CLARITY News and Research

RSS

The lipid-exchanged, anatomically rigid, imaging/immunostaining compatible, tissue hydrogel (CLARITY) method was initially designed in 2013 by Chung and Deisseroth at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Using this process, post-mortem organs can be labeled for proteins and nucleic acids, enabling analysis of intact samples to create detailed 3D images.

A natural approach to combat stress

For anyone who knows the racing, "misfiring" brain associated with today's multitasking lifestyles, finding a safe, effective remedy to achieve calm can be a challenge. Women-run Rainbow Light® Nutritional Systems, a leader in natural nutrition for nearly 30 years, has developed a breakthrough remedy to calm the "busy brain" that can impair mental clarity and cause restless sleep.

29 Jun 2010

AGA refused permission to appeal UK Supreme Court for Figulla ASD and PFO occluder patent infringement

In 2009 the Patents Court of the High Court, Chancery Division, decided that Occlutech's range of Figulla ASD and PFO occluders do not infringe the U.K. part of European Patent 0 808 138. AGA Medical decided to appeal against this decision. The U.K. Court of Appeal (civil division) in London announced its decision confirming that said Figulla ASD and PFO occluders do not infringe said patent.

24 Jun 2010

Aurora Dedicated Breast MRI System installed at Ruijin Hospital, China

Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc. today announced the installation of the Aurora® Dedicated Breast MRI System in China at the world-renowned Ruijin Hospital located in Shanghai, the teaching hospital for China's top-tiered Jiao Tong University Medical School. The installation marks the first Aurora System in China.

22 Jun 2010

Teradata congratulates CMS team for receiving 2010 CIO Council Leadership Award

Teradata Corporation, the world's largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, today extended congratulations to the team led by Julie Boughn, Chief Information Officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, for prestigious recognition by the Federal CIO Council. The 2010 CIO Council Leadership Award was presented to the CMS team at the 2010 IRMCO Conference for its innovative use of information technology to improve transparency and engagement with the public.

19 Jun 2010

Excess neuronal protein plays role in the evolution of neurodegenerative diseases: Research

In diverse neurodegenerative diseases ranging from Parkinson's to Alzheimer's, researchers have long noted accumulations of a little-understood neuronal protein called α-synuclein. Pathological and genetic evidence strongly suggested that excessive α-synuclein played a role in the evolution of these diseases, but it was unclear how too much α-synuclein culminated in synaptic damage and neurodegeneration.

17 Jun 2010

EMS announces availability of SIM-EMR application for training medical and nursing students

Education Management Solutions, the world leader in simulation management and skills evaluation software and audio-video technology, announced today at the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning conference in Las Vegas, the availability of a simulated Electronic Medical Record application for training.

16 Jun 2010

SOA provides clarity regarding law's consequences on existing health insurance plans, benefits

With the approaching national implementation of The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act on July 1, 2010, members of the Society of Actuaries are providing clarity regarding the law's potential unintended consequences on consumers' existing health insurance plans and benefits. While the law is intended to provide non-discriminatory mental health coverage, members of the SOA are helping consumers and large and small employers understand what effects the law will have on current health plan offerings, and what individuals can do to help avoid higher out-of-pocket costs.

16 Jun 2010

University of Guelph student receives 2010 RHR Kendall Award

The Canadian Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology recently announced that Stephen D. Risavy is the recipient of the 2010 RHR Kendall Award. Stephen is a Ph.D. candidate in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program at the University of Guelph in Ontario. Sponsored by RHR International, a world leader in executive and organizational development, this award is presented for the best student paper of the year in Canadian I/O Psychology.

15 Jun 2010

Journal explores polemic issues related to cosmetic surgery, body image and sexuality

Elsevier announced today the publication of the May 2010 issue of Reproductive Health Matters, which brings to light polemic issues related to cosmetic surgery, body image and sexuality. The issue explores the lack of proper information about the risks of complications and failure rate of many of these procedures.

14 Jun 2010

National MS Society commits over $2.4M to support 7 CCSVI research projects

Over $2.4 million has been committed by the National MS Society (USA) and the MS Society of Canada to support 7 new research projects focusing on the role of CCSVI in MS.

14 Jun 2010

QI initiatives in U.S. hospitals need to be overseen to ensure implementation of ethical issues: Johns Hopkins study

New findings from Johns Hopkins suggest that most quality-improvement (QI) initiatives in U.S. hospitals are reviewed internally before they are conducted, but there is not routine consideration of the ethical issues associated with them.

11 Jun 2010

Biofeedback training on MPA decreases performance anxiety, improves performance in musicians

Traditionally, the most successful methods used to combat stage fright have been prescribed medications (beta blockers) and aerobic exercise. In the most recent issue of Biofeedback, researchers studied another technique: the effect of biofeedback training on Musical Performance Anxiety (MPA). MPA is a severe form of stage fright marked by high anxiety levels and impaired performance.

