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Wearable biosensors can track physiological changes linked to illness

Your watch might be able to tell you it's time to call in sick. Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health have revealed the ability of wearable biosensors, similar to the Apple Watch or Fitbit, to detect physiological changes that may indicate illness, even before symptoms appear.

10 Mar 2017

Researchers identify new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people

Researchers from Canada, South Africa and Italy have identified a new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people and athletes.

10 Mar 2017

New diagnostic test aims to accurately track progression of symptoms in MS patients

With a recent two-year, $833,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, kinesiology professor Richard van Emmerik and colleagues at the University of Massachusetts Amherst hope to eventually help an estimated 1 million people worldwide living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) by creating an improved diagnostic test for this form of the disease, which is characterized by a steady decrease in nervous system function.

9 Mar 2017

Fraunhofer researchers develop method that enables focused ultrasound to treat liver tumors

Focused ultrasound can effectively destroy tumor cells. Until now, this method has only been used for organs such as the prostate and uterus.

9 Mar 2017

MLL, IBM and Illumina collaborate to build new cognitive technology prototype for improving leukemia treatment

Munich Leukemia Laboratory, a state-of-the-art leukemia and lymphoma diagnostic and research laboratory based in Munich, has teamed up with IBM and Illumina, Inc. to help build a new cognitive technology prototype that aims to help researchers improve leukemia treatment.

From Illumina, Inc. 9 Mar 2017

New paper pump technology opens door to range of biomedical tools, microfluidic devices

Biomedical engineering researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed inexpensive paper pumps that use capillary action to power portable microfluidic devices, opening the door to a range of biomedical tools.

9 Mar 2017

Invasive ‘liberation therapy’ not effective in treating multiple sclerosis, study finds

Opening up narrowed veins from the brain and spinal cord is not effective in treating multiple sclerosis, according to a study led by the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health.

8 Mar 2017

CSU chemists create simple, cheap testing systems to detect water or food-borne pathogens

Food poisoning: Many of us have had it, and we won't soon forget it. Colorado State University chemists are trying to make it so we can.

8 Mar 2017

CPRIT awards $1.5 million grant to reduce burden of cervical cancer in West Texas

Navkiran Shokar, M.A., M.P.H, M.D., has received nearly $1.5 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in West Texas.

8 Mar 2017

Early death from pediatric cancer subtypes more likely to happen than previously reported

Treatments for childhood cancers have improved to the point that 5-year survival rates are over 80 percent. However, one group has failed to benefit from these improvements, namely children who die so soon after diagnosis that they are not able to receive treatment, or who receive treatment so late in the course of their disease that it is destined to fail.

8 Mar 2017

Major pledge could lead to new treatments for autism

Autism will be better understood thanks to a substantial investment from a US philanthropic foundation to the University of Edinburgh.

7 Mar 2017

Scientists establish framework for understanding mechanics that underlie vesicle formation

Engineers at Carnegie Mellon University and biomedical researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Magee-Womens Research Institute have established a framework for understanding the mechanics that underlie vesicle formation.

7 Mar 2017

Pathology database to be made for development of deep learning tissue image analysis

Royal Philips and LabPON, the first clinical laboratory to transition to 100 percent histopathology digital diagnosis, today announced its plans to create a digital database of massive aggregated sets of annotated pathology images and big data utilizing Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution.

From Philips Healthcare 6 Mar 2017

Philips recognised for quality and breadth of ultrasound products

Royal Philips announced that it has received the “2016 Best in KLAS” award in the Ultrasound category. Philips received KLAS’ prestigious recognition this year for its breadth of ultrasound solutions, spanning diagnostic, interventional, point-of-care and software products. The award recognizes Philips’ commitment to expanding applications for ultrasound, developing a broad portfolio of innovations to provide the right information the first time for more confident diagnostic decision support.

From Philips Healthcare 6 Mar 2017

Diagnostic News and Research

Wearable biosensors can track physiological changes linked to illness

Researchers identify new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people

New diagnostic test aims to accurately track progression of symptoms in MS patients

Fraunhofer researchers develop method that enables focused ultrasound to treat liver tumors

MLL, IBM and Illumina collaborate to build new cognitive technology prototype for improving leukemia treatment

New paper pump technology opens door to range of biomedical tools, microfluidic devices

Invasive ‘liberation therapy’ not effective in treating multiple sclerosis, study finds

CSU chemists create simple, cheap testing systems to detect water or food-borne pathogens

CPRIT awards $1.5 million grant to reduce burden of cervical cancer in West Texas

Early death from pediatric cancer subtypes more likely to happen than previously reported

Major pledge could lead to new treatments for autism

Scientists establish framework for understanding mechanics that underlie vesicle formation

Pathology database to be made for development of deep learning tissue image analysis

Philips recognised for quality and breadth of ultrasound products

International consortium aims to improve therapeutic options for diabetes-induced kidney disease

Siemens Healthineers introduces new platform for computed tomography at ECR 2017

Brains of some adults with autism may compensate for language comprehension challenges

Philips unveils advanced radiology solutions at 2017 ECR to enhance clinical decision-making process

European hospital introduces Philips Minicare cTnI point-of-care blood test for rapid diagnosis of heart attack

Monoenergetic X-rays from miniature particle accelerator can reduce use of contrast agents

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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