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The Learning Clinic to supply VitalPAC clinical solutions to Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

The Learning Clinic has won a further 5-year contract with Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust to supply a wide range of VitalPAC clinical solutions across the 1,200 bed Trust. The contract was won following a full procurement against a number of competitors.

14 Oct 2015

MR Solutions launches MRS-PET system that allows simultaneous acquisition of PET and MRI imaging data

PET and MRI preclinical imaging systems can now be operated simultaneously for the first time by researchers. This follows the introduction of MR Solutions’ commercially available MRS-PET system which is inserted within the cryogen free 3T, 4.7T, or 7T MRI magnet.

From MR Solutions 14 Oct 2015

Clinical study results of VolitionRx's NuQ test for pancreatic cancer published in Clinical Epigenetics

VolitionRx Limited today announced that full results from a completed clinical study of its NuQ blood-based test for early stage pancreatic cancers have been published in the online issue of Clinical Epigenetics, the official journal of the Clinical Epigenetics Society.

14 Oct 2015

VTT examines effectiveness of beauty patch using unique imaging technology

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has analysed the effectiveness of its beauty patch, using a technique for imaging live tissue to demonstrate the patch's beneficial effects on the skin. Preliminary results show that already after two weeks usage the patch together with cosmetic serum adds collagen, which helps skin tissue to stay supple.

14 Oct 2015

New tool may help identify high risk atherosclerotic plaques

Researchers have developed and validated a new tool to help identify unstable or high risk atherosclerotic plaques--inflamed fatty deposits in the artery wall and a main contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD). This breakthrough may lead to better identifying which plaques are considered at the highest risk for rupturing and causing a heart attack or stroke.

14 Oct 2015

SonaCare Medical's Sonablate 450 focused ultrasound system receives FDA approval for ablation of prostate tissue

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved SonaCare Medical's Sonablate 450 focused ultrasound system for the ablation of prostate tissue. Focused ultrasound enables treatment of organ-confined prostate disease while preserving surrounding healthy tissue, without radiation or surgery.

14 Oct 2015

UW researchers use noninvasive light-based imaging technology to see inside the living brain

Researchers at the University of Washington have used a noninvasive light-based imaging technology to literally see inside the living brain, providing a new tool to study how diseases like dementia, Alzheimer's, and brain tumors change brain tissue over time.

13 Oct 2015

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound treatment now available in the U.S. to treat prostate cancer

A minimally-invasive treatment just became available to men suffering from prostate cancer in the United States. After more than 10 years of clinical trials, the Food and Drug Administration on October 9 approved the use of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), a procedure that can zero in on cancer cells while protecting surrounding tissue and minimizing chances for erectile and urinary dysfunction associated with other treatments.

13 Oct 2015

RE.WORK showcases future technology and innovations in deep learning software

The future of technological innovation is a broad topic with endless opportunities in every scientific field. RE.WORK’s two most recent concurrent conferences ‘RE.WORK: Future Technology’ and ‘RE.WORK: Deep Learning’, in part focussed on putting healthcare in the context of the wider technological revolution.

13 Oct 2015

ViewRay selected as recipient of 2015 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award

ViewRay, Inc. announced today that the company has been selected to receive the 2015 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award, a prestigious recognition based on an extensive and independent Frost & Sullivan analysis of the North American Image-Guided Radiation Therapy market.

13 Oct 2015

UCLA Health adopts GenomOncology's GO Clinical Workbench to accelerate analysis for tumor DNA profiling tests

GenomOncology today announced that UCLA Health has adopted the GO Clinical Workbench to accelerate analysis and reporting for its tumor DNA profiling tests.

13 Oct 2015

Frost & Sullivan recognizes hc1.com with 2015 North American Award for Product Leadership

Based on its recent analysis of the use of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions in the $70 billion US diagnostic laboratory market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes hc1.com with its 2015 North American Award for Product Leadership.

