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Metrohm presents accurate method for determination of metal-organic compounds by thermometric titration

Metrohm is pleased to present a fast and highly accurate method for the determination of metal-organic compounds by thermometric titration.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 1 Feb 2018

UTA receives new grant to develop manufacturing process for REHEAL glove

The University of Texas at Arlington has received a new $227,000 grant funded through the federal government's Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium to develop the manufacturing process for the REHEAL glove, a bioengineered healing glove that delivers medicine to injured hands to speed up healing.

31 Jan 2018

New organ-on-a-chip technology provides simple setting to study blood vessel formation

Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo, CNRS and INSERM, report a new organ-on-a-chip technology for the study of blood vessel formation and drugs targeting this event.

31 Jan 2018

Digital lifestyle intervention platform shown to reduce rates of Type 2 diabetes

Liva Healthcare, a digital health platform designed to tackle chronic diseases, has released promising results on the effectiveness of digital interventions to help with weight loss and prevention of Type 2 diabetes.

From Liva Healthcare UK 31 Jan 2018

BitMap and PicoQuant develop sFLIM detection system for advanced medical tissue imaging

Research project hosted at PicoQuant focuses on developing multichannel photon detection methods for biomedical applications.

31 Jan 2018

Evogene announces participation in Phenomics Consortium to develop tools, systems for precision agriculture

Evogene Ltd., a leading biotechnology company developing novel products for life science markets through the use of a unique computational predictive biology platform, announced today its participation in a three-year Israel Innovation Authority sponsored Phenomics Consortium to develop tools and systems for precision agriculture and innovative development of agriculture products.

31 Jan 2018

New guide helps researchers to choose the right micropipette

INTEGRA Biosciences is helping researchers to improve pipetting efficiency and ensure reliable results with a recently published guide to choosing the right micropipette.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 31 Jan 2018

Apollo Hospitals selects RayStation for India’s first proton therapy center

Apollo Hospitals, Asia´s foremost integrated healthcare provider, as selected RayStation for a new proton therapy center in Chennai – the first such facility in India.

31 Jan 2018

Exposure to e-cigarette flavors can cause inflammation to white blood cells, research finds

Sugar and spice are not so nice, at least when it comes to vaping or inhalation. Exposure to e-cigarette flavoring chemicals and liquids can cause significant inflammation to monocytes, a type of white blood cell -- and many flavoring compounds are also toxic, with cinnamon, vanilla and buttery flavors among the worst.

30 Jan 2018

Interactive online tool can help breast cancer patients better understand treatment options

Breast cancer patients face complex decisions about their treatment. "Knowledge is a key component of decision making, and yet it's consistently low even among patients who have received treatment. We need better tools to make these decisions more informed," says Sarah T. Hawley, Ph.D., MPH, professor of internal medicine at Michigan Medicine.

30 Jan 2018

Researchers sequence human genome using pocket-sized device

Scientists have assembled the most complete human genome to date using a pocket-sized, portable DNA sequencer.

From Oxford Nanopore Technologies 30 Jan 2018

Computational approach can help identify chemoresistant potential targets in cancer stem cells

In cancer, one of the most important features is the methylation of deoxycytosine to form 5-methylcytosine (5mC). DNA methylation is a process by which methyl groups (structural units of organic compounds consisting of three hydrogen atoms bonded to a carbon atom) are added to the DNA molecule.

30 Jan 2018

NUS scientists develop new way to wirelessly deliver light for cancer treatment

A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore has developed a way to wirelessly deliver light into deep regions of the body to activate light-sensitive drugs for photodynamic therapy.

30 Jan 2018

CERENOVUS introduces GALAXY G3 MINI Coil for treatment of cerebral aneurysms and stroke

CERENOVUS, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, today announced the launch of the GALAXY G3 MINI Coil, its smallest and softest embolic finishing coil, for use in the endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms and hemorrhagic stroke.

30 Jan 2018

Scientists develop rapid test for early diagnosis of heart attack and to identify sepsis

NUST MISIS scientists have developed a new type of membrane test strip for the quantitative immunochromatographic rapid-test that will be able to accurately and quickly make an early diagnosis of an acute myocardial infarction through the presence of disease markers in blood, as well as to identify various things such as sepsis, a pregnancy's duration, and viral & bacterial infections.

29 Jan 2018

Cerenovus receives FDA approval for mini coil device for cerebral aneurysm and stroke

Cerenovus recently announced the launch of the GALAXY G3™ MINI Coil, for use in the endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms and hemorrhagic stroke.

29 Jan 2018

Use of video feedback by health visitor helps promote early establishment of relations

A new research study from Aarhus University shows that when the health visitor uses video feedback in accordance with the Marte Meo method as part of his or her work with the new mother, it strengthens the relationship between the infant child and the mother.

27 Jan 2018

Investigation to fight against muscular atrophy with nano-channel drug delivery implant

Extended spaceflight takes a toll on many systems within the human body, including the musculoskeletal system. An investigation aboard the International Space Station will examine a drug compound and drug delivery system aimed at preventing, slowing, or even reversing muscular breakdown, both in space and on Earth.

27 Jan 2018

Imaging technique used to identify women at risk of premature labor

Ultrasound is traditionally used on pregnant women to study the anatomy, movement and blood flow of the developing fetus, but University of Illinois at Chicago nurse researchers are using the imaging technique to identify women who are at risk of giving birth prematurely.

27 Jan 2018

Specialized stenting system found to be beneficial for certain stroke patients

A specialized stenting system used to open blocked arteries in the brain resulted in a low complication rate among a specific group of patients with stroke histories, a study led by Cedars-Sinai researchers has found.

27 Jan 2018

Device / Technology News

Metrohm presents accurate method for determination of metal-organic compounds by thermometric titration

UTA receives new grant to develop manufacturing process for REHEAL glove

New organ-on-a-chip technology provides simple setting to study blood vessel formation

Digital lifestyle intervention platform shown to reduce rates of Type 2 diabetes

BitMap and PicoQuant develop sFLIM detection system for advanced medical tissue imaging

Evogene announces participation in Phenomics Consortium to develop tools, systems for precision agriculture

New guide helps researchers to choose the right micropipette

Apollo Hospitals selects RayStation for India’s first proton therapy center

Exposure to e-cigarette flavors can cause inflammation to white blood cells, research finds

Interactive online tool can help breast cancer patients better understand treatment options

Researchers sequence human genome using pocket-sized device

Computational approach can help identify chemoresistant potential targets in cancer stem cells

NUS scientists develop new way to wirelessly deliver light for cancer treatment

CERENOVUS introduces GALAXY G3 MINI Coil for treatment of cerebral aneurysms and stroke

Scientists develop rapid test for early diagnosis of heart attack and to identify sepsis

Cerenovus receives FDA approval for mini coil device for cerebral aneurysm and stroke

Use of video feedback by health visitor helps promote early establishment of relations

Investigation to fight against muscular atrophy with nano-channel drug delivery implant

Imaging technique used to identify women at risk of premature labor

Specialized stenting system found to be beneficial for certain stroke patients

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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