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New technology helps physical rehabilitation patients learn movement exercises

CITEC is funding this large-scale research project with 1.6 million Euro and it will run until 2017. During a project presentation the researchers showcased what their system is capable of. Using the example of a squat exercise, they presented the new technology, which will help not only athletes, but also physical rehabilitation patients learn movement exercises and correct their mistakes.

19 Feb 2016

Parvus' novel therapeutic approach employing nanomedicines published in Nature

Parvus Therapeutics today announced the publication in Nature of a seminal paper describing the discovery and applications of a novel therapeutic approach employing nanomedicines, referred to as "Navacims"TM, to reprogram white blood cells to become regulatory cells capable of blunting autoimmune responses and restoring the equilibrium of the immune system.

19 Feb 2016

IONICON's new PTR-TOF 1000 ultra trace gas analyzer to be presented at Pittcon 2016

Up to 10x more sensitivity thanks to the revolutionary new ION-BOOSTER funnel technology.

From Ionicon Analytik Ges.m.b.H. 19 Feb 2016

New semi-automated sample method facilities extraction of urine samples for LC-MS/MS analysis

INTEGRA, in conjunction with DPX Labs LLC, has produced an application note that describes a novel high throughput semi-automated sample method for processing urine samples ready for drugs of abuse analysis by LC-MS/MS.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 19 Feb 2016

CHLA, Thermo Fisher Scientific agree to develop NGS-based panel for pediatric cancer research

Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Thermo Fisher Scientific have agreed to develop a next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based panel designed specifically for pediatric cancer research. The assay would be CHLA's first NGS panel designed to target biomarkers associated with childhood cancers.

19 Feb 2016

Revealing dynamic protein complexes with NMR: an interview with Elisar Barbar

Most proteins are involved in interactions with one or a few functional ligands, but some proteins, like light chain 8 (LC8), have numerous binding partners. LC8 interacts with more than 100 functionally different proteins, from viral proteins to motor proteins to proteins involved in cell division.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 18 Feb 2016

Motor skill training using exoskeleton device beneficial to people suffering from post-stroke weakness

Motor skill training using a robotic arm exoskeleton may be beneficial to people suffering from post-stroke weakness affecting an entire side of their body, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Sacramento, Calif.

18 Feb 2016

Virginia Tech experts explore new strategy to eradicate harmful viruses

With the outbreak of viruses like Zika, chikungunya, and dengue on the rise, public health officials are desperate to stop transmission.

18 Feb 2016

Dana-Farber, EDI partner to provide new app to improve communication during serious illness

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the EDI Institute are partnering to provide a new mobile imaging technique for cancer patients, family members, and staff to express their feelings around the illness. Expressive Digital Imagery (EDI) is used on a smartphone or tablet to provide a creative outlet for people to express complex feelings and emotions that words alone cannot.

18 Feb 2016

FUJIFILM Medical Systems receives FDA clearance for Synapse 5

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, announced it has received FDA 510 (k) clearance for the sale and distribution of its most recent innovation in PACS technology, Synapse 5.

18 Feb 2016

Virtual reality simulation for ACL reconstruction

VirtaMed has developed a virtual reality simulation for ACL reconstruction.

From VirtaMed 17 Feb 2016

Black Storage Plate for Light Sensitive Samples

Available from Porvair Sciences is a black 96-well deep well plate, offering a working volume of 1ml per well, that in conjunction with black sealing films ensures that light sensitive assays and samples are not degraded by exposure to light, even over long-term storage periods.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 17 Feb 2016

Ultra Stable Microscope Platforms for Electrophysiology & Neuroscience

Prior Scientific’s Z-Deck range is a high quality, height adjustable platform designed specifically for upright microscopes widely used in electrophysiology and neuroscience, including the Nikon FN1/Ni, the Olympus BX51WI / BX61WI, and the Zeiss Axio Examiner microscopes.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 17 Feb 2016

Expanding imaging capabilities in Nuffield health with 5 new MR systems from Siemens healthcare

Not-for-profit healthcare provider, Nuffield Health, has as part of a wider investment programme, invested in five MR’s and one CT system from Siemens Healthcare to provide its patients with a more comfortable imaging experience and an expanded service offering.

From Siemens Healthineers 17 Feb 2016

Streamlined medical device integration with new XLMii LED fiber optic light source

Excelitas Technologies® Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, today unveiled the new XLMii™ LED Fiber Optic Light Source for medical applications.

From Excelitas Technologies 17 Feb 2016

High beam placement accuracy from new Excelitas surface mount 905nm

Excelitas Technologies® Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, introduced today the Surface Mount 905 nm Pulsed Semiconductor Laser (SMD Laser), offering the capability of automated pick-and-place high-volume assembly.

From Excelitas Technologies 17 Feb 2016

Device / Technology News

New technology helps physical rehabilitation patients learn movement exercises

Parvus' novel therapeutic approach employing nanomedicines published in Nature

IONICON's new PTR-TOF 1000 ultra trace gas analyzer to be presented at Pittcon 2016

New semi-automated sample method facilities extraction of urine samples for LC-MS/MS analysis

CHLA, Thermo Fisher Scientific agree to develop NGS-based panel for pediatric cancer research

Revealing dynamic protein complexes with NMR: an interview with Elisar Barbar

Motor skill training using exoskeleton device beneficial to people suffering from post-stroke weakness

Virginia Tech experts explore new strategy to eradicate harmful viruses

Dana-Farber, EDI partner to provide new app to improve communication during serious illness

FUJIFILM Medical Systems receives FDA clearance for Synapse 5

Virtual reality simulation for ACL reconstruction

Black Storage Plate for Light Sensitive Samples

Ultra Stable Microscope Platforms for Electrophysiology & Neuroscience

Expanding imaging capabilities in Nuffield health with 5 new MR systems from Siemens healthcare

Streamlined medical device integration with new XLMii LED fiber optic light source

High beam placement accuracy from new Excelitas surface mount 905nm

More powerful LED illumination for fluorescence microscopy

Cleaver Scientific to Showcase Electrophoresis Portfolio at Arablab 2016

Europe’s leading spectrophotometer manufacturer offers three-year warranty on Jenway® products

Benefit of using antibody-coated drug-eluting stents for CHD still unclear, shows report

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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