13 Oct 2015

GENALICE’s Population Calling analysis module improves diagnosis, treatment of complex DNA diseases

Today, GENALICE is setting a new standard for ultra-fast and highly reliable detection of all DNA changes in large patient cohorts. In a one-hour online event, the complete genomes of 800 Alzheimer Disease (AD) patients were processed, and by ingeniously using the aggregate information from the complete group, detection of DNA changes, or variants, in individual patients was enhanced.

13 Oct 2015

DePuy Synthes Trauma announces U.S. launch of new biologic implant for trauma-related extremity procedures

DePuy Synthes Trauma announced today the U.S. launch of CONFORM Flex with Q-PACK Technology, the only pre-hydrated demineralized cancellous bone tissue matrix designed for use in trauma-related extremity procedures, including fusion, and for filling bone voids.

13 Oct 2015

Quest Diagnostics scientists demonstrate new molecular combing technique that predicts cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy

Genetic testing for mutations beyond those currently recommended in medical guidelines may aid the identification of more couples at risk of having a child with cystic fibrosis, according to a study presented today at the 2015 American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting, which runs through October 10 in Baltimore, Maryland.

From Quest Diagnostics 13 Oct 2015

Quest Diagnostics provides Dako’s PD-L1 complementary diagnostic test for non-squamous non-small cell carcinoma

Quest Diagnostics, the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that it now provides clinical laboratory testing using the PD-L1 IHC 28-8 pharmDx immunohistochemistry test, available through Dako, an Agilent Technologies company.

From Quest Diagnostics 13 Oct 2015

Hands-free smartphones can simplify intravenous injection procedures

Failed injections could be reduced after researchers developed a way for smartphones to be used hands-free to locate veins in people’s arms.

13 Oct 2015

New design could improve safety, efficiency of spinal surgery in children with cerebral palsy

Researchers have designed a way to improve the safety and efficiency of a complex surgical procedure for children with cerebral palsy by using wearable technology like Google Glass.

13 Oct 2015

Researchers use high-precision instrument to inject toxins that reduce migraine attacks

Researchers are using a high-precision instrument to inject toxins that alleviate migraine attacks. This means even better needle guidance and user-friendliness.

13 Oct 2015

VTT, AIST partner to study how ICT-based applications improve care services for the elderly

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the Japanese research institute AIST are studying how the adoption of ICT-based applications designed for the elderly will improve care service both at home and in assisted living facilities with the help of, for instance, a robot assistant.

13 Oct 2015

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The Learning Clinic to supply VitalPAC clinical solutions to Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

MR Solutions launches MRS-PET system that allows simultaneous acquisition of PET and MRI imaging data

Clinical study results of VolitionRx's NuQ test for pancreatic cancer published in Clinical Epigenetics

VTT examines effectiveness of beauty patch using unique imaging technology

New tool may help identify high risk atherosclerotic plaques

SonaCare Medical's Sonablate 450 focused ultrasound system receives FDA approval for ablation of prostate tissue

UW researchers use noninvasive light-based imaging technology to see inside the living brain

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound treatment now available in the U.S. to treat prostate cancer

RE.WORK showcases future technology and innovations in deep learning software

ViewRay selected as recipient of 2015 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award

UCLA Health adopts GenomOncology's GO Clinical Workbench to accelerate analysis for tumor DNA profiling tests

Frost & Sullivan recognizes hc1.com with 2015 North American Award for Product Leadership

GENALICE’s Population Calling analysis module improves diagnosis, treatment of complex DNA diseases

DePuy Synthes Trauma announces U.S. launch of new biologic implant for trauma-related extremity procedures

Quest Diagnostics scientists demonstrate new molecular combing technique that predicts cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy

Quest Diagnostics provides Dako’s PD-L1 complementary diagnostic test for non-squamous non-small cell carcinoma

Hands-free smartphones can simplify intravenous injection procedures

New design could improve safety, efficiency of spinal surgery in children with cerebral palsy

Researchers use high-precision instrument to inject toxins that reduce migraine attacks

VTT, AIST partner to study how ICT-based applications improve care services for the elderly

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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