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Canada-US-Italian research team develops nature-inspired cocaine biosensor

Since the beginning of time, living organisms have developed ingenious mechanisms to monitor their environment. As part of an international study, a team of researchers has adapted some of these natural mechanisms to detect specific molecules such as cocaine more accurately and quickly. Their work may greatly facilitate the rapid screening-less than five minutes-of many drugs, infectious diseases, and cancers.

14 Feb 2013

Fluke Biomedical receives FDA clearance for ESA615 Electrical Safety Analyzer

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today it has granted the new automated, multifunctional ESA615 Electrical Safety Analyzer 510(k) clearance.

14 Feb 2013

FDA grants IDE approval to STS and ACC to study alternative access approaches for TAVR

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) have received a unique investigational device exemption (IDE) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to study "alternative access" approaches for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) using the STS/ACC TVT Registry.

14 Feb 2013

Theradiag’s new biotherapy monitoring kits receive CE mark approval

Theradiag, a company specializing in theranostic and in vitro diagnostics, today announced it has obtained a CE mark for two new biotherapy monitoring kits; Tocilizumab (anti-IL6R) and Rituximab (anti-CD20) that further expand the Lisa Tracker range.

14 Feb 2013

Computer-based cognitive/behavioral training program can benefit patients with fragile X

Researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute will examine whether children and youth with fragile X syndrome can improve their working memory, cognition and behavior by using an online computer-based cognitive training program, through a new $1 million grant from The John Merck Fund.

14 Feb 2013

TP PCR methodology may help streamline genetic testing for Huntington's

A new test may help to streamline genetic testing for Huntington Disease (HD) by generating accurate results, avoiding unnecessary additional testing, and improving turnaround time.

14 Feb 2013

HealthSaaS, iMPak announce white labeling agreement for their Connected Outcomes Platform

iMPak Health, a subsidiary of Meridian Health, today announced a white labeling agreement with HealthSaaS for their Connected Outcomes Platform. This agreement will enhance iMPak's device offerings by bringing patient data into the clinical workflow as an asset while reducing manual data entry and providing actionable information to healthcare providers.

13 Feb 2013

LSR grades for medical device manufacturers and fabricators debuted by Dow Corning at MD&M West

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation for the healthcare industry, is showcasing at MD&M West (Hall D, Booth# 1751) Dow Corning® QP1 liquid silicone rubber (LSR) grades that give medical device manufacturers and fabricators broader material choices for intricate devices and components.

13 Feb 2013

New drug delivery system can reduce size of ovarian tumors by as much as 83%

By loading fragile RNA into silicon nanoparticles, researchers from The Methodist Hospital and two other institutions found a new drug delivery system can reduce the size of ovarian tumors by as much as 83 percent -- and stop tumor growth in chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer tissue.

13 Feb 2013

SGWHC launches first digital resource dedicated solely to sex and gender evidence based care

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced a change to current dosages for sleeping medications in women to half the current prescribed level, and research suggests that flu dosages for women be reconsidered as well. Consideration of how women respond to medicine should be common practice, but we aren't there yet.

13 Feb 2013

Underwriters Laboratories announces new non-clinical lab, resources and capabilities for biocompatibility in North America

UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the expansion of the South Bend, Indiana analytical laboratory to offer non-clinical testing services for the medical device industry.

13 Feb 2013

Risk of preterm birth associated with intra-amniotic debris and shortened cervix

In a study to be presented on February 14 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. PST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, California, researchers will report findings suggesting an increased risk of early (less than 35 weeks) preterm birth when intra-amniotic debris is present in nulliparous women with a short cervix.

13 Feb 2013

DNAzymes and gold nanoparticles used to detect infectious diseases

Infectious diseases such as malaria and syphilis can be diagnosed rapidly and reliably in the field by using a simple test developed by Canadian scientists. The test is based on the use of DNAzymes and gold nanoparticles. As the researchers report in the journal Angewandte Chemie, their test allows for the sensitive detection of bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

12 Feb 2013

As feds encourage health IT, analysts forecast big increase in telehealth

In an age of the Web, Wi-Fi and ever-present social media, so-called e-health lags far behind. But federal officials leading the multibillion effort to get doctors and hospitals to use health information technology are now reaching out to patients and families to help them become e-patients.

12 Feb 2013

Young adults with depression symptoms may benefit from computerized avatars

Young adults, in a period of transition, are often reluctant to seek treatment for mental health problems because of the stigma, inadequate insurance coverage and difficulty finding a mental health care provider.

12 Feb 2013

Strokes that occur during or shortly after surgery can be devastating

Strokes that occur during or shortly after surgery can be devastating, resulting in longer hospital stays and increased risks of death or long-term disability.

12 Feb 2013

Developing tiny probes for research and brain-related medical applications

Developing tiny probes for research and brain-related medical applications - that is the goal of the project NeuroSeeker, launched in February 2013 with a kick-off event in Leuven, Belgium.

12 Feb 2013

PharmaJet receives Performance, Quality and Safety pre-qualified certification from WHO

PharmaJet Inc. has become the first and only needle-free injection company to receive Performance, Quality and Safety (PQS) pre-qualified certification from the World Health Organization (WHO).

12 Feb 2013

AB SCIEX releases new testing method for laboratories to detect DCD in dairy products

AB SCIEX today announced the release of a new testing method for laboratories to screen for and quantify dicyandiamide ‒ known as DCD ‒ in dairy products and other protein-rich foods.

12 Feb 2013

STD Med, Pavilion announce joint investment to launch Saphena Medical

Pavilion Medical Innovations L.L.C. of Norwell, MA and STD Med, Inc. of Stoughton, MA are pleased to announce a joint investment to launch Saphena Medical, Inc., a new cutting edge medical device company focused on Endoscopic Vein Harvesting technologies.

12 Feb 2013

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Canada-US-Italian research team develops nature-inspired cocaine biosensor

Fluke Biomedical receives FDA clearance for ESA615 Electrical Safety Analyzer

FDA grants IDE approval to STS and ACC to study alternative access approaches for TAVR

Theradiag’s new biotherapy monitoring kits receive CE mark approval

Computer-based cognitive/behavioral training program can benefit patients with fragile X

TP PCR methodology may help streamline genetic testing for Huntington's

HealthSaaS, iMPak announce white labeling agreement for their Connected Outcomes Platform

LSR grades for medical device manufacturers and fabricators debuted by Dow Corning at MD&M West

New drug delivery system can reduce size of ovarian tumors by as much as 83%

SGWHC launches first digital resource dedicated solely to sex and gender evidence based care

Underwriters Laboratories announces new non-clinical lab, resources and capabilities for biocompatibility in North America

Risk of preterm birth associated with intra-amniotic debris and shortened cervix

DNAzymes and gold nanoparticles used to detect infectious diseases

As feds encourage health IT, analysts forecast big increase in telehealth

Young adults with depression symptoms may benefit from computerized avatars

Strokes that occur during or shortly after surgery can be devastating

Developing tiny probes for research and brain-related medical applications

PharmaJet receives Performance, Quality and Safety pre-qualified certification from WHO

AB SCIEX releases new testing method for laboratories to detect DCD in dairy products

STD Med, Pavilion announce joint investment to launch Saphena Medical

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

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