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MGH researchers test novel approach to disinfecting wounds in animal study

Application of a technology currently used to disinfect food products may help to get around one of the most challenging problems in medicine today, the proliferation of bacteria resistant to antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs.

22 May 2014

NYU Langone Medical Center implants RNS device in brain for patients with epilepsy

NYU Langone Medical Center last month became the first hospital outside of a clinical trial site to implant a pacemaker-like device in the brain that may be a game-changer for patients with epilepsy.

22 May 2014

Study shows image fusion guided biopsy improves accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis

A recent study by investigators from LIJ Medical Center demonstrated that using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in men with an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) resulted in a prostate cancer detection rate that was twice as high as data reported in the March 1999 Prostate journal that analyzed men undergoing the standard 12-core biopsy with an elevated PSA.

22 May 2014

New 5-layer flask enhances cell culture production

Porvair Sciences has announced a new 5-layer cell culture flask developed to fulfil the need of the growing number of applications that require large numbers of cells.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 22 May 2014

Researchers develop set of tools that may help diabetic patients and their docs to manage condition

Diabetes affects around 10% of the population; according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The disease places a huge financial burden on healthcare systems, and also leads to early death and poor quality of life. However, patients and healthcare professionals will now be able to partner up and manage the illness in better, more effective ways.

22 May 2014

St. Jude Medical's EnligHTN renal denervation system safe, effective for treating drug-resistant hypertension

St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, today announced preliminary results from the EnligHTN III study, which found the company's second-generation EnligHTN™ renal denervation system provided safe and effective therapy for patients with drug-resistant, uncontrolled hypertension six months post-procedure. The results were presented during a hot line late-breaking clinical trial session at EuroPCR 2014.

22 May 2014

3D capillary device can increase production of high-quality liposomes

When the English author Sir Francis Bacon wrote "The world's a bubble" in 1629, it's a safe bet he wasn't thinking about microfluidics.

22 May 2014

Effects of radiofrequency ablation and complete endoscopic resection are equal in dysplastic Barrett's esophagus

According to a new systematic review article, radiofrequency ablation and complete endoscopic resection are equally effective in the short-term treatment of dysplastic Barrett's esophagus, but adverse event rates are higher with complete endoscopic resection.

22 May 2014

Novel scrapbook-inspired test helps patients diagnosed with hepatitis C

To the relief of patients diagnosed with hepatitis C, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new treatments late last year, and a few more are on the way.

22 May 2014

Research validates family history screening questionnaire as tool to cover multiple conditions

The family history screening questionnaire can be used to provide insight into people's susceptibility to breast, ovarian, bowel and prostate cancer, melanoma, ischaemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

22 May 2014

Study examines how interactive games help people with Type 2 diabetes make better choices

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease of global relevance. Due to the fear that comes with the long-term bodily degenerative processes, people with the disease often do not actively seek information on the health risks.

22 May 2014

Reminders prompting asthma patients to take control inhalers improve medication adherence

Reminders prompting asthma patients to take their control inhalers if they miss a dose significantly improve medication adherence, according to a primary-care based study conducted by a research team in Australia.

22 May 2014

New technology needed to avoid improper placement of feeding tubes in pediatric patients

Universal guidelines and improvements in technology are needed to reduce injuries and deaths from improper placement of nasogastric feeding tubes in pediatric patients, according to a comprehensive review of published literature.

22 May 2014

New online training module greatly improves medical student clinical skills

An online training module designed for the evaluation and care of chronic pain greatly improved medical student clinical skills, according to a report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

22 May 2014

New "18F radiotracers" to detect and track certain diseases in patients

Radioactivity is usually associated with nuclear fallout or comic-book spider bites, but in very small amounts it can be a useful tool for diagnosing diseases.

22 May 2014

New mHealth app ecosystem formed by app publishers, sensor vendors and enabling companies

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21 May 2014

AHC Enterprises, Duet Health announce launch of Visit Helper program

AHC Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Health Collaborative of Greater Columbus, and Duet Health announced today the launch of Visit Helper, now available at visithelper.com, iTunes, and Google Play.

21 May 2014

New laser method provides a better understanding on how genes are controlled, regulated

Almost every one of our cells has an entire copy of our genome. But only differing subsets of genes are active and expressed in any given cell.

21 May 2014

Telemedicine in action: an interview with Ian Jackson, Managing Director, Imerja

Telemedicine is a term used to describe the use of information technology in delivering curative or clinical care healthcare, allowing medical specialists to communicate with patients and other medical staff, regardless of their physical location.

21 May 2014

athenahealth signs strategic agreement with Henry Schein Medical

athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based services for electronic health record (EHR), practice management, and care coordination, and Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. Medical business of Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today announced a strategic agreement.

21 May 2014

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MGH researchers test novel approach to disinfecting wounds in animal study

NYU Langone Medical Center implants RNS device in brain for patients with epilepsy

Study shows image fusion guided biopsy improves accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis

New 5-layer flask enhances cell culture production

Researchers develop set of tools that may help diabetic patients and their docs to manage condition

St. Jude Medical's EnligHTN renal denervation system safe, effective for treating drug-resistant hypertension

3D capillary device can increase production of high-quality liposomes

Effects of radiofrequency ablation and complete endoscopic resection are equal in dysplastic Barrett's esophagus

Novel scrapbook-inspired test helps patients diagnosed with hepatitis C

Research validates family history screening questionnaire as tool to cover multiple conditions

Study examines how interactive games help people with Type 2 diabetes make better choices

Reminders prompting asthma patients to take control inhalers improve medication adherence

New technology needed to avoid improper placement of feeding tubes in pediatric patients

New online training module greatly improves medical student clinical skills

New "18F radiotracers" to detect and track certain diseases in patients

New mHealth app ecosystem formed by app publishers, sensor vendors and enabling companies

AHC Enterprises, Duet Health announce launch of Visit Helper program

New laser method provides a better understanding on how genes are controlled, regulated

Telemedicine in action: an interview with Ian Jackson, Managing Director, Imerja

athenahealth signs strategic agreement with Henry Schein Medical

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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