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Purdue researchers develop products and processes to improve detection, treatment of diabetes

Food gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas require rigorous management by people affected by diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is the result of the breakdown of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes can be the result of a combination of obesity, high caloric intake and a sedentary lifestyle.

26 Nov 2015

Universal uptake of Health Star Rating system crucial in combating childhood obesity

Cancer Council Queensland is calling on Government and food manufacturers to use the Health Star Rating system as a tool for combatting childhood overweight and obesity.

26 Nov 2015

TSO3, Getinge Infection Control ink global distributor agreement for STERIZONE VP4 Sterilizer

TSO3 Inc., an innovator in sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings, has granted Getinge Infection Control AB, a global leader in infection control solutions, exclusive global distributor rights to its FDA-cleared, STERIZONE VP4 Sterilizer for US$7.5 million, plus performance minimums

25 Nov 2015

Orthopedic surgeon creates world's first internal bone-lengthening device for young children

An orthopedic surgeon is creating the world's first implantation device that can lengthen the bones of young children internally. The inventor, a physician at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, expects the device will lead to fewer infections and less pain, making the bone-lengthening process more bearable for children.

25 Nov 2015

SkylineDx's MMprofiler receives CE-IVD certification

SkylineDx, today announced they have received CE-IVD registration from the European Competent Authority (Ministry of Health) for the MMprofiler, the company's prognostic test to determine the level of risk of a patient with multiple myeloma (MM).

25 Nov 2015

EDDA Technology receives FDA clearance for IQQA-Guide system for surgical procedures

EDDA Technology, a global leading provider in advanced imaging-guided precision treatment solutions, announced today that the company has received FDA clearance on IQQA-Guide, a system that supports intra-operative precision 3D navigation for surgical procedures of thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic soft-organs.

25 Nov 2015

Faster and more accurate multi well time-lapse acquisition with new Olympus Z-Drift Compensation IX3-ZDC2 system

The new IX3-ZDC2 module offers cutting-edge Olympus focal drift compensation technology, enabling accurate focus stability during long time-lapse experiments.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 25 Nov 2015

Ultrasound can help identify patients at increased risk of future stroke

Ultrasound, a non-invasive technique commonly used to study the presence of atherosclerosis disease in blood vessels, can be used to identify patients at increased risk of future stroke who could benefit from surgery. Since surgical treatment to prevent stroke is only considered beneficial to some, ultrasound can prove useful in preventing unnecessary surgical intervention, new research at Umeå University in Sweden shows.

25 Nov 2015

Personal glucose meters can also measure biomarkers in patient's blood, say US scientists

Not only glucose: It is possible that people use their personal glucose meters for the quantification of other biomarkers than glucose in their blood, say American scientists from the University of Illinois.

25 Nov 2015

New sensor can detect estrogen levels in liquids

Estrogen is a tiny molecule, but it can have big effects on humans and other animals. Estrogen is one of the main hormones that regulates the female reproductive system - it can be monitored to track human fertility and is sometimes administered to livestock like cows and sheep to control the reproductive cycle.

25 Nov 2015

Breast Center of Acadiana to deploy Sectra Breast Imaging PACS in two freestanding imaging centers

International medical imaging IT company Sectra announces that Breast Center of Acadiana has entered into a multi-year agreement to deploy Breast Imaging PACS in its two freestanding imaging centers. This investment will provide the Breast Center a future-proof platform capable of expanding with the practice.

24 Nov 2015

New collaboration aims to develop novel generation artificial pancreas

Debiotech SA, the ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research of the University of Bern - and the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition of the Bern University Hospital "Inselspital" are proud to announce the start of an exclusive collaboration to develop a novel generation artificial pancreas.

24 Nov 2015

xG Health Solutions introduces revolutionary care management platform

xG Health Solutions, a leading healthcare management and redesign company, is pleased to announce the launch of xGCare, a care management platform that helps healthcare organizations improve quality of care, enhance the patient experience and reduce overall costs.

24 Nov 2015

Molecular Dynamics to present revolutionary whole body CZT digital SPECT/CT solution at RSNA meeting

Molecular Dynamics will present its revolutionary whole body CZT digital SPECT/CT solution at the upcoming 101st Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America taking place in Chicago on Nov-29th through Dec-4th, in Booth 1122, Hall A.

24 Nov 2015

Teledyne DALSA's CMOS X-Ray detector for mammography to be introduced at RSNA 2015 Technical Exhibition

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in digital X-Ray image sensing technology, will introduce its CMOS X-Ray detector for mammography at the RSNA 2015 Technical Exhibition, November 29 to December 3, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

24 Nov 2015

Arterial imaging with 3-D MRI could help to determine stroke risk among diabetics

People with diabetes may be harboring advanced vascular disease that could increase their risk of stroke, according to new research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

24 Nov 2015

Vibration-based technology reduces apneic events, improves critical clinical parameters in premature infants

Scientists and clinicians at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have shown in a clinical trial that a new, vibration-based prevention technology tested in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) reduces apneic events and improves critical clinical parameters in prematurely born infants.

24 Nov 2015

Device / Technology News

Purdue researchers develop products and processes to improve detection, treatment of diabetes

Universal uptake of Health Star Rating system crucial in combating childhood obesity

TSO3, Getinge Infection Control ink global distributor agreement for STERIZONE VP4 Sterilizer

Orthopedic surgeon creates world's first internal bone-lengthening device for young children

SkylineDx's MMprofiler receives CE-IVD certification

EDDA Technology receives FDA clearance for IQQA-Guide system for surgical procedures

Faster and more accurate multi well time-lapse acquisition with new Olympus Z-Drift Compensation IX3-ZDC2 system

Ultrasound can help identify patients at increased risk of future stroke

Personal glucose meters can also measure biomarkers in patient's blood, say US scientists

New sensor can detect estrogen levels in liquids

Breast Center of Acadiana to deploy Sectra Breast Imaging PACS in two freestanding imaging centers

New collaboration aims to develop novel generation artificial pancreas

xG Health Solutions introduces revolutionary care management platform

Molecular Dynamics to present revolutionary whole body CZT digital SPECT/CT solution at RSNA meeting

Teledyne DALSA's CMOS X-Ray detector for mammography to be introduced at RSNA 2015 Technical Exhibition

Arterial imaging with 3-D MRI could help to determine stroke risk among diabetics

Vibration-based technology reduces apneic events, improves critical clinical parameters in premature infants

New mathematical model forecasts metastatic breast cancer survival rates

Researchers reveal new technique for watching the brain's neurons in action

New method can detect cancer cells before they form new tumor

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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