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Study describes radiologic findings in H7N9 pneumonia

H7N9 pneumonia is characterized by imaging findings that differentiate it from other types of pneumonia, including rapidly progressive changes in the lungs and pulmonary connective tissues, according to the first study to describe radiologic findings in the disease. The results are published online in the journal Radiology.

2 Jul 2013

Depression calculator to predict likelihood of antidepressant response in individual patients

As in any other field of medicine, when a depressed person visits a psychiatrist for treatment of depression, they like to be informed of the odds that they will respond to the medication they are prescribed. Unfortunately, there has been no precise way to predict antidepressant response in individual patients.

2 Jul 2013

Teva signs agreement with Verinata Health for commercialization of verifi prenatal test in Israel

Illumina, Inc. today announced that Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. signed an exclusive agreement with Verinata Health, an Illumina company, for the commercialization of the verifi non-invasive prenatal test in Israel.

1 Jul 2013

Researchers develop system that provides cognitive rehabilitation for patients with apraxia

Within the CogWatch European project, coordinated by the University of Birmingham, researchers at the Higher Technical School of Telecommunications Engineering and the Higher Technical School of Industrial Engineering of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid have designed the architecture and the first prototype of a system that provides cognitive rehabilitation for patients suffering from apraxia.

1 Jul 2013

Nano and laser technology packed into small device tests antibiotic treatment in minutes

Researchers at EPFL have built a matchbox-sized device that can test for the presence of bacteria in a couple of minutes, instead of up to several weeks. A nano-lever vibrates in the presence of bacterial activity, while a laser reads the vibration and translates it into an electrical signal that can be easily read-the absence of a signal signifies the absence of bacteria.

1 Jul 2013

Mount Sinai becomes first NYC medical center to use new HeartMate II controller in heart failure patients

The Mount Sinai Medical Center is the first medical center in New York City to offer the newly FDA approved HeartMate II® Pocket Controller™ to help its advanced heart failure patients maintain more active lifestyles.

29 Jun 2013

Exchanges look to software and sports teams

News outlets report on enrollment activities, including efforts to recruit sports teams, as well as the testing of software for the new online insurance marketplaces.

28 Jun 2013

Queen Mary engineers develop red blood cells simulator to help treat circulatory problems

Engineers from Queen Mary, University of London have developed the world's most precise computer simulation of how red blood cells might travel around the body to help doctors treat people with serious circulatory problems.

28 Jun 2013

Computer simulation for predicting effectiveness of combination therapies for colon tumors

Scientist at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have used a computer simulation for predicting the effectiveness of various combination therapies for colon tumors. The study has been published in the current issue of the professional journal Molecular Systems Biology*.

28 Jun 2013

Toshiba to showcase new cardiovascular ultrasound systems at ASE annual meeting

To improve exam efficiency and increase accuracy of cardiovascular disease diagnoses, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will showcase its AplioTM 500 CV, 300 CV and ArtidaTM ultrasound systems at this year's American Society of Echocardiography annual meeting in Minneapolis, June 29 - July 2, 2013 (Booth #415).

28 Jun 2013

UH Eye Institute to use Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System to treat patients with RP

University Hospitals Eye Institute will be one of the first medical centers in the United States to offer the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System.

28 Jun 2013

Study finds geographic variation in adoption of EHRs by ambulatory health care sites

A new study in Health Services Research finds wide geographic variation in the adoption of electronic health records by ambulatory health care sites, ranging from a high of 88 percent to a low of just 8 percent.

28 Jun 2013

Tribogenics and Los Alamos partner to create lightweight, low-cost X-ray system

Los Alamos National Laboratory and Tribogenics, the pioneer of innovative X-ray solutions, have partnered to create a unique, lightweight, compact, low-cost X-ray system that uses the MiniMAX (Miniature, Mobile, Agile, X-ray) camera to provide real-time inspection of sealed containers and facilities.

27 Jun 2013

Researchers use mobile application to improve asthma outcomes among minority adolescents

Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL and The University of Illinois at Chicago are using the Internet and motivational multimedia coupled with positive reinforcement via a smartphone application to try to improve asthma outcomes among low-income, minority adolescents with asthma.

27 Jun 2013

University of Sheffield researchers show how human skin constantly regrows

We constantly grow new skin and slough off the old. Until now, scientists have never agreed on exactly how this works, but new research from the University of Sheffield may provide the answer.

27 Jun 2013

Dallas plastic surgeon offers Natrelle 410 silicone breast implant to select patients

Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Fred Hackney announced today that he is now offering the Natrelle 410 highly cohesive silicone breast implant to select patients. Commonly called the "gummy bear implant" because of its texture, these implants have recently been approved by the FDA for use by qualified, board-certified plastic surgeons.

27 Jun 2013

Dassault Systèmes launches industry solution experience for pharmaceutical, biotech companies

Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management solutions, announced today the launch of a new industry solution experience for pharmaceutical and biotech companies, "Licensed to Cure for BioPharma."

27 Jun 2013

Electronic health records bring risks as well as benefits

When Scot Silverstein's 84-year-old mother, Betty, starting mixing up her words, he worried she was having a stroke. So he rushed her to Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania…Electronic health records are supposed to improve medical care by providing physicians quick and easy access to a patient's history, prescriptions, lab results and other vital data.

27 Jun 2013

AAHC develops online toolkit to address non-medical issues that impact health and well-being

The Association of Academic Health Centers has developed wherehealthbegins.org, an online toolkit of best practices and resources for academic health centers and their community partners to use in addressing the broad range of non-medical issues that impact health and well-being.

27 Jun 2013

Johns Hopkins students design device to reduce need for repeated breast cancer surgeries

When a breast tumor is detected, many women opt to have a lumpectomy, which is surgery designed to remove the diseased tissue while preserving the breast. But during this procedure, doctors cannot learn right away whether all of the cancerous tissue has been removed, with no microscopic signs that cancer cells were left behind.

26 Jun 2013

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Study describes radiologic findings in H7N9 pneumonia

Depression calculator to predict likelihood of antidepressant response in individual patients

Teva signs agreement with Verinata Health for commercialization of verifi prenatal test in Israel

Researchers develop system that provides cognitive rehabilitation for patients with apraxia

Nano and laser technology packed into small device tests antibiotic treatment in minutes

Mount Sinai becomes first NYC medical center to use new HeartMate II controller in heart failure patients

Exchanges look to software and sports teams

Queen Mary engineers develop red blood cells simulator to help treat circulatory problems

Computer simulation for predicting effectiveness of combination therapies for colon tumors

Toshiba to showcase new cardiovascular ultrasound systems at ASE annual meeting

UH Eye Institute to use Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System to treat patients with RP

Study finds geographic variation in adoption of EHRs by ambulatory health care sites

Tribogenics and Los Alamos partner to create lightweight, low-cost X-ray system

Researchers use mobile application to improve asthma outcomes among minority adolescents

University of Sheffield researchers show how human skin constantly regrows

Dallas plastic surgeon offers Natrelle 410 silicone breast implant to select patients

Dassault Systèmes launches industry solution experience for pharmaceutical, biotech companies

Electronic health records bring risks as well as benefits

AAHC develops online toolkit to address non-medical issues that impact health and well-being

Johns Hopkins students design device to reduce need for repeated breast cancer surgeries

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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