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ProteinSimple introduces Sally Western Blot

ProteinSimple today introduced Sally as the next member of the revolutionary Simple Western product family. Sally eliminates a critical bottleneck in large-scale protein research and biopharmaceutical development – manual Western Blot analysis. With Sally, researchers can perform 96 Simple Westerns in a single automated experiment.

From ProteinSimple 2 Apr 2012

AngioDynamics presents NanoKnife System clinical study results at SSO 2012

AngioDynamics, a leading provider of innovative, minimally invasive medical devices for vascular access, surgery, peripheral vascular disease and oncology, announced presentations on NanoKnife System clinical experience were given at the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) 2012 conference that took place March 21-24, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.

2 Apr 2012

ACAAI/AAAAI publish position statement in support of ATS guideline on Aerocrine's FeNO test

Aerocrine AB announces that a nine-member council representing both prestigious asthma societies, the American Academy and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI and AAAAI), have published a position statement in support of the clinical practice guideline on Aerocrine's FeNO test as published by the ATS.

2 Apr 2012

TGen to present TNBC study at AACR 2012 annual meeting

Because cases of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) are so genetically different, whole-genome sequencing is needed to detect the subtle molecular differences that might point to specific treatments for individual patients.

2 Apr 2012

Scientists use DNA sequencing to identify 'driver' mutations in cancer

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are using powerful DNA sequencing technology not only to identify mutations at the root of a patient's tumor - considered key to personalizing cancer treatment - but to map the genetic evolution of disease and monitor response to treatment.

2 Apr 2012

Elekta receives clearance to CE mark Agility device

Elekta announced today it has received clearance to CE mark Agility, a revolutionary beam-shaping device integrated into the head of a linear accelerator (linac). Patients and clinics will benefit from the speed and reliability of this new MLC design.

From Elekta 2 Apr 2012

Dyax, GE Healthcare partner to develop and commercialize c-Met imaging peptides

GE Healthcare, a unit of GE, and Dyax Corp. today announced a licensing agreement for the development and commercialization of peptides binding to c-Met, which provides upfront, milestone, and royalty payments to Dyax.

2 Apr 2012

CT scans more effective than traditional lung cancer detection methods

A new study led by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine indicates that CT scans are more effective than traditional lung cancer detection methods at identifying aggressive lung cancers in their most treatable stages.

31 Mar 2012

Online virtual communities may effectively train patients in mind/body techniques

A small study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers found that online virtual communities may be an effective way to train patients in meditation and other mind/body techniques. The ability to learn and practice approaches that elicit the relaxation response - a state of deep rest that has been shown to alleviate stress-related symptoms - in a virtual environment could help surmount several barriers that can restrict participation.

31 Mar 2012

ASI to present innovative technology solutions at ASA's Aging in America conference

Anthurium Solutions, Inc. (ASI), a technology and solutions company offering turnkey and custom in-the-cloud solutions that enable new health care delivery models, will present during the American Society on Aging (ASA)'s Aging in America, the largest multidisciplinary aging conference in the country.

31 Mar 2012

Flexible system for enabling comfortable access for people with reduced mobility

TECNALIA Research & Innovation has participated in the Flexidesc project by specifying a furnishing concept in which design, space management and user interaction are combined to devise a home that is accessible and adapted to anyone with reduced mobility.

31 Mar 2012

Clinical findings from Transgenomic's NuclearMitome Test study on nuclear mitochondrial disorders

Transgenomic, Inc. today announced that Jeana DaRe, Ph.D., Assistant CLIA Laboratory Director at Transgenomic, presented clinical findings from patients tested for nuclear mitochondrial disorders using Transgenomic's NuclearMitome Test on Thursday, March 29, at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) in Charlotte, North Carolina.

