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Turning back the clock on aging stem cells to make better bone

Researchers want to turn back the clock on aging stem cells so they'll make better bone.

10 Jun 2011

GE and Mayo Clinic receive $5.7 million NIH grant to study dedicated MRI brain scanner technology

Driving new technologies that will help expand the availability of MRI scanners beyond the hospital to smaller clinic settings, GE Global Research, the technology development arm for the General Electric Company, and Mayo Clinic, have received a five-year, $5.7 million grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), components of the National Institutes of Health.

10 Jun 2011

Inspire's Stimulation Therapy for Apnea Reduction trial reaches milestones

Inspire Medical Systems, the leading developer of neurostimulation therapies for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), announced today The STAR trial, evaluating both the safety and effectiveness of Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy, is currently underway at 9 leading medical centers across the United States and at 4 sites in Europe.

10 Jun 2011

Key molecule of vascular system directs axons during neural circuit formation

Dr. Fr-d-ric Charron, researcher at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montr-al (IRCM), and his team have shown for the first time that a key molecule of the vascular system directs axons during the formation of neural circuits.

9 Jun 2011

Patient enrollment complete in BioMimetic's Augment Rotator Cuff pilot trial

BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative bioactive products to promote the healing of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, reported today that, ahead of previously announced guidance, the Company completed enrollment of 30 patients in a pilot clinical trial to assess the safety and clinical utility of AugmentTM Rotator Cuff Graft for the repair of large rotator cuff tears.

8 Jun 2011

Stent graft can repair abdominal aortic aneurysm

When Dr. Ross Milner repaired Lydia Strebing's life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysm, she was astonished at how easy it was. "I've had more pain from dental procedures," she said. "This was nothing." Milner, chief of vascular surgery at Loyola University Hospital, repaired the bulging aneurysm by using a catheter to deploy a device called a stent graft.

8 Jun 2011

FDA grants Pathway marketing clearance for JETSTREAM Navitus revascularization catheter for PVD

Pathway Medical Technologies, Inc, an innovator of endovascular treatments for peripheral vascular disease (PVD), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the company 510(k) clearance to market JETSTREAM Navitus, an enhanced revascularization catheter for the treatment of PVD.

6 Jun 2011

Older veterans with stroke can benefit from yoga

An Indiana University study that exposed older veterans with stroke to yoga produced "exciting" results as researchers explore whether this popular mind-body practice can help stroke victims cope with their increased risk for painful and even deadly falls.

6 Jun 2011

Rochester receives $1M FDA, BDRSA grant to begin first controlled clinical trial in Juvenile Batten disease

After years of building hope for a treatment, Rochester researchers and clinicians will begin the first controlled clinical trial for Juvenile Batten disease this summer, thanks to $1 million in grants from the Food and Drug Administration and the Batten Disease Support and Research Association.

1 Jun 2011

Fraunhofer MEVIS' novel brain procedure helps minimize patient-specific surgical risks

To increase patient safety in clinical practice and minimize risks and damage that may arise during surgery, computer support and digital medical imaging are key technologies. Before brain operations, neurosurgeons can now evaluate patient-specific surgical risks, achieve increased safety, and avoid unacceptable risks.

30 May 2011

Longer looks: Stem cells, vaccinating against addictive drugs, the GOP's budget hatchet man

Krista and Tatiana are not like most other sets of twins. They are connected at their heads, where their skulls merge under a mass of shaggy brown bangs. The girls run and play and go down their backyard slide, but whatever they do, they do together, their heads forever inclined toward each other's, their neck muscles strong and sinuous from a never-ending workout. Twins joined at the head — the medical term is craniopagus — are extremely rare.

27 May 2011

CAS, University of Pennsylvania collaborate to develop joint Center of Excellence in Brain Mapping

In a ceremony today, the University of Pennsylvania announced a collaboration agreement with the Chinese Academy of Sciences to develop a joint Center of Excellence in Brain Mapping for the purpose of collaborative research and education in neuroimaging.

