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TACC's supercomputers assist in discovery of new, better chemotherapy drugs

Surgery and radiation remove, kill, or damage cancer cells in a certain area. But chemotherapy -- which uses medicines or drugs to treat cancer -- can work throughout the whole body, killing cancer cells that have spread far from the original tumor.

2 May 2017

Medical City Dallas surgeon performs first robotic-assisted knee surgery using a MAKOplasty® robot

Robot offers optimal precision, smaller incisions and more rapid recovery for patients. Medical City Dallas orthopedic surgeon, Charles Rutherford, MD, performed the first robotic-assisted total knee surgery on a MAKOplasty® robot in Dallas on April 25. Medical City Dallas is the first hospital in Dallas to offer this procedure on the leading-edge MAKOplasty® robot.

2 May 2017

Researchers invent promising paper-based technology to kill bacteria and sanitize surfaces

Imagine wearing clothes with layers of paper that protect you from dangerous bacteria. A Rutgers-led team has invented an inexpensive, effective way to kill bacteria and sanitize surfaces with devices made of paper.

2 May 2017

Philips expands next generation EMR solution into European market

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced it is expanding Tasy, its award-winning next generation EMR solution, into the European market. The introduction is being marked with an agreement signed with KrankenHaus Düren.

From Philips Healthcare 2 May 2017

TAU researchers develop glow stick probes to detect cancerous cells

Chemiluminescence, or chemical light, is the principle behind the glow sticks (also known as light sticks) used at rock concerts and as quick tools to grab when the electricity goes out. But they can also be used to diagnose diseases by identifying concentrations of biological samples.

2 May 2017

LSUHealthNO receives NIH grant to develop novel long-lasting dental filling materials

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health has awarded LSU Health New Orleans' School of Dentistry an R01 grant in the amount of $2,465,297 over five years to develop stronger, longer-lasting dental filling materials with antibacterial properties to inhibit recurrent cavities and extend the life of the restoration.

2 May 2017

Novel strategy may improve survival of grafts, outcomes in high-risk corneal transplant patients

Treating donor corneas with a cocktail of molecules prior to transplanting to a host may improve survival of grafts and, thus, outcomes in high-risk corneal transplant patients, according to a new study led by researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear.

2 May 2017

Computer-driven automated drill may play pivotal role in future surgeries

A computer-driven automated drill, similar to those used to machine auto parts, could play a pivotal role in future surgical procedures.

2 May 2017

Study: New gene editing strategy effectively targets cancer-causing ‘fusion genes’ in mouse models

A novel gene therapy using CRISPR genome editing technology effectively targets cancer-causing "fusion genes" and improves survival in mouse models of aggressive liver and prostate cancers, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers report in a study published online today in Nature Biotechnology.

2 May 2017

New study shows that gene editing technology can shut down HIV-1 replication in animals

A permanent cure for HIV infection remains elusive due to the virus's ability to hide away in latent reservoirs. But now, in new research published in print May 3 in the journal Molecular Therapy, scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh show that they can excise HIV DNA from the genomes of living animals to eliminate further infection.

2 May 2017

Noninvasive PET imaging may predict cancer patients’ immunotherapy response early

A noninvasive PET imaging method that measures granzyme B, a protein released by immune cells to kill cancer cells, was able to distinguish mouse and human tumors that responded to immune checkpoint inhibitors from those that did not respond early in the course of treatment.

1 May 2017

Researchers develop antibacterial wound dressing made from shells of crustaceans

A new type of wound dressing could improve thousands of people's lives, by preventing them from developing infections. The dressing, a type of compression held in place by a bandage, uses an antibacterial substance formed from the shells of crustaceans like shrimps.

1 May 2017

Mettler Toledo describe how to eliminate impact of static on weighing results

Lab operators are often shocked to learn how subtle electrostatic charges can have a significant impact on weighing results. A new white paper from METTLER TOLEDO describes the damage static can cause and documents 13 ways to eliminate this force at the balance.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 1 May 2017

Infiniti Research expects rapid growth in global wearable patch market

Healthcare and technological innovations are colliding as the use of wearable patches increases in the medical field. Wearable medical patches can improve the quality and efficiency of care and increase positive patient outcomes.

29 Apr 2017

Scientists launch new virtual platform to aid global search for treatment of leukemia

Finding a cure for a rare type of blood cancer could be accelerated by a new virtual platform that allows researchers easy access to data from patient samples generated by laboratories around the world.

29 Apr 2017

Actress Kiruna Stamell argues about gene editing with Dr Christopher Gyngell

Two papers published today by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, debate gene editing and the health of future generations.

29 Apr 2017

Study shows microthreaded dental implants can minimize crestal bone loss

Journal of Oral Implantology – Tooth loss is not simply an aesthetic problem for adults. It can have severe consequences to overall dental health, including complications with speech, eating, and overcompensation of mouth due to the deficiency.

29 Apr 2017

Study shows new way for research findings to reach more people

When it comes to sharing new research findings with the world, Twitter has emerged as a key tool for scientists – and for the journals where they publish their findings.

29 Apr 2017

China creates new kinase-based whole-cell screening library for high-throughput drug assay

After five years of hard work, China has completed the world's largest kinase-based whole-cell screening library for high-throughput drug assay.

28 Apr 2017

Researchers develop new computation method for better estimation of indoor carbon dioxide

The air we breathe out can help us improve the quality of the air we breathe in. Measurements of indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations are used to evaluate indoor air quality, which is strongly linked to the levels of contaminants, such as gases and particles, circulating about with CO2.

28 Apr 2017

Device / Technology News

TACC's supercomputers assist in discovery of new, better chemotherapy drugs

Medical City Dallas surgeon performs first robotic-assisted knee surgery using a MAKOplasty® robot

Researchers invent promising paper-based technology to kill bacteria and sanitize surfaces

Philips expands next generation EMR solution into European market

TAU researchers develop glow stick probes to detect cancerous cells

LSUHealthNO receives NIH grant to develop novel long-lasting dental filling materials

Novel strategy may improve survival of grafts, outcomes in high-risk corneal transplant patients

Computer-driven automated drill may play pivotal role in future surgeries

Study: New gene editing strategy effectively targets cancer-causing ‘fusion genes’ in mouse models

New study shows that gene editing technology can shut down HIV-1 replication in animals

Noninvasive PET imaging may predict cancer patients’ immunotherapy response early

Researchers develop antibacterial wound dressing made from shells of crustaceans

Mettler Toledo describe how to eliminate impact of static on weighing results

Infiniti Research expects rapid growth in global wearable patch market

Scientists launch new virtual platform to aid global search for treatment of leukemia

Actress Kiruna Stamell argues about gene editing with Dr Christopher Gyngell

Study shows microthreaded dental implants can minimize crestal bone loss

Study shows new way for research findings to reach more people

China creates new kinase-based whole-cell screening library for high-throughput drug assay

Researchers develop new computation method for better estimation of indoor carbon dioxide

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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