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Researchers develop automatic alert system to help people quit smoking

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are using wearable sensor technology to develop an automatic alert system to help people quit smoking.

1 Aug 2018

Study evaluates impact of 3D image simulation on outcomes of breast augmentation

Three-dimensional image simulation is popular among women planning breast augmentation surgery.But while this evolving technology may enhance communication, it doesn't improve patient satisfaction with the results of the procedure, reports a paper in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

1 Aug 2018

Implants made using CAD techniques for reconstructive chest surgery offer good outcomes

For patients with Poland syndrome - a rare congenital condition affecting the chest muscle - computer-aided design techniques can be used to create custom-made silicone implants for reconstructive surgery of the chest, reports a paper in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

1 Aug 2018

New DNA test predicts how humans may respond to cannabis

Today marks the launch of the Endocanna Health "Cannabinoid DNA Variant Test" the most comprehensive personalized cannabis DNA test available on the market today.

1 Aug 2018

New AI approach can teach itself to design new drug molecules from scratch

An artificial-intelligence approach created at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy can teach itself to design new drug molecules from scratch and has the potential to dramatically accelerate the design of new drug candidates.

1 Aug 2018

Research: Two out of three at-home ovulation tests do not provide accurate results

Research announced today at the 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo reveals that two out of three of the digital home ovulation tests sold by U.S. retailers do not accurately predict when a woman is ovulating.

31 Jul 2018

Women & Infants Hospital introduces new technology for physicians to mark and find breast lesions

Thanks to better imaging and increased screening, many breast lumps today are detected at the earliest stages, often when lesions are small and hard to locate during surgery.

31 Jul 2018

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics receives FDA approval for two hepatitis B assays

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, a global leader of in vitro diagnostics, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Ortho's VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products HBeAg Assay and the VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-HBe Assay for use on Ortho's VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and Ortho's VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

31 Jul 2018

Chemists develop new method for observing chemical reactions of individual silver nanoparticles

Chemists at Ruhr-Universität Bochum have developed a new method of observing the chemical reactions of individual silver nanoparticles, which only measure a thousandth of the thickness of a human hair, in real time.

31 Jul 2018

EKF Diagnostics to showcase new Stanbio GA assay kit at AACC 2018

EKF, announces it will highlight a new Stanbio Chemistry Glycated Albumin assay kit and its newly FDA cleared DiaSpect Tm hemoglobin point of care analyzer.

From EKF Diagnostics 31 Jul 2018

Scientists find people's assumptions about DNA repair after CRISPR editing to be wrong

Despite high hopes and high investment in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, scientists still have a lot to learn about how it works in humans.

31 Jul 2018

New nano-optic endoscopes offer high-resolution imaging at extended depth of focus

The diagnosis of diseases based in internal organs often relies on biopsy samples collected from affected regions.

31 Jul 2018

Researchers develop new online tool to more accurately predict heart attack, stroke risk

A team of researchers led by cardiologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center has developed a new online tool to more accurately predict who among those ages 40-65 is at the highest risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years.

31 Jul 2018

New 'lab on a chip' holds potential to detect very small quantities of disease-causing bacteria

A new type of "lab on a chip" developed by McGill University scientists has the potential to become a clinical tool capable of detecting very small quantities of disease-causing bacteria in just minutes.

31 Jul 2018

New technology can help people with hearing loss better understand speech

Future hearing aid users will be able to target their listening more accurately thanks to new Danish technology. A researcher from Aalborg University uses machine learning to teach a computer programme how to remove unwanted noise and enhance speech.

30 Jul 2018

Beckman Coulter offers largest range of single color CE-IVD and ASR conjugated antibodies

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences now offers its largest portfolio of single color CE-IVD and ASR (analyte-specific reagent) conjugated antibodies.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 30 Jul 2018

Beckman Coulter launches DURA Innovations global flow cytometry business tools

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences expands services by placing DURA Innovations dry reagent solutions at the heart of enhanced external business resources for lab.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 30 Jul 2018

Beckman Coulter introduces expanded range of clinical flow cytometry solutions at AACC 2018

Beckman Coulter continues to expand portfolio of clinical flow cytometry solutions with its latest innovations.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 30 Jul 2018

New device uses single drop of blood to diagnose mild traumatic brain injury

Every year in Europe, three million people are admitted into hospitals for suspected mild traumatic brain injury cases. Yet 90% of these patients will be able to return home safely, as no trauma has been detected.

30 Jul 2018

Alcala Labs to use Neoteryx’s VAMS technology for monitoring patients in recovery centers

Today, Neoteryx LLC, announced that it will supply its Volumetric Absorptive Microsampling technology, in the form of the Mitra microsampling device, to Alcala Labs of San Diego for a more efficacious, streamlined approach to monitor patients in recovery centers throughout the United States.

28 Jul 2018

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Researchers develop automatic alert system to help people quit smoking

Study evaluates impact of 3D image simulation on outcomes of breast augmentation

Implants made using CAD techniques for reconstructive chest surgery offer good outcomes

New DNA test predicts how humans may respond to cannabis

New AI approach can teach itself to design new drug molecules from scratch

Research: Two out of three at-home ovulation tests do not provide accurate results

Women & Infants Hospital introduces new technology for physicians to mark and find breast lesions

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics receives FDA approval for two hepatitis B assays

Chemists develop new method for observing chemical reactions of individual silver nanoparticles

EKF Diagnostics to showcase new Stanbio GA assay kit at AACC 2018

Scientists find people's assumptions about DNA repair after CRISPR editing to be wrong

New nano-optic endoscopes offer high-resolution imaging at extended depth of focus

Researchers develop new online tool to more accurately predict heart attack, stroke risk

New 'lab on a chip' holds potential to detect very small quantities of disease-causing bacteria

New technology can help people with hearing loss better understand speech

Beckman Coulter offers largest range of single color CE-IVD and ASR conjugated antibodies

Beckman Coulter launches DURA Innovations global flow cytometry business tools

Beckman Coulter introduces expanded range of clinical flow cytometry solutions at AACC 2018

New device uses single drop of blood to diagnose mild traumatic brain injury

Alcala Labs to use Neoteryx’s VAMS technology for monitoring patients in recovery centers

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