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Analytical strategies that support OSD formulation: A new whitepaper from Malvern Instruments

A new whitepaper from Malvern Panalytical provides detailed guidance on the analytical technologies that help to accelerate oral solid dosage (OSD) product formulation to a successful conclusion.

From Malvern Panalytical 12 Feb 2015

Innovative single-use torque instruments utilize tough polycarbonate from Bayer

Makrolon® polycarbonate resin from Bayer MaterialScience LLC forms the handles of CMP’s TorqueSafe™ instruments, which are designed for trauma, reconstruction, small bone, cranio maxillofacial fixation, spine and extremity procedures.

12 Feb 2015

Study demonstrates high compliance among patients using iRhythm's ECG patch monitors to detect AFib

iRhythm Technologies, Inc., a leading digital health care solutions company focusing on the advancement of cardiac care, presented study results that demonstrate high compliance among patients using long term electrocardiogram (ECG) patch monitors to detect atrial fibrillation (AFib).

12 Feb 2015

New computer-simulated prescribing strategies for glasses may help Down syndrome patients see better

New computer-simulated prescribing strategies for glasses may improve the vision of individuals with Down syndrome, thanks to a team of University of Houston College of Optometry researchers who received a $1.67 million grant from the National Eye Institute.

12 Feb 2015

Researchers create new intraoperative probe for detecting cancer cells

Brain cancer patients may live longer thanks to a new cancer-detection method developed by researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, at McGill University and the MUHC, and Polytechnique Montréal.

12 Feb 2015

Rehabilitation experts to develop prosthetic limb that moves and feels like natural one

Rehabilitation experts at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine hope to one day give people with an arm amputation a prosthetic limb that not only moves like a natural one, but "feels" like it, too.

12 Feb 2015

Researchers develop novel approach to identify potential antimalarial drugs

Each year nearly 600,000 people--mostly children under age five and pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa--die from malaria, caused by single-celled parasites that grow inside red blood cells. The most deadly malarial species--Plasmodium falciparum--has proven notoriously resistant to treatment efforts.

12 Feb 2015

Single-use TorqueSafe instruments use Bayer's Makrolon polycarbonate resin

For many years, torque-applying instruments have been among the surgical instruments typically used during orthopedic surgeries.

12 Feb 2015

AXT establishes preclinical imaging portfolio with MR solutions product lines

To coincide with the start of Lorne Cancer conference, AXT are proud to announce the commencement of their distributorship with MR SOLUTIONS, a world leader in the development of innovative preclinical imaging solutions

From MR Solutions 11 Feb 2015

Bayer launches new polycarbonate blend grade tailored for wearable medical devices

New grade offers high level of chemical resistance, excellent rigidity and toughness and limited biocompatibility compliance

11 Feb 2015

Virginia Tech purchases two Bruker fluorescence microscope solutions

The Vutara 350 can break the optical diffraction limit by an order of magnitude, opening up a myriad of research opportunities in single-molecule cellular processes.

From Bruker 11 Feb 2015

Innovative IV pole utilizing polycarbonate resin blend from Bayer enhances patient and health care worker safety

While health care and medical technology have made great strides over the years, there is one aspect of patient care that has not changed as rapidly: the IV pole.

11 Feb 2015

Synthetic DNA gel could bring researchers closer to printing artificial organs

A two-part water-based gel made of synthetic DNA and peptide could bring the inventors of a 3D bio printer closer to being able to print organs for transplant, or to replace animal testing. The teams led by Dongsheng Liu (Tsinghua University) and Will Shu (Heriot-Watt University) faced two main challenges: finding a matrix or scaffold to support the live cells in 3D, and being able to produce a consistent product which would not be rejected by transplant recipients.

11 Feb 2015

New online tool helps facilitate discussion between health professionals and patients presenting with fatigue

In Australia, people often seek medical advice because of fatigue. However it is often not associated with underlying disease, particularly in young to middle aged adults, and may remain unexplained.

11 Feb 2015

IU School of Medicine launches Industry Collaboration Portal

The Indiana University School of Medicine has launched an initiative and accompanying web site to encourage more collaboration between private industry and researchers at the medical school.

11 Feb 2015

Researchers invent novel sock that can help prevent DVT, improve survival rates of patients

Patients who are bedridden or unable to move their legs are often at risk of developing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a potentially life-threatening condition caused by blood clots forming along the lower extremity veins of the legs. A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering has invented a novel sock that can help prevent DVT and improve survival rates of patients.

11 Feb 2015

Researchers propose changes to improve studies about value of health information technology

Studies about the value of health information technology can be improved by broadening the reviews to include both costs and benefits, and lengthening study periods to capture long-term implications, according to a new RAND Corporation analysis.

11 Feb 2015

Researchers generate new reporter system to study bone regeneration potential of embryonic stem cells

A new reporter system used to study the bone regeneration potential of human embryonic stem cells has been generated in research led by the University of Minnesota. The new reporter system is the first of its kind for human pluripotent stem cells and is important for identifying certain agents and pathways that mediate early stages of human bone development.

11 Feb 2015

REMIND-A-CAP awarded top Innovative Branded Technology honor

REMIND-A-CAP a novel product created to help address the $200 billion challenge of medication non-adherence in the United States, was awarded the top Innovative Branded Technology honor in the recently announced 2014 PM360 Pharma Choice Awards. The customizable and patented pill bottle cap with an ergonomic dial to set for next dosing provides a much-needed tool for companies and brands looking to improve their patient to product adherence.

11 Feb 2015

Dotmatics releases new version of Inventory module

Dotmatics, the leading provider of scientific informatics solutions and services, announced today the release of a new version of its Inventory module which is fully integrated with the Dotmatics Platform. Inventory enables the tracking of chemical samples, as well as biological entities and laboratory resources including instruments and consumables.

11 Feb 2015

Device / Technology News

Analytical strategies that support OSD formulation: A new whitepaper from Malvern Instruments

Innovative single-use torque instruments utilize tough polycarbonate from Bayer

Study demonstrates high compliance among patients using iRhythm's ECG patch monitors to detect AFib

New computer-simulated prescribing strategies for glasses may help Down syndrome patients see better

Researchers create new intraoperative probe for detecting cancer cells

Rehabilitation experts to develop prosthetic limb that moves and feels like natural one

Researchers develop novel approach to identify potential antimalarial drugs

Single-use TorqueSafe instruments use Bayer's Makrolon polycarbonate resin

AXT establishes preclinical imaging portfolio with MR solutions product lines

Bayer launches new polycarbonate blend grade tailored for wearable medical devices

Virginia Tech purchases two Bruker fluorescence microscope solutions

Innovative IV pole utilizing polycarbonate resin blend from Bayer enhances patient and health care worker safety

Synthetic DNA gel could bring researchers closer to printing artificial organs

New online tool helps facilitate discussion between health professionals and patients presenting with fatigue

IU School of Medicine launches Industry Collaboration Portal

Researchers invent novel sock that can help prevent DVT, improve survival rates of patients

Researchers propose changes to improve studies about value of health information technology

Researchers generate new reporter system to study bone regeneration potential of embryonic stem cells

REMIND-A-CAP awarded top Innovative Branded Technology honor

Dotmatics releases new version of Inventory module

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