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Researchers develop better method to identify areas with highest prostate cancer burden

To catch prostate cancer at earlier stages, when it's more easily treated, many institutions do community outreach and education sessions to explain why cancer screenings can be life-saving. In order to have the highest impact, however, institutions must select where to focus their efforts.

26 Apr 2018

Smart phone video app appears to be as effective as in-person visits for monitoring TB treatment

Johns Hopkins researchers report success with a smart phone video-based app that substitutes for a daily in-person visit by a health care worker required for tuberculosis treatment known as directly observed therapy, or DOT.

26 Apr 2018

Introduction of the epMotion® 5075 NGS solution for automated library preparation

Eppendorf is introducing a complete package of epMotion 5075 automated liquid handling workstation with all required accessories and related service products that are tailored for the automation of the NGS library preparation.

26 Apr 2018

Acclarent introduces real-time, 3D navigation system for ENT procedures

Acclarent, Inc., part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies and a leader in developing minimally-invasive Ear, Nose & Throat technologies, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of TruDi, a real-time, three-dimensional navigation system for ENT procedures performed in the operating room and surgeon office.

From Johnson & Johnson 25 Apr 2018

Peak health plan premiums give rise to activism — and unconventional solutions

When Garnett and Dave Mellen sent their 19-year-old daughter, Gita, off to college an hour away at Virginia Commonwealth University last fall, they didn't expect to follow her.

25 Apr 2018

Researchers discover significant distortions in leading genetics study method

Many conclusions drawn from a common approach to the study of human genetics could be distorted because of a previously overlooked phenomenon, according to researchers at the Department of Genetics and Genomics Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators from Massachusetts General Hospital and the Broad Institute.

25 Apr 2018

Philips showcases dedicated radiation oncology solutions at ESTRO 2018

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, is showcasing its integrated radiation oncology solutions in the exhibition at the European Society for Radiation Oncology’s 37th Annual Meeting in Barcelona, Spain.

23 Apr 2018

RaySearch, Heidelberg University Hospital to pioneer RayCare oncology information system

Heidelberg University Hospital in Germany has entered into a partnership with RaySearch Laboratories AB to pioneer the RayCare™ oncology information system. The research partnership, which focuses on supporting comprehensive cancer care, will involve the hospital and the affiliated sites Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center and Marburg Ion Beam Therapy Center (MIT).

From RaySearch Laboratories AB 23 Apr 2018

Scientists use CRISPR tool to make multiple edits to DNA samples 'in vitro'

Scientists at Christiana Care Health System's Gene Editing Institute have developed a potentially breakthrough CRISPR gene-editing tool. It could allow researchers to take fragments of DNA extracted from human cells, put them into a test tube, and quickly and precisely engineer multiple changes to the genetic code, according to a new study published today in the CRISPR Journal.

20 Apr 2018

EPFL becomes part of Chan Zuckerberg’s project to develop Human Cell Atlas

"The automated single-cell analysis pipeline is a software tool that catalyzes interdisciplinary work as it allows non-expert labs to engage in high-level genomic research that otherwise would require significant computational expertise," explains Professor Bart Deplancke, director of a lab at EPFL's Institute of Bioengineering.

20 Apr 2018

BD introduces new informatics and automation solutions for clinical laboratories

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today introduced several new informatics and automation solutions for clinical laboratories, which may play a critical role in the fight against infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 20 Apr 2018

Excelitas Technologies launches new powerful LED light source for fluorescence microscopy

Excelitas Technologies Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, today introduced its X-Cite XYLIS light source for fluorescence microscopy.

From Excelitas Technologies 20 Apr 2018

New initiative launched to support goals of Human Cell Atlas

Uri Laserson, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics and Genomics Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and collaborators have been awarded one of 85 grants announced today from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative DAF (CZI), an advised fund of Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

20 Apr 2018

New integrated POC tool detects biomarkers of heart failure rapidly and precisely

More than 26 million patients worldwide suffer from heart failure every year, according to the European Heart Failure Association. A disorder often associated with a bad diagnosis, with the consequent increase in mortality and morbidity, and frequent re-hospitalizations, which are a great problem for patients and their families, as well as a great economic burden for the healthcare system.

