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New software may enable early detection of arteriosclerosis

Arteriosclerosis is one of the widespread diseases. If the blood is no longer pumped properly through the veins, a heart attack or stroke may be the consequence. In most cases, the disease is only diagnosed at an advanced stage.

31 Oct 2018

Newly developed technology can predict large volumes of unknown biochemical reactions

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, a data analytics research institution based in Ireland, and Fujitsu (Ireland) Limited today announced the development of a technology that makes it possible to predict large volumes of unknown chemical reactions, about twice as many as the conventional procedure.

31 Oct 2018

Insilico to present its research in AI for drug discovery at BioCentury China HealthCare Summit

Insilico Medicine, a Rockville-based company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline utilizing the next generation artificial intelligence, will present its research in AI for drug discovery at BioCentury China HealthCare Summit in Shanghai, 13-14 of November.

31 Oct 2018

Researchers develop diagnostic test to determine risk of developing malignant breast cancer

Currently, with a pre-malignant breast cancer diagnosis from a biopsy, there are three options: observation, chemoprevention or surgery, all of which require a patient to make decisions while operating from a place of fear and unknown outcomes.

31 Oct 2018

CRISPR genome editing has foreseeable implications for plastic and reconstructive surgery

The CRISPR genome editing technique promises to be a "transformative leap" in genetic engineering and therapy, affecting almost every area of medicine.

31 Oct 2018

New ddPCR technology helps detect, quantify TERT promoter mutations linked to many cancer types

A recent study published online in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics demonstrated that Droplet Digital PCR technology can be used to detect mutations in a region of our DNA that is linked to many cancer types, paving the way for the development of new cancer diagnostics and therapies.

31 Oct 2018

FDA approves ultra-high-field 7T Terra MRI scanner for clinical use

The ultra-high-field 7T Terra magnetic resonance imaging scanner at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute of the Keck School of Medicine of USC has received FDA approval for clinical use, opening up new avenues of care for patients with Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and other diseases that affect the brain.

31 Oct 2018

Researchers develop new material that improves quality, durability of knee cartilage implants

Researchers of Valencia's Polytechnic University, the University of Notre Dame and the Technological University of Auckland, along with multinational company Zimmer, have developed a new material that improves the quality and durability of the articular cartilage implants used in knee operations.

31 Oct 2018

Igenex launches advanced testing methods for rapid diagnosis of Bartonella infections

IGeneX is excited to announce the availability of their newly-developed, advanced testing methods to aid in the diagnosis of patients infected with Bartonella, an emerging epidemic with potentially disabling and life-threatening consequences.

30 Oct 2018

$Preclinical studies show differences in healing responses to fractured and intact stent implanted in healthy, disease models$

Preclinical studies show differences in healing responses to fractured and intact stent implanted in healthy, disease models

CBSET, a non-for-profit preclinical research institute dedicated to biomedical research, education and advancement of medical technologies, announced today that its scientists have published data and analyses ("Fracture in drug-eluting stents increases focal intimal hyperplasia in the atherosclerosed rabbit iliac artery") that "illustrate differences in the dynamic healing responses to fractured and intact stent implanted in healthy and disease rabbit models."

30 Oct 2018

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

Device / Technology News

New software may enable early detection of arteriosclerosis

Newly developed technology can predict large volumes of unknown biochemical reactions

Insilico to present its research in AI for drug discovery at BioCentury China HealthCare Summit

Researchers develop diagnostic test to determine risk of developing malignant breast cancer

CRISPR genome editing has foreseeable implications for plastic and reconstructive surgery

New ddPCR technology helps detect, quantify TERT promoter mutations linked to many cancer types

FDA approves ultra-high-field 7T Terra MRI scanner for clinical use

Researchers develop new material that improves quality, durability of knee cartilage implants

Igenex launches advanced testing methods for rapid diagnosis of Bartonella infections

Preclinical studies show differences in healing responses to fractured and intact stent implanted in healthy, disease models

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

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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