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ZEISS introduces innovative visualization system to the spine community

At this year’s NASS Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, USA, the ZEISS Medical Technology business segment introduces an innovative visualization system – TIVATO™ 700 from ZEISS – to the spine community.

From Carl Zeiss AG 29 Sep 2018

Asynt expands its range of DrySyn heating block systems for laboratories

Reflecting customer demand, Asynt have continued to expand their range of DrySyn heating block systems for reactions in tubes, vials and flasks.

From Asynt 29 Sep 2018

New tool provides improved in vivo imaging of atherosclerotic plaque development

Atherosclerosis, involving the buildup of plaque in the arteries and an associated reduction in the flow of blood, is a major feature of cardiovascular diseases.

28 Sep 2018

Pitt bioengineering student develops realistic phantom head for MR research

Phantoms are not just ghostly figures of our imagination, they are also numerical or physical models that represent human characteristics and provide an inexpensive way to test electromagnetic applications. Sossena Wood, a bioengineering PhD candidate at the University of Pittsburgh, has developed a realistic phantom head for magnetic resonance research in the Swanson School of Engineering.

28 Sep 2018

Researchers develop unique, biofuel-powered sensor to prevent and diagnose diseases

Researchers at Washington State University have developed an implantable, biofuel-powered sensor that runs on sugar and can monitor a body's biological signals to detect, prevent and diagnose diseases.

28 Sep 2018

Henry Ford Hospital cardiologists are first in the U.S. to implant device for hard-to-treat angina

Cardiologists at Henry Ford Hospital performed the first implantation in the United States of a device approved for use in Europe for hard-to-treat angina.

27 Sep 2018

Medtronic announces U.S. launch of Infinity OCT System

Medtronic plc today announced the U.S. launch of the Infinity Occipitocervical-Upper Thoracic System designed to simplify posterior cervical spine surgery.

From Medtronic 27 Sep 2018

Updated model of PAXMAN Scalp Cooling System launched

British scalp cooling expert, PAXMAN have launched the latest model of the PAXMAN Scalp Cooling System. Following successful launch in the US this updated model is being rolled out to the UK and rest of world markets.

From Paxman 27 Sep 2018

Cornwall and Chongqing Haifu partners to introduce HIFU tumor therapy system

Cornwall Medical Group enters a strategic partnership with the world's leading medical equipment and integrated solutions provider, Chongqing Haifu Medical Technology Co., Ltd., to introduce innovative high-intensity focused ultrasound tumor therapy system to Hong Kong, positioned to be the first minimally-invasive & non-invasive center in town.

27 Sep 2018

Emphasizing the need to educate future medical professionals on concept of machine learning

Artificial intelligence driven by machine learning algorithms is a branch in the field of computer science that is rapidly gaining popularity within the healthcare sector.

27 Sep 2018

AVITA Medical announces results revealing safety, effectiveness of RECELL System for burn care

AVITA Medical , a global regenerative medicine company, today announced that the results from two U.S. pivotal clinical trials demonstrating the effectiveness and clinical benefits of the RECELL Autologous Cell Harvesting Device were presented at the 46th Annual Eastern Great Lakes Burn Conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

27 Sep 2018

Researchers develop new tool to screen for sleep apnea in people with epilepsy

Rutgers researchers have developed a tool to help neurologists screen for obstructive sleep apnea in people with epilepsy whose seizures can be magnified by sleep disorders.

27 Sep 2018

Scientists develop new protocol for measuring background levels of drugs in forensic labs

When crime lab chemists handle evidence that contains illegal drugs, trace amounts of those drugs are inevitably released into the laboratory environment.

27 Sep 2018

New study aims to identify babies at higher risk of autism and ADHD

London researchers are set to start a three year study aiming to identify babies at higher than average risk of autism spectrum conditions and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

27 Sep 2018

Researchers create inexpensive system to test for dangerous levels of lead in water

The discovery of lead in Flint, Michigan's drinking water drew renewed attention to the health risks posed by the metal. Now researchers at the University of Houston have created an inexpensive system using a smartphone and a lens made with an inkjet printer that can detect lead in tap water at levels commonly accepted as dangerous.

26 Sep 2018

Machine learning may be useful tool to predict outcomes for people at risk of psychosis, depression

Machine learning, also known as artificial intelligence, could be a useful tool for predicting how well people at high risk of psychosis or with recent onset depression will function socially in the future, an international research study has found.

26 Sep 2018

RTI Surgical showcases innovative spine portfolio at NASS 2018

RTI Surgical, Inc., a global surgical implant company, will showcase research reinforcing the strength of its spine portfolio, notably the Fortilink IBF series featuring TETRAfuse 3D Technology, at the North American Spine Society's 33rd Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, September 26-29.

26 Sep 2018

Device / Technology News

ZEISS introduces innovative visualization system to the spine community

Asynt expands its range of DrySyn heating block systems for laboratories

New tool provides improved in vivo imaging of atherosclerotic plaque development

Pitt bioengineering student develops realistic phantom head for MR research

Researchers develop unique, biofuel-powered sensor to prevent and diagnose diseases

Henry Ford Hospital cardiologists are first in the U.S. to implant device for hard-to-treat angina

Medtronic announces U.S. launch of Infinity OCT System

Updated model of PAXMAN Scalp Cooling System launched

Cornwall and Chongqing Haifu partners to introduce HIFU tumor therapy system

Emphasizing the need to educate future medical professionals on concept of machine learning

AVITA Medical announces results revealing safety, effectiveness of RECELL System for burn care

Researchers develop new tool to screen for sleep apnea in people with epilepsy

Scientists develop new protocol for measuring background levels of drugs in forensic labs

New study aims to identify babies at higher risk of autism and ADHD

Researchers create inexpensive system to test for dangerous levels of lead in water

Machine learning may be useful tool to predict outcomes for people at risk of psychosis, depression

RTI Surgical showcases innovative spine portfolio at NASS 2018

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