27 May 2011

Pulmonx announces new clinical data of Zephyr endobronchial valve in emphysema

Pulmonx Inc. has announced new clinical data from its Chartis multi-center study, presented at the American Thoracic Society's 2011 International Conference.

25 May 2011

Wills Eye Institute and Thomas Jefferson University create new vision research center

A new vision research center based in Philadelphia will foster regional, national and global collaborations among a diverse group of exceptional clinicians and researchers working to better diagnose, treat and prevent visual diseases.

21 May 2011

Pitt researchers develop mouse model of major depressive disorder

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have developed a mouse model of major depressive disorder (MDD) that is based on a rare genetic mutation that appears to cause MDD in the majority of people who inherit it.

19 May 2011

Stem cells from kidneys - World first from Australian scientists

According to Australian scientists, their latest stem cell research breakthrough will bring new treatments for a growing epidemic of chronic kidney disease. They are the first in the world to generate a type of stem cell from human kidney cells. The Melbourne scientists are hoping their discovery will have far-reaching effects in treating the disease.

19 May 2011

U-Systems introduces RCC Transducer Technology for somo•v Automated Breast Ultrasound system

U-Systems, the leader in automated breast ultrasound, launched a revolutionary new transducer technology designed to deliver unparalleled imaging performance and patient comfort. Reverse-Curve Crystal™ (RCC) Transducer Technology was designed and optimized for use with the U-Systems' somo•v® Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) system.

18 May 2011

Zimmer launches new Trabecular Metal augments for use in knee revision surgeries

Zimmer Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal care, today announced the launch of a new, comprehensive range of Trabecular Metal Material augment shapes and cones for use in knee revision surgeries.

17 May 2011

Phase 2 trial data of PET myocardial perfusion imaging with flurpiridaz F 18 presented at ICNC10

Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a worldwide leader in diagnostic imaging, today announced data from a Phase 2 clinical trial that demonstrated Positron Emission Tomography myocardial perfusion imaging with flurpiridaz F 18 provided superior image quality, diagnostic certainty and diagnostic performance for detecting coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to single photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging, the current standard for the non-invasive detection of CAD.

17 May 2011

AMS signs research grant contract for six sites to evaluate vaginal prolapse repair techniques

American Medical Systems a leading provider of world-class devices and therapies for male and female pelvic health, announced today the signing of a research grant contract for six sites to evaluate anatomical, functional and safety outcomes of two different treatments for vaginal prolapse, Anterior Colporrhaphy, a technique which uses traditional suture plication, versus the Elevate Anterior and Apical Prolapse Repair System.

13 May 2011

Anatomy News and Research

Turning back the clock on aging stem cells to make better bone

GE and Mayo Clinic receive $5.7 million NIH grant to study dedicated MRI brain scanner technology

Inspire's Stimulation Therapy for Apnea Reduction trial reaches milestones

Key molecule of vascular system directs axons during neural circuit formation

Patient enrollment complete in BioMimetic's Augment Rotator Cuff pilot trial

Stent graft can repair abdominal aortic aneurysm

FDA grants Pathway marketing clearance for JETSTREAM Navitus revascularization catheter for PVD

Older veterans with stroke can benefit from yoga

Rochester receives $1M FDA, BDRSA grant to begin first controlled clinical trial in Juvenile Batten disease

Fraunhofer MEVIS' novel brain procedure helps minimize patient-specific surgical risks

Longer looks: Stem cells, vaccinating against addictive drugs, the GOP's budget hatchet man

CAS, University of Pennsylvania collaborate to develop joint Center of Excellence in Brain Mapping

Pulmonx announces new clinical data of Zephyr endobronchial valve in emphysema

Wills Eye Institute and Thomas Jefferson University create new vision research center

Pitt researchers develop mouse model of major depressive disorder

Stem cells from kidneys - World first from Australian scientists

U-Systems introduces RCC Transducer Technology for somo•v Automated Breast Ultrasound system

Zimmer launches new Trabecular Metal augments for use in knee revision surgeries

Phase 2 trial data of PET myocardial perfusion imaging with flurpiridaz F 18 presented at ICNC10

AMS signs research grant contract for six sites to evaluate vaginal prolapse repair techniques

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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