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Full clinical trial feasible in refractory chronic angina pectoris

Results of the world's first publicly funded randomized controlled clinical trial of spinal cord stimulation, being presented today at the 12th World Congress of the International Neuromodulation Society, conclude that a fully powered clinical trial is feasible in refractory chronic angina pectoris, a disabling and persistent chronic pain condition.

10 Jun 2015

Elekta's Leksell Gamma Knife Icon precision radiosurgery system CE marked

Elekta has CE marked its Leksell Gamma Knife Icon precision radiosurgery system, making this latest generation Leksell Gamma Knife platform available in the European market.

From Elekta 10 Jun 2015

Control systems have potential to improve function of powered leg prostheses

A control system that incorporated electrical signals generated during muscle contractions and gait information resulted in improved real-time control of a powered prosthetic leg for different modes of walking (such as on level ground or descending stairs), according to a study in the June 9 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

10 Jun 2015

GSU scientists design new MRI technique for early detection of liver tumors

Scientists at Georgia State University with funding from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering have designed an imaging technique to detect early-stage liver tumors, and have proven it successful in mice.

10 Jun 2015

WHO's updated essential medicines list includes progesterone contraceptive vaginal ring

The World Health Organization released its 2015 updated essential medicines list and for the first time included the progesterone contraceptive vaginal ring (CVR), a contraceptive safe and effective for lactating women in the postpartum period.

10 Jun 2015

Study compares costs of immediate birth control implant insertion with costs of unintended pregnancy

Women who have just given birth are often motivated to prevent a rapid, repeat pregnancy. For those who prefer a contraceptive implant, getting the procedure in the hospital immediately after giving birth is more cost-effective than delaying insertion to a 6-8 week postpartum visit, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers.

10 Jun 2015

Simon Fraser University's Maryam Sadeghi to unveil MoleScope at World Congress of Dermatology

Simon Fraser University PhD graduate Maryam Sadeghi will unveil MoleScope, an innovative hand-held tool that uses a smartphone to monitor skin for signs of cancer, at the World Congress of Dermatology conference in Vancouver June 9-13.

10 Jun 2015

Danish nasal filter prevents pollen inhalation, reduces symptoms of hay fever

Getting through the pollen season can now become easier for some of the approximately 500 million people worldwide who suffer from sneezing and a runny nose, watery eyes and drowsiness during the allergy season (seasonal allergic rhinitis).

10 Jun 2015

Researchers develop new technique to fabricate injectable electronic scaffolds

It's a notion that might be pulled from the pages of science-fiction novel - electronic devices that can be injected directly into the brain, or other body parts, and treat everything from neurodegenerative disorders to paralysis.

10 Jun 2015

MIPT researchers develop ultrasensitive nanomechanical sensor to identify tumor markers

Two young researchers working at the MIPT Laboratory of Nanooptics and Plasmonics, Dmitry Fedyanin and Yury Stebunov, have developed an ultracompact highly sensitive nanomechanical sensor for analyzing the chemical composition of substances and detecting biological objects, such as viral disease markers, which appear when the immune system responds to incurable or hard-to-cure diseases, including HIV, hepatitis, herpes, and many others.

10 Jun 2015

Manchester first to implement Congenica's Sapientia technology to provide fast, accurate diagnosis for genetic diseases

10,000 new patients a year are treated by the Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine (MCGM) for a range of rare diseases including cancers, developmental disorders and disabilities including hearing and vision loss - diagnosis can be time-consuming and invasive.

10 Jun 2015

‘VascuBone Toolbox’ provides components required for customised vascularised bone implant

The EU project VascuBone was coordinated by the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB and has reached the end of a 5-year funding period.

10 Jun 2015

QUT cancer and eye researchers named in Queen's Birthday honours

Professor Clements is honoured for her outstanding contribution to biomedical research, particularly prostate cancer research, and for her success in generating ongoing funding to support the establishment of critically-needed national medical research facilities.

10 Jun 2015

Researchers generate computer models for targeted drug therapy on DIPG cancer cells

The results of a recent study on targeted therapy of a specific type of brain cancer were published by Nature Medicine showing specific progress in cancer treatment.

10 Jun 2015

Medtronic's new GastriSail gastric positioning system combines benefits of three devices into one

Furthering its commitment to fight obesity with innovative bariatric surgical solutions, Medtronic now offers the GastriSail(TM) gastric positioning system to help promote more consistent sleeve creation and greater procedural efficiency(1) within the sleeve gastrectomy procedure, the most commonly performed weight loss procedure in the U.S.

10 Jun 2015

Detecting blood clots with a portable device

Blockages in lung arteries could be diagnosed safely in real-time helping as many as 20,000 respiratory patients in Australia each year with emerging technology being developed by electrical engineering researchers at the University of Sydney.

10 Jun 2015

OGT launches new arrays for developmental disorders at ESHG

Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, is today launching a new range of arrays at the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference in Glasgow, UK, that are dedicated to elucidating the underlying causes of developmental delay.

From Oxford Gene Technology 10 Jun 2015

BiOptix to release advances in protein engineering research at AAPS National Biotech Conference

BiOptix, a life science tools company that provides an affordable and powerful solution for drug discovery scientists that require label-free, real-time detection of biomolecular interactions, today announced the release of a new study on the biophysical analysis of biotherapeutics done in collaboration with Indiana University, the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.

10 Jun 2015

Updated My MS Manager mobile phone app helps individuals with MS better manage their disease

My MS Manager, the first-of-its kind mobile phone app created by the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America to help individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) better manage their disease, now offers new features including a way to connect and share information with one's physician.

9 Jun 2015

Whole genome sequencing can help implement rapid-response infection control protocols

Whole genome sequencing can quickly isolate the specific strain of bacteria causing an outbreak, identify the source of contamination, and enable rapid infection prevention to stop the spread of infection, according to a study published today.

9 Jun 2015

Device / Technology News

Full clinical trial feasible in refractory chronic angina pectoris

Elekta's Leksell Gamma Knife Icon precision radiosurgery system CE marked

Control systems have potential to improve function of powered leg prostheses

GSU scientists design new MRI technique for early detection of liver tumors

WHO's updated essential medicines list includes progesterone contraceptive vaginal ring

Study compares costs of immediate birth control implant insertion with costs of unintended pregnancy

Simon Fraser University's Maryam Sadeghi to unveil MoleScope at World Congress of Dermatology

Danish nasal filter prevents pollen inhalation, reduces symptoms of hay fever

Researchers develop new technique to fabricate injectable electronic scaffolds

MIPT researchers develop ultrasensitive nanomechanical sensor to identify tumor markers

Manchester first to implement Congenica's Sapientia technology to provide fast, accurate diagnosis for genetic diseases

‘VascuBone Toolbox’ provides components required for customised vascularised bone implant

QUT cancer and eye researchers named in Queen's Birthday honours

Researchers generate computer models for targeted drug therapy on DIPG cancer cells

Medtronic's new GastriSail gastric positioning system combines benefits of three devices into one

Detecting blood clots with a portable device

OGT launches new arrays for developmental disorders at ESHG

BiOptix to release advances in protein engineering research at AAPS National Biotech Conference

Updated My MS Manager mobile phone app helps individuals with MS better manage their disease

Whole genome sequencing can help implement rapid-response infection control protocols

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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