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German market leader for radiation sterilization set to expand in the UK

BGS Beta-Gamma-Service, the German market leader for radiation sterilization, is set to expand its activities in the UK and will promote its services for the first time at Health GB Manchester from 30 April to 2 May.

4 Apr 2018

Pitt engineer uses ultrasound technology to help people walk again

Spinal cord injuries impact more than 17,000 Americans each year, and although those with incomplete injuries may regain control of their limbs, overall muscle strength and mobility is weakened. Neurorehabilitation using robotic exoskeletons or electrical stimulation devices can help a person regain movement through repeated exercise.

3 Apr 2018

MIT researchers develop new portable device to monitor white blood cell levels

One of the major side effects of chemotherapy is a sharp drop in white blood cells, which leaves patients vulnerable to dangerous infections. MIT researchers have now developed a portable device that could be used to monitor patients' white blood cell levels at home, without taking blood samples.

3 Apr 2018

Researchers working to develop new system for early prostate cancer diagnosis

Researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de València and the Universidad de Granada, together with doctors from the Hospital Clínic Universitari de València are working on the development of a new system to help diagnose prostate cancer. The work being developed is part of the SICAP project.

3 Apr 2018

DS-11 FX+ Platinum Edition Giveaway from DeNovix

DeNovix Inc. is giving away a unique, platinum-colored DS11 FX+ 1µL Spectrophotometer / Fluorometer.

From DeNovix Inc. 3 Apr 2018

Computational biologists develop algorithm to align datasets with single-cell resolution

A team of computational biologists has developed an algorithm that can 'align' multiple sequencing datasets with single-cell resolution.

3 Apr 2018

New PET imaging agent could help guide treatments for people with neurological diseases

Researchers have developed a new imaging agent that could help guide and assess treatments for people with various neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis.

2 Apr 2018

Porex to display innovations in laboratory liquid handling, diagnostics and chromatography at Analytica 2018

At next month’s Analytica event, Porex Corporation will display new solutions for laboratory and medical professionals that improve accuracy and purity in liquid handling, speed fluid transfer of diagnostics and optimize chromatography operations.

From Porex Corporation 31 Mar 2018

Shimmer develops algorithm to obtain mobility data from foot sensors

Shimmer has developed an algorithm to obtain mobility data from a Shimmer3 sensor (accel + gyro) placed on a shoe. This algorithm is based on state of the art wearable sensor/biomechanics research and has already been tested on a young, healthy data-set in order to obtain normative standards to compare metrics to.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Custom sensing solutions offered by Shimmer PROTO3 sensor

The Shimmer PROTO3 Deluxe Unit is one of the most versatile products we have to offer. Its flexibility can be a great asset to anyone looking to prototype 3rd party sensors, or even develop custom sensing solutions; however, it is so versatile that you might have had trouble understanding just how it could possibly be used.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

New project addresses differences in our perceptions of virtual reality

Shimmer recently supported a project undertaken by Donovan Faraoni, a Grade 10 student at Bishop’s College School, Québec, Canada. Donovan’s experiment focused on how mixed reality technologies will soon blend virtual elements seamlessly into our everyday lives, making it critical to understand potential underlying differences in our perceptions of virtual reality.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

iMotions partners with Shimmer to release NeuroLab Computer for biometric research

iMotions, a world leader in scalable Biometric Research solutions has partnered with Shimmer to release NeuroLab Computer, the latest ready-to-use solution available for research labs to conduct multimodal biometric research quickly and easily.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Shimmer selected as one of the 'Most Promising Patient Monitoring Solution Providers of 2017'

Shimmers leading wearable technology platform was selected as one of the 10 Most Promising Patient Monitoring Solution Providers of 2017 by Healthcare Tech Outlook. Shimmer has been described as a company that is redefining the healthcare service delivery for all stakeholders, according to the May edition of the magazine released this week.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Shimmer3 GSR integrated to Tobii Pro’s software platform for eye tracking research

Tobii Pro, the global leader in eye tracking research solutions, has partnered with Shimmer and integrated their wearable wireless GSR (galvanic skin response) sensor into its software analysis platform, Tobii Pro Lab.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Study examines use of IMU sensors for biofeedback in strength and conditioning training

Strength and conditioning training is often a highly important part of both amateur and professional athletes’ training regimes, however due to financial and time constraints, many individuals train without the support and supervision of professional coaches.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

New research on gait assessment using Shimmer3 IMUs

The way that people walk is generally a good indicator of their musculoskeletal health, and poor or uncoordinated mobility can result in falls and even injury. Gait research is frequently used as an indication of changes in a person’s mobility which could potentially lead to falls.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

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German market leader for radiation sterilization set to expand in the UK

Pitt engineer uses ultrasound technology to help people walk again

MIT researchers develop new portable device to monitor white blood cell levels

Researchers working to develop new system for early prostate cancer diagnosis

DS-11 FX+ Platinum Edition Giveaway from DeNovix

Computational biologists develop algorithm to align datasets with single-cell resolution

New PET imaging agent could help guide treatments for people with neurological diseases

Porex to display innovations in laboratory liquid handling, diagnostics and chromatography at Analytica 2018

Shimmer develops algorithm to obtain mobility data from foot sensors

Custom sensing solutions offered by Shimmer PROTO3 sensor

New project addresses differences in our perceptions of virtual reality

iMotions partners with Shimmer to release NeuroLab Computer for biometric research

Shimmer selected as one of the 'Most Promising Patient Monitoring Solution Providers of 2017'

Shimmer3 GSR integrated to Tobii Pro’s software platform for eye tracking research

Study examines use of IMU sensors for biofeedback in strength and conditioning training

New research on gait assessment using Shimmer3 IMUs

Researchers untap potential of wearable sensors and AI technologies to predict biological age

Wound protector use linked to statistically significant reduction in SSI, study shows

AXT installs state-of-the-art crystallography system at University of Western Australia

Researchers create synthesized nanosheets to inactivate or detect pathogens

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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