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Coulometric low bromine index determination explored in new white paper by Mettler Toledo

The bromine index (BI) is the fraction of reactive unsaturated compounds in hydrocarbons encountered in the petrochemical industry. To determine low BI using coulometric titration, low generation currents are required according to ASTM D1494.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 16 Feb 2017

Product to assist bone formation in spinal fusion surgery released by DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes*, in collaboration with LifeNet Health®, launches ViviGen Formable™ Cellular Bone Matrix**, a second generation cellular allograft used to assist in the formation of bone during spinal fusion surgery. ViviGen Formable augments the DePuy Synthes biomaterials portfolio and joins the first generation, ViviGen® Cellular Bone Matrix, which launched in late 2014. With both ViviGen and ViviGen Formable, surgeons may now choose a preferred handling option based on the needs of each surgical case.

16 Feb 2017

Microscope cameras with CMOS sensor and high acquisition speed released by Zeiss

ZEISS introduces two new digital microscope cameras; ZEISS Axiocam 702 mono and ZEISS Axiocam 512 color complement the current portfolio of high-speed USB 3.0 microscope cameras.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 16 Feb 2017

Study reveals possibility to predict autism risk in infants within first year of life

A study published today in the journal Nature is the first to show that it is possible to predict within the first year of life, whether some infants will go on to develop autism.

15 Feb 2017

Review: Biomimetic strategies for bone healing need to emulate natural regenerative mechanisms

The range of biomimetic approaches to promote bone growth that are at the core of current bone healing therapies need to more closely emulate natural regenerative mechanisms.

15 Feb 2017

New online tool can help clinicians quantify minimal risk in patients with stable chest pain

A two year follow-up on a study involving more than 10,000 people with stable chest pain finds that an online tool can accurately predict which patients are likely to have normal non-invasive tests and remain free of cardiac events.

15 Feb 2017

Scientists developing new monitoring system for elders

"When faced with problems of the elderly in our closest family, it is us who experience major stress, not them", says Egidijus Kazanavicius, Professor at Kaunas University of Technology, Director at the Centre of Real Time Computer Systems.

15 Feb 2017

Brain SPECT imaging can differentiate between depression and cognitive disorders, new report reveals

Neuroimaging of decreased blood flow in specific regions of the brain can differentiate between depression and cognitive disorders, according to a new report in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease

15 Feb 2017

New Doppler sound digital library could save lives of people with precursors to cardiovascular disease

HANDHELD devices can scan the lower limbs of a patient and "listen" to the blood flow, providing vital early indication of problems that could lead to strokes or heart attacks.

15 Feb 2017

PAREXEL introduces new mobile app to improve clinical trial supply management processes, increase patient safety

PAREXEL International Corporation, a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, today launched a mobile app for the ClinPhone RTSM (randomisation and trial supply management) service.

15 Feb 2017

New METTLER TOLEDO White Paper describes key factors for the design and development of microgram weights

The new METTLER TOLEDO White Paper "Traceability with Microgram Weights" describes the challenges of becoming the first calibration laboratory in the world to achieve accredited status for calibration weights in the microgram range.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 15 Feb 2017

Medtronic launches innovative outcome-based education program for HCPs

Medtronic today announced the launch of Medtronic Impact in its Europe, Middle East & Africa region, which is part of the company’s drive towards value-based healthcare (VBHC).

15 Feb 2017

Scientists develop new bioinformatics tool to make biological experiments more transparent

Biological experiments are generating increasingly large and complex sets of data. This has made it difficult to reproduce experiments at other research laboratories in order to confirm - or refute - the results.

15 Feb 2017

Application note shows that ChIP assays can be performed using fewer cells

Chromatrap® has published a new application note that demonstrates how its unique solid state patented technology provides unrivalled sensitivity allowing users to perform ChIP assays using as few as 1000 cells per immunoprecipitation.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 15 Feb 2017

Analyzing copies of genes may offer new therapeutic approaches for ovarian cancer

A team of 18 University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center researchers has developed a new tool to analyze an often overlooked aspect of cancer genetics -- an alteration that results in the loss or gain in a copy of a gene.

15 Feb 2017

Rutgers-Princeton Center aims to improve diagnosis of psychiatric diseases using computational models

A new center is bringing together researchers from Princeton and Rutgers universities to apply computational modeling to the understanding of psychiatric diseases.

15 Feb 2017

OIST researchers employ time-lapse imaging technique to observe lens development in zebrafish

There are many different structures in our eyes that work in conjunction to allow us to see. These structures are strikingly similar between different species, from zebrafish to humans.

15 Feb 2017

Researchers develop new iron oxide nanoparticles as contrast agent for MRI

A new, specially coated iron oxide nanoparticle developed by a team at MIT and elsewhere could provide an alternative to conventional gadolinium-based contrast agents used for magnetic resonance imaging procedures.

14 Feb 2017

Joslin Diabetes Center participating in two clinical trials to test artificial pancreas systems

Joslin Diabetes Center will take part in two clinical trials this year to test artificial pancreas systems designed to automatically monitor and regulate blood glucose levels in people with type 1 diabetes, which would replace traditional methods of managing the disease such as testing blood glucose levels by finger stick or using continuous glucose monitoring systems with separate, non-integrated delivery of insulin by either injections or a pump.

14 Feb 2017

New bed sensors can warn older adults of impending heart problems

Congestive heart failure is one of the most common reasons for hospital admissions among those 65 years old and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

14 Feb 2017

Device / Technology News

Coulometric low bromine index determination explored in new white paper by Mettler Toledo

Product to assist bone formation in spinal fusion surgery released by DePuy Synthes

Microscope cameras with CMOS sensor and high acquisition speed released by Zeiss

Study reveals possibility to predict autism risk in infants within first year of life

Review: Biomimetic strategies for bone healing need to emulate natural regenerative mechanisms

New online tool can help clinicians quantify minimal risk in patients with stable chest pain

Scientists developing new monitoring system for elders

Brain SPECT imaging can differentiate between depression and cognitive disorders, new report reveals

New Doppler sound digital library could save lives of people with precursors to cardiovascular disease

PAREXEL introduces new mobile app to improve clinical trial supply management processes, increase patient safety

New METTLER TOLEDO White Paper describes key factors for the design and development of microgram weights

Medtronic launches innovative outcome-based education program for HCPs

Scientists develop new bioinformatics tool to make biological experiments more transparent

Application note shows that ChIP assays can be performed using fewer cells

Analyzing copies of genes may offer new therapeutic approaches for ovarian cancer

Rutgers-Princeton Center aims to improve diagnosis of psychiatric diseases using computational models

OIST researchers employ time-lapse imaging technique to observe lens development in zebrafish

Researchers develop new iron oxide nanoparticles as contrast agent for MRI

Joslin Diabetes Center participating in two clinical trials to test artificial pancreas systems

New bed sensors can warn older adults of impending heart problems

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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