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Radiometer partners with Technicon on a robotic solution to free up time in the lab

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From Radiometer Medical 12 Oct 2022

Algorithms are as good as human evaluators at identifying signs of mental health issues in texts

UW Medicine researchers have found that algorithms are as good as trained human evaluators at identifying red-flag language in text messages from people with serious mental illness.

11 Oct 2022

Precise DNA cleavage using new CRISPR-Cas approach

A team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has overcome a major constraint for cutting and editing DNA by CRISPR-Cas enzymes and other technologies.

11 Oct 2022

Two new studies help improve the understanding of ovarian cancer

Two new discoveries led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators help improve the understanding of what drives the development of ovarian cancer and why some women's tumors do not respond to therapy.

11 Oct 2022

Multidirectional sports can build stronger bones in young athletes

Young athletes who participate in multidirectional sports, instead of specializing in a unidirectional sport like running, can build stronger bones that may be at less risk for bone injuries as adults, according to a new study from Indiana University researchers.

11 Oct 2022

$2.5 million CDC contract to fund one of the largest SARS-CoV-2 surveillance programs in the U.S.

A team led by Scripps Research scientists has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) in support of one of the largest SARS-CoV-2 surveillance programs in the United States.

11 Oct 2022

Common diabetes medication identified as a possible treatment for atrial fibrillation

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a common diabetes medication, metformin, as a possible treatment for atrial fibrillation.

11 Oct 2022

Researchers develop a mathematical model to predict aneurysm rupture risk

Cerebral aneurysms appear in 5% to 8% of the general population. The blood vessel rupture and resultant blood leakage within the brain can lead to severe stroke or fatal consequences.

11 Oct 2022

New paper sets out a pathway to address the injustice faced by Australians living with obesity

Simplistic stereotypes of Australians living with obesity blame the individual and fail to consider the complex causes, according to a blueprint that seeks to overhaul the way the nation deals with obesity.

11 Oct 2022

New thesis reports the need to improve screening programs for childhood hearing loss

Screening programmes for childhood hearing loss need to become better at collecting data and measuring outcomes in order to increase quality, such as improving the percentage of follow-ups, a new thesis from Karolinska Institutet reports.

11 Oct 2022

Exploring the possibilities of plasma-based therapies for cancer

Exploring the possibilities of atmospheric-pressure plasmas to develop and consolidate new medical therapies is the main objective of the PlasTHER network, an initiative funded by the European Union under the COST Actions.

11 Oct 2022

10 new centers to deliver CT scans, MRIs and x-rays across England

Community diagnostic centers (CDCs) have delivered more than two million vital tests, checks and scans for patients, with a further 10 centers now approved, the Health and Social Care Secretary has announced today October 11.

11 Oct 2022

Linkam Scientific Instruments marks 40th anniversary in new UK premises

Marking 40 years in temperature-controlled microscopy, Linkam's new UK premises boost production and customer engagement with advanced scientific instruments.

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 11 Oct 2022

Independent Task Force report outlines a One Health approach to address risk factors for future pandemics

The Independent Task Force on COVID-19 and other Pandemics (www.independentcovidtaskforce.org) announced that their report "Pandemic Origins and a One Health Approach to Preparedness and Prevention: Solutions Based on SARS-CoV-2 and Other RNA Viruses" has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

10 Oct 2022

Light-Seq technology for barcoding and deep-sequencing selected cell populations in tissues

Under the microscope, researchers often observe different cell types organizing themselves in peculiar patterns within tissues, or sometimes a rare cell type that stands out by occupying a unique position, exhibiting an unusual shape, or expressing a specific biomarker molecule.

10 Oct 2022

Sartorius releases the 6th edition of its popular live-cell analysis handbook

Sartorius, a leader in new technologies for real-time, live-cell imaging and analysis, has released the 6th edition of its popular Live-Cell Analysis Handbook.

From Sartorius 10 Oct 2022

World Mental Health Day 2022: Mental Health for All

News-Medical speaks to Prof. Charlotte Hanlon, psychiatrist and researcher, about her work within the field of Global Mental Health and the importance of raising awareness around this year's theme, "Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority."

10 Oct 2022

Technology News and Research

Radiometer partners with Technicon on a robotic solution to free up time in the lab

Algorithms are as good as human evaluators at identifying signs of mental health issues in texts

Precise DNA cleavage using new CRISPR-Cas approach

Two new studies help improve the understanding of ovarian cancer

Multidirectional sports can build stronger bones in young athletes

$2.5 million CDC contract to fund one of the largest SARS-CoV-2 surveillance programs in the U.S.

Common diabetes medication identified as a possible treatment for atrial fibrillation

Researchers develop a mathematical model to predict aneurysm rupture risk

New paper sets out a pathway to address the injustice faced by Australians living with obesity

New thesis reports the need to improve screening programs for childhood hearing loss

Exploring the possibilities of plasma-based therapies for cancer

10 new centers to deliver CT scans, MRIs and x-rays across England

Linkam Scientific Instruments marks 40th anniversary in new UK premises

Independent Task Force report outlines a One Health approach to address risk factors for future pandemics

Light-Seq technology for barcoding and deep-sequencing selected cell populations in tissues

Sartorius releases the 6th edition of its popular live-cell analysis handbook

World Mental Health Day 2022: Mental Health for All

New technique may help move or break up kidney stones with minimal pain and no anesthesia

New biosensing technology for detecting Alzheimer’s disease in the blood

New platform for gene editing may change the landscape of CRISPR-based therapeutics

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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