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Salk researchers advance sonogenetics technology for treating neurological conditions

The emerging technology of sonogenetics--a technique where cells are controlled by sound--offers the potential to one day replace pharmaceutical drugs or invasive surgical treatments for neurological conditions like epilepsy, Parkinson's disease or posttraumatic stress disorder.

23 Oct 2018

Researchers receive National Science Foundation grant to create SMS-based virtual health coach

An interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to create an SMS-based virtual health coach that would help overweight people set and achieve healthy eating and exercise goals.

23 Oct 2018

Brain wave device boosts memory performance

The entrainment of theta brain waves with a commercially available device not only enhances theta wave activity, but also boosts memory performance.

23 Oct 2018

Stratasys to showcase potential of 3D printed models at MEDICA 2018

This year’s MEDICA World Forum for Medicine (Düsseldorf, 12-15 November) will see Stratasys (Hall 9, Stand D12) demonstrate how medical institutions and their suppliers throughout the world are using advanced 3D printing across the entire value chain.

22 Oct 2018

Canon Medical to showcase world's first Ultra-High Resolution CT system at ASTRO 2018

At this year's American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, October 21-24, 2018 (Booth #3737), Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. will showcase its recently FDA-cleared Aquilion PrecisionTM, the world's first Ultra-High Resolution CT system.

22 Oct 2018

Free phone app helps low-income obese patients to lose weight

With the help of a free phone app, low-income obese patients with signs of cardiovascular risk lost a clinically meaningful amount of weight, finds new research from Duke University.

22 Oct 2018

New 3D bioprinting technique shows potential for artificial tissue fabrication

University of Colorado Boulder engineers have developed a 3D printing technique that allows for localized control of an object's firmness, opening up new biomedical avenues that could one day include artificial arteries and organ tissue.

22 Oct 2018

Pilot clinical trial shows effectiveness of bioelectronic medicine device for lupus

A bioelectronic medicine device was effective in reducing pain and fatigue in patients with lupus, according to Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Professor Cynthia Aranow, MD, who will present pilot clinical trial results Tuesday at the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Professional's Annual Meeting.

22 Oct 2018

Advancement in medical imaging methods for health care

The fast-moving advancement in medical imaging technology has revolutionized health care science. When information technology is integrated with imaging technology, it takes health care to new horizons. On the other hand, there is an increase in the number of health care workers to meet the need of growing population and requirement of quality health services.

22 Oct 2018

More accurate and less stressful way to measure a baby's heartbeat

Checking the heartbeat of babies in the womb is set to become more accurate and less stressful for expectant mothers thanks to research by the University of Sussex.

20 Oct 2018

VR could help encourage empathy, helpful behavior towards marginalized groups

Virtual Reality could be a useful tool to encourage empathy, helpful behavior, and positive attitudes towards marginalized groups, according to a study published October 17, 2018 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Fernanda Herrera from Stanford University, USA, and colleagues.

19 Oct 2018

University of Pittsburgh wins NSF grant for big data research to prevent complications from anesthesia

The National Science Foundation awarded $1,182,305 to the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering to support research into using machine learning and Big Data to analyze electronic anesthesia records and prevent postoperative complications and death.

19 Oct 2018

Next-generation RNA sequencing technology sheds new light on human mitochondrial diseases

The ability to translate the genetic code into proteins is an essential step in all living organisms. A cornerstone of this molecular process is the ability of transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules to couple recognition of the genetic code with the cognate amino acid, which are the building blocks of proteins.

19 Oct 2018

Near infrared spectroscopy technique for accurate evaluation of chondral injuries

Osteoarthritis is a disabling disease characterised by joint pain and restricted mobility, affecting especially the elderly. The disease generally progresses slowly, even over decades.

19 Oct 2018

AI pathology diagnostic tool developed using deep learning technology from Olympus

Since 2017, Olympus Corporation has participated in a joint research program that has the potential to help streamline the workload of clinical pathologists, called “A New Approach to Develop Computer-Aided Diagnosis Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Gastric Biopsy Specimens”.

From Olympus Life Science Solutions 18 Oct 2018

Sleeping Beauty technique helps identify genes responsible for NAFLD-associated liver cancer

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Device / Technology News

Salk researchers advance sonogenetics technology for treating neurological conditions

Researchers receive National Science Foundation grant to create SMS-based virtual health coach

Brain wave device boosts memory performance

Stratasys to showcase potential of 3D printed models at MEDICA 2018

Canon Medical to showcase world's first Ultra-High Resolution CT system at ASTRO 2018

Free phone app helps low-income obese patients to lose weight

New 3D bioprinting technique shows potential for artificial tissue fabrication

Pilot clinical trial shows effectiveness of bioelectronic medicine device for lupus

Advancement in medical imaging methods for health care

More accurate and less stressful way to measure a baby's heartbeat

VR could help encourage empathy, helpful behavior towards marginalized groups

University of Pittsburgh wins NSF grant for big data research to prevent complications from anesthesia

Next-generation RNA sequencing technology sheds new light on human mitochondrial diseases

Near infrared spectroscopy technique for accurate evaluation of chondral injuries

AI pathology diagnostic tool developed using deep learning technology from Olympus

Sleeping Beauty technique helps identify genes responsible for NAFLD-associated liver cancer

New imaging tool helps visualize how sound-induced vibrations travel through the ear

Metrohm offers robust handheld Raman analyzer for Defense and Security

Metrohm’s new ID Kit enables fast, easy, and accurate detection of heroin and other opioids

Metrohm Raman introduces Mira P handheld Raman system

Breast Cancer as a Dynamic Disease

Modeling Non-Numerical Data in Systems Biology

Working Towards a Sustainable Future for the NHS

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