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Nanocontainers can fight against atherosclerosis

In Switzerland, more than 20,000 people (37% of all deaths) die of cardiovascular disease caused by atherosclerosis each year. Treatment options are currently available to people who suffer from the disease but no drug can target solely the diseased areas, often leading to generalized side effects.

11 Jun 2012

Simple blood test can quickly identify 'poor metabolisers'

French researchers have found a way to identify quickly the 5-10% of patients in whom the commonly used painkiller, tramadol, does not work effectively. A simple blood test can produce a result within a few hours, enabling doctors to switch a non-responding patient on to another painkiller, such as morphine, which will be able to work in these patients.

11 Jun 2012

MRI scans reveal how sleep deprivation impairs brain regions associated with food processing

MRI scans from a study being presented today at SLEEP 2012 reveal how sleep deprivation impairs the higher-order regions in the human brain where food choices are made, possibly helping explain the link between sleep loss and obesity that previous research has uncovered.

11 Jun 2012

Study uses brain scans to better understand link between sleep restriction and obesity

The sight of unhealthy food during a period of sleep restriction activated reward centers in the brain that were less active when participants had adequate sleep, according to a new study using brain scans to better understand the link between sleep restriction and obesity.

11 Jun 2012

Biomedical engineers develop SMART detector for flu diagnosis

In April 2009, the world took notice as reports surfaced of a virus in Mexico that had mutated from pigs and was being passed from human to human. The H1N1 "swine flu," as the virus was named, circulated worldwide, killing more than 18,000 people, according to the World Health Organization. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States said it was the first global pandemic in more than four decades.

11 Jun 2012

Philips highlights portfolio of NM applications for IntelliSpace Portal at SNM 2012

At this year's SNM Annual Meeting, June 9-13, Royal Philips Electronics is highlighting its portfolio of nuclear medicine (NM) applications for IntelliSpace Portal, adding to its existing portfolio of CT, MR and multimodality applications.

11 Jun 2012

BCSI launches 5 new cyclotrons for isotope research and production

Best Cyclotron Systems is unveiling five new cyclotrons for isotope research and production at the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) Annual Meeting on June 9-12 in Miami Beach, Florida.

11 Jun 2012

Study confirms linear association between JBA and future stroke rate

Researchers from the Imperial College Faculty of Medicine in London in the United Kingdom revealed that the presence and size of a juxtaluminal black (hypoechoic) area (JBA) on carotid ultrasound of asymptomatic carotid artery plaques can predict the occurrence of ipsilateral ischemic stroke.

11 Jun 2012

CLC bio implements specialized antibody engineering and selection module for Crucell

Today CLC bio announced the completion and final implementation of a specialized antibody engineering and selection module for Crucell, one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, that integrates with CLC bio's bioinformatics platform.

11 Jun 2012

Piramal to present data on several molecular imaging compounds at SNM annual meeting

Piramal Imaging SA, a subsidiary of Piramal Healthcare Limited, will present data on several compounds from its molecular imaging portfolio at the Society of Nuclear Medicine's 59th annual meeting in Miami Beach, Fla., from June 9 - 13.

10 Jun 2012

JCAD publishes results from clincal study of Tria Skin Perfecting Blue Light for acne

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (JCAD), a respected peer-reviewed dermatology publication, has, in its May 2012 issue, published the results of a single-center study of the Tria Skin Perfecting Blue Light for acne, showcasing the overall effectiveness of the device in significantly reducing the amount of acne, as well as the frequency, severity and redness of acne flares.

10 Jun 2012

Mechanochemical ablation catheter as effective as current endothermal techniques

In its first human trial, the mechanochemical ablation (MOCA) catheter was efficacious at two years as current endothermal techniques, but without the need of tumescent anesthesia. In addition, MOCA was more effective than results of foam sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein (GSV) and is another alternative modality for most incompetent GSV's and small saphenous veins.

