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Mediso USA announces tenth site of integrated preclinical nanoScan systems

Mediso USA is proud to announce the tenth site of integrated preclinical multimodality imagers of the nanoScan Family in North America, at the preeminent Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The nanoScan systems are developed and manufactured by Mediso Ltd., Hungary.

28 Sep 2015

Increasing availability of genetic tests for at-risk cancer patients

Mutations in the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes are very likely to lead to a form of cancer in people who have them. These mutations can be detected using a genetic test. The introduction of a new drug has improved treatment options and this, coupled with increased awareness and improved access, increased the number of genetic tests carried out at the MedUni Vienna last year by a factor of five.

28 Sep 2015

Ocean cells contribute to contextual learning process, shows research

When we misplace something, retracing our steps often helps us remember where we put it because environmental contexts are strongly linked to memory formation.

26 Sep 2015

Scripps becomes first health care provider in San Diego County to implant Evera MRI SureScan ICD System

Scripps Health is the first health care provider in San Diego County to use the only implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) device approved for use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.

26 Sep 2015

Researchers uncover proteins that may have critical role in normal heart function

Researchers at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research have uncovered a treasure trove of proteins, which hold answers about how our heart pumps -- a phenomenon known as contractility.

26 Sep 2015

University of Texas at Dallas to offer new opportunities for doctoral students in mathematics, statistics

Expertise in mathematical sciences is playing an increasingly important role in professions beyond the classroom and academia, from aiding energy exploration and tracking disease outbreaks to creating high-tech simulations for the automotive, defense and aerospace industries.

26 Sep 2015

NIH-supported study explores effects of substance use on adolescent brain development

The National Institutes of Health today awarded 13 grants to research institutions around the country as part of a landmark study about the effects of adolescent substance use on the developing brain.

26 Sep 2015

DNA nanostructures provide novel applications in molecular medicine

Researchers from Aalto University have published an article in the recent Trends in Biotechnology journal. The article discusses how DNA molecules can be assembled into tailored and complex nanostructures, and further, how these structures can find uses in therapeutics and bionanotechnological applications.

25 Sep 2015

Adult survivors of childhood posterior fossa brain tumors have low working memory

Adult survivors of childhood brain tumors have lower working memory performance compared to healthy adults, according to researchers at Georgia State University and Emory University.

24 Sep 2015

TUM, Stanford University scientists create new cancer therapy concept

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer and one of the most difficult to treat. Its high resistance to treatment is a major problem, particularly in the advanced stages.

24 Sep 2015

UNC Lineberger earns 'exceptional' rating from NCI for major grant application

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center earned an "exceptional" rating from the National Cancer Institute for a major grant application associated with the center's multidisciplinary research.

23 Sep 2015

American College of Radiology supports collaborative, patient-centered approaches to reduce diagnostic errors

As a sponsor of the Sept. 22 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, the American College of Radiology (ACR) congratulates the Committee on its thorough analysis of the complex process of diagnosis and its recommendations for improvement.

23 Sep 2015

Subtle differences in brain function make women react differently to negative emotions, shows research

Women react differently to negative images compared to men, which may be explained by subtle differences in brain function.

23 Sep 2015

NJIT President Joel Bloom to be honored as Educator of the Year

The Research & Development Council of New Jersey will honor the winners of the 2015 Edison Patent Awards at the 36th Edison Patent Awards Ceremony & Reception on November 12, 2015. Over 50 inventors and 12 New Jersey companies and universities will be recognized at the event.

23 Sep 2015

Amyloid PET method works well for detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease

A method for detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease using amyloid PET imaging works as well as the previously used cerebrospinal fluid sample method. This is the conclusion of a new Lund University study - the most thorough and extensive undertaken in the field so far.

23 Sep 2015

Drug combination delivers effective punch against one form of pancreatic cancer

One form of pancreatic cancer has a new enemy: a two-drug combination discovered by UF Health researchers that inhibits tumors and kills cancer cells in mouse models.

22 Sep 2015

Codman Neuro develops new MRI-resistant programmable valve for treatment of hydrocephalus

Codman Neuro* has developed a new MRI-resistant programmable valve with eight different pressure settings, including a ‘virtual off’ setting, for the treatment of hydrocephalus, a neurological condition that affects more than one million children and adults in the United States.

22 Sep 2015

New Medicare payment model reduces use of low-value services

In the first large-scale study to assess the effects of the Affordable Care Act's reforms to physician and hospital payments on the use of wasteful health care services, researchers have found that a new Medicare payment model reduced the number of times patients received services providing little or no health benefit.

22 Sep 2015

Former soldier Trevor Greene walks again with the help of exoskeleton at SFU's Surrey campus

Former Canadian soldier Trevor Greene, who survived a debilitating brain injury while on duty in Afghanistan in 2006, has recovered his ability to walk again with the help of a customized exoskeleton, his personal determination and support of researchers at Simon Fraser University.

21 Sep 2015

Researchers develop 3D-printed guide that helps regrow nerves after injury

A national team of researchers has developed a first-of-its-kind, 3D-printed guide that helps regrow both the sensory and motor functions of complex nerves after injury. The groundbreaking research has the potential to help more than 200,000 people annually who experience nerve injuries or disease.

21 Sep 2015

Imaging News and Research

Mediso USA announces tenth site of integrated preclinical nanoScan systems

Increasing availability of genetic tests for at-risk cancer patients

Ocean cells contribute to contextual learning process, shows research

Scripps becomes first health care provider in San Diego County to implant Evera MRI SureScan ICD System

Researchers uncover proteins that may have critical role in normal heart function

University of Texas at Dallas to offer new opportunities for doctoral students in mathematics, statistics

NIH-supported study explores effects of substance use on adolescent brain development

DNA nanostructures provide novel applications in molecular medicine

Adult survivors of childhood posterior fossa brain tumors have low working memory

TUM, Stanford University scientists create new cancer therapy concept

UNC Lineberger earns 'exceptional' rating from NCI for major grant application

American College of Radiology supports collaborative, patient-centered approaches to reduce diagnostic errors

Subtle differences in brain function make women react differently to negative emotions, shows research

NJIT President Joel Bloom to be honored as Educator of the Year

Amyloid PET method works well for detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Drug combination delivers effective punch against one form of pancreatic cancer

Codman Neuro develops new MRI-resistant programmable valve for treatment of hydrocephalus

New Medicare payment model reduces use of low-value services

Former soldier Trevor Greene walks again with the help of exoskeleton at SFU's Surrey campus

Researchers develop 3D-printed guide that helps regrow nerves after injury

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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