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New study investigates patient perspectives on deactivation of ICDs at the end of life

Most patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)--small devices placed in a person's chest to help treat irregular heartbeats with electrical pulses, or shocks--haven't thought about device deactivation if they were to develop a serious illness from which they were not expected to recover.

18 Nov 2014

Edison announces initiation of full coverage on ADRs of DBV Technologies

Edison Investment Research, a leading international investment research firm, announces the initiation of full coverage on the US-listed ADRs of DBV Technologies, the French allergy company focused on peanut allergy.

18 Nov 2014

IntelliCap electronic oral drug delivery technology wins prestigious European ‘High-Tech Innovation Award’

The IntelliCap electronic oral drug delivery technology, created by medtech innovator Medimetrics, has won a prestigious European ‘High-Tech Innovation Award’ from Accenture, the global management consultancy.

18 Nov 2014

New look at the workings of HIV, other viruses

UC Davis researchers are getting a new look at the workings of HIV and other viruses thanks to new techniques in electron microscopy developed on campus.

18 Nov 2014

Study reveals association between high burden of AFib and lower cognitive function

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. announced today that study results presented during the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions showed an association between a high burden of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and lower cognitive function, specifically executive and verbal function.

18 Nov 2014

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences contributes its flow cytometry expertise to support the ONE Study

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences participates in the ONE Study, international collaboration of scientists across Europe and the USA.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 17 Nov 2014

Point of care hemoglobin analyzer launched by EKF Diagnostics at Medica 2014

EKF, has introduced the DiaSpect TM POC hemoglobin analyzer at Medica.

From EKF Diagnostics 17 Nov 2014

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

Device / Technology News

New study investigates patient perspectives on deactivation of ICDs at the end of life

Edison announces initiation of full coverage on ADRs of DBV Technologies

IntelliCap electronic oral drug delivery technology wins prestigious European ‘High-Tech Innovation Award’

New look at the workings of HIV, other viruses

Study reveals association between high burden of AFib and lower cognitive function

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences contributes its flow cytometry expertise to support the ONE Study

Point of care hemoglobin analyzer launched by EKF Diagnostics at Medica 2014

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

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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