10 Jun 2012

Nonin Medical releases EQUANOX Advance Model 8004CB Series neonatal/pediatric sensor

Nonin Medical, Inc. announced today the U.S. market release of its EQUANOX Advance Model 8004CB Series neonatal/pediatric sensor.

8 Jun 2012

Study confirms RMS High-Flo Subcutaneous Needle Sets as 'safety sets'

Results of an Active Controlled Clinical Simulated Use Study confirm that RMS High-Flo™ Subcutaneous Needle Sets are "safety sets," according to the manufacturer Repro-Med Systems, Inc., (REPR.PK) dba RMS Medical Products of Chester, N.Y. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed the protocol for the study. The needle sets are now known as RMS High-Flo™ Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets.

8 Jun 2012

VisionCare expands CentraSight telescope implant provider teams

VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies, Inc., developer of the first FDA-approved ophthalmic telescope implant indicated to improve vision in patients with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD), announced today the expansion of its CentraSight™ provider teams nationwide.

8 Jun 2012

Research roundup: Savings from electronic health records?

Does Health Information Exchange Reduce Unnecessary Neuroimaging and Improve Quality of Headache Care in the Emergency Department?

8 Jun 2012

Project aims to reduce transmission of infectious diseases on aircraft

A new study is expected to provide the first detailed information on how infectious diseases may be transmitted aboard commercial airliners. Sponsored by aircraft manufacturer Boeing, the research will document patterns of passenger movement inside aircraft cabins and inventory the microbes present in cabin air and on surfaces such as tray tables and lavatory fixtures.

8 Jun 2012

U of M, AbSorber to evaluate XM-ONE in their Living Donor program

The transplantation unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami, FL, USA has entered into a research project with the Allenex group company AbSorber. The project is a pilot study evaluating the endothelial cell cross match XM-ONE in their Living Donor program.

8 Jun 2012

Concussion victims have unique spatial patterns of brain abnormalities that change over time

Patients vary widely in their response to concussion, but scientists haven't understood why. Now, using a new technique for analyzing data from brain imaging studies, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and Montefiore Medical Center have found that concussion victims have unique spatial patterns of brain abnormalities that change over time

8 Jun 2012

eHealth offers Europe solutions that can help avoid healthcare crisis

Healthcare systems face enormous challenges over the coming years. The increasing demands of an aging population, the rising cost of treatments and medications, and budget shortfalls are all issues that will need to be addressed if Europeans are to continue to enjoy high standards of care. eHealth, enabled by information and communication technologies, offers Europe solutions that can help avoid healthcare crisis.

8 Jun 2012

Device / Technology News

Nanocontainers can fight against atherosclerosis

Simple blood test can quickly identify 'poor metabolisers'

MRI scans reveal how sleep deprivation impairs brain regions associated with food processing

Study uses brain scans to better understand link between sleep restriction and obesity

Biomedical engineers develop SMART detector for flu diagnosis

Philips highlights portfolio of NM applications for IntelliSpace Portal at SNM 2012

BCSI launches 5 new cyclotrons for isotope research and production

Study confirms linear association between JBA and future stroke rate

CLC bio implements specialized antibody engineering and selection module for Crucell

Piramal to present data on several molecular imaging compounds at SNM annual meeting

JCAD publishes results from clincal study of Tria Skin Perfecting Blue Light for acne

Mechanochemical ablation catheter as effective as current endothermal techniques

Nonin Medical releases EQUANOX Advance Model 8004CB Series neonatal/pediatric sensor

Study confirms RMS High-Flo Subcutaneous Needle Sets as 'safety sets'

VisionCare expands CentraSight telescope implant provider teams

Research roundup: Savings from electronic health records?

Project aims to reduce transmission of infectious diseases on aircraft

U of M, AbSorber to evaluate XM-ONE in their Living Donor program

Concussion victims have unique spatial patterns of brain abnormalities that change over time

eHealth offers Europe solutions that can help avoid healthcare crisis

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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