31 Mar 2012

NanoString to launch 3 new products for nCounter Analysis System at AACR 2012

NanoString Technologies, Inc., a privately held provider of life science tools for translational research and developer of molecular diagnostics, today announced that it will launch three new products for the nCounter Analysis System at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2012, March 31-April 4, in Chicago, Ill.

From NanoString Technologies 31 Mar 2012

Fujifilm introduces Aspire CRm Full Field Digital Mammography system

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. today unveiled the Aspire CRm Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) system, the latest addition to the company's expanding women's health offering. The Aspire CRm is an ideal option for smaller, stand alone breast imaging centers who want to easily transition from analog to digital imaging.

31 Mar 2012

State of Texas awards Asuragen $6.8M to pursue Next Generation Sequencing applications

Asuragen, Inc. announced today that the Company received notice of a $6.8 million commercialization award to pursue Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) applications from the State of Texas through the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas ("CPRIT").

31 Mar 2012

UH clinical trial to evaluate stool DNA testing for colon cancer

In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, physician-scientists at University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center's Seidman Cancer Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine are studying a promising new non-invasive technology for colon cancer screening. The four-year study is recruiting patients to compare the effectiveness of stool DNA (SDNA) testing with colonoscopy for detecting large colon polyps.

31 Mar 2012

Accuray, University of Heidelberg enter multi-year master research and collaboration agreement

Accuray Incorporated, the premier radiation oncology company, announced today the signing of a multi-year master research and collaboration agreement with the University of Heidelberg, a luminary research institution located in Heidelberg, Germany that contributes to the city's top international position in therapy, research and science.

31 Mar 2012

Abbott receives CE Marking for PLEX-ID instrument and assays

Abbott announced today it has obtained CE Marking (Conformite Europeene) in the European Union to market its rapid, high-throughput PLEX-ID instrument, along with three assays for use on the system: PLEX-ID Viral IC Spectrum, PLEX-ID BAC Spectrum BC and PLEX-ID Flu.

31 Mar 2012

Mirada Medical, BioClinica partner to extend oncology clinical trials

BioClinica, Inc., a global provider of clinical trial management solutions, today announced a partnership with Mirada Medical, a leading provider of medical image analysis software. BioClinica will integrate Mirada's XD3 software solution into its imaging core lab technology to further enhance its PET capabilities and expertise for molecular imaging trials.

From Clario 31 Mar 2012

PLC receives Brazilian government approval to market RenalGuard System

PLC Systems Inc., a company focused on innovative medical device technologies, today announced that it had received approval from the Brazilian government to market its innovative RenalGuard System in that country.

31 Mar 2012

Device / Technology News

ProteinSimple introduces Sally Western Blot

AngioDynamics presents NanoKnife System clinical study results at SSO 2012

ACAAI/AAAAI publish position statement in support of ATS guideline on Aerocrine's FeNO test

TGen to present TNBC study at AACR 2012 annual meeting

Scientists use DNA sequencing to identify 'driver' mutations in cancer

Elekta receives clearance to CE mark Agility device

Dyax, GE Healthcare partner to develop and commercialize c-Met imaging peptides

CT scans more effective than traditional lung cancer detection methods

Online virtual communities may effectively train patients in mind/body techniques

ASI to present innovative technology solutions at ASA's Aging in America conference

Flexible system for enabling comfortable access for people with reduced mobility

Clinical findings from Transgenomic's NuclearMitome Test study on nuclear mitochondrial disorders

NanoString to launch 3 new products for nCounter Analysis System at AACR 2012

Fujifilm introduces Aspire CRm Full Field Digital Mammography system

State of Texas awards Asuragen $6.8M to pursue Next Generation Sequencing applications

UH clinical trial to evaluate stool DNA testing for colon cancer

Accuray, University of Heidelberg enter multi-year master research and collaboration agreement

Abbott receives CE Marking for PLEX-ID instrument and assays

Mirada Medical, BioClinica partner to extend oncology clinical trials

PLC receives Brazilian government approval to market RenalGuard System

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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