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ACEA Biosciences enhances NovoCyte Flow Cytometer with multi-option configuration capabilities

The NovoCyte system with its updated software and firmware provides broader versatility and flexibility with its multi-option optical configuration capabilities.

13 Mar 2018

ACEA Biosciences develops novel assay for rapid identification of endocrine-disrupting chemicals

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are substances that interfere with the ability of endogenous hormones to regulate homeostasis via their cognate nuclear receptors.

13 Mar 2018

Surgeons describe smartphone-assisted neuroendoscopy as a success

A new integrated smartphone−endoscope device could provide an alternative, more intuitive and more fluid way of performing neuroendoscopy.

13 Mar 2018

Healthcare Apps: Closing the Gap Between Doctors and Diabetes Patients

Liva Healthcare is an innovative digital health coaching platform for scalable lifestyle and disease management. In the Liva digital healthcare app, a patient is given a healthcare professional coach to help them change their lifestyle or live with their disease.

From Liva Healthcare UK 13 Mar 2018

Sartorius Stedim Biotech introduces new versions of data analytics software solutions

Sartorius Stedim Biotech, a leading international supplier for the biopharmaceutical industry, has introduced a new version of its SIMCA and SIMCA-online data analytical solutions, which are offered by its subsidiary Sartorius Stedim Data Analytics, formerly known as Umetrics.

From Sartorius 13 Mar 2018

Philips introduces new ultrasound digital health device for point-of-care diagnostics in the UK

Royal Philips a globally leading heath technology company, has announced that Lumify, a smart device ultrasound solution for use at the point of care, is available in the UK. Philips’ new ultrasound digital health device connects off-the-shelf compatible smart devices, a mobile application, advanced ultrasound transducer technology, integrated IT and support services to help healthcare providers improve patient care while potentially reducing ultrasound associated costs.

13 Mar 2018

PET imaging better at identifying patients with severe obstructive CAD than SPECT scans

Patients who receive cardiac positron emission testing imaging instead of single photon emission computed tomography scan experienced a significant increase in the detection of severe obstructive coronary artery disease, according to researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

13 Mar 2018

Novel centrifugal-flow pump for heart failure patients provides improved long-term outcomes

New findings, presented today at the American College of Cardiology, provide long-term information about survival, stroke rates and durability of a novel centrifugal-flow pump compared with a commercial axial flow pump for heart-failure patients.

12 Mar 2018

Newer non-invasive method provides cost savings for heart patients needing PCI

Doctors evaluating patients for blockages in the heart are aided by having a good roadmap of the vascular terrain before they can insert stents to clear the impasse.

12 Mar 2018

Research finds decrease in device malfunction, reduced risk for strokes with novel heart pump

At two years of follow-up, severely ill patients with advanced heart failure who received a novel heart pump fully implantable within the chest experienced no malfunctions requiring replacement or removal of the device for blood clotting.

12 Mar 2018

New technologies help seniors age in place — and not feel alone

Nancy Delano, 80, of Denver has no plans to slow down anytime soon. She still drives to movies, plays and dinners out with friends. A retired elder care nurse who lives alone, she also knows that "when you reach a certain age, emergencies can happen fast." So, when her son, Tom Rogers, talked to her about installing a remote monitoring system, she didn't hesitate.

12 Mar 2018

Study shows effectiveness of OCA transplantation for patients with femoral condyle cartilage lesions

Isolated femoral condyle lesions account for 75% of the cartilage repair procedures performed in the knee joint, and physicians have a variety of techniques to consider as part of surgical treatment.

12 Mar 2018

Pittcon announces finalists in annual Pittcon Today Excellence Awards

Pittcon, the world’s leading conference and exposition for laboratory science, is pleased to announce the selection of ten finalists in the annual Pittcon Today Excellence Awards conducted by CE Communications, the official publishers of Pittcon Today and the Pittcon Buzz.

From Pittcon 12 Mar 2018

Corin introduces new Unity Knee with EquiBalance at AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting

Corin Group, a global orthopedic manufacturer and leader in functional implant positioning, today announced the launch of the new Unity KneeTM with EquiBalanceTM instrumentation designed to facilitate ligament balancing and soft tissue preservation during total knee replacement.

From Corin USA 12 Mar 2018

Study validates Xpresys Lung 2 for differential diagnosis of early stage lung cancer

Integrated Diagnostics today announced the e-publication of full results of a large prospective clinical trial validating its Xpresys Lung 2 in the peer-reviewed medical journal CHEST¸ the official journal of the American College of Chest Physicians, titled: Assessment of Plasma Proteomics Biomarker’s Ability to Distinguish Benign From Malignant Lung Nodules: Results of the PANOPTIC trial.

12 Mar 2018

Telemonitoring benefits remain unclear for patients with cardiac disorders

To prevent cardiac death, people with certain cardiac disorders are implanted with electronic devices designed to automatically stimulate the heartbeat or counteract serious arrhythmia if necessary.

12 Mar 2018

Wearable defibrillator reduces overall mortality, but not sudden cardiac death

Wearing a lightweight vest equipped with a cardioverter defibrillator that detects abnormal heart rhythms in addition to taking recommended medications is associated with a reduction in the likelihood of dying during the first 90 days following a heart attack in people whose heart function was also impaired, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.

12 Mar 2018

Researchers develop new method to increase life span of donated brain tissue samples

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a method that enables them to use donated brain tissue from people with epilepsy for 48 hours. Previously, the researchers only had 12 hours to test new treatments before the structure of the cells started to break down. The research has now been published in the journal Scientific Reports.

9 Mar 2018

OHSU device could be first permanent total artificial heart

OHSU physicians and researchers are developing what they hope will be the first permanent total artificial heart, which could provide the approximately 75,000 Americans who die of heart failure every year another chance at life.

9 Mar 2018

New technique measures brainwaves to find whether people understand what they hear

The new technique was developed by Professor Tom Francart and his colleagues from the Department of Neurosciences at KU Leuven, Belgium, in collaboration with the University of Maryland.

9 Mar 2018

Device / Technology News

ACEA Biosciences enhances NovoCyte Flow Cytometer with multi-option configuration capabilities

ACEA Biosciences develops novel assay for rapid identification of endocrine-disrupting chemicals

Surgeons describe smartphone-assisted neuroendoscopy as a success

Healthcare Apps: Closing the Gap Between Doctors and Diabetes Patients

Sartorius Stedim Biotech introduces new versions of data analytics software solutions

Philips introduces new ultrasound digital health device for point-of-care diagnostics in the UK

PET imaging better at identifying patients with severe obstructive CAD than SPECT scans

Novel centrifugal-flow pump for heart failure patients provides improved long-term outcomes

Newer non-invasive method provides cost savings for heart patients needing PCI

Research finds decrease in device malfunction, reduced risk for strokes with novel heart pump

New technologies help seniors age in place — and not feel alone

Study shows effectiveness of OCA transplantation for patients with femoral condyle cartilage lesions

Pittcon announces finalists in annual Pittcon Today Excellence Awards

Corin introduces new Unity Knee with EquiBalance at AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting

Study validates Xpresys Lung 2 for differential diagnosis of early stage lung cancer

Telemonitoring benefits remain unclear for patients with cardiac disorders

Wearable defibrillator reduces overall mortality, but not sudden cardiac death

Researchers develop new method to increase life span of donated brain tissue samples

OHSU device could be first permanent total artificial heart

New technique measures brainwaves to find whether people understand what they hear

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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