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New antibody shows promise in increasing survival for patients suffering from influenza, pneumonia

Scientists from NTU Singapore, the world's No. 1 young university, have developed an antibody which boosts the survival chances for patients suffering from influenza and pneumonia.

14 Feb 2015

Great Basin Scientific begins clinical trial for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli diagnostic test

Great Basin Scientific, Inc., today announced it has initiated a clinical trial for its Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) diagnostic test.

13 Feb 2015

Astute Medical previews upcoming AKI & CRRT 2015 conference to be held in San Diego

Astute Medical, Inc., developer of the NephroCheck® Test, today previewed the upcoming AKI & CRRT 2015 conference to be held in San Diego from February 17 to February 20.

13 Feb 2015

Study demonstrates high compliance among patients using iRhythm's ECG patch monitors to detect AFib

iRhythm Technologies, Inc., a leading digital health care solutions company focusing on the advancement of cardiac care, presented study results that demonstrate high compliance among patients using long term electrocardiogram (ECG) patch monitors to detect atrial fibrillation (AFib).

12 Feb 2015

Researchers identify molecular pathways associated with distinct subsets of SSc patients

For years, doctors have been baffled about why some patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) respond to therapy while others do not.

12 Feb 2015

Experts gather at Cardiology 2015 conference to discuss challenges in treating congenital heart disease

Many aspects of pediatric cardiology are relatively new to the discipline. Only recently have physicians been able to accurately diagnose and characterize the myriad congenital cardiovascular conditions that occur and begin to apply successful strategies for care. This week, an international group of more than 800 medical experts gather at the nation's largest pediatric cardiology conference to discuss challenges in treating congenital heart disease in the fetus, neonates, children and young adults.

12 Feb 2015

Cervical treatment procedures do not affect fertility, shows study

Common surgical procedures used to diagnose and treat precancerous cervical lesions do not decrease women's chances of becoming pregnant, according to a study that followed nearly 100,000 women for up to 12 years.

12 Feb 2015

Experts to discuss challenges in CHD treatments at pediatric cardiology conference

12 Feb 2015

Henry Schein's net sales increase 7.0% to $2.7 billion in fourth quarter 2014

Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today reported record financial results for the fourth quarter.

11 Feb 2015

New online tool helps facilitate discussion between health professionals and patients presenting with fatigue

In Australia, people often seek medical advice because of fatigue. However it is often not associated with underlying disease, particularly in young to middle aged adults, and may remain unexplained.

11 Feb 2015

IOM committee identifies five main symptoms to diagnose ME/CFS

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -- commonly referred to as ME/CFS -- is a legitimate, serious, and complex systemic disease that frequently and dramatically limits the activities of affected individuals, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.

11 Feb 2015

New IOM report presents diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome

A new report from the Institute of Medicine presents new diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome and examines whether a new name for the condition is warranted.

11 Feb 2015

New Endoscopic Technique

A flexible wide-field endoscope utilising blue excitation light provides label-free contrast of tissue based on fluorescence lifetime imaging of tissue autofluorescence.

10 Feb 2015

Quest Diagnostics, Myriad Genetics reach agreement to end BRCA gene-patent litigation

Quest Diagnostics, the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that it and Myriad Genetics Inc. have reached an agreement that ends their BRCA gene-patent litigation.

From Quest Diagnostics 10 Feb 2015

Biocartis to develop Rapid Ebola Virus Triage Test

Biocartis believes its Rapid Ebola Virus Triage Test could provide a sustainable solution for rapid detection of Ebola-infected patients even after the current Ebola outbreak.

From Biocartis 10 Feb 2015

Scientists sequence genetic code of roundworm that causes disease in humans, animals

For the first time, scientists have sequenced the genetic code of Toxocara canis, a roundworm that causes disease in humans and animals, which paves the way for new drugs, vaccines and diagnostic tests.

10 Feb 2015

New study reveals eight highly specific physical signs associated with death in cancer patients

While the diagnosis of an impending death is always sad, it can be important for patients, families, and clinicians as they make decisions related to hospital discharge, hospice referral, and treatments. Now a new study published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, has revealed eight highly specific physical signs associated with death within three days in cancer patients.

10 Feb 2015

Xenics and VUmc collaborate in thermography project for clinical research

Xenics, Europe's leading developer and manufacturer of advanced infrared imagers, cameras and customized imaging solutions from the LWIR to the visible realm, is collaborating in path breaking clinical research programs with the VU University Medical Center of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

9 Feb 2015

New findings could pave way to develop drug therapies for necrosis-related diseases

Strokes, heart attacks and traumatic brain injuries are separate diseases with certain shared pathologies that achieve a common end - cell death and human injury due to hypoxia, or lack of oxygen.

9 Feb 2015

Discovery improves understanding of factors that trigger allergic asthma

When the mucosal surfaces in the lungs of healthy people come into contact with allergenic substances, so-called regulatory T cells also known as Treg cells, are activated. These are capable of actively preventing the development of allergies.

9 Feb 2015

Diagnostic News and Research

New antibody shows promise in increasing survival for patients suffering from influenza, pneumonia

Great Basin Scientific begins clinical trial for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli diagnostic test

Astute Medical previews upcoming AKI & CRRT 2015 conference to be held in San Diego

Study demonstrates high compliance among patients using iRhythm's ECG patch monitors to detect AFib

Researchers identify molecular pathways associated with distinct subsets of SSc patients

Experts gather at Cardiology 2015 conference to discuss challenges in treating congenital heart disease

Cervical treatment procedures do not affect fertility, shows study

Experts to discuss challenges in CHD treatments at pediatric cardiology conference

Henry Schein's net sales increase 7.0% to $2.7 billion in fourth quarter 2014

New online tool helps facilitate discussion between health professionals and patients presenting with fatigue

IOM committee identifies five main symptoms to diagnose ME/CFS

New IOM report presents diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome

New Endoscopic Technique

Quest Diagnostics, Myriad Genetics reach agreement to end BRCA gene-patent litigation

Biocartis to develop Rapid Ebola Virus Triage Test

Scientists sequence genetic code of roundworm that causes disease in humans, animals

New study reveals eight highly specific physical signs associated with death in cancer patients

Xenics and VUmc collaborate in thermography project for clinical research

New findings could pave way to develop drug therapies for necrosis-related diseases

Discovery improves understanding of factors that trigger allergic asthma

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

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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