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Studies support use of ThyraMIR and ThyGenX to improve detection of benign/malignant thyroid nodules

Data will be presented at both Digestive Disease Week (DDW) and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) annual medical meetings.

18 May 2015

Lumenis and top urologists to host instructive workshop series at AUA 2015

Lumenis Ltd., the world's largest energy-based medical device company for surgical, ophthalmology, and aesthetic applications announced today that the company will host an educational symposium, in collaboration with nationally distinguished urologists, and an instructive workshop series at the American Urological Association's (AUA) 2015 Annual Meeting, being held in New Orleans, La., from May 15 – 19, 2015.

From Lumenis Inc. 18 May 2015

HRS 2015: Additional data supports SJM quadripolar cardiac resynchronization therapy system

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, today announced the presentation of important data around its SJM™ Quadra CRT System during the Heart Rhythm Society's (HRS) 36th annual scientific sessions. Multiple presentations showcase improved clinical outcomes, increased survival and better cost utilization with the St. Jude Medical quadripolar cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) system.

18 May 2015

CMO Council announces the launch of global innovation ecosystem to advance UNICEF’s work

The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council today announced the launch of a global CauseTech.net community and portal site, which is part of a new private sector initiative to crowdsource breakthrough ideas, inventions, products, and emerging technologies that can advance the work done by the UNICEF Global Innovation Center worldwide.

18 May 2015

DATATRAK International challenges clinical research industry at 51st Annual DIA event

DATATRAK International, Inc., the leader in developing cloud-based, unified eClinical® technologies and delivering related services for the clinical trials industry, today announced they are challenging the industry at the upcoming 51st Annual DIA event in Washington DC from June 15 -19, 2015.

18 May 2015

New blood test detects breast cancer metastasis earlier than is currently possible

Research findings from Lund University in Sweden now provide new hope for a way of detecting metastases significantly earlier than is currently possible.

18 May 2015

SAWBO releases new mobile app for Android devices

Whether the need is to educate people in West Africa about preventing Ebola or to train farmers in Latin America on preventing postharvest loss, Scientific Animations without Borders has an app - and an animated video - for that.

18 May 2015

Cough reflex sensitivity diminishes in participants exposed to e-cigarette, shows study

With just one exposure to electronic-cigarette (e-cigarette) vapor, participants in a study of 30 healthy subjects demonstrated a diminishment of cough reflex sensitivity.

18 May 2015

Researchers get NSF funding to create virtual-heart platform to improve medical device development

A virtual-heart platform proposed by Stony Brook researchers and colleagues to improve and accelerate medical-device development and testing has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the amount of $4.2 million over five years.

18 May 2015

New, noninvasive test can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint

Research published today in the journal Analyst has demonstrated a new, noninvasive test that can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint.

18 May 2015

New research confirms the efficacy of Hilterapia laser technique for treating tendinitis

A recent study conducted by the researchers Gabrhel J., Popracová Z., Tauchmannová H. and M. Nemšák on the application of Hilterapia®, produced by ASAlaser - a company for over 30 years at the forefront of the study and development of therapeutic laser solutions - in Achilles tendinopathy and in serious tendons and ligaments disorders has confirmed its full effect.

18 May 2015

No data exists to support long-term efficacy, safety of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation tool

There is little reliable evidence that electronic cigarettes are effective for long-term smoking cessation, according to a new analysis of the currently available research which was presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

18 May 2015

E-cigarette liquid flavors may alter key cellular functions in lung tissue

Certain flavorings used in electronic cigarette liquid may alter important cellular functions in lung tissue, according to new research presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

18 May 2015

Olympus becomes exclusive distributor of Terumo's GLIDEWIRE Urologic Guidewire in the U.S.

Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, among other core businesses, announced today that it has partnered with Terumo Corporation to be the exclusive distributor of the GLIDEWIRE Urologic Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire, a device cleared by the FDA for urological use.

17 May 2015

Device / Technology News

Studies support use of ThyraMIR and ThyGenX to improve detection of benign/malignant thyroid nodules

Lumenis and top urologists to host instructive workshop series at AUA 2015

HRS 2015: Additional data supports SJM quadripolar cardiac resynchronization therapy system

CMO Council announces the launch of global innovation ecosystem to advance UNICEF’s work

DATATRAK International challenges clinical research industry at 51st Annual DIA event

New blood test detects breast cancer metastasis earlier than is currently possible

SAWBO releases new mobile app for Android devices

Cough reflex sensitivity diminishes in participants exposed to e-cigarette, shows study

Researchers get NSF funding to create virtual-heart platform to improve medical device development

New, noninvasive test can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint

New research confirms the efficacy of Hilterapia laser technique for treating tendinitis

No data exists to support long-term efficacy, safety of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation tool

E-cigarette liquid flavors may alter key cellular functions in lung tissue

Olympus becomes exclusive distributor of Terumo's GLIDEWIRE Urologic Guidewire in the U.S.

Differences in mechanical, chemical makeup of e-cigarettes can have adverse effects on human health

New affordable advanced NGS cancer test launched by EKF subsidiary

Vagus nerve stimulation effective in inhibiting cortical spreading depression

CME Medical to distribute eZono 4000 for use in multiple clinical settings

Commonwealth announces availability of new ELISA-based blood test to quickly and reliably diagnose IBS

UEG survey identifies significant variation in current provision of endoscopy services across Europe

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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