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Understanding Stereo-Selective Metabolism in Drug Discover and Development

“In order to understand the actions of drugs, it is an absolute necessity to have knowledge of the transformations they undergo in the body. We must not judge drugs according to the form and amount administered, but rather according to the form and amount which actually is eliciting the action.”

From EAG Laboratories 20 Mar 2018

Dental Fluorapatite Formation with Glass-Based Toothpaste

Tooth remineralization, through the formation of a dental fluorapatite layer, can be encouraged using bioactive glass toothpaste.

From Mo-Sci 20 Mar 2018

Using NObreath® FENO Monitor in Asthma Care

A new method of asthma care through nitric oxide detection. When the airway becomes inflamed NO is generated in the lungs and then exhaled on the breath.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 20 Mar 2018

Encouraging Bone Defect Repair with Bioactive Glass

The repair of bone defects can be encouraged using bioactive glasses which mimic the properties of bone and allow proteins to be embedded in them.

From Mo-Sci 14 Mar 2018

Bioactive Glass Fibers Reduce Wound Infection Risk

Fibers produced using bioactive glasses exhibit bactericidal properties, meaning they can be used to reduce the risk of a wound becoming infected.

From Mo-Sci 13 Mar 2018

Telemedicine Offers New Hope to Dementia Patients

Recent studies have shown that telemedicine platforms, like WELL, are playing a vital role in combating dementia through enabling patients to work with physicians through live videos.

22 Feb 2018

Hydrogen and Methane Breath Testing (HMBT) with the Gastrolyzer® Range

Methane breath testing using the Gastrolyzer range comprises breath analysis to identify the cause of gut discomfort, nausea, bloating, and flatulence.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 12 Feb 2018

Breath Hydrogen and Methane Testing Using GastroCH4ECK® and Gastro+™ Gastrolyzer®

Breath hydrogen and methane testing offers a non-invasive solution to procedures such as biopsy to assess malabsorption, constipation, diarrhea, and bloating.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 12 Feb 2018

Using a Gastrolyzer to Prepare Patients for a Hydrogen and Methane Breath Test

This article concerns a suggested protocol for patients planning to undergo a Hydrogen and Methane breath test using a Gastrolyzer.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 12 Feb 2018

Accurate Breath Analysis with Breath Holding and End-Tidal Samples

This article explains why a 15 second breath hold is needed to investigate carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH4), and hydrogen (H2) from breath analysis.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 12 Feb 2018

A Comparative Study of Three Urinalysis Analyzers for Evaluation of Automated Humidity Check for Instrument-Read Urinalysis Strips

This article reports the study results, which compare the MULTISTIX® 10SG urine strips and the Siemens CLINITEK Status®+ Analyzer with offerings from two other manufacturers.

From Siemens Healthineers Point of Care Diagnostics 23 Jan 2018

Achieving Clinical Performance and Sensitivity Criteria with CLINITEST HCG Testing on CLINITEK Analyzers

The CLINITEST hCG test employs an easy-to-use cassette that is utilized with the CLINITEK Status family of analyzers. After mounting the cassette on a test table, a urine sample is added to the sample well and the cassette is then automatically drawn into the analyzer. The analyzer reports qualitative hCG results as negative, positive or borderline:

From Siemens Healthineers Point of Care Diagnostics 23 Jan 2018

Coating Implants with Bioactive Glass to Promote Implant Fixation

Bioactive glass triggers specific biological activity which forms a layer on the glass surface with a material similar to hydroxyapatite.

From Mo-Sci 19 Dec 2017

Using SEM to Investigate Dental Biomaterials

Modern dentistry has undergone many developments, but despite this, there is still room for a great deal of improvement in dental research towards many different topics, ranging from dental surgery, brackets and braces, to the recurrent problem of teeth sensitivity.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Phenom-World BV 6 Dec 2017

Bioactive Glass Used in Bacteria Inhibiting Tooth Fillings

Potential toxicity of amalgam has become an increasing concern, who increasingly prefer less conspicuous fillings.

From Mo-Sci 14 Nov 2017

Facilitating Bone Repair with Bioactive Glass Bone Grafts

In the United States, bone grafting was used for treating nearly two million patients between 1992 and 2007.

From Mo-Sci 14 Nov 2017

Using Bioactive Glass Scaffolding to Accelerate Vascular Regeneration

Over the past few years, developments in tissue engineering have made it possible to restore serious traumatic conditions.

From Mo-Sci 14 Nov 2017

Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Measurement Using IR-Spectroscopy

Diabetes is a disease involving chronically high sugar levels in the blood, and around 422 million people across the world are suffering from this disease.

From Daylight Solutions Inc 3 Nov 2017

HbA1c Testing for Diagnosing and Monitoring Diabetes

Many individuals with prediabetes or diabetes remain undiagnosed, which can be reduced with widespread POC HbA1c testing and monitoring diabetes symptoms.

From EKF Diagnostics 23 Aug 2017

Speech Recognition in Healthcare: a Significant Improvement or Severe Headache?

Voice recognition is actively used in an array of ways: from improving customer service to combating crime, to name a few. In addition, BCC Research reveals that the global market for SR will increase from $104.4 billion in 2016 to $184.9 billion in 2021.

21 Aug 2017