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Simple web-based program may help alleviate mild cognitive problems in cancer survivors

"Cognitive rehabilitation should be a core part of cancer survivorship care, as cognitive symptoms are very common and have a profound effect on people's lives. This study points to a simple tool that may help alleviate mild cognitive problems."

31 Oct 2016

Lactate Plus analyzer enables accurate, reproducible measurement of blood lactate concentration, shows study

The aims of this study were to: (1) determine the validity and reliability of the Nova Biomedical Lactate Plus portable analyzer, and quantify any fixed or proportional bias;

31 Oct 2016

Nova Bioprofile FLEX autosampler helps achieve significant productivity improvement via dynamic feeding media optimization

Current industry practices for large-scale mammalian cell cultures typically employ a standard platform fed-batch process with fixed volume bolus feeding. Although widely used, these processes are unable to respond to actual nutrient consumption demands from the culture, which can result in accumulation of by-products and depletion of certain nutrients.

31 Oct 2016

Study shows metabolite concentration can be controlled in bioreactors using OPC enabled BioProfile FLEX analyser

Current initiatives within the biopharmaceutical industry to adopt PAT (Process Analytical Technology) approaches in manufacturing, include activities in early process development.

31 Oct 2016

Nova Biomedical’s new blood gas analyzer simplifies critical care testing

Nova Biomedical simplifies critical care testing with Stat Profile Prime®, a new blood gas analyzer that combines the revolutionary micro-electronics of the consumer world with Nova’s innovative ZERØ™ maintenance cartridge technology for a smaller, faster, and less expensive critical care analyzer.

31 Oct 2016

Nova StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System FDA-cleared for use in hospital settings

Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System is the first blood glucose monitoring system to receive clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use throughout all hospital and all professional healthcare settings, including intensive care settings.

31 Oct 2016

Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System enhances patient data integration through wireless connectivity

Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System now offers bidirectional wireless meter connectivity for enhanced data integration and immediate updates to patient records with complete security to protect patient data.

31 Oct 2016

FDA clears Nova StatStrip Xpress Glucose Hospital Meter System for use with critically ill patients

On May 20, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Xpress Glucose Hospital Meter System for use throughout all hospital and all professional healthcare settings, including critically ill patients.

31 Oct 2016

FDA approves Nova Biomedical’s next generation blood gas analyzer for point-of-care use

Nova Biomedical’s new generation blood gas analyzer, Stat Profile Prime, has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for point-of-care (POC) use, allowing non-laboratory, POC personnel to perform bedside, critical care testing with lab-quality results.

31 Oct 2016

Noen AS runs courses to improve personalised care for dementia patients

The company Noen AS runs courses for its helpers to enable them to establish close relationships with their dementia patients.

31 Oct 2016

New sperm research could lead to better infertility treatment decisions

Sperm and mathematics don't appear to be the likeliest of bedfellows - but new research bringing the two together could lead to devices that could cut infertility rates.

31 Oct 2016

OCT offers safe and better guidance for patients undergoing PCI to treat coronary artery disease

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides safe and improved guidance for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention to treat coronary artery disease, according to results from the ILLUMIEN III: OPTIMIZE PCI trial.

31 Oct 2016

New app detects 99% more health symptoms for college athletes than traditional surveillance

A new cell phone app specializing in sports injury detection captured 99 percent more physical and mental health symptoms for college athletes than traditional sports medicine surveillance, according to new research released today at the American Public Health Association's 2016 Annual Meeting and Expo in Denver.

31 Oct 2016

Qioptiq launches 1.73x Tube Lens to optimize mag.x system 125 for 35mm camera format sensors

Qioptiq, an Excelitas Technologies® Company and global technology leader focused on delivering innovative optical and photonic solutions, introduces the new 1.73x Tube Lens as a widely desired addition to the mag.x system 125.

31 Oct 2016

Researchers identify drug-resistant superbug in Australian domestic animal

The first evidence of a superbug in a domestic cat that could infect humans and livestock has been discovered in Australia.

31 Oct 2016

DePuy Synthes announces availability of ‘Expert Tibial Nail PROtect’ to reduce implant related infections

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, today announced the availability of Expert Tibial Nail PROtect, the only tibial nail with a resorbable antibiotic coating designed to provide additional protection from bacterial colonization for patients who are at high risk of infection.

31 Oct 2016

Myriad Genetics presents research data that validates accuracy of myPath Melanoma test

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine, today announced it will present two new studies at the American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) annual meeting being held Oct. 27-30, 2016 in Chicago, Ill.

31 Oct 2016

Well-established screening tool may be over-diagnosing ADHD in children with autism, study finds

A well-established screening tool used to assess children for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be less accurate when a child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

31 Oct 2016

New approach may help primary care clinicians to diagnose many patients with COPD

With five simple questions and an inexpensive peak expiratory flow (PEF) meter, primary care clinicians may be able to diagnose many more patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Follow

31 Oct 2016

Researchers develop new lab technique that may aid development of anti-cancer treatment

RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have developed a new lab technique that may aid the development and success rate of an important anti-cancer treatment.

31 Oct 2016

Device / Technology News

Simple web-based program may help alleviate mild cognitive problems in cancer survivors

Lactate Plus analyzer enables accurate, reproducible measurement of blood lactate concentration, shows study

Nova Bioprofile FLEX autosampler helps achieve significant productivity improvement via dynamic feeding media optimization

Study shows metabolite concentration can be controlled in bioreactors using OPC enabled BioProfile FLEX analyser

Nova Biomedical’s new blood gas analyzer simplifies critical care testing

Nova StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System FDA-cleared for use in hospital settings

Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System enhances patient data integration through wireless connectivity

FDA clears Nova StatStrip Xpress Glucose Hospital Meter System for use with critically ill patients

FDA approves Nova Biomedical’s next generation blood gas analyzer for point-of-care use

Noen AS runs courses to improve personalised care for dementia patients

New sperm research could lead to better infertility treatment decisions

OCT offers safe and better guidance for patients undergoing PCI to treat coronary artery disease

New app detects 99% more health symptoms for college athletes than traditional surveillance

Qioptiq launches 1.73x Tube Lens to optimize mag.x system 125 for 35mm camera format sensors

Researchers identify drug-resistant superbug in Australian domestic animal

DePuy Synthes announces availability of ‘Expert Tibial Nail PROtect’ to reduce implant related infections

Myriad Genetics presents research data that validates accuracy of myPath Melanoma test

Well-established screening tool may be over-diagnosing ADHD in children with autism, study finds

New approach may help primary care clinicians to diagnose many patients with COPD

Researchers develop new lab technique that may aid development of anti-cancer treatment

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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