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HSS researchers identify new way to quickly diagnose and treat Parsonage-Turner Syndrome

Physicians at Hospital for Special Surgery have been studying patient outcomes of Parsonage-Turner Syndrome (PTS), an uncommon neurological disorder that results in a sudden paralysis of one or more muscles around the shoulder and arm.

18 Oct 2016

New OU photothermal therapy may eliminate tumors without affecting healthy cells in the body

A staggering 1.7 million persons in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in 2016, with 600,000 cases ending in death. University of Oklahoma researchers have collaborated to design a novel, non-invasive cancer therapy that could eliminate tumors without affecting the healthy cells in the body.

18 Oct 2016

Mesh used to reinforce hernia repair provides mixed outcomes, study finds

Among patients undergoing incisional hernia repair, the use of mesh to reinforce the repair was associated with a lower risk of hernia recurrence over 5 years compared with when mesh was not used, although with long-term follow-up, the benefits attributable to mesh were offset in part by mesh-related complications, according to a study published online by JAMA.

18 Oct 2016

Wireless activity tracker could help monitor patients' postoperative functional recovery

A new way for surgeons to know how well their patients are regaining physical function after a major abdominal operation could be as simple as patients wearing a fitness wristband to count their steps.

17 Oct 2016

Scientists develop biocompatible, highly stretchable optical fibers for long-term diagnostics

Researchers from MIT and Harvard Medical School have developed a biocompatible and highly stretchable optical fiber made from hydrogel -- an elastic, rubbery material composed mostly of water.

17 Oct 2016

Clinical study reveals safety and efficacy of novel investigational colonoscopy prep

Detailed results from a Phase 2 study of a novel colonoscopy prep (ECP) under development by ColonaryConcepts, LLC show the investigational treatment to be at least as effective and safe as two currently available colonoscopy prep formulations, while offering a much higher level of patient satisfaction and preference than standard preps.

17 Oct 2016

Innovative combined therapy could effectively fight tumors

Researchers wish to treat tumors more effectively in the future by combining radiation therapy and focused ultrasound. The joint project SONO-RAY began on October 1st, 2016.

17 Oct 2016

Würzburg researchers discover long-suspected third RNA binding protein

Small regulatory RNA molecules are vital for salmonella and other bacteria potentially harmful to humans: This RNA type controls gene activity and allows bacteria to quickly adjust to changing conditions of living and stress as are typical during an infection, for example, when entering the blood stream or inside human cells.

17 Oct 2016

IED detection technique could be potential diagnostic tool for dementia

Researchers from the University of Adelaide in South Australia developed the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection method in 2014, which used light intensity to determine the presence of explosive residue.

17 Oct 2016

$New ultrasound method offers increasingly personalised and earlier assessment of fracture risk$

New ultrasound method offers increasingly personalised and earlier assessment of fracture risk

In people over 50 years of age, fractures are so common that for example one in three women will suffer a wrist, ankle or hip fracture during their life. Low-energy fractures caused by bone weakening are one manifestation of osteoporosis.

17 Oct 2016

Medovex announces successful demo of DenerveX System during EuroSpine 2016 in Berlin

Medovex Corp., a developer of medical technology products, today announced that the Company successfully exhibited its' DenerveX System during EuroSpine 2016 Tradeshow last week in Berlin, Germany.

17 Oct 2016

MILabs launches EXIRAD-3D quantitative autoradiography for fast imaging of tissue samples

EXIRAD-3D, MILabs’ new micron-resolution Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) technology, dedicated for imaging ex-vivo tissue samples is being launched by MILabs at the EANM congress in Barcelona.

17 Oct 2016

H3Africa Initiative selects Illumina to develop new array for genome-wide association studies

Driven by the need for a tool to address African genomic diversity, Illumina was selected to develop an array for genome-wide association studies (GWAS) by the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) Initiative, a partnership between NIH, the African Society of Human Genetics, and Wellcome Trust.

From Illumina, Inc. 17 Oct 2016

PENTAX Medical to exhibit latest endoscopy technologies at UEG Week 2016

PENTAX Medical will be exhibiting its very latest endoscopy technologies at one of the world’s largest gastrointestinal (GI) congresses, UEG Week 2016 (Booth 7, Hall X5).

From PENTAX Medical Company 17 Oct 2016

Cambridge Cognition announces new contracts for CANTAB Connect for HAL testing of investigational drugs

Cambridge Cognition today announced a series of new contracts for its cloud-based CANTAB Connect software platform for the Human Abuse Liability (HAL) testing of investigational drugs.

17 Oct 2016

How could emerging technologies impact cancer care?

The major innovations in cancer diagnosis, therapy/palliative care and surgical intervention are too numerous to list here. But enormous strides have taken place in stem cell therapy, monoclonal antibody therapy and genetic screening.

17 Oct 2016

Innovative new digital pathology network to benefit millions of patients

A pioneering digital histopathology partnership between Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals and Philips offering a groundbreaking solution to the growing demand for specialist histopathology services at a time when fewer pathologists are entering the profession has been launched.

17 Oct 2016

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HSS researchers identify new way to quickly diagnose and treat Parsonage-Turner Syndrome

New OU photothermal therapy may eliminate tumors without affecting healthy cells in the body

Mesh used to reinforce hernia repair provides mixed outcomes, study finds

Wireless activity tracker could help monitor patients' postoperative functional recovery

Scientists develop biocompatible, highly stretchable optical fibers for long-term diagnostics

Clinical study reveals safety and efficacy of novel investigational colonoscopy prep

Innovative combined therapy could effectively fight tumors

Würzburg researchers discover long-suspected third RNA binding protein

IED detection technique could be potential diagnostic tool for dementia

New ultrasound method offers increasingly personalised and earlier assessment of fracture risk

Medovex announces successful demo of DenerveX System during EuroSpine 2016 in Berlin

MILabs launches EXIRAD-3D quantitative autoradiography for fast imaging of tissue samples

H3Africa Initiative selects Illumina to develop new array for genome-wide association studies

PENTAX Medical to exhibit latest endoscopy technologies at UEG Week 2016

Cambridge Cognition announces new contracts for CANTAB Connect for HAL testing of investigational drugs

How could emerging technologies impact cancer care?

Innovative new digital pathology network to benefit millions of patients

MSHS introduces online patient experience star ratings for its physicians

Urgent Matters announces recipients of Emergency Care Innovation of the Year Award

Researchers develop MRI-based method that can track progression of genetically mutated gliomas

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

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