difference between life and death.

19 Sep 2013

Elsevier's ExitCare certified as EHR module for patient-specific education resources

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced today that Elsevier's ExitCare has been tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body program.

19 Sep 2013

Technology News and Research

LCT successfully implants first patient with potential Parkinson's disease treatment

Visual clue to schizophrenia pathology

Google Eyes Wider Healthcare Footprint With Tech-Focused Calico

Agilent Marries Life-Sci And Diagnostics, On Eve Of Measurement Spinout

Orbeshield Earns Soligenix Up To $26.3M From BARDA

Florida Hospital To Evaluate VTT’S Alzheimer’S Biomarker Assay

World’s first preclinical Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) system announced by Bruker

BARDA Exercises $6M Option For Aeolus' Acute Radiation Syndrome Drug

GSK Returns Vercirnon Rights To Chemocentryx After Phase III Flop

ParaVision® 6 software from Bruker introduced at 2013 World Molecular Imaging Congress

Novel paper-clip sized device used to tackle resistant high blood pressure

arGEN-X and Shire achieve milestone in SIMPLE Antibody R&D collaboration

SuccessEHS's EHR software products certified by Drummond Group under ONC-ACB program

Sophisticated ultrasound techniques used in space now being adapted to treat people in remote regions

Elsevier's ExitCare certified as EHR module for patient-specific education resources

Reinnervate, Roslin Cellab partner to develop 3D stem cell printing products and services

Postpartum sexuality: an interview with Dr Sari van Anders, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Ventana, Boehringer Ingelheim to develop companion diagnostic tests for oncology programs

Bugs may provide substantial solutions to some of life's problems

Innovative system can help manipulate stem cells to repair damaged tissues and organs

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

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