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Cryo-electron microscopy helps study proteins responsible for amyloid-based diseases

The century old mission to understand how the proteins responsible for amyloid-based diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntingdon's and Parkinson's work has taken major steps forward in the last 12 months, thanks to a revolution in a powerful microscopy technique used by scientists.

30 Oct 2018

Hyperspectral imaging helps improve patient outcomes after brain tumor surgery

Identifying healthy from diseased tissue poses a unique problem for cancer surgeons. Even the smallest bits of a tumor left behind during surgery can regrow and spread to other organs, a deadly phenomenon called metastasizing.

30 Oct 2018

TTP Ventus launches XP Series of micropumps

TTP Ventus, manufacturer of the Disc Pump range of multi-award-winning micropumps, today introduced its XP Series, the latest pump products in the Company’s strategic development pipeline.

From The Lee Company 30 Oct 2018

New ultrasound technique shows great promise in detecting breast cancer

A new ultrasound technique can help distinguish benign breast tumors from malignant ones. The technology was developed with support from the Swiss National Science Foundation.

30 Oct 2018

Physician-scientists treat first patient in the U.S. with focused ultrasound for neuropathic leg pain

University of Maryland physician-scientists have treated the first patient in the United States with MRI-guided focused ultrasound for neuropathic leg pain as part of a pilot clinical trial.

30 Oct 2018

Scientists find new approach to assess risks of overall health collapse in humans

Medical diagnoses mostly focuses on resolving isolated issues. But, fixing one problem may create others and even invoke an overall health collapse. Scientists now found a new approach to assess the risks of such collapse in humans and other animals using data from wearable sensors.

30 Oct 2018

Promising potential of stimuli-responsive nanomaterial for cancer therapy

Nanosystems that deliver anticancer drugs or imaging materials to tumors are showing significant progress, particularly those that respond to tumor-related stimuli, according to a review published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.

30 Oct 2018

NEC and Transgene sign MOU for strategic collaboration aimed at treating solid cancers

NEC Corporation and Transgene today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic collaboration aimed at the treatment of solid cancers.

30 Oct 2018

New eye-tracking glasses create more realistic experience for augmented reality enthusiasts

Battery-free eye-tracking glasses developed at Dartmouth College could create an even more realistic experience for augmented reality enthusiasts. The new technology improves player controls for gaming and allows for more accurate image displays.

30 Oct 2018

Robotic arm rehabilitation may help recover speech, language function in chronic stroke patients

New research published in Frontiers in Neurology finds that robotic arm rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients with aphasia, the loss of ability to understand or express speech, may promote speech and language function recovery.

30 Oct 2018

Quantum dot-based FISH method enhances cell imaging

A team of researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Mayo Clinic have engineered a new type of molecular probe that can measure and count RNA in cells and tissue without organic dyes.

30 Oct 2018

Insilico to present latest research on biomarkers at Investing in the Age of Longevity Conference

Insilico Medicine, a Rockville-based company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline utilizing the next generation artificial intelligence, will present its latest advances in human aging biomarker development at the Investing in the Age of Longevity Conference in London, 1 of November.

30 Oct 2018

Elite coaches and athletes use Humon's muscle oxygen monitor to improve performance

Humon today revealed its latest list of elite coaches and athletes endorsing the company's muscle oxygen monitor.

30 Oct 2018

Studies show that non-invasive imaging can detect Alzheimer's disease

Results from two studies show that a new, non-invasive imaging device can see signs of Alzheimer's disease in a matter of seconds. The researchers show that the small blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye are altered in patients with Alzheimer's.

29 Oct 2018

Researchers propose new contactless method for measuring blood flow in the upper limbs

The research team from Russia proposed a new contactless method for measuring blood flow in the upper limbs. The method is based on video recording of the skin surface under green light measuring the absorption of red blood cells. This helps to see how effective the circulatory system and the blood flow regulation are.

29 Oct 2018

Releasing Control from Practitioner to Patient Through Technology

An interview with Sarah Fairburn, discussing the NHS and how LumiraDx were able to change the model of care for anticoagulants through the engage app.

From LumiraDx Limited 29 Oct 2018

Breakthrough MRI technology using quantum physics

Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods have been used widely in past decades as a safe, non-invasive and non-radioactive method of diagnosing CVDs.

29 Oct 2018

DIACARTA introduces new QClamp assays for detection of cancer gene mutations

DIACARTA Inc., a precision molecular diagnostics company headquartered in Richmond, California, today announced that it is launching a new suite of CE-IVD marked highly sensitive hydrolysis probe based QClamp assays for detection of common cancer mutations in genes, such as KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, EGFR, PIK3CA and JAK2, using tissue biopsyand liquid biopsy samples.

29 Oct 2018

Teleflex wins 2018 Medical Design Excellence Award for Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

Teleflex Incorporated, a leading global provider of medical technologies for critical care and surgery, is proud to announce the Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, has been selected as the bronze winner in the cardiovascular device category of the 20th annual Medical Design Excellence Awards competition.

29 Oct 2018

Researchers develop new app that reminds users to relax and prevent stress

Whether at work or at leisure - more and more people are feeling stressed. This makes it all the more important to learn to consciously relax in order to get stress under control.

29 Oct 2018

Device / Technology News

Cryo-electron microscopy helps study proteins responsible for amyloid-based diseases

Hyperspectral imaging helps improve patient outcomes after brain tumor surgery

TTP Ventus launches XP Series of micropumps

New ultrasound technique shows great promise in detecting breast cancer

Physician-scientists treat first patient in the U.S. with focused ultrasound for neuropathic leg pain

Scientists find new approach to assess risks of overall health collapse in humans

Promising potential of stimuli-responsive nanomaterial for cancer therapy

NEC and Transgene sign MOU for strategic collaboration aimed at treating solid cancers

New eye-tracking glasses create more realistic experience for augmented reality enthusiasts

Robotic arm rehabilitation may help recover speech, language function in chronic stroke patients

Quantum dot-based FISH method enhances cell imaging

Insilico to present latest research on biomarkers at Investing in the Age of Longevity Conference

Elite coaches and athletes use Humon's muscle oxygen monitor to improve performance

Studies show that non-invasive imaging can detect Alzheimer's disease

Researchers propose new contactless method for measuring blood flow in the upper limbs

Releasing Control from Practitioner to Patient Through Technology

Breakthrough MRI technology using quantum physics

DIACARTA introduces new QClamp assays for detection of cancer gene mutations

Teleflex wins 2018 Medical Design Excellence Award for Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

Researchers develop new app that reminds users to relax and prevent stress

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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