9 Jun 2010

CMAJ to publish comprehensive new guidelines on immigrant health

CMAJ will publish a ground-breaking series of comprehensive new guidelines on immigrant health (pre-embargo link only) beginning June 7, 2010 . The Canadian Immigrant Health Guidelines, a multi-part series, will assist clinicians, policy makers and immigrants in understanding the diverse needs of immigrants to Canada. Few resources like this exist in the international medical literature.

8 Jun 2010

GE Healthcare highlights molecular imaging technologies to help clinicians improve patient experiences

Focusing on helping clinicians improve experiences for their patients, GE Healthcare is highlighting an innovative portfolio of molecular imaging technologies and agents at the 57th annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, June 5-9, in Salt Lake City.

7 Jun 2010

NORTHSTAR Health System purchases Toshiba's Aplio MX ultrasound system

NORTHSTAR Health System, a rural critical-access health care system in Iron River, Mich., recently completed an $18 million renovation that included upgrading its medical imaging technology. To provide the latest in ultrasound imaging technology to its patient population and expand its diagnostic capabilities, NORTHSTAR Health System purchased Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.'s Aplio MX ultrasound system, a compact system that offers premium clinical performance and high-end features at an affordable price point.

3 Jun 2010

Consent forms for research: Have they improved in 25 years?

The consent forms that people sign before participating in research are widely considered difficult to understand and sometimes inaccurate. The lack of clarity was implicated in a high-profile legal settlement in April between Arizona State University and a Native American tribe, which claimed that blood samples that its members provided for genetic research were used for purposes not stated in the consent form. Efforts have been made to improve the forms, but how effective are they?

1 Jun 2010

GE Healthcare introduces new CESM technology to aid in breast cancer diagnosis

GE Healthcare, a pioneer in digital mammography, today announced the introduction of an innovative technology to aid in breast cancer diagnosis. GE Healthcare's new SenoBright Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography technology reduces ambiguity in mammography results, enabling physicians to detect and diagnose cancer with more confidence - even in the densest part of the breast tissue more rapidly and accurately.

1 Jun 2010

Consent forms become more accurate over time, but increased length interferes with comprehension

29 May 2010

Uroplasty reports strong sales growth for Macroplastique in fourth-quarter 2010

Uroplasty, Inc., a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative proprietary products to treat voiding dysfunctions, today reported financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended March 31, 2010. The results were highlighted by continued strong U.S. sales growth for Macroplastique and a reduction in operating and net loss compared to the prior year.

28 May 2010

DAPT Study expands into seven countries in the EU: HCRI

The Harvard Clinical Research Institute announced today that the DAPT Study has expanded into seven countries in the European Union. John Irving, MBChB, MRCP, M.D., consultant cardiologist at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, United Kingdom, was the first European investigator to enroll patients into the study.

25 May 2010

CLARITY News and Research

Further Reading

A natural approach to combat stress

AGA refused permission to appeal UK Supreme Court for Figulla ASD and PFO occluder patent infringement

Aurora Dedicated Breast MRI System installed at Ruijin Hospital, China

Teradata congratulates CMS team for receiving 2010 CIO Council Leadership Award

Excess neuronal protein plays role in the evolution of neurodegenerative diseases: Research

EMS announces availability of SIM-EMR application for training medical and nursing students

SOA provides clarity regarding law's consequences on existing health insurance plans, benefits

University of Guelph student receives 2010 RHR Kendall Award

Journal explores polemic issues related to cosmetic surgery, body image and sexuality

National MS Society commits over $2.4M to support 7 CCSVI research projects

QI initiatives in U.S. hospitals need to be overseen to ensure implementation of ethical issues: Johns Hopkins study

Biofeedback training on MPA decreases performance anxiety, improves performance in musicians

CMAJ to publish comprehensive new guidelines on immigrant health

GE Healthcare highlights molecular imaging technologies to help clinicians improve patient experiences

NORTHSTAR Health System purchases Toshiba's Aplio MX ultrasound system

Consent forms for research: Have they improved in 25 years?

GE Healthcare introduces new CESM technology to aid in breast cancer diagnosis

Consent forms become more accurate over time, but increased length interferes with comprehension

Uroplasty reports strong sales growth for Macroplastique in fourth-quarter 2010

DAPT Study expands into seven countries in the EU: HCRI

Industry Focus eBook - Forensics & toxicology (2nd edition) eBook

Latest eBooks

New horizons in drug discovery: High-throughput & target-to-therapy advances

A practical guide to lipid nanoparticle formulation and resizing

Editorial Focus eBook - Spatial and single-cell omics (1st edition)

Industry Focus eBook - Analytical Chemistry (3rd edition)

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology