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Ultra-high-field MRI provides detailed views of brain area implicated in Parkinson's disease

New research shows that ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides detailed views of a brain area implicated in Parkinson's disease, possibly leading to earlier detection of a condition that affects millions worldwide. The results of this research are published online in the journal Radiology.

5 Mar 2014

Medical diagnoses, DNA sequencing can be made faster through gel electrophoresis

Medical diagnoses and DNA sequencing can be made cheaper, faster and more reliable using a new miniaturized technique for gel electrophoresis based on conducting polymer materials, according to researchers at Link-ping University in Sweden.

5 Mar 2014

New probes help to quantify normally folded and misfolded conformations of protein in cells

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have invented small-molecule folding probes that enable them to quantify functional, normally folded and disease-associated misfolded conformations (shapes) of a protein-of-interest in cells under different conditions.

5 Mar 2014

Bruker opens new preclinical imaging center of excellence for the Americas

Bruker (NASDAQ: BRKR) today announced the official opening of a new Preclinical Imaging Center of Excellence for the Americas in Billerica, Massachusetts. The facility offers advanced development, demonstration and support facilities for Bruker’s industry-leading portfolio of preclinical imaging instrumentation and multimodal platforms.

4 Mar 2014

New minispec sample automation system for TD-NMR applications delivers increased productivity and efficiency

At Pittcon 2014 Bruker announced a new sample automation system for the minispec mq and mq-one series, a new easy to use and cost-effective system that brings sample automation to routine Time-Domain (TD)-NMR applications. Its fast sample exchange of 10mm OD sample tubes delivers new levels of maximum throughput and thanks to automated and precise tempering times measurement reliability is improved, significantly boosting productivity of the minispec series.

4 Mar 2014

Bruker announces next generation JuiceScreener™ 3.0

At Pittcon 2014, Bruker today announced the third release of its successful NMR JuiceScreenerTM. The new release comes with significant enhancements that enable the accurate, swift, automated screening of even more fruit juice types from just a single experiment.

4 Mar 2014

Bruker announces successful installation of World’s First compact 900 MHz actively refrigerated magnet for NMR spectroscopy at UCSD

Bruker today announced the successful installation of an Ascend™ Aeon 900 magnet, the world’s first compact, single-story NMR magnet with active refrigeration at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in La Jolla, CA.

4 Mar 2014

Lucideon now provides wear testing and debris analysis for orthopaedic implant manufacturers across Europe and the US

Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and formerly known as Ceram and M+P Labs, has added wear testing and debris analysis to its services for orthopaedic implant manufacturers across Europe and the US.

From Lucideon 4 Mar 2014

Ziehm Imaging honored as Best Company for Innovation & Leadership at the IAIR GLOBAL AWARDS

Ziehm Imaging is announced to be the winner in the category "Best Company for Innovation & Leadership" at this year's IAIR GLOBAL AWARDS. More than 500 attendees were present at the award dinner held at the Sheraton Tower in Hong Kong last Friday.

4 Mar 2014

FDA clears First Response Gold Digital Pregnancy Test

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the First Response Gold Digital Pregnancy Test to determine if a woman is pregnant up to six (6) days before her missed period and with over 99% accuracy from the day of her expected period – a significant step in pregnancy test innovation.

4 Mar 2014

NC-stat DPNCheck is a fast, accurate point-of-care test for diabetic peripheral neuropathy

NeuroMetrix, Inc. (the "Company"), a medical device company focused on the treatment and management of the neurological complications of diabetes, today reported publication of results from a study conducted at the University of Toronto.

4 Mar 2014

Procellera technology enhances cell migration in in-vitro laboratory testing

Procellera – the world's first wireless microcurrent generating dressing that produces electrical fields through its matrix of microcell batteries – was found to significantly enhance cell migration in in-vitro laboratory testing, according to groundbreaking research led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Professor Chandan K. Sen. Professor Sen is also the Director of the Comprehensive Wound Center at Ohio State.

4 Mar 2014

New uses of imaging technologies could help scientists uncover brain's mysteries

Combining two imagine technologies, such as MRI for structure and MEG for activity, could provide a new understanding of our how our brain works.

4 Mar 2014

Bruker launches new, improved customer-driven products at Pittcon 2014

At Pittcon 2014, Bruker today announced new product introductions and enhancements for improved performance and customer experience in research, industrial and applied markets.

4 Mar 2014

Neuropsychologists develop new technique to restore patients' perception of sounds and images

Stroke is one of the most common neurological disorders worldwide. Many stroke survivors are left with serious health problems. Some patients, for example, find themselves unable to perceive one side of their body and can have problems seeing, hearing and feeling on that side.

4 Mar 2014

Sound Physicians launches new ECHO jobs mobile app

Sound Physicians, a leading hospitalist organization focused on driving improvements in quality, satisfaction and financial performance of inpatient healthcare delivery, is pleased to announce the launch of the new ECHO jobs mobile app, featuring real-time notification of temporary staffing opportunities via iPhone, iPad and Android mobile devices.

4 Mar 2014

New AskRx version 1.0 enables patients to ask health and medication questions

RxWiki, Inc. announced today the launch of AskRx version 1.0, enabling patients to ask Digital Pharmacists™ health and medication questions.

4 Mar 2014

Sonoco launches Envoy Series for refrigerated and CRT shipping applications

Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) and a leading global provider of temperature assurance packaging, has added frozen (less than minus 20 degrees Celsius) configurations to its popular Envoy Series of pre-qualified shippers.

4 Mar 2014

Researchers explore assistive technology to improve life for children with autism, ADHD

We have tended to associate welfare technology with support for the elderly. Now researchers are looking at whether technology such as digital calendars and smartwatches can also provide support for children with autism and ADHD.

4 Mar 2014

Noninvasive imaging with MRI of carotid artery plaque accurately predicts future cardiovascular events

Noninvasive imaging of carotid artery plaque with MRI can accurately predict future cardiovascular events like strokes and heart attacks in people without a history of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

4 Mar 2014

Device / Technology News

Ultra-high-field MRI provides detailed views of brain area implicated in Parkinson's disease

Medical diagnoses, DNA sequencing can be made faster through gel electrophoresis

New probes help to quantify normally folded and misfolded conformations of protein in cells

Bruker opens new preclinical imaging center of excellence for the Americas

New minispec sample automation system for TD-NMR applications delivers increased productivity and efficiency

Bruker announces next generation JuiceScreener™ 3.0

Bruker announces successful installation of World’s First compact 900 MHz actively refrigerated magnet for NMR spectroscopy at UCSD

Lucideon now provides wear testing and debris analysis for orthopaedic implant manufacturers across Europe and the US

Ziehm Imaging honored as Best Company for Innovation & Leadership at the IAIR GLOBAL AWARDS

FDA clears First Response Gold Digital Pregnancy Test

NC-stat DPNCheck is a fast, accurate point-of-care test for diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Procellera technology enhances cell migration in in-vitro laboratory testing

New uses of imaging technologies could help scientists uncover brain's mysteries

Bruker launches new, improved customer-driven products at Pittcon 2014

Neuropsychologists develop new technique to restore patients' perception of sounds and images

Sound Physicians launches new ECHO jobs mobile app

New AskRx version 1.0 enables patients to ask health and medication questions

Sonoco launches Envoy Series for refrigerated and CRT shipping applications

Researchers explore assistive technology to improve life for children with autism, ADHD

Noninvasive imaging with MRI of carotid artery plaque accurately predicts future cardiovascular events

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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