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Social robots help diabetic children to become more confident about their futures

Social robots are helping diabetic children accept the nature of their condition and become more confident about their futures, scientists have announced following a four-and-a-half year research study.

17 Nov 2014

Researchers use cutting-edge software to predict aggressive breast cancer tumours

Researchers at Western University are using cutting-edge genetic mutation-analysis software developed in their lab to interpret mutations in tumour genome that may provide insight into determining which breast cancer tumours are more likely spread to other parts of the body and which ones won't.

17 Nov 2014

New test can detect bloodstream infection with unprecedented speed, sensitivity

A new bloodstream infection test created by UC Irvine researchers can speed up diagnosis times with unprecedented accuracy, allowing physicians to treat patients with potentially deadly ailments more promptly and effectively.

16 Nov 2014

New, non-surgical approach to improve sagging skin in the chin and neck region

Patients looking for a non-surgical approach to treat unwanted sagging skin in the chin and neck region have a new and effective option. Bowes Dermatology is proud to offer patients the revolutionary Velashape III to address this common concern.

16 Nov 2014

Massachusetts Eye and Ear offers femtosecond laser technology to Boston-area patients

Patients choosing cataract surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear may now elect to have laser-assisted cataract surgery with the femtosecond LensSx® Laser. The hospital is one of the few in New England to offer the advanced technology, which enables surgeons to more precisely perform cataract surgery aided by a computer-controlled laser.

14 Nov 2014

New technology improves lung cancer detection during radiation therapy

Researchers from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine have developed a technology that improves the detection of tumors during radiation therapy for early-stage lung cancer.

14 Nov 2014

Novel medical-imaging technology helps make earlier treatment decisions for bowel cancer patients

Technology developed at the University of Sussex helps hospitals make earlier and more accurate treatment decisions and survival assessments for patients with bowel cancer.

14 Nov 2014

Laurus Labs to use Novasep Varicol continuous chromatography system

Novasep, a leading supplier of manufacturing solutions to the life sciences industry, and its long-time partner Nilsan Nishotech Systems, a specialist in process engineering in India, today announce the commissioning of a continuous chromatography Varicol system at Laurus Labs, one of India’s fastest growing API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) makers.

14 Nov 2014

Health information on internet may not benefit all older Americans

Providing health information on the internet may not be the "cure all" that it is hoped to be. It could sideline especially those Americans older than 65 years old who are not well versed in understanding health matters, and who do not use the web regularly.

14 Nov 2014

New portable device detects electrical activity emitted by mother and unborn baby’s heart

The new portable device is able to detect both the electrical activity emitted by the heart of the mom as from the unborn baby's.

14 Nov 2014

Laurus Labs to use Novasep Varicol continuous chromatography system

14 Nov 2014

Electrical stimulation technology can help SCI patients regain bladder control

When individuals suffer a spinal cord injury, paralysis is only a part of the major impact on quality of life. Often they also lose bladder control, which frequently causes infections that can lead to kidney damage.

14 Nov 2014

Load bearing, biodegradable implants can reduce the number of second surgeries

No other joint in the human body is as highly mobile as is the shoulder. However, it is also very sensitive and prone to injury, with athletes being particularly affected.

14 Nov 2014

New electronic 'tongue' offers potential application in food testing, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring

An electronic "tongue" could one day sample food and drinks as a quality check before they hit store shelves. Or it could someday monitor water for pollutants or test blood for signs of disease.

14 Nov 2014

Researcher develops loudspeaker system for people with hearing problems

Families often watch TV together, but what happens when one member has hearing difficulties? Usually the result is a compromise on listening volume that doesn't really satisfy anyone.

14 Nov 2014

New wearable technology could send personalized health alerts to troops, civilians

Wearable devices can count the steps you take and the calories you burn. But can they help soldiers in the field? Or prevent someone from having a heart attack?

13 Nov 2014

Platelet-like nanoparticles mimic human body's coagulation process

Stanching the free flow of blood from an injury remains a holy grail of clinical medicine. Controlling blood flow is a primary concern and first line of defense for patients and medical staff in many situations, from traumatic injury to illness to surgery.

13 Nov 2014

Device / Technology News

Social robots help diabetic children to become more confident about their futures

Researchers use cutting-edge software to predict aggressive breast cancer tumours

New test can detect bloodstream infection with unprecedented speed, sensitivity

New, non-surgical approach to improve sagging skin in the chin and neck region

Massachusetts Eye and Ear offers femtosecond laser technology to Boston-area patients

New technology improves lung cancer detection during radiation therapy

Novel medical-imaging technology helps make earlier treatment decisions for bowel cancer patients

Laurus Labs to use Novasep Varicol continuous chromatography system

Health information on internet may not benefit all older Americans

New portable device detects electrical activity emitted by mother and unborn baby’s heart

Laurus Labs to use Novasep Varicol continuous chromatography system

Electrical stimulation technology can help SCI patients regain bladder control

Load bearing, biodegradable implants can reduce the number of second surgeries

New electronic 'tongue' offers potential application in food testing, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring

Researcher develops loudspeaker system for people with hearing problems

New wearable technology could send personalized health alerts to troops, civilians

Platelet-like nanoparticles mimic human body's coagulation process

Internet lessons, tailored text alerts can help young people adopt healthier lifestyles

Eye screenings of underserved populations reveal one in five has early stage diabetic retinopathy

Microscope objectives for ultra-deep biological imaging introduced by Olympus

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

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