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Neuroscientists develop stimulation glove for patients suffering from stroke-related impairments

Improving the sense of touch and motor skills without active training - what sounds impossible, does actually work. Neuroscientists at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum have developed a glove that uses weak electrical pulses to stimulate the nerve fibres that connect the hands with the brain.

24 Feb 2014

New system delivers anti-inflammatory drugs to immune cells gone out of control

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed a system for precisely delivering anti-inflammatory drugs to immune cells gone out of control, while sparing their well-behaved counterparts. Their findings were published online Feb. 23 in Nature Nanotechnology.

24 Feb 2014

Ellex gets CE Mark approval for 2RT laser treatment of early stage AMD

Ellex Medical Lasers Limited, a pioneer in medical technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, today announced that it has secured a CE Mark (Conformité Européenne) for its proprietary Retinal Rejuvenation Therapy (2RT) laser treatment of early Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

24 Feb 2014

Electrical stimulation of hippocampus activates dormant memory cells

The electrical stimulation of the hippocampus in in-vivo experiments activates precisely the same receptor complexes as learning or memory recall. This has been discovered for the first time and the finding has now been published in the highly respected journal "Brain Structure Function".

24 Feb 2014

Researchers develop early warning systems for preventing epidemics

The environment has an impact on our health. Preventing epidemics relies on activating the right counter-measures, and scientists are now trying to find out how better use of forecasting can help.

24 Feb 2014

UCSF and Samsung partner to accelerate validation of new digital health technologies

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and UC San Francisco (UCSF), one of the world's premier health sciences universities, today announced a partnership to accelerate validation and commercialization of promising new sensors, algorithms, and digital health technologies for preventive health solutions.

24 Feb 2014

Rapid advances and potential in 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies

A new era of manufacturing is upon us. Recent developments in 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies are set to usher in the next generation of industrial competitiveness.

23 Feb 2014

New coating extends lifespan of nanoelectronics, may help develop small implanted medical devices

The debut of cyborgs who are part human and part machine may be a long way off, but researchers say they now may be getting closer.

21 Feb 2014

Leeds scientists develop high-power quantum cascade terahertz lasers

A paper in the Institution of Engineering and Technology's (IET) journal Electronics Letters reports that the Leeds team has exceeded a 1 Watt output power from a quantum cascade terahertz laser.

21 Feb 2014

Humidification of mouth during radiotherapy reduces hospital stay, mucositis in head, neck cancer patients

Patients who received daily humidification of the mouth and throat region beginning from day one of radiation therapy treatment spent nearly 50 percent fewer days in the hospital to manage their side effects, according to research presented today at the 2014 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium.

21 Feb 2014

New smart phone app may help people detect epileptic seizures and treat stroke

Two new smart phone applications may help people detect epileptic seizures and get better stroke treatment, according to two studies released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

21 Feb 2014

New 256-slice CT scanner to predict potential heart attack in one second

What can you do in one second? Snap your fingers, blink your eyes, or get a diagnostic scan on a 256-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner? You can do all of those things in one second, but the one that may help save your life is the 256-slice CT scan.

21 Feb 2014

AT Group to present new MatrixView PACStream platform at HiMSS 14

At the upcoming HiMSS 14, the AT Group exhibit, Booth #7384, presents MatrixView demonstrating its new turnkey PACS solution, MatrixView PACStream. The new MatrixView PACStream offering satisfies complex demands that are inherent in the movement and storage of medical imaging records and files.

21 Feb 2014

Convergent announces implementation of PatientQuest patient access solution at Moffitt Cancer Center

Convergent Revenue Cycle Management, Inc., leading provider of healthcare revenue cycle management and patient access solutions to hospitals across the nation, announces today the implementation of their PatientQuest patient access solution at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute (Moffitt Cancer Center) in Tampa, Florida. Moffitt Cancer Center is a Siemens Soarian customer.

20 Feb 2014

BDI Pharma joins with AstraZeneca to launch The MERREM Commitment Program

BDI Pharma today announced the launch of The MERREM Commitment Program with AstraZeneca, an assurance initiative offering customers security in product availability through contracted access to the original, branded MERREM I.V. from AstraZeneca.

20 Feb 2014

Certify Data Systems to introduce latest version of HealthLogix platform at HIMSS 2014

Certify Data Systems, Inc., a pioneer of inspired technology for life, will introduce the latest version of HealthLogix, a next-generation, fully integrated population health management platform, at the 2014 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. Certify is a subsidiary of Humana Inc.

20 Feb 2014

CAS announces landmark five-year agreement for SciFinder with AstraZeneca

Chemical Abstracts Service, the world's authority for chemical information, announced today a landmark five-year agreement for SciFinder, the choice for chemistry research, with AstraZeneca, a leading biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of prescription medicines. The long-term agreement guarantees AstraZeneca researchers access to the most accurate, comprehensive and current research, available only in SciFinder.

20 Feb 2014

Hu-Friedy, EMS partner to deliver clinically advanced prophylaxis protocol to U.S. and Canadian markets

Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, and Switzerland-based Electro Medical Systems today announced a strategic alliance to deliver the most clinically advanced prophylaxis protocol to the U.S. and Canadian markets by leveraging Hu-Friedy's heritage in high-quality hand instrumentation, coupled with best-in-class EMS offerings in Piezo power scaling and air polishing.

20 Feb 2014

BettrLife, Withings partner to jointly promote interactive mobile healthcare applications and products

Health and wellness technology leader BettrLife, and pioneer in consumer connected health devices Withings, have announced a business partnership to jointly promote their interactive mobile healthcare applications and products.

20 Feb 2014

Implants made of nickel-titanium alloy are not dangerous to health, shows study

Jena (Germany) A trousers button, a coin or a watch can be dangerous for people with a nickel allergy. Approximately 1 in 10 Germans is allergic to the metal.

20 Feb 2014

Device / Technology News

Neuroscientists develop stimulation glove for patients suffering from stroke-related impairments

New system delivers anti-inflammatory drugs to immune cells gone out of control

Ellex gets CE Mark approval for 2RT laser treatment of early stage AMD

Electrical stimulation of hippocampus activates dormant memory cells

Researchers develop early warning systems for preventing epidemics

UCSF and Samsung partner to accelerate validation of new digital health technologies

Rapid advances and potential in 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies

New coating extends lifespan of nanoelectronics, may help develop small implanted medical devices

Leeds scientists develop high-power quantum cascade terahertz lasers

Humidification of mouth during radiotherapy reduces hospital stay, mucositis in head, neck cancer patients

New smart phone app may help people detect epileptic seizures and treat stroke

New 256-slice CT scanner to predict potential heart attack in one second

AT Group to present new MatrixView PACStream platform at HiMSS 14

Convergent announces implementation of PatientQuest patient access solution at Moffitt Cancer Center

BDI Pharma joins with AstraZeneca to launch The MERREM Commitment Program

Certify Data Systems to introduce latest version of HealthLogix platform at HIMSS 2014

CAS announces landmark five-year agreement for SciFinder with AstraZeneca

Hu-Friedy, EMS partner to deliver clinically advanced prophylaxis protocol to U.S. and Canadian markets

BettrLife, Withings partner to jointly promote interactive mobile healthcare applications and products

Implants made of nickel-titanium alloy are not dangerous to health, shows study

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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