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FDA approves perfusion device to help increase access to more donor lungs for transplant

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a device, called Xvivo Perfusion System with Steen Solution Perfusate, that can temporarily ventilate, oxygenate, and pump (perfuse) preservation solution through lungs that were initially thought to be unacceptable for transplant.

27 Apr 2019

UA College partners with Space Tango to develop an easy way to test astronauts' health in space

Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix are partnering with Space Tango, a private aerospace company that designs, builds and operates facilities on the International Space Station, to develop an easy way to test astronauts' health in space.

26 Apr 2019

Researchers investigate causal relationship between higher BMI and psoriasis

Studies have linked psoriasis and higher weight, but the causal relationship between the two has been unclear. What triggers what?

26 Apr 2019

Researchers succeed in humanization of mouse antibodies targeting human herpesvirus 6B

A research group led by Professor Yasuko Mori (Division of Clinical Virology, Center for Infectious Diseases, Kobe University) have succeeded in humanization of mouse antibodies that can neutralize the infection caused by human herpesvirus 6B.

26 Apr 2019

Assisted reproductive technology solution from Olympus increases the efficiency of ICSI

The Olympus IX73SC inverted microscope system is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) solution that facilitates and even eliminates steps in the intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) workflow as part of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 26 Apr 2019

Working to advance accuracy of radiation therapy for pediatric cancer patients

Doctors at Children's Hospital Los Angeles continue to lead the field of radiation oncology by pushing the leading edge of technological advances. A new report by Arthur Olch, PhD, highlights use of specialized software that could advance treatment accuracy for pediatric cancer patients.

26 Apr 2019

Genetic mutations in brain development lead to discovery of rare genetic diseases

Mutations in a gene involved in brain development have led to the discovery of two new neurodevelopmental diseases by an international team led by researchers at McGill University and CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center.

26 Apr 2019

Germ-zapping robot helps curb the spread of infectious diseases

A germ-zapping robot called LightStrike from Xenex is used at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) hospitals to help curb the spread of infectious diseases.

26 Apr 2019

New technology identifies regions where coral reef ecosystems are vulnerable to human activities

Researchers from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa and the State of Hawai'i Department of Health have developed and applied a new technology in Hawai'i that identifies where coral reef ecosystems and associated fisheries are vulnerable to human activities and where to focus management actions to minimize anthropogenic impacts.

26 Apr 2019

New device makes encapsulating cells much faster, cheaper, and more effective

A simple injection that can help regrow damaged tissue has long been the dream of physicians and patients alike.

26 Apr 2019

How much screen time is OK for a 5 year old?

The World Health Organization has come up with new set of recommendations regarding the amount of screen time to be allowed for children less than five years.

25 Apr 2019

Innovative wearable technology will detect breathing problems in infants

An innovative wearable sensor to monitor new-born babies in poor areas is being developed by Anglia Ruskin University, in collaboration with experts in Jordan.

25 Apr 2019

New genetic test identifies many disease-causing gene variations in high-risk populations

Researchers at Nemours Children's Health System have developed a new low-cost genetic test that accurately identified more than 200 known disease-causing gene variations in two high-risk populations, the Old Order Amish and Old Order Mennonites of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

25 Apr 2019

Small army of tiny robots can remove dental plaque

A visit to the dentist typically involves time-consuming and sometimes unpleasant scraping with mechanical tools to remove plaque from teeth.

25 Apr 2019

Device converts brain signals into speech, offering hope for patients

In a remarkable application of modern technology, scientists have created a device that can decode signals from the brain’s speech centers to produce speech through a synthesizer.

25 Apr 2019

New blood-cell analysis device helps better understand causes and mechanics of rare anemia

An EU-funded project has developed a blood-cell analysis device that helps doctors and scientists better understand the causes and mechanics of rare forms of anemia - potentially speeding up the development of new treatments adjusted to the needs of patients with these diseases.

25 Apr 2019

$New book introduces scientists to thermal field-flow fractionation of polymers$

New book introduces scientists to thermal field-flow fractionation of polymers

Postnova Analytics reports on an informative new book that introduces scientists to thermal field-flow fractionation and discusses its advantages over the fundamental problems associated with traditional column-based analytical techniques commonly used to characterize polymers and macromolecules.

From Postnova Analytics 25 Apr 2019

MR Solutions wins third Queen’s Award

MR Solutions, of Guildford has achieved a third Queen’s Award. This follows their win in 2016 with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, while in 2017 the company was recognized for their excellent performance in International Trade. MR Solutions is a world leader in preclinical imaging solutions involving MRI, PET, SPECT, and CT.

From MR Solutions 25 Apr 2019

Researchers seek sage advice of elders on aging issues

Rachel O'Conor booted up her slides and began posing questions to six older adults sitting around a table: How should primary care physicians support patients and caregivers after a diagnosis of dementia? And what stands in the way of getting adequate support?

25 Apr 2019

Predicting whether a patient will benefit from chemotherapy

Case Western Reserve University researchers and partners, including a collaborator at Cleveland Clinic, are pushing the boundaries of how "smart" diagnostic-imaging machines identify cancers--and uncovering clues outside the tumor to tell whether a patient will respond well to chemotherapy.

25 Apr 2019

Technology News and Research

FDA approves perfusion device to help increase access to more donor lungs for transplant

UA College partners with Space Tango to develop an easy way to test astronauts' health in space

Researchers investigate causal relationship between higher BMI and psoriasis

Researchers succeed in humanization of mouse antibodies targeting human herpesvirus 6B

Assisted reproductive technology solution from Olympus increases the efficiency of ICSI

Working to advance accuracy of radiation therapy for pediatric cancer patients

Genetic mutations in brain development lead to discovery of rare genetic diseases

Germ-zapping robot helps curb the spread of infectious diseases

New technology identifies regions where coral reef ecosystems are vulnerable to human activities

New device makes encapsulating cells much faster, cheaper, and more effective

How much screen time is OK for a 5 year old?

Innovative wearable technology will detect breathing problems in infants

New genetic test identifies many disease-causing gene variations in high-risk populations

Small army of tiny robots can remove dental plaque

Device converts brain signals into speech, offering hope for patients

New blood-cell analysis device helps better understand causes and mechanics of rare anemia

New book introduces scientists to thermal field-flow fractionation of polymers

MR Solutions wins third Queen’s Award

Researchers seek sage advice of elders on aging issues

Predicting whether a patient will benefit from chemotherapy

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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