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TAU researcher connects computer communications and psychosis

As Internet access becomes increasingly widespread, so do related psychopathologies such as Internet addiction and delusions related to the technology and to virtual relationships. Computer communications such as Facebook and chat groups are an important part of this story, says Dr. Uri Nitzan of Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine and the Shalvata Mental Health Care Center in a new paper published in the Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences.

21 Nov 2012

Novel technology can lead to more efficient and cheaper therapy for Pompe disease

VIB researchers from UGent and Vrije Universiteit Brussel , together with a team of the firm Oxyrane have developed a new technology that can lead to a more efficient and possibly also cheaper therapy for diseases such as Pompe disease. Oxyrane will now start developing a clinical program for this therapy in Pompe disease.

21 Nov 2012

Enhancements to Mindray DC-8 ultrasound system to be showcased at RSNA annual meeting

Mindray Medical International Limited, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide, today announced that it will showcase the latest enhancements to the DC-8 ultrasound system at the 98th Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America to be held during November 25-30, 2012 in Chicago.

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Mazzetti, AGR to develop technologies that can capture anesthetic gases in hospitals

Engineering design and consulting firm Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch (Mazzetti) and Anesthetic Gas Reclamation, LLC (AGR) announced today that they are partnering to develop commercial applications for technology that recaptures anesthetic gases in hospitals.

21 Nov 2012

Concord Medical third quarter 2012 total net revenues increase 65.2% to RMB206.1 million

Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited, a leading specialty hospital management solution provider and operator of the largest network of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging centers in China and the parent of Chang'an Hospital, today reported its unaudited consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

21 Nov 2012

Synthetic membrane channels can be constructed through DNA nanotechnology

As reported in the journal Science, physicists at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) and the University of Michigan have shown that synthetic membrane channels can be constructed through "DNA nanotechnology."

21 Nov 2012

Emory University, Georgia Tech to establish Malaria Host-Pathogen Interaction Center

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded a five-year contract of up to $19.4 million, depending on contract options exercised, to establish the Malaria Host-Pathogen Interaction Center (MaHPIC).

20 Nov 2012

New heart valve procedure saves life of 94-year old with aortic stenosis

94-year old Santa Monica resident Vivian Valentine has much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. A new life-saving heart valve procedure done without traditional open heart surgery has given her a new lease on life.

20 Nov 2012

Aradigm’s Lipoquin provides full protection in murine models of pneumonic plague

Scientists from the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) report, in a preliminary study, that they have demonstrated that a single dose of Aradigm Corporation's liposomal ciprofloxacin formulation Lipoquin administered 24 hours after exposure to a lethal dose of the bacterium Yersinia pestis provided full protection in a murine model of pneumonic plague.

20 Nov 2012

Addition of tomosynthesis to standard mammogram increases breast screening accuracy

The addition of three-dimensional breast imaging-a technology called tomosynthesis-to standard digital mammography significantly increases radiologists' diagnostic accuracy while reducing false positive recall rates, according to the results of a multi-center study published in Radiology.

20 Nov 2012

New solar steam method from Rice University

Rice University scientists have unveiled a revolutionary new technology that uses nanoparticles to convert solar energy directly into steam. The new "solar steam" method from Rice's Laboratory for Nanophotonics (LANP) is so effective it can even produce steam from icy cold water.

20 Nov 2012

USPTO issues Notice of Allowance to Sanovas’ nested balloon catheter

Sanovas, Inc., a life science technology company focused on developing and commercializing the next-generation of micro-invasive diagnostics, devices and drug delivery technologies, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for the company's nested balloon catheter for localized drug delivery, a component of Sanovas' Vas Zeppelin Smart Catheter technology portfolio.

20 Nov 2012

$Digital X-ray radiogrammetry can help identify patients with increased risk of hip fracture$

Digital X-ray radiogrammetry can help identify patients with increased risk of hip fracture

A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows, that a technique for measuring bone density called digital X-ray radiogrammetry (or DXR) used on standard hand radiographs can help to identify patients with a higher risk of hip fracture.

20 Nov 2012

Finnish researchers develop triumphant solution to predict breast cancer cells’ responses to drugs

The answer is yes. Finnish researchers have developed a triumphant solution for predicting responses of breast cancer cells to a set of cancer drugs. The prediction is based on the genomic profiles of the cancer cells. Harnessing genomic profiles of cells in choosing the best treatment is considered the holy grail of personalised medicine.

20 Nov 2012

3DISC to debut FireCR+M Readers at RSNA annual meeting

3DISC, a manufacturer of digital imaging solutions, will debut its next-generation FireCR+M Medical and FireCR+M Veterinary Readers at the 2012 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting in Chicago Nov. 25-30 (Booth #4406).

20 Nov 2012

TBI, age-related dementia and stroke fuel neurologic disability in India

The 'Global Perspectives' published in the Nov. 20, 2012 issue of Neurology-, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, features "Neurologic Disability: A Hidden Epidemic for India".

20 Nov 2012

Illuminate PatientView to be introduced at Radiological Society of North America meeting

Illuminate PatientView, the newest application of Softek Illuminate's search engine and data aggregation technology, will be introduced at the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting Nov. 25-30 at Chicago's McCormick Place and demonstrated by Softek associates in booth 9141.

20 Nov 2012

Ventus Medical introduces Provent Sleep Apnea Therapy in Canada

Ventus Medical is pleased to announce the introduction of its proprietary Provent Sleep Apnea Therapy into Canada. Provent Therapy is an innovative, non-invasive treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

20 Nov 2012

Public supports updating federal laws that require internet safety standards to protect kids

The Internet is full of information, but also full of real risks for children, like online predators or the pitfalls of losing privacy when kids share too much information. In a new University of Michigan poll, the majority of the public supports updating federal laws that require Internet safety standards to protect kids.

20 Nov 2012

New version of Optical Backscatter Reflectometer from Luna

Luna Innovations Incorporated today introduced a new version of its Optical Backscatter Reflectometer that's 200 times faster than competing solutions.

20 Nov 2012

Technology News and Research

TAU researcher connects computer communications and psychosis

Novel technology can lead to more efficient and cheaper therapy for Pompe disease

Enhancements to Mindray DC-8 ultrasound system to be showcased at RSNA annual meeting

Mazzetti, AGR to develop technologies that can capture anesthetic gases in hospitals

Concord Medical third quarter 2012 total net revenues increase 65.2% to RMB206.1 million

Synthetic membrane channels can be constructed through DNA nanotechnology

Emory University, Georgia Tech to establish Malaria Host-Pathogen Interaction Center

New heart valve procedure saves life of 94-year old with aortic stenosis

Aradigm’s Lipoquin provides full protection in murine models of pneumonic plague

Addition of tomosynthesis to standard mammogram increases breast screening accuracy

New solar steam method from Rice University

USPTO issues Notice of Allowance to Sanovas’ nested balloon catheter

Digital X-ray radiogrammetry can help identify patients with increased risk of hip fracture

Finnish researchers develop triumphant solution to predict breast cancer cells’ responses to drugs

3DISC to debut FireCR+M Readers at RSNA annual meeting

TBI, age-related dementia and stroke fuel neurologic disability in India

Illuminate PatientView to be introduced at Radiological Society of North America meeting

Ventus Medical introduces Provent Sleep Apnea Therapy in Canada

Public supports updating federal laws that require internet safety standards to protect kids

New version of Optical Backscatter Reflectometer from Luna

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