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Multifunctional microcapsules can be produced from tannic acid and metals

Microcapsules with a broad spectrum of applications in biomedicine, catalysis, and technology can be produced by using plant-derived, phenolic tannic acid and a variety of metals. The capsules are formed by a simple self-assembly process, and their properties can be controlled through the choice of metal, as demonstrated by a team of Australian and German researchers in the journal Angewandte Chemie.

16 Apr 2014

Researchers develop more accurate tool for diagnosing even mild cases of asthma

Using just a single drop of blood, a team of University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers has developed a faster, cheaper and more accurate tool for diagnosing even mild cases of asthma.

16 Apr 2014

FDA approves Boston Scientific's latest generation of defibrillators and heart failure devices

Boston Scientific Corporation has received FDA approval for its latest generation of defibrillators and heart failure devices designed to advance patient care. The newly approved devices include the DYNAGEN MINI and INOGEN MINI ICDs, as well as the DYNAGEN X4 and INOGEN X4 CRT-Ds.

16 Apr 2014

ulrich medical USA announces release of tezo spine implants in the U.S. market

ulrich medical USA, Inc., today announced the U.S. market release of the tezo spine implants for multiple surgical approaches to lumbosacral interbody fusion.

16 Apr 2014

Researchers develop screening tool to identify infants prior to 12 months at risk for ASD

The aim of this study was to develop a screening tool to identify infants prior to 12 months at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental learning delay (DLD) and provide immediate determination of risk for autism spectrum disorder.

16 Apr 2014

Daylight Medical releases SKY 6Xi disinfection technology for mobile devices

Daylight Medical, manufacturer and provider of innovative medical products, is pleased to announce its rollout of SKY 6Xi, disinfection technology for mobile devices. SKY 6Xi uses high intensity (254 nanometer wavelength) ultraviolet light in the "C" spectrum (UVC) at close proximity to thoroughly disinfect a mobile device. The unique power of SKY reduces the risk that Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are transmitted to patients while improving safety for healthcare workers.

15 Apr 2014

Irvine Scientific announces launch of BalanCD MDCK cell culture medium

Irvine Scientific is pleased to announce the launch of its BalanCD MDCK cell culture medium, a next generation cell culture product responding to today's requirements for media used in cell-based vaccine manufacturing. This new flagship product expands Irvine Scientific's current BalanCD product portfolio of animal component-free and chemically-defined media with the addition of a new purpose-built product.

15 Apr 2014

EventusDx completes $2.72M financing to support development, commercialization of Octava breast cancer tests

Eventus Diagnostics, Inc. today announced completion of a $2.72 million financing. The financing was led by a new family office private investor, and existing investors also participated. Proceeds of the financing will mostly be used to support the continued development and commercialization of the company's Octava breast cancer tests.

15 Apr 2014

Henry Schein launches new iPad online ordering application to help veterinary practitioners

Henry Schein Animal Health, the leading companion animal health distributor in the United States, and the U.S. animal health business of Henry Schein, Inc., announced today that it has launched a new iPad® online ordering application to help veterinary practitioners manage their product purchases.

15 Apr 2014

Reverse Medical receives FDA IDE approval for BARREL Vascular Reconstruction Device

Reverse Medical Corporation today announced FDA IDE approval for clinical investigation of their BARREL Vascular Reconstruction Device (VRD). The BARREL Vascular Reconstruction Device is designed for use with occlusive devices in the treatment of intracranial bifurcation aneurysms.

15 Apr 2014

Sanofi Korea launches gut health product, Probi Digestis

Probi has signed a distribution and supply agreement with Sanofi. Following this the Consumer Healthcare division of Sanofi Korea is making a major launch of Probi´s gut health product, Probi Digestis starting in April 2014. Probi has already delivered products and received substantial orders for the coming quarters.

15 Apr 2014

New technique of single-cell genomic analysis to reverse tissue engineering

Consider the marvel of the embryo. It begins as a glob of identical cells that change shape and function as they multiply to become the cells of our lungs, muscles, nerves and all the other specialized tissues of the body.

15 Apr 2014

Researchers develop translucent panel that redirects sunlight onto alleyways

In dense, urban centers around the world, many people live and work in dim and narrow streets surrounded by tall buildings that block sunlight. And as the global population continues to rise and buildings are jammed closer together, the darkness will only spread.

15 Apr 2014

PENTAX Medical, Hitachi Medical Systems renew partnership in the area of endoscopic ultrasound

PENTAX Europe and Hitachi Medical Systems Europe have been working together for more than twenty years and today announced a renewal of their strategic partnership in UK to the benefit of their customers.

From PENTAX Medical Company 15 Apr 2014

NEPHRON+ project improves lives of kidney failure patients by developing wearable artificial kidney device

End stage kidney disease is a global public health problem with an estimated 2.4 million patients on dialysis. The number of new cases is rising (7-8% annually) due to population ageing and increased diabetes prevalence.

15 Apr 2014

Isansys awarded two SBRI Healthcare contracts to improve patient monitoring services

Isansys Lifecare Limited, the provider of complete real-time physiological patient status services and systems, today announces that it has won two SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) Healthcare contracts.

From Isansys Lifecare Ltd. 15 Apr 2014

Diplomatic Council, ISfTeH partner to improve interdisciplinary approach to telemedicine and eHealth

The Diplomatic Council and the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a formal partnership between the two organisations.

15 Apr 2014

Engineers develop tools to efficiently analyze living cells

For more than a decade Chang Lu, associate professor of chemical engineering at Virginia Tech, has worked on the development of tools to efficiently analyze living cells. The long-term goal is to gain a better understanding of a range of diseases.

15 Apr 2014

MRI information can speed onset of effective treatments for concussion patients

Researchers using information provided by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique have identified regional white matter damage in the brains of people who experience chronic dizziness and other symptoms after concussion.

15 Apr 2014

Urologists offer new tool for visualizing, monitoring prostate in men with greater accuracy

Urologists at Rush University Medical Center are the first in Chicago to offer a powerful new tool for visualizing and monitoring the prostate in men who have high prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and in detecting prostate cancer more accurately.

15 Apr 2014

Device / Technology News

Multifunctional microcapsules can be produced from tannic acid and metals

Researchers develop more accurate tool for diagnosing even mild cases of asthma

FDA approves Boston Scientific's latest generation of defibrillators and heart failure devices

ulrich medical USA announces release of tezo spine implants in the U.S. market

Researchers develop screening tool to identify infants prior to 12 months at risk for ASD

Daylight Medical releases SKY 6Xi disinfection technology for mobile devices

Irvine Scientific announces launch of BalanCD MDCK cell culture medium

EventusDx completes $2.72M financing to support development, commercialization of Octava breast cancer tests

Henry Schein launches new iPad online ordering application to help veterinary practitioners

Reverse Medical receives FDA IDE approval for BARREL Vascular Reconstruction Device

Sanofi Korea launches gut health product, Probi Digestis

New technique of single-cell genomic analysis to reverse tissue engineering

Researchers develop translucent panel that redirects sunlight onto alleyways

PENTAX Medical, Hitachi Medical Systems renew partnership in the area of endoscopic ultrasound

NEPHRON+ project improves lives of kidney failure patients by developing wearable artificial kidney device

Isansys awarded two SBRI Healthcare contracts to improve patient monitoring services

Diplomatic Council, ISfTeH partner to improve interdisciplinary approach to telemedicine and eHealth

Engineers develop tools to efficiently analyze living cells

MRI information can speed onset of effective treatments for concussion patients

Urologists offer new tool for visualizing, monitoring prostate in men with greater accuracy

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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