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Plans for schools to hold spare adrenaline auto-injector continue to progress positively

The plans for an amendment to legislation which will allow all state schools to hold a spare adrenaline injector for use in case of emergencies continues to progress positively. We have been informed today by the Department of Health that this change is to come into effect in October of this year.

16 Jan 2017

Instrument for efficient cap sealing announced by Porvair Sciences

Porvair Sciences announces the introduction of Autocapper - a versatile electronic applicator that enables friction sample seals to be quickly and securely applied to both microplates and microtube racks.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 12 Jan 2017

New augmented-reality technology designed by Philips for spine surgery

Royal Philips, a leader in integrated image-guided therapy solutions, today announced the development of an industry-first augmented-reality surgical navigation technology that is designed to help surgeons perform image-guided open and minimally-invasive spine surgery. Philips is a pioneer in hybrid operating room (hybrid OR) solutions to facilitate both surgical and minimally-invasive endovascular procedures, with over 750 hybrid ORs installed globally. The addition of this new augmented reality technology will further widen the scope of Philips hybrid OR solutions to other fast-growing areas of image-guided surgery including spine, cranial and trauma procedures.

12 Jan 2017

Review addresses level of progress in digitising NHS patient records

Health scientists at the University of York have shown that in the 25 years since the NHS was tasked with digitising patient records there has been limited progress made.

12 Jan 2017

Technology and cost barriers hinder real-time reporting of cancer patients' symptoms

Capturing real-time reports of cancer patients' symptoms between doctor's visits has proven health benefits, but technology and cost barriers are getting in the way of widespread adoption of the practice, reports a University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher.

12 Jan 2017

BMG LABTECH show off new colour scheme to be implemented on all products

BMG LABTECH’s visual appearance is heading into a new direction. The microplate reader company launched a new corporate colour identity that will be rolled out across all products as well as external and internal communication channels in the coming weeks.

From BMG LABTECH GmbH 12 Jan 2017

NTNU researchers testing use of new removable stent in the lungs

A knitted rag sock inspired this professor and MD to develop a stent that can easily be removed after it has done its job.

12 Jan 2017

Equipment for single-cell genomics launched by Illumina and Bio-Rad

Illumina, Inc. and Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. today announced the launch of the Illumina® Bio-Rad® Single-Cell Sequencing Solution at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The comprehensive solution is the first next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflow for single-cell analysis, providing researchers the ability to investigate the coordinated contribution of individual cells in tissue function, disease progression, and therapeutic response.

From Illumina, Inc. 12 Jan 2017

VisionCare receives FDA approval to begin clinical study of telescope implant in post-cataract patients

VisionCare, Inc. ("VisionCare"), a developer of advanced visual prosthetic devices for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the company's investigational device exemption for a new U.S. clinical study.

12 Jan 2017

NovaSeq, the new sequencer by Illumina, said to transform the field of genomics

Illumina, Inc., the global leader in next-generation sequencing technology, today introduced the NovaSeqTM Series, a new and scalable sequencing architecture expected one day to enable a $100 genome. Unveiled at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, this platform redefines high throughput sequencing with unrivaled throughput, ease of use, low per sample costs, and unmatched flexibility.

From Illumina, Inc. 12 Jan 2017

Essen BioScience’s IncuCyte live-cell analysis platform cited in more than 1000 publications

The IncuCyte live-cell analysis platform from Essen BioScience has been cited in more than 1000 peer-reviewed publications since its introduction.

From Sartorius 12 Jan 2017

Neuroscientists modify MRI scanner to study workings of infants' brains

In adults, certain regions of the brain's visual cortex respond preferentially to specific types of input, such as faces or objects -- but how and when those preferences arise has long puzzled neuroscientists.

12 Jan 2017

Mediplus develops new silicone pessaries that eliminate clinical risks associated with surgical mesh

Women who suffer from incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse from obesity, heavy lifting, smoking, chronic constipation or childbirth don’t always need surgery according to a pioneering British medical device manufacturer.

12 Jan 2017

New method provides rapid, accurate assessment of bacterial oxygen consumption in microdroplets

In the future, it will be possible to carry out tests of new drugs on bacteria much more efficiently using microfluidic devices, since each of the hundreds and thousands of droplets moving through the microchannels can act as separate incubators.

12 Jan 2017

Researchers develop new method to detect cannabinoids in breast milk

With the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana spreading across the country, the drug's use is reportedly increasing among pregnant women.

12 Jan 2017

Experts suggest new five-stage system of classifying patients at risk for heart attack

Experts at Johns Hopkins and New York's Mount Sinai Health System have published a suggested new plan for a five-stage system of classifying the risk of heart attack in those with heart disease, one they say puts much-needed and long-absent focus on the risks faced by millions of Americans who pass so-called stress tests or have less obvious or earlier-stage danger signs.

12 Jan 2017

Device / Technology News

Plans for schools to hold spare adrenaline auto-injector continue to progress positively

Instrument for efficient cap sealing announced by Porvair Sciences

New augmented-reality technology designed by Philips for spine surgery

Review addresses level of progress in digitising NHS patient records

Technology and cost barriers hinder real-time reporting of cancer patients' symptoms

BMG LABTECH show off new colour scheme to be implemented on all products

NTNU researchers testing use of new removable stent in the lungs

Equipment for single-cell genomics launched by Illumina and Bio-Rad

VisionCare receives FDA approval to begin clinical study of telescope implant in post-cataract patients

NovaSeq, the new sequencer by Illumina, said to transform the field of genomics

Essen BioScience’s IncuCyte live-cell analysis platform cited in more than 1000 publications

Neuroscientists modify MRI scanner to study workings of infants' brains

Mediplus develops new silicone pessaries that eliminate clinical risks associated with surgical mesh

New method provides rapid, accurate assessment of bacterial oxygen consumption in microdroplets

Researchers develop new method to detect cannabinoids in breast milk

Experts suggest new five-stage system of classifying patients at risk for heart attack

Genetic testing at UMMC helps doctors identify effective medication for heart stent patients

Researchers develop new categorisation system to reduce frequency and severity of food scares

CDC guidelines for PrEP use to prevent HIV transmission do not go far enough, UCLA study suggests

UCM scientists design biosensor capable of detecting cancer autoantibodies at early stages

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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