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MGH researchers develop new methods for mapping and measuring solid stress in tumors

Massachusetts General Hospital investigators have developed new methods for mapping and measuring solid stress - the force exerted by solid and elastic components - within tumors, an accomplishment that may lead to improved understanding of those forces and their consequences and to novel treatment strategies.

29 Nov 2016

Philips launches new suite of operational improvement software solution for radiologists at RSNA 2016

Royal Philips today introduced PerformanceBridge, a new suite of performance management software and services to assist radiology departments in enhancing productivity, improving the patient experience and delivering better value-based care.

29 Nov 2016

Porvair Sciences' new silicone capmats offer increased chemical resistance

Porvair Sciences announces a new range of 96-well (square and round) capmats made from 100% pure silicone that has been conditioned for low bleed and ease of needle penetration when used with autosamplers.

29 Nov 2016

Philips unveils series of intelligent, comprehensive connected radiology solutions at RSNA 2016

Royal Philips today unveiled a series of intelligent and comprehensive connected radiology solutions at the 2016 Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting, beginning November 27 through December 1 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

29 Nov 2016

Problems linked to gait can predict decline in memory and thinking

Walking is a milestone in development for toddlers, but it's actually only one part of the complex cognitive task known as gait that includes everything from a person's stride length to the accompanying swing of each arm.

29 Nov 2016

New self-regulating smart patch releases blood-thinning drugs when necessary

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a smart patch designed to monitor a patient's blood and release blood-thinning drugs as needed to prevent the occurrence of dangerous blood clots - a condition known as thrombosis.

29 Nov 2016

Researchers develop new way to design glycoclusters for targeted drug delivery

A team led by researchers at the RIKEN Biofunctional Synthetic Chemistry Laboratory in Japan has developed a way to engineer glycan complexes--clusters of sugar chains attached to proteins or lipids--in a way that allows the molecules to be transported preferentially to specific organs of the body, depending on the sugar chains contained in the cluster.

29 Nov 2016

Clinical study to test sensitivity and effectiveness of smart bandages begins

A clinical trial of a smart bandage which changes colour when it detects infections is beginning using samples from burns patients from four UK hospitals.

29 Nov 2016

Scientists develop easy-to-use software tool to detect important genetic mutations

Scientists have developed an easy-to-use software tool that can detect important genetic mutations that previously needed to be identified by a separate test.

29 Nov 2016

Scientists develop new method of care to maintain speech in throat cancer patients

Through the work of the School of Biosciences team, in collaboration with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Kent has developed a new method of care for patients who have to have their larynx removed.

29 Nov 2016

DNA changes in blood samples could pave way for simple tests to diagnose IBD

Scientists have identified chemical changes in the DNA of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases that could improve screening for the conditions.

28 Nov 2016

Study using Cubresa SPECT scanner finds potential non-invasive diagnosis for Alzheimer’s

Cubresa’s SPECT scanner was used to determine if a novel molecular label, TRV6001, in development for in vivo imaging of the BChE enzyme present in the brains of Alzheimer’s Disease patients follows the known distribution of the enzyme in animal models of the disease.

From Cubresa Inc. 28 Nov 2016

Dilon and GE receive FDA approval for Discovery NM750b breast imaging system

DILON Diagnostics and GE Healthcare are pleased to announce the FDA clearance of the Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) localization accessory for breast biopsy.

26 Nov 2016

Transcription factor Nanog plays key role in reproduction of embryonic stem cells

The transcription factor Nanog plays a crucial role in the self-renewal of embryonic stem cells.

25 Nov 2016

Japanese researchers discover new method for predicting congenital CMV infection in fetuses

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection can cause serious complications such as hearing difficulties and mental retardation in affected infants.

25 Nov 2016

New insulin delivery recommendations for health care professionals published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings

The prestigious medical journal, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, recently published new insulin delivery recommendations for health care professionals caring for insulin-using patients, including the results from the largest injection technique survey ever performed for people with diabetes.

25 Nov 2016

Device / Technology News

MGH researchers develop new methods for mapping and measuring solid stress in tumors

Philips launches new suite of operational improvement software solution for radiologists at RSNA 2016

Porvair Sciences' new silicone capmats offer increased chemical resistance

Philips unveils series of intelligent, comprehensive connected radiology solutions at RSNA 2016

Problems linked to gait can predict decline in memory and thinking

New self-regulating smart patch releases blood-thinning drugs when necessary

Researchers develop new way to design glycoclusters for targeted drug delivery

Clinical study to test sensitivity and effectiveness of smart bandages begins

Scientists develop easy-to-use software tool to detect important genetic mutations

Scientists develop new method of care to maintain speech in throat cancer patients

DNA changes in blood samples could pave way for simple tests to diagnose IBD

Study using Cubresa SPECT scanner finds potential non-invasive diagnosis for Alzheimer’s

Dilon and GE receive FDA approval for Discovery NM750b breast imaging system

Transcription factor Nanog plays key role in reproduction of embryonic stem cells

Japanese researchers discover new method for predicting congenital CMV infection in fetuses

New insulin delivery recommendations for health care professionals published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Study shows power of haptic interfaces, web computing to create shareable scientific environment in crystallography

Edinburgh-based sports therapy clinic introduces advanced 3D motion tracking system to detect concussion

Hungry bacteria can harvest energy from domestic sewage

Organic chemists develop method for rapid formation of optically active α-aminocarbonyl therapeutics

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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