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TransOral Robotic Surgery may provide good outcomes, survival for oropharyngeal cancer patients

A new study from researchers at Henry Ford Hospital finds an incisionless robotic surgery - done alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy or radiation - may offer oropharyngeal cancer patients good outcomes and survival, without significant pain and disfigurement.

16 Sep 2016

New test developed by Loughborough University may offer one-stop diagnosis for asthma

A new test which can diagnose asthma from a patient's saliva has been developed by Loughborough University.

16 Sep 2016

INTEGRA launches new plate holder that enables 1536-well pipetting on VIAFLO 384

INTEGRA has introduced a new plate holder enabling 1536-well pipetting on its VIAFLO 384 electronic handheld pipette.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 16 Sep 2016

Chromatrap reports benefits of using ChIP-seq kit for histone methylation applications

Chromatrap reports on the advantages of using its Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Sequencing (ChIP-seq) assay kits for histone methylation applications.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 16 Sep 2016

Penn State radiologists propose ways to improve safe, effective imaging of children worldwide

When a doctor recommends medical imaging for a child, parents may find themselves confused and concerned.

16 Sep 2016

Food intolerance testing: an interview with Dr Gill Hart

Food intolerances are caused by adverse reactions to food or drink ingredients in your body. These are very different to food allergies. It is estimated that up to forty-five percent of the population suffers from food intolerances.

15 Sep 2016

Research consortium to receive 5.1 million euros to develop new device for breast cancer diagnosis

A large European research consortium headed by the University of Twente is to receive grants of more than five million euros, predominantly from the EU, to develop a new imaging device for the diagnosis of breast cancer.

15 Sep 2016

Small implanted device can improve breast cancer survival by detecting cancer cells

A small device implanted under the skin can improve breast cancer survival by catching cancer cells, slowing the development of metastatic tumors in other organs and allowing time to intervene with surgery or other therapies

15 Sep 2016

Automated CTC analysis isoflux cytation imager launched by Fluxion Biosciences

Fluxion Biosciences, Inc. announced today that it has launched a new imaging system, the IsoFlux Cytation Imager, designed to work exclusively with the IsoFlux Liquid Biopsy System and CTC Enumeration Kit. The IsoFlux Cytation Imager comes pre-configured with all components and software required for automated CTC image acquisition.

From Fluxion Biosciences 15 Sep 2016

Zeus introduces new MRI-compatible LCP monofilament for vascular interventions

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a strong magnetic field to image the body and is known as the gold standard in diagnostic imaging.

From Zeus Inc. 15 Sep 2016

Siemens launches new cloud-based network to help connect imaging departments across the UK

Siemens Healthineers has launched its new cloud-based network, encouraging connectivity, comparison and collaboration across imaging departments in the UK.

15 Sep 2016

Olympus launches new Microscopy web store for easy, convenient shopping experience

Olympus announces the launch of its new Microscopy web store, a full-featured e-commerce platform that makes it simple for customers to find the products they want.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 15 Sep 2016

New collaboration set to deliver innovative MRI research facility at Institute of Translational Medicine

Thanks to an exciting collaboration between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), medical charity Cobalt and Siemens Healthineers, the pioneering Institute of Translational Medicine (ITM) will benefit from an innovative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) research facility, to be known as the ‘ITM Imaging Centre’.

15 Sep 2016

Virgo Health’s egg innovation hub unveils two digital products, PRODIGI and TRIAL360

Virgo Health has marked the official launch of its healthcare innovation hub, egg, with its first two proprietary white-label products, PRODIGI and TRIAL360.

15 Sep 2016

Innovative procedure combining MRI and ultrasound can accurately diagnose prostate cancer

New research confirms that an innovative procedure combining MRI and ultrasound to create a 3D image of the prostate can more accurately locate suspicious areas and help diagnose whether it's prostate cancer.

14 Sep 2016

Real-time MRI guidance could help target and deliver stem cell therapies

Working with animals, a team of scientists reports it has delivered stem cells to the brain with unprecedented precision by threading a catheter through an artery and infusing the cells under real-time MRI guidance.

14 Sep 2016

New biosensor could detect multiple disease biomarkers in small blood sample

Researchers at the University of York have developed a new sensor that is capable of detecting multiple proteins and enzymes in a small volume of blood, which could significantly speed up diagnostic healthcare processes.

14 Sep 2016

Computerized model illuminates need for standardized care in heart, lung transplantations

Using the results from a computerized mathematical model, Johns Hopkins researchers investigated whether they could improve heart and lung transplantation procedures by transferring patients from low-volume to high-volume transplant centers.

14 Sep 2016

Implementation of value-driven outcomes tool in health care system can lead to lower costs, better quality

Implementing an analytic tool that allocates clinical care costs and quality measures to individual patient encounters was associated with significant improvements in value of care for 3 designated outcomes—total joint replacement, laboratory testing among medical inpatients, and sepsis management, according to a study appearing in the September 13 issue of JAMA.

14 Sep 2016

Scientists use computer model to explore geographical origins of influenza virus

A computer model developed by scientists at the University of Chicago shows that small increases in transmission rates of the seasonal influenza A virus (H3N2) can lead to rapid evolution of new strains that spread globally through human populations.

14 Sep 2016

Device / Technology News

TransOral Robotic Surgery may provide good outcomes, survival for oropharyngeal cancer patients

New test developed by Loughborough University may offer one-stop diagnosis for asthma

INTEGRA launches new plate holder that enables 1536-well pipetting on VIAFLO 384

Chromatrap reports benefits of using ChIP-seq kit for histone methylation applications

Penn State radiologists propose ways to improve safe, effective imaging of children worldwide

Food intolerance testing: an interview with Dr Gill Hart

Research consortium to receive 5.1 million euros to develop new device for breast cancer diagnosis

Small implanted device can improve breast cancer survival by detecting cancer cells

Automated CTC analysis isoflux cytation imager launched by Fluxion Biosciences

Zeus introduces new MRI-compatible LCP monofilament for vascular interventions

Siemens launches new cloud-based network to help connect imaging departments across the UK

Olympus launches new Microscopy web store for easy, convenient shopping experience

New collaboration set to deliver innovative MRI research facility at Institute of Translational Medicine

Virgo Health’s egg innovation hub unveils two digital products, PRODIGI and TRIAL360

Innovative procedure combining MRI and ultrasound can accurately diagnose prostate cancer

Real-time MRI guidance could help target and deliver stem cell therapies

New biosensor could detect multiple disease biomarkers in small blood sample

Computerized model illuminates need for standardized care in heart, lung transplantations

Implementation of value-driven outcomes tool in health care system can lead to lower costs, better quality

Scientists use computer model to explore geographical origins of influenza virus

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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