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Researchers develop electron density diagnostic method for medical and biological uses

The National Institutes of Natural Sciences, National Institute for Fusion Science and The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Department of Advanced Materials Science research group have developed an electron density diagnostic method for atmospheric pressure low-temperature plasma that is anticipated to be applicable for the fields of environmental protection and of medicine and biology.

3 Jun 2015

Ovizio unveils new in-line suspension cell-monitoring microscope at ESACT

Ovizio Imaging System, an innovative quantitative microscopy company specializing in life science solutions, announces today the launch of its new product, the iLine F, an in-line suspension cell-monitoring microscope.

3 Jun 2015

Aushon BioSystems announces commercial release of Ultrasensitive Cira Assays

Aushon BioSystems, a leading provider of products and services for multiplex quantitative detection of protein biomarkers, today announced the commercial release of its Ultrasensitive Cira Assays capable of measuring concentrations of low abundance proteins down to the femtogram/mL level.

2 Jun 2015

Leica Microsystems to acquire OCT company Bioptigen

Bioptigen develops and manufactures innovative OCT systems and software and is globally successful with products for clinical as well as translational research applications. Using low-power, near-infrared light, Bioptigen OCTs generate high-resolution, volumetric images of the eye...

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 2 Jun 2015

Lucideon releases new healthcare video

Lucideon, the international materials technology company, has released a new video to showcase its services for the healthcare industries, including the medical devices, consumer healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors...

From Lucideon 2 Jun 2015

Zecotek’s switchable 3D/2D optical imaging system granted U.S. Patent

Zecotek Photonics Inc., a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for industrial, healthcare and scientific markets, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Patent office has granted U.S. Patent No. 9,055,288 to Zecotek for technology related to the Company's switchable 3D/2D optical imaging system.

2 Jun 2015

New data underscores the importance of FoundationOne genomic profiling for treatment of biliary tract cancers

Foundation Medicine, Inc. today presented new data including promising clinical outcomes underscoring the importance of integrating comprehensive genomic profiling with FoundationOne® into clinical oncology care for the treatment of biliary tract cancers.

2 Jun 2015

BioStructures announces first application of Prohesion surgical wound technology

BioStructures, LLC, a privately held orthobiologics company, announced today the first application of Prohesion, its new surgical wound technology.

2 Jun 2015

Veritas Genetics introduces genetic screen for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk

Boston-based Veritas Genetics is launching its mission to disrupt the genetic testing industry and bring personalized medicine and prevention to the forefront, allowing individuals to take more control of their health.

2 Jun 2015

Gaumard Scientific's installations of Victoria birthing simulator continue at rapid pace in the U.S.

Gaumard Scientific Company today announced that its U.S. installations of the Victoria birthing simulator continue at a rapid pace as more health care educators select what is the industry's most advanced maternal-fetal simulator for their teaching purposes. Victoria installations now span 24 states in all regions and reflect the demand for advanced fully tetherless and wireless technology that Gaumard offers.

2 Jun 2015

New tool kit aims to support family planning efforts

In developing regions where the economy is weak and medical services are limited, global health experts say as many as 200 million women want access to long-term, reversible contraceptives to avoid unintended pregnancies and to help space out the births of their children.

2 Jun 2015

Decipher genomic analysis platform predicts tumor responsiveness to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in MIBC patients

GenomeDx Biosciences today announced that the robust Decipher genomic analysis platform, successfully classified various subtypes of bladder cancer based on the genomic expression of certain biomarkers, including one type associated with resistance to cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Importantly, this unique genomic signature has potential as a tool to predict tumor responsiveness to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancers (MIBC).

2 Jun 2015

Philips to highlight range of Magnetic Resonance solutions at 23rd ISMRM

Royal Philips today announced the range of its Magnetic Resonance (MR) solutions to be showcased at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine's (ISMRM) 23rd Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Toronto, Canada.

2 Jun 2015

Researchers develop hybrid tissue-engineered heart valve using patient's own cells

Researchers have created a new heart valve that combines a patient's own cells with metal alloy for a more durable replacement with potentially fewer complications, according to an article in the June 2015 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

2 Jun 2015

Neutrolin post marketing surveillance data presented at 52nd ERA-EDTA Congress

CorMedix Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of cardiac, renal and infectious diseases, today announced a presentation on Neutrolin® post marketing surveillance data at the 52nd European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Congress.

2 Jun 2015

Centinel Spine achieves milestone implantation of 20,000 STALIF C cervical integrated interbody devices

Centinel Spine, Inc., the pioneer of spinal Stand-Alone, No-Profile®, Integrated Interbody™ devices has now implanted 20,000 STALIF C cervical Integrated Interbody devices. The STALF C device is implanted during cervical fusion procedures to treat degenerative spinal disorders.

2 Jun 2015

EIB supports research and development of new wireless hearing devices by William Demant

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting the development of new wireless hearing devices and research into more effective acoustic implants by global leader William Demant Holding A/S through a EUR 110 million loan.

2 Jun 2015

Genticel announces positive results of new multivalent HPV therapeutic vaccine based on Vaxiclase platform

Genticel, a French biotechnology company and developer of innovative immunotherapies to prevent cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), announces today positive preclinical in vivo proof of concept results of GTL002, its multivalent HPV therapeutic vaccine candidate based on the Company’s versatile Vaxiclase platform.

2 Jun 2015

Invitae introduces new patient pay program to make genetic testing more affordable, accessible

Invitae Corporation, a genetic information company, announced today the launch of its new patient pay price for its full menu of genetic tests at $475 per indication.

2 Jun 2015

LaunchPad receives exclusive worldwide license for bone adhesive technology from Stryker

LaunchPad Medical, LLC announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to license Stryker Corporation's bone adhesive technology, which is based on a unique synthetic biomaterial. Under the terms of the agreement, LaunchPad has received an exclusive worldwide license from Stryker for this technology which is covered by four issued and three pending U.S. patents and includes data from multiple pre-clinical animal studies.

From Stryker 2 Jun 2015

Device / Technology News

Researchers develop electron density diagnostic method for medical and biological uses

Ovizio unveils new in-line suspension cell-monitoring microscope at ESACT

Aushon BioSystems announces commercial release of Ultrasensitive Cira Assays

Leica Microsystems to acquire OCT company Bioptigen

Lucideon releases new healthcare video

Zecotek’s switchable 3D/2D optical imaging system granted U.S. Patent

New data underscores the importance of FoundationOne genomic profiling for treatment of biliary tract cancers

BioStructures announces first application of Prohesion surgical wound technology

Veritas Genetics introduces genetic screen for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk

Gaumard Scientific's installations of Victoria birthing simulator continue at rapid pace in the U.S.

New tool kit aims to support family planning efforts

Decipher genomic analysis platform predicts tumor responsiveness to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in MIBC patients

Philips to highlight range of Magnetic Resonance solutions at 23rd ISMRM

Researchers develop hybrid tissue-engineered heart valve using patient's own cells

Neutrolin post marketing surveillance data presented at 52nd ERA-EDTA Congress

Centinel Spine achieves milestone implantation of 20,000 STALIF C cervical integrated interbody devices

EIB supports research and development of new wireless hearing devices by William Demant

Genticel announces positive results of new multivalent HPV therapeutic vaccine based on Vaxiclase platform

Invitae introduces new patient pay program to make genetic testing more affordable, accessible

LaunchPad receives exclusive worldwide license for bone adhesive technology from Stryker

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