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Fingermark imaging for identification of drugs

In a paper to be published in the forthcoming issue in NANO, researchers from Zhejiang have uncovered a novel method of using nanocarrier-based biological fluorescent probes for detecting amphetamine and ketamine in latent fingermark, in a bid to combat drug abuse.

15 Mar 2019

FDA grants marketing authorization for new device to help treat carbon monoxide poisoning

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of a new device, ClearMate, intended to be used in an emergency room setting to help treat patients suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.

14 Mar 2019

Using organ-on-a-chip technology to reduce side effects of radiation therapy

The debilitating side effects of radiotherapy could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a breakthrough by University of South Australia and Harvard University researchers.

14 Mar 2019

Study examines value of telehealth in primary care

In today's fast-paced digital society, virtual doctor visits are on the rise and offer patients a more convenient way to receive medical care from anywhere.

14 Mar 2019

Insilico Medicine announces partnership with Master Investor

Insilico Medicine a biotechnology company specializing in the application of artificial intelligence for drug discovery, biomarker development, and aging research has announced its second year of partnership with Master Investor at the annual Master Investor Show.

From Insilico Medicine 14 Mar 2019

Study shows ability of non-invasive imaging technique to identify small airway damage in COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, an inflammatory disease of the small airways in the lungs, affects 16 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.

14 Mar 2019

Researchers announce advances in use of 3D models for assessing coronary artery disease

In an article published in SPIE's Journal of Medical Imaging, researchers announce critical advances in the use of 3D-printed coronary phantoms with diagnostic software, further developing a non-invasive diagnostic method for Coronary Artery Disease risk assessment.

14 Mar 2019

Wireless earphones shown to be source of carcinogenic radiation

Wireless earphones, such as those sold by tech giants Apple and Samsung, could be releasing potentially carcinogenic radiation into the heads of the users.

13 Mar 2019

Evonik introduces new radiopaque PEEK material for medical implants

Evonik is expanding its product range of biocompatible high-performance polymers of its VESTAKEEP® PEEK brand for medical technology.

From Evonik 13 Mar 2019

Promega offers new Water-Glo System for highly sensitive, rapid water quality testing

Water-Glo System, offers sensitive and flexible measurement to monitor microbial contamination with bioluminescent technology to measure adenosine triphosphate.

From Promega Corporation 13 Mar 2019

Huron Digital Pathology to unveil new ‘Scan Index Search’ platform at USCAP 2019

Huron debuts its new ‘Scan Index Search’ platform, connecting pathologists, researchers and educators with the expertise of their colleagues.

From Huron Digital Pathology 13 Mar 2019

UW researchers create novel system to measure platelet function

Emergency room doctors often have only a few minutes to determine which patients are in need of a blood transfusion.

13 Mar 2019

New, quantitative method for assessment of molecular biomarker for osteoarthritis

For the first time, scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have been able to measure a specific molecule indicative of osteoarthritis and a number of other inflammatory diseases using a newly developed technology.

13 Mar 2019

Using robots in autism therapy for children

Autistic children lack essential social and communication skills, and the type and severity of the symptoms experienced are wide-ranging. Because they have such diverse ways of expressing their emotions, it is difficult for therapists to gauge how engaged they are with the therapy.

13 Mar 2019

Cancer imaging technique can help detect preeclampsia in pregnancy

An imaging technique used to detect some forms of cancer can also help detect preeclampsia in pregnancy before it becomes a life-threatening condition, a new Tulane study says.

13 Mar 2019

Machine learning offers hope for improved diagnosis, treatment of children with juvenile arthritis

A team of scientists from VIB and KU Leuven has developed a machine learning algorithm that identifies children with juvenile arthritis with almost 90% accuracy from a simple blood test.

13 Mar 2019

PET imaging better detects coronary artery disease than SPECT scans

Patients who receive cardiac positron emission testing (PET) imaging instead of single photon emission computed tomography scan experienced a significant increase in the detection of severe obstructive coronary artery disease, according to researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

12 Mar 2019

New sensing tool could aid in early detection of Dengue virus

Dr Paulo Rocha from the University of Bath's Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering is developing a low-cost integrative sensing tool for early detection of Dengue virus, using a novel platform containing electrical sensors to investigate the behavior of human cells infected with Dengue virus.

12 Mar 2019

23andMe to predict risk of diabetes from genetic makeup

DNA testing company 23andMe will soon release a DNA test that can predict an individuals' risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but many experts are concerned.

12 Mar 2019

New Planmeca ProScanner 2.0 offers fast and dependable intraoral imaging

The new Planmeca ProScanner 2.0 imaging plate scanner is a high-quality option for fast and dependable intraoral imaging.

12 Mar 2019

Device / Technology News

Fingermark imaging for identification of drugs

FDA grants marketing authorization for new device to help treat carbon monoxide poisoning

Using organ-on-a-chip technology to reduce side effects of radiation therapy

Study examines value of telehealth in primary care

Insilico Medicine announces partnership with Master Investor

Study shows ability of non-invasive imaging technique to identify small airway damage in COPD

Researchers announce advances in use of 3D models for assessing coronary artery disease

Wireless earphones shown to be source of carcinogenic radiation

Evonik introduces new radiopaque PEEK material for medical implants

Promega offers new Water-Glo System for highly sensitive, rapid water quality testing

Huron Digital Pathology to unveil new ‘Scan Index Search’ platform at USCAP 2019

UW researchers create novel system to measure platelet function

New, quantitative method for assessment of molecular biomarker for osteoarthritis

Using robots in autism therapy for children

Cancer imaging technique can help detect preeclampsia in pregnancy

Machine learning offers hope for improved diagnosis, treatment of children with juvenile arthritis

PET imaging better detects coronary artery disease than SPECT scans

New sensing tool could aid in early detection of Dengue virus

23andMe to predict risk of diabetes from genetic makeup

New Planmeca ProScanner 2.0 offers fast and dependable intraoral imaging

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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