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New bio-mimicry method allows scientists to track cells in vivo using MRI during preclinical, clinical trials

Researchers led by Carnegie Mellon University Professor of Biological Sciences Chien Ho have developed a new method for preparing mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) that not only leads to the production of more native stem cells, but also labels them with a FDA approved iron-oxide nanoparticle (Ferumoxytol).

18 May 2016

Drexel study shows how microtubules play vital role in keeping neurons on proper trajectory

As the human brain develops, neurons leave their birthplace and take a trip to distant locations. Once they reach their final destination, the neurons then send out axons and dendrites -- the branches that receive and send messages from other cells.

18 May 2016

UC San Diego researchers develop novel technique for imaging brain activity in freely walking fruit fly

Researchers at the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind at the University of California San Diego have developed a technique for imaging brain activity in a freely walking fruit fly.

18 May 2016

First-ever clinical trial of bioabsorbable cardiovascular device in children shows promise

Current cardiovascular valve or blood vessel implants are generally associated with a number of complications, have limited efficacy over time, and may necessitate repeated interventions over a patient's lifetime, especially when implanted in a young child.

18 May 2016

Women suffering from anorexia nervosa or obesity may respond differently to taste

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that women suffering from anorexia nervosa and those who are obese respond differently to taste, a finding that could lead to new treatments for the eating disorders.

17 May 2016

CMR 'may be preferable' to SPECT for CHD prognosis

Long-term follow-up of the CE-MARC study suggests that cardiovascular magnetic resonance could be a better predictor of cardiovascular events than single-photon emission computed tomography in patients with coronary heart disease.

17 May 2016

Many biomarkers for PD fail to inform on progression

Longitudinal monitoring of 30 tests for marker candidates in early Parkinson's disease has found that just 10 show significant changes commensurate with disease progression.

17 May 2016

Magic mushroom compound may offer potential new way for antidepressant research

Psilocybin – a hallucinogenic compound derived from magic mushrooms – may offer a possible new avenue for antidepressant research, according to a new study published in The Lancet Psychiatry today.

17 May 2016

MR Solutions exhibits latest preclinical cryogen-free MRI imaging systems at ISMRM 2016

MR Solutions will be displaying its latest ground-breaking preclinical cryogen-free MRI imaging systems at ISMRM in Singapore from May 7 to 13. This includes details of a new 9.4T cryogen-free scanner and a compact 3T system with a 12cm bore which are coming soon.

From MR Solutions 17 May 2016

Lightpoint Medical signs exclusive global license agreement with UA for Beta Emission Tomography

Lightpoint Medical, a clinical-stage medical device company developing advanced imaging technologies for intraoperative cancer detection, announced today that the company has signed an exclusive global license agreement for a molecular imaging technology called Beta Emission Tomography, developed by Professor Harrison Barrett, Regents Professor of Radiology and Optical Science, with his student Yijun Ding and colleague Dr. Luca Caucci at the University of Arizona Center for Gamma Ray Imaging.

17 May 2016

Philips to showcase advanced cardiology solutions at EuroPCR 2016 Congress

Royal Philips today announced its participation in the EuroPCR 2016 Congress in the field of interventional cardiology, taking place in Paris, France, May 17 – 20, 2016.

From Philips Healthcare 17 May 2016

Carol Fabian inducted into KU Women's Hall of Fame for contributions to breast cancer research

Among the women inducted into the University of Kansas Hall of Fame on April 14, 2016, was Carol Fabian, MD. Fabian, a professor of medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center and director of the Breast Cancer Prevention Center at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, is a nationally recognized oncologist and a pioneer in in the field of breast cancer research.

17 May 2016

University of Colorado Boulder combines Raman spectroscopy and nanoindentation for improved materials characterisation

The University of Colorado Boulder, USA, combines Raman spectroscopy and nanoindentation for improved materials characterisation.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 16 May 2016

Amadeus invests in Inotec’s advanced woundcare technology - NATROX™

Amadeus Capital Partners, the global technology investor, has today announced an investment in Inotec AMD, a maker of mobile medical devices designed to heal chronic, hypoxic wounds that afflict millions of sufferers around the world every year. As more than 90% of wounds suffer from a lack of oxygen, the launch of NATROX™ addresses this serious concern with a simple, cost-effective application which treats a broad spectrum of chronic health problems.

16 May 2016

Cedars-Sinai researchers explore whether healthy lifestyle choices can slow or prevent Alzheimer's disease

Cedars-Sinai neuroscience researchers are studying whether extensive changes in lifestyle among patients with mild cognitive impairment can slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

13 May 2016

Arterial switch to 12 o'clock position linked to myocardial ischaemia risk in adolescence

Arterial switch to the 12 o'clock position is associated with abnormal coronary perfusion in adolescence, reveals research presented today at EuroCMR 2016.1 Babies born with transposition of the great arteries (TGA) undergo the arterial switch operation in the first days of life.

13 May 2016

Myocardial fibrosis linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes in OSA patients

Myocardial fibrosis could be a future therapeutic target after researchers found it correlated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) referred for cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR).

13 May 2016

New CMR imaging technique increases accuracy by eliminating patients' need to breathe naturally

A new technique for cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging improves accuracy by removing patients' need to breathe, reveals research presented today at EuroCMR 2016 by Professor Juerg Schwitter, director of the Cardiac MR Centre at the University Hospital Lausanne, Switzerland.

13 May 2016

Clinical study shows sitagliptin drug not effective in treating NAFLD

A diabetes medication described in some studies as an effective treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) works no better than a placebo, report researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, after conducting the first randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial of sitagliptin, an oral antihyperglycemic marketed by Merck & Co. under the name Januvia.

13 May 2016

Tau pathology closely tracks brain function during early AD

Tau tangles may be a better indicator of cognitive changes during Alzheimer's disease progression than beta-amyloid deposition, researchers propose.

13 May 2016

Imaging News and Research

New bio-mimicry method allows scientists to track cells in vivo using MRI during preclinical, clinical trials

Drexel study shows how microtubules play vital role in keeping neurons on proper trajectory

UC San Diego researchers develop novel technique for imaging brain activity in freely walking fruit fly

First-ever clinical trial of bioabsorbable cardiovascular device in children shows promise

Women suffering from anorexia nervosa or obesity may respond differently to taste

CMR 'may be preferable' to SPECT for CHD prognosis

Many biomarkers for PD fail to inform on progression

Magic mushroom compound may offer potential new way for antidepressant research

MR Solutions exhibits latest preclinical cryogen-free MRI imaging systems at ISMRM 2016

Lightpoint Medical signs exclusive global license agreement with UA for Beta Emission Tomography

Philips to showcase advanced cardiology solutions at EuroPCR 2016 Congress

Carol Fabian inducted into KU Women's Hall of Fame for contributions to breast cancer research

University of Colorado Boulder combines Raman spectroscopy and nanoindentation for improved materials characterisation

Amadeus invests in Inotec’s advanced woundcare technology - NATROX™

Cedars-Sinai researchers explore whether healthy lifestyle choices can slow or prevent Alzheimer's disease

Arterial switch to 12 o'clock position linked to myocardial ischaemia risk in adolescence

Myocardial fibrosis linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes in OSA patients

New CMR imaging technique increases accuracy by eliminating patients' need to breathe naturally

Clinical study shows sitagliptin drug not effective in treating NAFLD

Tau pathology closely tracks brain function during early AD

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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