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New three-dimensional map of cystic fibrosis protein offers new insights to treating fatal disease

Rockefeller scientists have created the first three-dimensional map of the protein responsible for cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease for which there is no cure.

1 Dec 2016

IUPUI scientists develop new synthetic method to shorten drug discovery and development process

Synthesizing useful new compounds is what pharmaceutical discovery and development is all about. Researchers at the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis have devised a method to substantially speed up the process.

1 Dec 2016

USP researchers develop new platform to detect 416 viruses from tropical regions

Researchers from the University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto in Brazil have developed a platform that analyzes clinical samples from patients to diagnose infection by 416 viruses found in the world's tropical regions.

1 Dec 2016

NSF awards grant to advance new diagnostic test for fatal gastrointestinal disease in pre-term infants

The National Science Foundation has chosen an LSU Health New Orleans team that developed a test for the early detection of a potentially life-threatening gastrointestinal disease affecting pre-term, low birthweight babies to receive expert guidance to move the technology forward.

1 Dec 2016

New device could revolutionize drug delivery to treat cancer and other diseases, study shows

A new study by Lyle Hood, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio, describes a new device that could revolutionize the delivery of medicine to treat cancer as well as a host of other diseases and ailments.

1 Dec 2016

$Experts explore if DXA-derived measurements could predict fracture risk in diabetic patients$

Experts explore if DXA-derived measurements could predict fracture risk in diabetic patients

Increased risk of fracture has been shown to be one of the complications arising from longstanding diabetes. With the worldwide increase in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), in part due to aging populations, there is also increasing concern about how to identify and manage patients with diabetes who are at high risk of osteoporotic fracture.

1 Dec 2016

Duke researchers modify popular drug-delivery technology to evade immune responses

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have reconfigured a popular drug-delivery technology to evade immune responses that have halted some clinical trials.

1 Dec 2016

Transcranial magnetic stimulation could bring back abandoned memories

It's clear that your working memory -- which holds attention on small things of short-term importance -- works, or you wouldn't be able to remember a new phone number long enough to dial it.

1 Dec 2016

Researchers develop efficient computational method to create new drugs

Researchers of the University of Barcelona have developed a more efficient computational method to identify new drugs.

1 Dec 2016

Additive Manufacturing application notes released by Lucideon

Lucideon has released a new white paper titled ‘Additive Manufacturing – a Metallurgical Perspective’. The paper discusses the value and potential of metallurgical additive manufacturing alongside some of the challenges the technology needs to overcome.

From Lucideon 1 Dec 2016

BioCision reveal new company focussing on clinical technology development

BioCision, LLC, a life science research and development company that standardizes basic laboratory processes, today announced the formation of MedCision, Inc., an independent company focused on automation of pre-clinical and clinical processes.

1 Dec 2016

MSHS introduces DigniCap scalp cooling system to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss

The Mount Sinai Health System announced the launch of the DigniCap scalp cooling system, which was recently cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reduce the likelihood of chemotherapy-induced hair loss in women with breast cancer, in three of its cancer center locations.

1 Dec 2016

How old is your heart?

There have been a number of ways to measure the biological health and age of your heart, which has been done conventionally in the past. Blood pressure is one indicator. Other risk indicators include family history of heart disease, level of cholesterol and exercise testing, where you can get heart rate...

From iHeart - VitalSines International Inc. 1 Dec 2016

Device / Technology News

New three-dimensional map of cystic fibrosis protein offers new insights to treating fatal disease

IUPUI scientists develop new synthetic method to shorten drug discovery and development process

USP researchers develop new platform to detect 416 viruses from tropical regions

NSF awards grant to advance new diagnostic test for fatal gastrointestinal disease in pre-term infants

New device could revolutionize drug delivery to treat cancer and other diseases, study shows

Experts explore if DXA-derived measurements could predict fracture risk in diabetic patients

Duke researchers modify popular drug-delivery technology to evade immune responses

Transcranial magnetic stimulation could bring back abandoned memories

Researchers develop efficient computational method to create new drugs

Additive Manufacturing application notes released by Lucideon

BioCision reveal new company focussing on clinical technology development

MSHS introduces DigniCap scalp cooling system to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss

How old is your heart?

Online program for insomnia can improve amount and quality of sleep

biosurfit announces CE Marking for new HbA1c test

Novel imaging technique shows promise to detect, monitor and guide therapy for prostate cancer

Penn researchers use CRISPR/Cas9 gene targeting approach to treat hemophilia B in mice

Experts use MRI scans to investigate heart function of kidney patients during dialysis treatment

Researchers create new method to analyze big data for better predictions

Web-based cognitive therapy provides less expensive, scalable treatment option for insomnia

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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