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Study finds Peek eye testing app as accurate as traditional charts

An app to test eyesight easily and affordably using a smartphone is as accurate as traditional charts, according to a study published today.

30 May 2015

New imaging technique may improve testicular sperm extraction, reduce trauma during surgery

In the middle of Europe nearly every sixth couple in the reproductive age is involuntarily childless, in 50% due to male infertility. In about 10% of all infertile men azoospermia is diagnosed, i.e. no spermatozoa are found in the ejaculate.

30 May 2015

Excelitas Technologies announces launch of X-Cite 120LEDmini for fluorescence illumination solutions

Excelitas Technologies Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, today announces the X-Cite 120LEDmini – a compact white light LED source for fluorescence imaging applications. Through direct coupling, the X-Cite 120LEDmini provides efficient optical output, exceptional uniformity, and the highest performing coupling optics available.

30 May 2015

Leading researchers to gather at international nanotechnology conference in Birmingham

Leading researchers from across the globe will gather at Birmingham City University’s City Centre Campus on 9 June for the two-day ‘Advances in Nanotechnology’ event.

30 May 2015

New study shows stem cell treatments promote faster healing in primates with spinal cord injury

A new study appearing today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine, designed to test how stem cell injections affect primates with spinal cord injury (SCI), showed the treatments significantly improved the animals’ motor function recovery and promoted faster healing, too. The researchers call their findings a step forward toward the goal of improving outcomes for humans with chronic SCI.

30 May 2015

Inhibitors BGB324 and BGB10C9 show promise in multiple murine models of pancreatic cancer

BerGenBio AS, an oncology biopharmaceutical company, today announces that an abstract on the latest data on BGB324, the Company's first-in-class, selective small molecule inhibitor of the Axl receptor tyrosine kinase, and BGB10C9, an Axl function-blocking monoclonal antibody in pre-clinical development at BerGenBio, has been published in conjunction with the 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in Chicago, May 29 - June 2, 2015.

30 May 2015

Pennsylvania confirms first 2015 detections of West Nile Virus from mosquito sample

The Pennsylvania Departments of Environmental Protection and Health are reporting the confirmation of the first 2015 detections of West Nile Virus from a mosquito sample that was collected on May 22 in Springettsbury Township, York County and a bird found May 26 in Harris Township, Centre County.

30 May 2015

UL, MasterControl sign collaborative agreement to support medical industry

Today, UL LLC, a global safety science organization, and MasterControl, a leading global provider of electronic quality management systems (EQMS) and quality consulting services, announce a collaborative agreement which will leverage the strengths of both organizations to support the medical industry with both quality system implementation and comprehensive advice and guidance for successful global regulatory submissions.

30 May 2015

Alliance Principle Ingredients/Neutrical Solutions recalls Galenic Health Ginger in Bentonite

Alliance Principle Ingredients/Neutrical Solutions Inc., in consultation with Health Canada, is recalling the health product Galenic Health Ginger in Bentonite (NPN 80053535) due to unacceptable levels of lead for adolescents and children. The product currently contains levels of lead beyond permitted limits for children, but within acceptable limits for adult dosing.

30 May 2015

21st century trends in management of small renal cancers

A US population-based cohort study reveals a change in the management of small renal masses in the 21st century with rates of nephron-sparing surgery on the rise and a corresponding decrease in the use of radical nephrectomy.

29 May 2015

SNPs predict sunitinib outcome in mRCC

Research has confirmed that single nucleotide polymorphisms in genes related to the processing of sunitinib influence the outcome of treatment for metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

29 May 2015

Patient characteristics may guide TKI use in CML

The likelihood of complications associated with tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy in patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia may be reduced by considering patient factors and differences in the toxicity profiles of the different drug options, a review suggests.

29 May 2015

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Study finds Peek eye testing app as accurate as traditional charts

New imaging technique may improve testicular sperm extraction, reduce trauma during surgery

Excelitas Technologies announces launch of X-Cite 120LEDmini for fluorescence illumination solutions

Leading researchers to gather at international nanotechnology conference in Birmingham

New study shows stem cell treatments promote faster healing in primates with spinal cord injury

Inhibitors BGB324 and BGB10C9 show promise in multiple murine models of pancreatic cancer

Pennsylvania confirms first 2015 detections of West Nile Virus from mosquito sample

UL, MasterControl sign collaborative agreement to support medical industry

Alliance Principle Ingredients/Neutrical Solutions recalls Galenic Health Ginger in Bentonite

21st century trends in management of small renal cancers

SNPs predict sunitinib outcome in mRCC

Patient characteristics may guide TKI use in CML

High CIP2A may guide TKI choice for chronic phase CML

Skin Cancer Awareness Recommended For HCT Recipients

Airway granulocytes potential CF biomarker for fungal lung disease

Challenge remains for early COPD detection in primary care

Pulmonary rehabilitation ‘should include sleep assessment’

Iron may underlie effect of Alzheimer’s risk allele

‘Real-world’ sunitinib findings support trial results

CHOP Global Health Center performs first rigorous study of CP outcomes in Africa

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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