From Micronit Microtechnologies B.V. 20 Apr 2018

AYOXXA introduces new LUNARIS Mouse 12-Plex Th17 Kit for quantitative analysis of Th17 cell biology

AYOXXA Biosystems GmbH, an international biotechnology company, focused on the development of innovative multiplex protein analysis technologies enabling translational research in basic and clinical research, today announced the expansion of its catalogue of immunoassays for multiplex protein analysis with the introduction of LUNARIS™ Mouse 12-Plex Th17 Kit for the quantitative analysis of soluble mouse T helper 17 (Th17) cell-related markers.

20 Apr 2018

AYOXXA launches advanced low-volume beads-on-a-chip multiplex protein analysis system

AYOXXA Biosystems GmbH, an international biotechnology company, today announces the introduction of its advanced low-volume beads-on-a-chip multiplex protein analysis system. The LUNARIS™ system can be readily integrated into any laboratory routine and is optimized to provide easy-to-use, standardized workflow from sample to result.

20 Apr 2018

Researchers present simulation model to investigate hospital responsiveness to mass casualty incidents

A community's ability to cope with mass casualty incidents (MCIs) is very dependent on the capacity and capability of its hospitals for handling a sudden surge of patients requiring resource-intensive and specialized needs.

20 Apr 2018

GNA Biosolutions launches world’s first Laser PCR platform at Medica Trade Fair

GNA Biosolutions GmbH, a molecular technology company based in Martinsried, Germany, today announced the launch of Pharos V8, the world’s first Laser PCR platform. Pharos V8, an ultrafast PCR instrument for in vitro research use, will be showcased at the Medica Trade Fair (Exhibition Hall 3, Booth E93) from November 13-16.

From HP Health Solutions Germany GmbH 20 Apr 2018

Advion’s Peak Express software now available with the expression compact mass spectrometer

Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announced it has released Peak Express software, available with the expression compact mass spectrometer.

From Advion 20 Apr 2018

Advion releases high-performance, easy-to-use HPLC and UHPLC systems

Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announced today the release of high-performance, dependable and easy to use UHPLC and HPLC systems. Coupled with expression CMS, Advion’s standout compact mass spectrometer, these provide best-in-class performance UHPLC/CMS and HPLC/CMS for the chemist.

From Advion 20 Apr 2018

Software News and Research

Researchers develop better method to identify areas with highest prostate cancer burden

Smart phone video app appears to be as effective as in-person visits for monitoring TB treatment

Introduction of the epMotion® 5075 NGS solution for automated library preparation

Acclarent introduces real-time, 3D navigation system for ENT procedures

Peak health plan premiums give rise to activism — and unconventional solutions

Researchers discover significant distortions in leading genetics study method

Philips showcases dedicated radiation oncology solutions at ESTRO 2018

RaySearch, Heidelberg University Hospital to pioneer RayCare oncology information system

Scientists use CRISPR tool to make multiple edits to DNA samples 'in vitro'

EPFL becomes part of Chan Zuckerberg’s project to develop Human Cell Atlas

BD introduces new informatics and automation solutions for clinical laboratories

Excelitas Technologies launches new powerful LED light source for fluorescence microscopy

New initiative launched to support goals of Human Cell Atlas

New integrated POC tool detects biomarkers of heart failure rapidly and precisely

AYOXXA introduces new LUNARIS Mouse 12-Plex Th17 Kit for quantitative analysis of Th17 cell biology

AYOXXA launches advanced low-volume beads-on-a-chip multiplex protein analysis system

Researchers present simulation model to investigate hospital responsiveness to mass casualty incidents

GNA Biosolutions launches world’s first Laser PCR platform at Medica Trade Fair

Advion’s Peak Express software now available with the expression compact mass spectrometer

Advion releases high-performance, easy-to-use HPLC and UHPLC systems

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