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Endomag’s new magnetic technology provides equivalent detection rates to current standards of cancer care

A global shortage of the most commonly used radioisotope in medical diagnostic procedures, Technetium-99 (99mTc), will have a major impact on hospitals around the world within the next year.

1 Dec 2015

Boston Scientific obtains FDA approval, CE Mark for AngioJet ZelanteDVT catheter to treat DVT

Boston Scientific has received United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration approval and CE Mark for the AngioJet ZelanteDVT thrombectomy catheter to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in large-diameter upper and lower limb peripheral veins.

30 Nov 2015

MPP collaborates with University of Liverpool to accelerate development of HIV nanomedicines

The Medicines Patent Pool today announced a collaboration with the University of Liverpool and a licence for the university's Solid Drug Nanoparticle (SDN) technology to accelerate the development of WHO-recommended antiretrovirals as nanomedicines.

30 Nov 2015

New study: Are GPs over prescribing sleeping tablets?

The team at SleepCogni are dedicated to changing the nations’ sleep habits and conducted an independent study in October 2015 to give a snapshot view of current sleep behaviour.

30 Nov 2015

American Academy of Dermatology releases Chronic Hives Patient App

Patients who are struggling with chronic hives can turn to a new free tool for help. This month, the American Academy of Dermatology released its Chronic Hives Patient App, which offers tools and resources for chronic hives management.

30 Nov 2015

Human Longevity announces acquisition of Cypher Genomics

Human Longevity, Inc., the genomics-based, technology-driven company, announced today that the company has acquired Cypher Genomics, Inc., a leading genome informatics company offering highly accurate, rapid and robust human genomic interpretation software solutions.

30 Nov 2015

UVA opens clinical trial to examine non-surgical treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms

University of Virginia Health System researchers have opened a national clinical trial examining a non-surgical treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.

30 Nov 2015

Olympus introduces EZDilate balloon dilator for improved control in endoscopic balloon dilation procedures

Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, among other core businesses, announced today its new 510(k) cleared EZDilate multi-stage endoscopic balloon dilator for improved precision and control in endoscopic balloon dilation procedures.

30 Nov 2015

Precision Image Analysis expands capabilities as provider of medical imaging services

Precision Image Analysis Inc., a leading provider of Post-Processing services, is pleased to announce a dramatic expansion of its capabilities as a provider of medical imaging services. Building on its ISO-9001:2008 certification for its Quality Management System, PIA has adopted and implemented comprehensive Core Lab protocols and procedures.

30 Nov 2015

Korean MFDS approves InSightec's Exablate Neuro system to treat movement, pain and behavioral disorders

Elbit Imaging Ltd. announced today that it was informed by InSightec Ltd., that the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has approved its Exablate Neuro system to treat movement, pain and behavioral disorders.

30 Nov 2015

Unplugged Powered Suit supports human movement

A new model of pneumatic muscle and an active type of assistive equipment incorporating this pneumatic muscle has been developed at Hiroshima University and Daiya Industry Co. Ltd., Japan.

30 Nov 2015

Sectra provides Breast Imaging PACS to Kentucky Breast Care

International medical imaging IT company Sectra announces that Kentucky Breast Care has entered into a multi-year agreement to provide Breast Imaging PACS for their women's healthcare practice. This will allow Kentucky Breast Care to increase collaboration with sub-specialists around the US and offer exceptional care for their patients.

30 Nov 2015

ClinicAll's innovative software solution provides flexible access to patient health records

The health system is set to go online. The potential to save costs, improve treatment quality and accelerate procedures and processes is vast and far from fully exploited as yet. Here, particular emphasis is placed on flexible access to patient health records, either via mobile tablet or directly at the patients' bedside.

28 Nov 2015

New test can detect drug abuse faster

A new test for club drugs like ketamine can detect low levels of drugs in urine and plasma, making it faster, easier and cheaper to identify them. The authors of the study, published in Journal of Chromatography B, say it could give authorities the boost they need to keep up with trends drug (ab)use.

26 Nov 2015

IQWiG: Benefit of proteome analysis for detection of diabetic nephropathy remains unclear

The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care examined the benefit of a diagnostic-therapeutic strategy using urinary proteome analysis for detection of diabetic nephropathy (DN) versus a conventional diagnostic strategy in patients with diabetes mellitus and arterial hypertension. After publication of the preliminary report in June 2015, interested persons and parties had the opportunity to comment on the preliminary results.

26 Nov 2015

Researchers use magic-angle-spinning NMR to unveil structure of CAP-Gly protein

A latticework of tiny tubes called microtubules gives your cells their shape and also acts like a railroad track that essential proteins travel on. But if there is a glitch in the connection between train and track, diseases can occur.

26 Nov 2015

Supercontinuum laser supply contract signed between Leica and NKT Photonics

Leica Microsystems signed a 14-month supply contract with NKT Photonics to deliver significant numbers of its market-leading SuperK EXTREME supercontinuum lasers.

From NKT Photonics 26 Nov 2015

Lightpoint Medical obtains 2.4M Euro grant to carry out breast cancer clinical trial

Lightpoint Medical, an innovative medical device company specializing in imaging technologies, announced today that it has received a 2.4M Euro grant from the European Commission as part of the Horizon 2020 European Union Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, enabling the company to carry out a large-scale clinical trial in breast cancer.

26 Nov 2015

Queen's University Belfast-led study examines potential of new technology that could save lives in ICUs

A potentially revolutionary new technology - that could saves thousands of lives in Intensive Care Units around the world - is being trialled in a UK study co-led by Queen's University Belfast.

26 Nov 2015

Researchers aiming to improve accuracy of current diagnostics for Leishmania infantum kinetoplast

In an article published in Small, researchers successfully applied a new qualitative and quantitative method for the detection of a DNA sequence characteristic of Leishmania infantum kinetoplast, a frequent parasite in veterinary that affects humans too.

26 Nov 2015

Device / Technology News

Endomag’s new magnetic technology provides equivalent detection rates to current standards of cancer care

Boston Scientific obtains FDA approval, CE Mark for AngioJet ZelanteDVT catheter to treat DVT

MPP collaborates with University of Liverpool to accelerate development of HIV nanomedicines

New study: Are GPs over prescribing sleeping tablets?

American Academy of Dermatology releases Chronic Hives Patient App

Human Longevity announces acquisition of Cypher Genomics

UVA opens clinical trial to examine non-surgical treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms

Olympus introduces EZDilate balloon dilator for improved control in endoscopic balloon dilation procedures

Precision Image Analysis expands capabilities as provider of medical imaging services

Korean MFDS approves InSightec's Exablate Neuro system to treat movement, pain and behavioral disorders

Unplugged Powered Suit supports human movement

Sectra provides Breast Imaging PACS to Kentucky Breast Care

ClinicAll's innovative software solution provides flexible access to patient health records

New test can detect drug abuse faster

IQWiG: Benefit of proteome analysis for detection of diabetic nephropathy remains unclear

Researchers use magic-angle-spinning NMR to unveil structure of CAP-Gly protein

Supercontinuum laser supply contract signed between Leica and NKT Photonics

Lightpoint Medical obtains 2.4M Euro grant to carry out breast cancer clinical trial

Queen's University Belfast-led study examines potential of new technology that could save lives in ICUs

Researchers aiming to improve accuracy of current diagnostics for Leishmania infantum kinetoplast

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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