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Nanotechnology unlocks new pathways for targeted drug delivery

Significant advances have been made in chemotherapy over the past decade, but targeting drugs to cancer cells while avoiding healthy tissues continues to be a major challenge.

15 Apr 2014

Researcher at Fox Chase Cancer Center wins a new Cytation™ 3 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader in BioTek's "Think Possible" Application Contest

BioTek congratulates Dr. Jeff Peterson of the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Pennsylvania for winning a new Cytation™ 3 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader in BioTek's "Think Possible" Application Contest. Entrants were judged on a short essay that they submitted, detailing the application that they think is possible for their specific research using the Cytation 3. As an Associate Professor, Dr. Peterson studies chemical biology and kinase signaling in cancer.

14 Apr 2014

McGill University Health Centre launches new program to improve patient safety and quality care

A new program aimed at improving patient safety and quality care has been launched at McGill University Health Centre hospitals. The program, which is being conducted in collaboration with Vendorlink.ca, is the first of its kind in a large academic Quebec hospital.

11 Apr 2014

Cognizant collaborates with HTH Worldwide to maximize mobile healthcare solutions

Cognizant today announced that it is working with HTH Worldwide, a global technology-based health services and information company, to enable its members to maximize the use of mobile technology for managing healthcare needs more effectively while traveling abroad. As part of the engagement, Cognizant is helping HTH Worldwide transform its mobile footprint through an enterprise mobile platform to support the company's rapidly growing business and further strengthen its leadership position in mobile medical assistance services.

11 Apr 2014

ICB International develops tracer for imaging alpha-synuclein in Parkinson's disease

On March 4, 2014, ICB International, Inc., ("ICBI"), announced the development of a tracer for imaging alpha-synuclein (a-Syn) in Parkinson's-like mice at the Keystone Symposium for Parkinson disease (PD) in Keystone,Colorado.

11 Apr 2014

Criterions EHR certified under Drummond Group's ONC-ACB program

Criterions EHR version 3.0 has been tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body program. This EHR software is compliant in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

11 Apr 2014

PolyTherics extends ThioBridge antibody drug conjugate collaboration with MacroGenics

PolyTherics Limited, a provider of technologies and services to enable the development of better biopharmaceuticals, today announced an extension to its ThioBridge antibody drug conjugate ("ADC") collaboration with MacroGenics Inc, a US biotechnology company developing innovative medicines utilizing its next generation antibody technologies.

11 Apr 2014

Tissue reconstruction using autologous engineered implants has been successfully achieved in humans

Reconstruction of damaged/absent tissue using engineered autologous (from the patients’ own cells) implants has been successfully achieved in humans for the first time.

11 Apr 2014

Mayo Clinic collaborates with Enterprise Ireland to advance novel medical technologies

Mayo Clinic today announced a five-year collaboration with Enterprise Ireland, the Irish enterprise development agency, to advance novel medical technologies originating from Mayo Clinic.

11 Apr 2014

RWJUH offers new alternative to open up blocked arteries

Treatment options for high-risk heart patients with severely calcified coronary artery disease (CAD) have been limited for more than 20 years. Now, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital offers a new alternative to open up blocked arteries.

11 Apr 2014

BioZorb 3D surgical marker improves ability to target radiation treatment for breast cancer

The BioZorb™ three-dimensional surgical marker improved the ability of radiation oncologists to target radiation treatment for breast cancer, according to a scientific presentation at the 2014 American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) Annual Meeting.

11 Apr 2014

Loyola offers patients the most advanced PET/CT scanner

Loyola University Medical Center is now offering patients the most advanced PET/CT scanner on the market. The state-of-the-art system is improving the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, heart disease, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease and other conditions.

11 Apr 2014

Researchers develop glass fabric-based thermoelectric generator for wearable electronics

Wearable computers or devices have been hailed as the next generation of mobile electronic gadgets, from smart watches to smart glasses to smart pacemakers. For electronics to be worn by a user, they must be light, flexible, and equipped with a power source, which could be a portable, long-lasting battery or no battery at all but a generator.

11 Apr 2014

Abbott completes enrollment of 3 clinical trials to support approval of Absorb Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced it has completed enrollment of three clinical trials to support approvals of the company's revolutionary Absorb™ Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) in the United States, Japan and China.

10 Apr 2014

HTMS introduces algorithm-based analytics model, Alfred

HTMS, an Emdeon company, is pleased to introduce Alfred™. Alfred is an algorithm-based analytics model that can help all types of healthcare stakeholders calculate health plan rates and federal subsidies through its comparison and advisory capabilities and is both easy to use and understand.

10 Apr 2014

MSC Software to develop national center for digital manufacturing technology

MSC Software Corporation, a global leader in helping product manufacturers to advance their engineering methods with simulation software and services, today announced that it is part of the 41-member consortium that won a U.S. government competition to develop a national center for digital manufacturing technology.

10 Apr 2014

Warwick blood freezing technique shortlisted in Royal Society of Chemistry competition

Blood freezing technology, developed at Warwick, has been shortlisted in a Royal Society of Chemistry competition to find promising emerging technologies. Warwick Ventures is working with the researchers to identify commercial opportunities for the technique.

10 Apr 2014

New book is an essential resource for academic scientists working in biomedicine

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press is pleased to announce the publication of Connecting with Companies: A Guide to Consulting Agreements for Biomedical Scientists by Edward Klees, J.D. and H. Robert Horvitz, Ph.D. The book is an essential resource for academic scientists and physicians considering consulting work in biomedicine.

10 Apr 2014

Neutra prepares to roll out new game-changing technology in indoor horticulture industry

As Neutra Corp. (OTCBB: NTRR) and its joint venture partner prepare to roll out a new, game-changing technology in the indoor horticulture industry, the company announced today that work has already begun on new, customizable solutions for growing operations with uncommon requirements.

10 Apr 2014

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Nanotechnology unlocks new pathways for targeted drug delivery

Researcher at Fox Chase Cancer Center wins a new Cytation™ 3 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader in BioTek's "Think Possible" Application Contest

McGill University Health Centre launches new program to improve patient safety and quality care

Cognizant collaborates with HTH Worldwide to maximize mobile healthcare solutions

ICB International develops tracer for imaging alpha-synuclein in Parkinson's disease

Criterions EHR certified under Drummond Group's ONC-ACB program

PolyTherics extends ThioBridge antibody drug conjugate collaboration with MacroGenics

Tissue reconstruction using autologous engineered implants has been successfully achieved in humans

Mayo Clinic collaborates with Enterprise Ireland to advance novel medical technologies

RWJUH offers new alternative to open up blocked arteries

BioZorb 3D surgical marker improves ability to target radiation treatment for breast cancer

Loyola offers patients the most advanced PET/CT scanner

Researchers develop glass fabric-based thermoelectric generator for wearable electronics

Abbott completes enrollment of 3 clinical trials to support approval of Absorb Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold

HTMS introduces algorithm-based analytics model, Alfred

MSC Software to develop national center for digital manufacturing technology

Warwick blood freezing technique shortlisted in Royal Society of Chemistry competition

New book is an essential resource for academic scientists working in biomedicine

Neutra prepares to roll out new game-changing technology in indoor horticulture industry

More time spent on Facebook linked with more negative feelings

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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