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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

Cook Regentec collaborates with Indiana University School of Medicine to develop new technologies

ook Regentec, Cook Group's first company in Indianapolis, cut the ribbon Wednesday on its new facility on Indiana Avenue and announced a collaboration with Indiana University School of Medicine aimed at developing tools and technologies that advance solutions in the emerging areas of immunotherapy, precision medicine, drug delivery, regenerative medicine and bioprinting.

26 Oct 2018

Researchers integrate several technologies to design new digital stethoscope

Researchers developed a new digital stethoscope that combines precision sensors, electrocardiogram technology and machine learning applications into one piece of equipment to better detect heart ailments and problems that might occur with an implanted heart pump.

26 Oct 2018

New 3D 'organ on a chip' could be used to develop new treatments for disease

Researchers have developed a three-dimensional 'organ on a chip' which enables real-time continuous monitoring of cells, and could be used to develop new treatments for disease while reducing the number of animals used in research.

26 Oct 2018

Raman microscopy can help detect cancer drug resistance

Biophysicists at Ruhr-Universität Bochum have demonstrated that Raman microscopy can be used to detect the resistance of tumor cells to cancer drugs.

26 Oct 2018

Device / Technology News

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

Cook Regentec collaborates with Indiana University School of Medicine to develop new technologies

Researchers integrate several technologies to design new digital stethoscope

New 3D 'organ on a chip' could be used to develop new treatments for disease

Raman microscopy can help detect cancer drug resistance

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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