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App that converts conductivity to concentration released by Mettler Toledo

The free new mobile app allows engineers and instrumentation professionals to convert between concentration and conductivity. It is available from the App Store, Google Play and MT.com.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 18 Apr 2017

Researchers to test effectiveness of wristwatch-like devices for detecting sleep apnea in TBI patients

Researchers from the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute will participate in a national study to determine whether medical devices used in the home can diagnose sleep apnea that often develops after traumatic brain injuries.

18 Apr 2017

New NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center to focus on developing neural technologies

Neurological disorders like Parkinson's, the aftermath of stroke, limb loss and paralysis significantly diminish the length and quality of life -- affecting about one in six people worldwide.

18 Apr 2017

MIT researchers develop new technique to make high-resolution images of tissues

MIT researchers have developed a way to make extremely high-resolution images of tissue samples, at a fraction of the cost of other techniques that offer similar resolution.

17 Apr 2017

Microscopic probes simplify process of measuring electrical signals in small animals

Microscopic probes developed at Rice University have simplified the process of measuring electrical activity in individual cells of small living animals. The technique allows a single animal like a worm to be tested again and again and could revolutionize data-gathering for disease characterization and drug interactions.

17 Apr 2017

New article explores cost-effectiveness of initial diagnostic protocols for microscopic hematuria

Detecting red blood cells in the urine of asymptomatic patients who don't see blood when they urinate (asymptomatic microscopic hematuria) is common but it can signal cancer in the genitourinary system.

17 Apr 2017

DeNovix pink spectrophotometer - fluorometer won by Ukraine National Acaedemy of Science

DeNovix Inc.

From DeNovix Inc. 17 Apr 2017

Gambling addicts have poor ability to assess and adapt to high risk situations, fMRI study finds

You've been losing all night, and now another bad hand. So why raise? Gambling addiction is a mental disorder characterized by excessive risk-taking despite negative results. Scientific studies using functional MRI -- fMRI, a method of looking at active areas of the brain -- have previously shown that addicts have altered activity in brain regions related to risk and reward, making them prone to prefer risky choices.

17 Apr 2017

3D-printed phantom of stenotic intracranial artery helps standardize vessel-wall MRI protocols

A collaboration between stroke neurologists at the Medical University of South Carolina and bioengineers at the University of Massachusetts has led to the creation of a realistic, 3D-printed phantom of a stenotic intracranial artery that is being used to standardize protocols for high-resolution MRI, also known as vessel-wall MRI, at a network of U.S. and Chinese institutions, according to an article published online March 9, 2017 by the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery.

17 Apr 2017

Vanderbilt geneticists find new way to tap plant pharmacopeia to produce improved therapeutics

Cocaine, nicotine, capsaicin. These are just three familiar examples of the hundreds of thousands of small molecules (also called specialized or secondary metabolites) that plants use as chemical ammunition to protect themselves from predation.

17 Apr 2017

TSRI scientists develop easy method for synthesizing compounds with potential to treat lung disorders

Chemists at The Scripps Research Institute have developed a broad and strikingly easy method for synthesizing a class of molecules that have demonstrated value as pharmaceuticals.

17 Apr 2017

Collaboration between Hamilton Robotics and Illumina creates noninvasive streamlined prenatal testing solution

Hamilton Robotics continues to strengthen their ongoing partnership with Illumina, Inc. through the collaborative development of the VeriSeq™ NIPT Solution for high-throughput noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT).

From Hamilton Process Analytics 14 Apr 2017

New online tool can help patients to better understand their GI issues

Although GI disorders are among the most common medical conditions, many patients don't consider their symptoms serious enough to consult a physician and are left suffering in silence.

13 Apr 2017

DNA methods can help identify microbial hot spots in buildings

Usually associated with humid and sordid slums, mold is a frequent finding in wealthy homes too. Even the fanciest buildings may harbor hot spots where fungi and other microorganisms subtly proliferate, triggering problems that range from unpleasant smells to severe sickness.

13 Apr 2017

Lab-on-a-chip designed to predict woman's risk of preterm birth

In the United States alone, a half million babies are born preterm; worldwide, the number is an estimated 15 million. Complications associated with preterm birth are the no. 1 cause of death for children under 5, and those who live often face a range of health problems.

13 Apr 2017

KNAUER’s new osmometer allows fast and easy analysis of aqueous liquids

The K-7400S Semi-Micro Osmometer from KNAUER allows fast and easy analysis of aqueous liquids. Using the proven technology of freezing point depression, the device determines the total concentration of all dissolved particles of a solution.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 13 Apr 2017

Novo Nordisk introduces new web-based portal that helps patients track their hemophilia treatment

Novo Nordisk today announced the availability of HemaGo™ XChange, a web-based portal that allows people with hemophilia to connect their circle of care to their treatment and bleed information, promoting collaboration and discussion regarding the management of their bleeding disorder.

From Novo Nordisk 13 Apr 2017

US and UK health organizations recognize iRhythm's Zio as key diagnostic cardiac monitoring system

iRhythm Technologies, Inc., a leading digital health care solutions company focused on the advancement of cardiac care, announced the recent publication of two documents in support of extended continuous ambulatory monitoring for arrhythmia detection.

13 Apr 2017

New study evaluates benefits, design and functionality of popular phone-based sleep apps

An analysis of 35 popular phone-based sleep apps finds that while most help users set sleep-related goals and track and manage their sleep, few make use of other methods known to help the chronically sleep-deprived.

13 Apr 2017

Opportunities and risks of direct-to-consumer genetic health risk tests

Accurate genetic testing stands to transform modern medicine by offering effective, personalized treatment.

13 Apr 2017

Device / Technology News

App that converts conductivity to concentration released by Mettler Toledo

Researchers to test effectiveness of wristwatch-like devices for detecting sleep apnea in TBI patients

New NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center to focus on developing neural technologies

MIT researchers develop new technique to make high-resolution images of tissues

Microscopic probes simplify process of measuring electrical signals in small animals

New article explores cost-effectiveness of initial diagnostic protocols for microscopic hematuria

DeNovix pink spectrophotometer - fluorometer won by Ukraine National Acaedemy of Science

Gambling addicts have poor ability to assess and adapt to high risk situations, fMRI study finds

3D-printed phantom of stenotic intracranial artery helps standardize vessel-wall MRI protocols

Vanderbilt geneticists find new way to tap plant pharmacopeia to produce improved therapeutics

TSRI scientists develop easy method for synthesizing compounds with potential to treat lung disorders

Collaboration between Hamilton Robotics and Illumina creates noninvasive streamlined prenatal testing solution

New online tool can help patients to better understand their GI issues

DNA methods can help identify microbial hot spots in buildings

Lab-on-a-chip designed to predict woman's risk of preterm birth

KNAUER’s new osmometer allows fast and easy analysis of aqueous liquids

Novo Nordisk introduces new web-based portal that helps patients track their hemophilia treatment

US and UK health organizations recognize iRhythm's Zio as key diagnostic cardiac monitoring system

New study evaluates benefits, design and functionality of popular phone-based sleep apps

Opportunities and risks of direct-to-consumer genetic health risk tests

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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