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Onsite imaging services play important role in managing sports-related injuries

The Olympic Games give elite athletes a chance at athletic triumph, but also carry a risk of injury. When injuries occur, it is critical that they be evaluated quickly.

26 Feb 2018

Amputees participate in UT Southwestern’s neural interfacing study

Michael "Shawn" Findley, a 44-year-old amputee with a wiring harness emerging from his upper left arm, is working with a UT Southwestern team to help change the way robotic hand biofeedback occurs. Ultimately, he hopes this research may lead to the closest thing to feeling in the hands of every amputee.

24 Feb 2018

Study highlights risks involved in short-term use of PICCs

Many hospital patients get medicine or nutrition delivered straight into their bloodstream through a tiny device called a PICC. In just a decade, it's become the go-to device for intravenous care.

24 Feb 2018

Visaris Americas announces installation of fully robotic Vision C digital X-ray suite at OGHS

Visaris Americas, is an innovative provider of digital radiography (DR) technology for the medical diagnostics market. Together with Ultimate Medical Services, their preferred channel partner in the South-Central States; the Company is proud to announce the installation of its premium, fully robotic, Vision C ceiling-suspended digital X-ray suite at the Opelousas General Health System, South Campus location in Opelousas, Louisiana.

24 Feb 2018

New low-cost microfluidic device brings single-cell technology to bedside

Single-cell analysis holds enormous potential to study how individual cells influence disease and respond to treatment, but the lack of cost-effective and user-friendly instrumentation remains challenging.

23 Feb 2018

Highly sensitive ELISA method for analysis of CET in plasma samples

This article explores the development, full optimization and validation study of a highly sensitive and selective ELISA for determination of cetuximab (CET) in human plasma samples.

23 Feb 2018

UT Dallas researchers use new technique to isolate cancer stem cells

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have devised a new technique to isolate aggressive cells thought to form the root of many hard-to-treat metastasized cancers -- a significant step toward developing new drugs that might target these cells.

22 Feb 2018

Research consortium develops first 3D computer model of metabolic processes

An international research consortium developed, with significant involvement of Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine scientists, the first computer model to include 3D in the representation of human metabolic processes.

22 Feb 2018

Portable ultrasound can help better detect fluid in the lungs of patients with end-stage kidney disease

A portable ultrasound can help nephrologists better detect fluid in the lungs of patients with end-stage kidney disease, according to a study by physicians at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

22 Feb 2018

UNIST researchers introduce new biosensing contact lens for diabetics

A team of researchers, affiliated with UNIST has recently introduced a new biosensing contact lens capable of detecting glucose levels in patients with diabetes.

22 Feb 2018

Postnova AF2000 system offers reliable characterization of trace metal colloid distribution in the environment

Postnova Analytics reports on how the SWAMP ultra-clean research facility at the University of Alberta has been using the AF2000 Flow field flow fractionation system coupled to Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, UV and fluorescence detectors to characterize trace metal colloid distribution in the environment.

From Postnova Analytics 22 Feb 2018

3D Signatures reports positive results of new Telo-HL test for Hodgkin's lymphoma

3D Signatures Inc. is pleased to announce that a preliminary third-party analysis of the trial data for Telo-HL, 3DS' test in development for Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL), shows that the Company's TeloViewTM platform is able to distinguish, with a high degree of statistical significance, multiple differences between a patient group that responds to standard ABVD chemotherapy, and a group that relapses or is refractory to treatment within the first 12 months.

22 Feb 2018

MED-EL introduces new revolutionary surgical planning software

MED-EL Medical Electronics, global manufacturer of hearing implant systems and solutions, and CAScination, specialists in surgical navigation solutions and medical robots, have today announced the launch of a revolutionary surgical planning software at the 31st Politzer Society meeting in Gran Canaria.

From MED-EL UK Ltd 22 Feb 2018

Alfa Laval UltraPure pumps meet the needs of most demanding pharmaceutical applications

Alfa Laval UltraPure pumps are specifically designed for the toughest, most demanding pharmaceutical applications. From high-value, high-risk productions, where every second counts, to reliability and repeatability process-driven productions - whatever your challenge is, there is an UltraPure solution to meet your needs.

From Alfa Laval Corporate AB 22 Feb 2018

Research extends powerful capabilities of MRI to nanometer scale

A new technique that brings magnetic resonance imaging to the nanometer scale with unprecedented resolution will open the door for major advances in understanding new materials, virus particles and proteins that cause diseases like Parkinson's and Alzhe

21 Feb 2018

Advanced method holds promise for substantial improvements in breast cancer diagnosis

Enhancing the diagnosis of breast cancer is the stated goal of a research team at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg. The scientists have combined an advanced method of diffusion-weighted MR imaging with intelligent image analysis methods to detect malignant changes in tissues.

21 Feb 2018

Researchers create algorithm to reduce spread of infectious diseases

Public outreach campaigns can prevent the spread of devastating yet treatable diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), malaria and gonorrhea. But ensuring these campaigns effectively reach undiagnosed patients, who may unknowingly spread the disease to others, is a major challenge for cash-strapped public health agencies.

21 Feb 2018

Izon announce the launch of the qEV2 and qEV10 Exosome Isolation columns

Izon are announce the launch of two new additions to the qEV range, the qEV2 and qEV10 Exosome Isolation columns. The columns are sought after by industry professionals, and are an important feature of the popular qEV range.

From Izon Science 21 Feb 2018

French scientists develop new wearable laser that eradicates skin conditions

French scientists at ‘Texinov Medical Textiles’, have developed a knitted laser fabric that blasts the skin with light, giving treatment to inflamed skin or lesions over a 2 and a half hour appointment.

21 Feb 2018

$UC San Diego Health now offers new treatment option for people with refractory epilepsy$

UC San Diego Health now offers new treatment option for people with refractory epilepsy

UC San Diego Health now offers patients with epilepsy another non-pharmacological way to treat seizures.

21 Feb 2018

Device / Technology News

Onsite imaging services play important role in managing sports-related injuries

Amputees participate in UT Southwestern’s neural interfacing study

Study highlights risks involved in short-term use of PICCs

Visaris Americas announces installation of fully robotic Vision C digital X-ray suite at OGHS

New low-cost microfluidic device brings single-cell technology to bedside

Highly sensitive ELISA method for analysis of CET in plasma samples

UT Dallas researchers use new technique to isolate cancer stem cells

Research consortium develops first 3D computer model of metabolic processes

Portable ultrasound can help better detect fluid in the lungs of patients with end-stage kidney disease

UNIST researchers introduce new biosensing contact lens for diabetics

Postnova AF2000 system offers reliable characterization of trace metal colloid distribution in the environment

3D Signatures reports positive results of new Telo-HL test for Hodgkin's lymphoma

MED-EL introduces new revolutionary surgical planning software

Alfa Laval UltraPure pumps meet the needs of most demanding pharmaceutical applications

Research extends powerful capabilities of MRI to nanometer scale

Advanced method holds promise for substantial improvements in breast cancer diagnosis

Researchers create algorithm to reduce spread of infectious diseases

Izon announce the launch of the qEV2 and qEV10 Exosome Isolation columns

French scientists develop new wearable laser that eradicates skin conditions

UC San Diego Health now offers new treatment option for people with refractory epilepsy

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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