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Researchers use neutrons to make first direct observations of water in lipid bilayers

New 3D maps of water distribution during cellular membrane fusion are accelerating scientific understanding of cell development, which could lead to new treatments for diseases associated with cell fusion.

21 Sep 2018

TINY cancer detection device shows promise as point-of-care detector of KSHV

Its name is an acronym used to convey its size, but researchers at Cornell Engineering and Weill Cornell Medicine are hoping their hand-held cancer detection device's impact in the developing world is anything but small.

21 Sep 2018

UTA researchers patent new smart seat cushion technology that helps prevent painful ulcers

The University of Texas at Arlington has patented a smart seat cushion that uses changes in air pressure to redistribute body weight and help prevent the painful ulcers caused by sitting for long periods of time in a wheelchair.

20 Sep 2018

Scientists achieve breakthrough in accelerated diagnosis of multi-resistant hospital pathogens

A team of researchers at the University of Cologne's Faculty of Medicine and the German Center for Infection Research has achieved a scientific breakthrough in the accelerated diagnosis of multi-resistant hospital pathogens.

20 Sep 2018

Novel method achieves accurate and precise temperature estimation in fat-containing tissues

Magnetic resonance thermometry is the only imaging technique that noninvasively provides temperature distribution in vivo. The water proton resonance frequency shift -based method is the most popular choice for MR temperature monitoring in aqueous tissues.

20 Sep 2018

BSI accredits Oxehealth's vital signs measurement software as Class IIa medical device

The British Standards Institute has accredited Oxehealth's vital signs measurement software as a Class IIa medical device in Europe.

20 Sep 2018

Garmin launches vívofit jr. 2 kid's fitness tracker with Spider-Man themed bands and mobile app

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced the vívofit jr. 2 kid's fitness tracker with Marvel's Spider-Man themed bands and mobile app. So much more than a fitness device, the vívofit jr. 2 provides kids with an interactive experience where activity unlocks adventure, shaping habits for lifelong health and fitness.

20 Sep 2018

DePuy Synthes introduces CONCORDE LIFT Expandable Interbody Device at EUROSPINE 2018

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies today unveiled the CONCORDE LIFT Expandable Interbody Device to European Surgeons at the EUROSPINE 2018 Meeting, taking place in Barcelona, Spain.

From DePuy Synthes 20 Sep 2018

Manx Telecom unveils MT clearSound that improves clarity of mobile phone calls

Manx Telecom is delighted to announce the launch today on the Isle of Man of MT clearSound, a new, personal mobile phone product which dramatically improves the clarity of mobile phone calls. The product is available at no additional cost to PayMonthly customers on the Manx Telecom network.

20 Sep 2018

Top three immune boosting recommendations to ward off freshers’ flu

Those heading to university this autumn, or returning student’s, might’ve heard of the dreaded freshers’ flu. But don’t let it fool you, it isn’t actually a form of flu.

20 Sep 2018

First intracranial aneurysm patients treated with BRAVO Flow Diverter after CE mark approval

CERENOVUS, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, announced today that the first patients have been treated with the BRAVO Flow Diverter, following recent CE mark approval for the device to be used in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms.

20 Sep 2018

GeckoSystems further improves features of power wheelchairs in reduced cost

GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. CEO, Martin Spencer, addresses their 2018 progress in multiple markets. For over twenty years, GeckoSystems has dedicated itself to development of "AI Mobile Robot Solutions for Safety, Security and Service."

20 Sep 2018

Health care companies' data could enable more accurate flu season forecasts

In an era when for-profit companies collect a wealth of data about us, new research from The University of Texas at Austin shows that data collected by health care companies could -- if made available to researchers and public health agencies -- enable more accurate forecasts of when the next flu season will peak, how long it will last and how many people will get sick.

20 Sep 2018

Researchers simulate how different breast tissues respond to heat from MRIs

No woman's breast tissue is the same, so MRIs detecting and monitoring cancer shouldn't treat them all the same.

20 Sep 2018

New system harnesses power of bubbles to destroy dangerous biofilms

Stiff microbial films often coat medical devices, household items and infrastructure such as the inside of water supply pipes, and can lead to dangerous infections.

20 Sep 2018

Researchers develop light-based technique to measure very weak magnetic fields

Researchers have developed a light-based technique for measuring very weak magnetic fields, such as those produced when neurons fire in the brain.

20 Sep 2018

Alzheimer’s diagnosis might become simpler with new brain imaging method

Accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease may be difficult in most patients as similar symptoms can be seen in several other disease conditions as well.

20 Sep 2018

New multidisciplinary microsurgery microscope, PROVIDO, introduced by Leica

Leica Microsystems launches the first PROVIDO multidisciplinary microsurgery microscope, that sets the bar for a new standard for visualization quality in its class. The top-of-the-line optics and illumination combined for the first time into a responsive, stable floor stand, allow surgeons to see more, simply. PROVIDO features FusionOptics technology only from Leica Microsystems that gives unparalleled depth of field and detail perception at the same time.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 19 Sep 2018

Oxehealth secures European medical device accreditation for vital signs measurement software

The British Standards Institute has accredited Oxehealth’s vital signs measurement software as a Class IIa medical device in Europe.

19 Sep 2018

Innovative system makes hospitals, clinics accessible for people with visual impairments

RightHear, developer of an innovative solution for accessibility and orientation of blind and visually impaired persons, today announced a dedicated version of the system for hospitals and clinics, making them accessible to people with sight impairments and allowing them to orient themselves independently inside the hospital/clinic.

19 Sep 2018

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Researchers use neutrons to make first direct observations of water in lipid bilayers

TINY cancer detection device shows promise as point-of-care detector of KSHV

UTA researchers patent new smart seat cushion technology that helps prevent painful ulcers

Scientists achieve breakthrough in accelerated diagnosis of multi-resistant hospital pathogens

Novel method achieves accurate and precise temperature estimation in fat-containing tissues

BSI accredits Oxehealth's vital signs measurement software as Class IIa medical device

Garmin launches vívofit jr. 2 kid's fitness tracker with Spider-Man themed bands and mobile app

DePuy Synthes introduces CONCORDE LIFT Expandable Interbody Device at EUROSPINE 2018

Manx Telecom unveils MT clearSound that improves clarity of mobile phone calls

Top three immune boosting recommendations to ward off freshers’ flu

First intracranial aneurysm patients treated with BRAVO Flow Diverter after CE mark approval

GeckoSystems further improves features of power wheelchairs in reduced cost

Health care companies' data could enable more accurate flu season forecasts

Researchers simulate how different breast tissues respond to heat from MRIs

New system harnesses power of bubbles to destroy dangerous biofilms

Researchers develop light-based technique to measure very weak magnetic fields

Alzheimer’s diagnosis might become simpler with new brain imaging method

New multidisciplinary microsurgery microscope, PROVIDO, introduced by Leica

Oxehealth secures European medical device accreditation for vital signs measurement software

Innovative system makes hospitals, clinics accessible for people with visual impairments

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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