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Advanced optics system noninvasively maps out network of tiny blood vessels beneath the skin

The trained eye of a dermatologist can identify many types of skin lesions, but human sight only goes so far. Now an international team of researchers has developed an advanced optics system to noninvasively map out the network of tiny blood vessels beneath the outer layer of patients' skin, potentially revealing telltale signs of disease.

24 Sep 2012

Anesthetics and proteins: understanding the interactions

Spanish scientists at the University of the Basque Region and the University of La Rioja have combined mass-resolved electronic spectroscopy and ab initio calculations to model the interactions of anesthetics with proteins.

24 Sep 2012

Sanofi chooses OnPoint clinical trial management system from BioClinica

BioClinica, Inc., a global provider of clinical trial management services, announced today that Sanofi, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, has selected BioClinica's OnPoint as the company's standard CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System).

From Clario 24 Sep 2012

Ziehm Imaging offers OR tables from Stille for vascular surgery

Effective immediately, Ziehm Imaging, the market and innovation leader for mobile C-arms, is offering OR tables from the Swedish manufacturer Stille to complement its Ziehm Vision RFD Hybrid Edition.

24 Sep 2012

FDA clears Teleflex’s ARROW FlexBlock continuous peripheral nerve block catheter

Teleflex Incorporated today announced the ARROW FlexBlock continuous peripheral nerve block catheter has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

24 Sep 2012

Novel genetic tools may shed new light in papillary thyroid carcinoma research

Next-generation sequencing analyses of the follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma may elucidate the biological underpinnings and clinical behavior of an increasingly common disease, according to data presented at the 82nd ATA Annual Meeting in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

24 Sep 2012

Boston Scientific receives regulatory approval to market RELIANCE 4-FRONT in Europe and Asia

Boston Scientific Corporation has received regulatory approval to market the RELIANCE 4-FRONT lead, its next generation implantable defibrillation lead now available in Europe and Asia. Defibrillation leads are insulated wires that connect an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) or cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator to the heart for treatment of heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest.

24 Sep 2012

Age 65 and above may be more accurate marker for prognosis of papillary thyroid cancer

Although age 45 is used to establish staging in well-differentiated papillary thyroid cancer using the American Joint Committee on Cancer and the International Union Against Cancer TNM Classification of Malignant Tumors (TNM) staging system, a new study presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada, suggests that > 65 may be a more accurate age marker for prognosis.

24 Sep 2012

Study documents women's experiences after abnormal prenatal chromosomal microarray testing

We often hear that "knowledge is power." But, that isn't always the case, especially when the knowledge pertains to the health of an unborn child, with murky implications, at best. A new study, led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, begins to document this exception to the general rule.

24 Sep 2012

Genome-wide epigenomic screening can pinpoint thyroid disease-associated variants

Genome-wide epigenomic screening can pinpoint disease-associated variants and identify novel genetic-epigenetic interactions in autoimmune thyroid diseases, according to new data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

24 Sep 2012

NeuroTouch system provides 3-d graphics and tactile feedback during brain cancer surgery

A new virtual reality simulator-including sophisticated 3-D graphics and tactile feedback-provides neurosurgery trainees with valuable opportunities to practice essential skills and techniques for brain cancer surgery, according to a paper in the September issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

24 Sep 2012

RTI International receives NIH contract to serve as regional metabolomics research core center

RTI International has been awarded a five-year contract from the National Institutes of Health to serve as a regional comprehensive metabolomics research core center.

24 Sep 2012

Bruker to purchase preclinical imaging product portfolio and related assets from Carestream

Carestream Health and Bruker have entered into an agreement for Bruker to purchase the preclinical in-vivo imaging equipment product portfolio and related assets from Carestream's Molecular Imaging business. Financial terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.

24 Sep 2012

Adding missing protein to infertile human sperm can 'kick-start' its ability to fertilise eggs

Adding a missing protein to infertile human sperm can 'kick-start' its ability to fertilise an egg and dramatically increase the chances of a successful pregnancy, a team of Cardiff University scientists have uncovered.

21 Sep 2012

FDA clears Smiths Medical's safety system for epidural anaesthesia injection

Smiths Medical, a leading global medical device manufacturer, today announced that its Portex CorrectInject Safety System for administering neuraxial (spinal and epidural) medication received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

21 Sep 2012

Simultaneous computer brain exercises and electromagnetic stimulation for Alzheimer's disease treatment

World Alzheimer's Day - As the planet turns its attention to World Alzheimer's Day, an emerging technology using focused computer brain exercises may offer new hope to Alzheimer's patients and their families.

21 Sep 2012

Weill Cornell to purchase innovative equipment to help detect and treat diabetic retinopathy

Weill Cornell Medical College's ophthalmology services for diabetic patients received a boost last month, courtesy of a grant from the New York City Council secured by Councilwoman Jessica Lappin.

21 Sep 2012

Strand Life Sciences to validate and commercialize Trovagene's urine-based HPV test

Trovagene, Inc. and Strand Life Sciences Pvt Ltd., of Bangalore, India, completed their agreement to validate and commercialize Trovagene's proprietary urine-based Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test for clinical diagnostic and carrier screening use.

21 Sep 2012

Isolating and concentrating cells from whole blood: an interview with Victor Ugaz

There are several reasons for this. One is because analysis involving different kinds of blood cells may require you to be able to separate red blood cells from white blood cells, or plasma from whole blood etc.

21 Sep 2012

Scientists describe development of tantalum nanotube materials

In an advance toward a new generation of improved hip and other joint replacements, scientists are describing development of a potential implant material that flexes more like natural bone, fosters the growth of bone that keeps implants firmly in place and is less likely to fail and require repeat surgery. Their study on these so-called tantalum nanotube materials appears in ACS Applied Material & Interfaces.

21 Sep 2012

Device / Technology News

Advanced optics system noninvasively maps out network of tiny blood vessels beneath the skin

Anesthetics and proteins: understanding the interactions

Sanofi chooses OnPoint clinical trial management system from BioClinica

Ziehm Imaging offers OR tables from Stille for vascular surgery

FDA clears Teleflex’s ARROW FlexBlock continuous peripheral nerve block catheter

Novel genetic tools may shed new light in papillary thyroid carcinoma research

Boston Scientific receives regulatory approval to market RELIANCE 4-FRONT in Europe and Asia

Age 65 and above may be more accurate marker for prognosis of papillary thyroid cancer

Study documents women's experiences after abnormal prenatal chromosomal microarray testing

Genome-wide epigenomic screening can pinpoint thyroid disease-associated variants

NeuroTouch system provides 3-d graphics and tactile feedback during brain cancer surgery

RTI International receives NIH contract to serve as regional metabolomics research core center

Bruker to purchase preclinical imaging product portfolio and related assets from Carestream

Adding missing protein to infertile human sperm can 'kick-start' its ability to fertilise eggs

FDA clears Smiths Medical's safety system for epidural anaesthesia injection

Simultaneous computer brain exercises and electromagnetic stimulation for Alzheimer's disease treatment

Weill Cornell to purchase innovative equipment to help detect and treat diabetic retinopathy

Strand Life Sciences to validate and commercialize Trovagene's urine-based HPV test

Isolating and concentrating cells from whole blood: an interview with Victor Ugaz

Scientists describe development of tantalum nanotube materials

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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