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Study shows wireless, self-contained sensor records, transmits brain activity data

A compact, self-contained sensor recorded and transmitted brain activity data wirelessly for more than a year in early stage animal tests, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

20 Mar 2013

University of Pittsburgh researchers receive NIH grant to develop wearable artificial lung

Each year, nearly 350,000 Americans die of some form of lung disease, with another 150,000 patients needing short- and long-term care. Unfortunately, current breathing-support technologies are cumbersome, often requiring patients to be bedridden and sedated.

20 Mar 2013

AcuFocus submits final module of PMA for KAMRA corneal inlay to FDA

AcuFocus has submitted the final module of their premarket approval application for the KAMRA corneal inlay to the US Food and Drug Administration.

20 Mar 2013

Study finds that some younger women see both benefit and harm from annual exams

Screening for breast cancer every two years appears just as beneficial as yearly mammograms for women ages 50 to 74, with significantly fewer "false positives" - even for women whose breasts are dense or who use hormone therapy for menopause.

20 Mar 2013

Genetic testing services for rare neurological disorders launched by Athena Diagnostics

Athena Diagnostics, a leader in neurological diagnostics, today announced the clinical availability of new genetic tests to aid the detection of several rare neurological disorders, including hereditary neuropathy, neuromuscular disease, epilepsy and certain movement disorders. The lab-developed tests are available through Athena Diagnostics, a business of Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX), the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services.

From Quest Diagnostics 19 Mar 2013

Dementia diagnostic panel for treatable forms of cognitive impairment launched by Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced the availability of the first clinical test panel for aiding the diagnosis of suspected dementia due to treatable forms of cognitive impairment. The test panel is believed to be the first commercial service from a clinical laboratory to combine several guideline-recommended tests for identifying secondary, treatable causes of dementia as a single blood test and report.

From Quest Diagnostics 19 Mar 2013

Integrated orthotic and rehabilitation initiative returns high-level function to wounded warriors

High-energy lower-extremity trauma is common in modern warfare, often resulting in severe tissue damage, chronic pain, neurovascular injury and significant muscle loss, according to the new research presented today at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

19 Mar 2013

A Map of 'Shortcuts' simplifies the hunt for disease-causing genes

Some diseases are caused by single gene mutations. Current techniques for identifying the disease-causing gene in a patient produce hundreds of potential gene candidates, making it difficult for scientists to pinpoint the single causative gene.

19 Mar 2013

Study assesses effectiveness of modern mammography screening in breast cancer

Kerlikowske et al., recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, used obsolete clinical endpoints to assess effectiveness of modern mammography screening and is fundamentally flawed regarding participant selection in the two study groups (annually vs. biennially).

19 Mar 2013

New app to evaluate sports concussion

The American Academy of Neurology, the world's largest association of neurologists who treat brain injuries such as concussion, has launched a new app called "Concussion QuickCheck", to help coaches, athletic trainers, parents and athletes quickly evaluate if someone may have a concussion and needs to see a licensed health care provider, such as a neurologist, who is specialized in concussion.

19 Mar 2013

Nanomix announces allowance of patent application for carbon nanotube technology

Nanomix Inc., a leading nanotechnology company focused on development of next generation point of care diagnostic tests to enable earlier and more accurate testing in hospital and pre-hospital settings, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has allowed a patent application relating to flexible nanostructure electronic devices, such as nanotube sensors and transistors, and method for fabricating the same.

19 Mar 2013

Study examines frequency of VCF use between hospitals

The frequency of vena cava filter use to prevent migration of blood clots to the lungs in patients with acute venous thromboembolism appears to vary widely and be associated with which hospital provides the patient care, according to a study of California hospitals published Online First by JAMA Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.

19 Mar 2013

Wolters Kluwer Health, Amirsys partner to offer Amirsys Imaging Reference Center

Wolters Kluwer Health and Amirsys, Inc., a leader in healthcare information solutions in radiology, pathology, and anatomy, are pleased to announce a partnership to offer the Amirsys Imaging Reference Center and nearly 60 Amirsys ebooks via the OvidSP medical research platform.

19 Mar 2013

Importance of choosing correct catheter placement in hospitalized children

Location, location, location. A new Johns Hopkins Children's Center study shows the real-estate mantra also holds true when it comes to choosing correct catheter placement in children.

19 Mar 2013

Digital rectal exam important for prostate screening, researchers say

The digital rectal exam is an important screening test that can discover prostate cancer that a prostate-specific antigen or PSA test may not, despite the higher sensitivity of the PSA test, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

19 Mar 2013

Bruker introduces new products with scientific capabilities for research, industrial and applied markets

At Pittcon 2013, Bruker today announced numerous new product introductions for research, industrial and applied markets, designed to deliver more confident analyses with increased sensitivity, specificity and productivity, as well as novel scientific capabilities which expand the boundaries of molecular and materials research.

19 Mar 2013

Salivary duct access products launched by Cook Medical to offer minimally invasive options for obstructive salivary gland disease

Cook Medical has launched a suite of salivary duct access products that offer minimally invasive options for the treatment of obstructive salivary gland disease. Minimally invasive treatment of obstructive salivary gland disease can reduce the need for invasive open surgery.

18 Mar 2013

Specialized medical materials testing solutions to be showcased by Zwick at the BIOMEDevice Conference and Exposition

Zwick USA, the subsidiary of global materials and component testing equipment leader Zwick/Roell AG, will be demonstrating its zwicki-Line system at the BIOMEDevice Conference and Exposition to be held here April 10 and 11.

18 Mar 2013

Scientific paper highlights versatility of Tensys Medical's T-Line technology

Tensys Medical, Inc., a leader in the development and commercialization of continuous, non-invasive hemodynamic patient monitoring systems, announced that a scientific paper evaluating the use of the company's T-line technology has been published in the British Journal of Anesthesia (03/13/13—advance online publication).

18 Mar 2013

Harvard’s Wyss Institute to harness Sony DADC's expertise to advance Organs-on-Chips technologies

Today the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and Sony DADC announced a collaboration that will harness Sony DADC's global manufacturing expertise to further advance the Institute's Organs-on-Chips technologies.

18 Mar 2013

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Study shows wireless, self-contained sensor records, transmits brain activity data

University of Pittsburgh researchers receive NIH grant to develop wearable artificial lung

AcuFocus submits final module of PMA for KAMRA corneal inlay to FDA

Study finds that some younger women see both benefit and harm from annual exams

Genetic testing services for rare neurological disorders launched by Athena Diagnostics

Dementia diagnostic panel for treatable forms of cognitive impairment launched by Quest Diagnostics

Integrated orthotic and rehabilitation initiative returns high-level function to wounded warriors

A Map of 'Shortcuts' simplifies the hunt for disease-causing genes

Study assesses effectiveness of modern mammography screening in breast cancer

New app to evaluate sports concussion

Nanomix announces allowance of patent application for carbon nanotube technology

Study examines frequency of VCF use between hospitals

Wolters Kluwer Health, Amirsys partner to offer Amirsys Imaging Reference Center

Importance of choosing correct catheter placement in hospitalized children

Digital rectal exam important for prostate screening, researchers say

Bruker introduces new products with scientific capabilities for research, industrial and applied markets

Salivary duct access products launched by Cook Medical to offer minimally invasive options for obstructive salivary gland disease

Specialized medical materials testing solutions to be showcased by Zwick at the BIOMEDevice Conference and Exposition

Scientific paper highlights versatility of Tensys Medical's T-Line technology

Harvard’s Wyss Institute to harness Sony DADC's expertise to advance Organs-on-Chips technologies

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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