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Study suggests use of tablet devices as safe, effective way to control agitation among dementia patients

A new pilot study led by McLean Hospital's Ipsit Vahia, MD, medical director of Geriatric Psychiatry Outpatient Services at McLean Hospital, suggests that the use of tablet computers is both a safe and a potentially effective approach to managing agitation among patients with dementia.

9 Jan 2017

Scientists develop 3-D organoid to unravel immune response during infection

What if you could design an adaptable, biomaterials-based model of an organ to track its immune response to any number of maladies, including cancer, transplant rejection and the Zika virus? The lab of Ankur Singh, assistant professor in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has asked - and begun to answer - that very question.

6 Jan 2017

Techtrol intellectual property rights bought by Addfield Environmental Systems

Addfield now own and control the complete range of Techtrol “Pyrotec” branded incinerator/ cremator designs, websites/ marketing data along with all other general goodwill and IP of the business.

From Addfield Environmental Systems Limited 6 Jan 2017

Researcher develops innovative way to turn common surgical masks into virus killers

A University of Alberta engineering researcher has developed a new way to treat common surgical masks so they are capable of trapping and killing airborne viruses.

6 Jan 2017

Georgia Tech researchers find new way to improve treatment for inflammatory diseases

Is a treatment only making things better or maybe also making some things a little worse? That can be a nagging question in some medical decisions, where side effects are possible.

6 Jan 2017

Scientists develop new technique to control proteins inside live cells with light

Proteins are the workhorse molecules of life. Among their many jobs, they carry oxygen, build tissue, copy DNA for the next generation, and coordinate events within and between cells.

6 Jan 2017

Researchers create bone-implant interaction mouse model to assess tissue response to biomaterials

To understand the molecular mechanisms involved in the interaction of bone with orthopedic implants comprised of novel biomaterials, researchers have made a mouse model in which they can assess early tissue responses to surfaces such as bioactive glass.

6 Jan 2017

Stanford researchers launch major update to popular research app for sharing heart health data

Resolved to improve your heart health in the new year? A newly updated app could keep you on track.

5 Jan 2017

Salford study reveals toxicity of different 'vaping' flavours on lung tissue

Electronic cigarette users are more at risk of lung damage if they use flavourings such as menthol and butterscotch, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Salford.

5 Jan 2017

New interactive apps decrease severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms, study reports

Soon you can seek mental health advice on your smartphone as quickly as finding a good restaurant.

5 Jan 2017

PKvitality introduces next generation trackers to monitor glucose and lactic acid

PKvitality, an advanced bio-wearable company has today unveiled K’Track, a line of next generation trackers with the ability to analyze key physiological markers by simply “tasting” the skin rather than analyzing blood samples.

5 Jan 2017

New software “Communities” aims to improve productivity

Listables Inc continues to enhance its innovative and collaborative productivity software with the launch of "Communities". With newly introduced capabilities, people can take advantage of community generated checklists for personal use, share with people with similar interests, and leverage best-of-breed checklists. Listables elevates the simple idea of checklists and makes it easy for people to improve their daily productivity. Used by thousands of teams worldwide, Listables is changing the way teams interact.

5 Jan 2017

Researchers develop innovative method to manufacture biocompatible implantable microdevices

A team of researchers led by Biomedical Engineering Professor Columbia Engineering has developed a way to manufacture microscale-sized machines from biomaterials that can safely be implanted in the body.

5 Jan 2017

Researchers develop innovative technique to examine and quantify blood vessels in the brain

A study published today in the Journal of Anatomy has made an important breakthrough in the examination of blood vessels in the brain giving scientists a clearer understanding of how dementia, brain cancer and stroke can affect veins and capillaries in this organ.

5 Jan 2017

TSRI scientists develop new tool to uncover molecular details of protein structure

Scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have developed a new tool for studying the molecular details of protein structure.

5 Jan 2017

Children increasingly at risk of toxicity from liquid nicotine used in electronic cigarettes

A 6-year-old child who accidentally swallowed liquid nicotine intended for her parents' electronic cigarettes required immediate emergency medical treatment that included intubation and an overnight stay in a pediatric intensive care unit.

5 Jan 2017

Scientists develop technique to produce antibiotic synthetic spider silk

A chance meeting between a spider expert and a chemist has led to the development of antibiotic synthetic spider silk.

4 Jan 2017

Researchers uncover reason for stent failure in diabetic patients with clogged arteries

People with any form of diabetes are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular conditions than people without the disease. Moreover, if they undergo an operation to open up a clogged artery by inserting a "stent" surgical tube, the artery is much more likely to clog up again.

4 Jan 2017

Scientists develop breakthrough technique that uses light to activate drug stored in red blood cells

Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed a breakthrough technique that uses light to activate a drug stored in circulating red blood cells so that it is released exactly when and where it is needed.

4 Jan 2017

Study suggests using hypertonic saline infusions via peripheral catheter may help avoid complications

Current recommendations that a central catheter is required for continuous intravenous infusion of 3 percent sodium chloride solution should be re-evaluated, according to a study in the American Journal of Critical Care.

4 Jan 2017

Device / Technology News

Study suggests use of tablet devices as safe, effective way to control agitation among dementia patients

Scientists develop 3-D organoid to unravel immune response during infection

Techtrol intellectual property rights bought by Addfield Environmental Systems

Researcher develops innovative way to turn common surgical masks into virus killers

Georgia Tech researchers find new way to improve treatment for inflammatory diseases

Scientists develop new technique to control proteins inside live cells with light

Researchers create bone-implant interaction mouse model to assess tissue response to biomaterials

Stanford researchers launch major update to popular research app for sharing heart health data

Salford study reveals toxicity of different 'vaping' flavours on lung tissue

New interactive apps decrease severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms, study reports

PKvitality introduces next generation trackers to monitor glucose and lactic acid

New software “Communities” aims to improve productivity

Researchers develop innovative method to manufacture biocompatible implantable microdevices

Researchers develop innovative technique to examine and quantify blood vessels in the brain

TSRI scientists develop new tool to uncover molecular details of protein structure

Children increasingly at risk of toxicity from liquid nicotine used in electronic cigarettes

Scientists develop technique to produce antibiotic synthetic spider silk

Researchers uncover reason for stent failure in diabetic patients with clogged arteries

Scientists develop breakthrough technique that uses light to activate drug stored in red blood cells

Study suggests using hypertonic saline infusions via peripheral catheter may help avoid complications

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