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Europe could save 135,000 lives a year
through better cardiovascular care
A pan-European study of
cardio-vascular diseases has found that up to 135,000 deaths could
be prevented in Europe each year through better control of risk
factors. 20 April 2011
SurgiVision's MRI-compatible cannula
wins FDA clearance
SurgiVision, Inc has receieved FDA aproval
for its SmartFlow neuro ventricular cannula, an MRI-compatible
injection and aspiration cannula for use in the brain. 20 April 2011
Bruker expands Ascend series of NMR
magnets
Bruker has announced new models for its Ascend series
of higher performance and compact NMR magnets, now covering a range
from 400 MHz to 850 MHz. 20 April 2011
European partners to develop
nanocarriers to treat inflammatory bowel diseases
The
Delivering Nano-pharmaceuticals through Biological Barriers project
(BIBA) involves eight partners in France, Germany, Spain and
Switzerland. 20 April 2011
New method for detecting and
monitoring virus infections in cells
Scientists at the US
Naval Research Laboratory have developed a technique that attaches a
fluorescent dye to virus RNA and uses standard flow cytometry
techniques to monitor the virus activity. 20 April 2011
Roche and Lonza in distribution
agreement for rapid mycoplasma testing solutions
Roche and
Lonza have entered into a co-exclusive distribution agreement for
the commercialization of Roche’s MycoTOOL mycoplasma PCR assays. 20
April 2011
French health insurer awards
Healthways contract to manage diabetes nationwide
France’s
Caisse Nationale d'Assurance Maladie des Travailleurs Salariés
(CNAMTS) has awarded US company Healthways in partnership with
French consulting firm Altran a contract to expand services for
CNAMTS’ Sophia program. 20 April 2011
Omron Healthcare wins iF design awards
for blood pressure monitors
Omron Healthcare Co., has won
both the iF Product Design Award and Universal Design Award for its
blood pressure monitors M6 and M6 Comfort. 19 April 2011
Sheffield Precision Medical expands
production
Orthopaedic device manufacturer Sheffield
Precision Medical Ltd (SPML) has expanded production following
record interest in its services. 19 April 2011
The status of molecular radiotherapy
in the UK — new report from BIR
A new report from The British
Institute of Radiology (BIR) provides an overview of the current
practice of molecular radiotherapy (MRT) in UK hospitals, both in
respect of the availability of treatments and the range of doses
delivered. 19 April 2011
IBA takes 25% stake in German
radiopharmaceuticals supplier PET Net
Belgian company Ion
Beam Applications (IBA) S.A. has taken a minority stake in PET Net
GmbH and PET Net Solutions AG, providers of PET radiopharmaceuticals
to nuclear medicine facilities in Germany. 19 April 2011
Cells
cultured on 3-D scaffolds
Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute
of Technology (KIT) have developed three-dimensional structures on
which they can culture cells. The scaffold includes anchors to which
cells can adhere and enables the parameters of the cell culture to
be controlled. 14 April 2011
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Amniochip detects 150 genetic
syndromes from amniotic fluid
Genetadi Biotech has developed
a prenatal diagnostic device that has a diagnostic resolution 100
times greater than common cytogenetic techniques. 14 April 2011
Novel therapeutic approach to fighting
inflammation
A new approach to certain inflammatory reactions
uses guidance molecules to reduce the body's own immune system to
the required level and prevent excessive and damaging inflammation.
GE Healthcare and Steris Corporation
extend collaboration
GE Healthcare has renewed its
collaboration with Steris Corporation to continue offering
interventional suites optimized with products from both companies.
14 April 2011
University Hospitals Zurich installs
first Philips hybrid OR with Flexmove
University Hospital
Zurich has become the first in the world to install the Philips
Hybrid OR with FlexMove, a ceiling-mounted option for the Allura
Xper X-ray system, designed to optimize workflow in Hybrid ORs. 14
April 2011
Biohit launches automated pipetting
tool
Biohit has launched a new type of tool for automated
pipetting to meet the demand for automated liquid handling in
laboratories. 14 April 2011
Almac opens CLIA registered laboratory
Almac has announced the opening of its CLIA registered
laboratory in Northern Ireland. Almac says this supports the its ongoing
biomarker discovery and development strategy by enabling the use of
novel tests to stratify and enrich prospective clinical trails.
Protagen to use UNIarray platform to
discover MS biomarkers for Biogen
Dortmund-based Protagen AG,
a specialist in in-vitro diagnostics and GMP-compliant protein
analysis, has announced that it will be using the UNIarray Platform
to help discover biomarkers in relapsing remitting multiple
sclerosis for Biogen Idec, Inc. 14 April 2011
Novartis completes merger with Alcon
Alcon will be a new division in Novartis and the second biggest in
the company after Pharmaceuticals. The division will be headed by
Kevin Buehler, former chief executive of Alcon. 13 April 2011
Simple
method turns blood cells into virus-free beating heart cells
A simplified, cheaper, all-purpose method that can safely turn blood
cells into heart cells has been developed at Johns Hopkins
University in the US. The method is virus-free and produces heart
cells that beat with nearly 100% efficiency. 12 April 2011
Lab-on-chip analyses single molecules
of DNA
The Micro- and Nano- engineering Unit at CIC microGUNE
in Spain has developed a lab-on-chip device that can analyse the
sequence of single strands of DNA. It could greatly simplify gene
sequencing. 12 April 2011. En
Español
Plasmids help antibiotic resistance to
travel between bacteria species
The part of bacterial DNA
that often carries antibiotic resistance can move between different
types of bacteria and adapt to widely differing bacterial species.
12 April 2011
IPODD project discusses progress with
inflammatory bowel disease
Experts from 11 countries are
gathering in Rome this week (April 13-16) to discuss innovative
strategies for studying and treating inflammatory bowel diseases
(IBDs). 12 April 2011
UK population deficient in iodine
The UK population could be iodine-deficient according to a new study
of teenage girls. Iodine deficiency can affect brain development and
result in lower IQ. 12 April 2011
Selvita to provide computational
chemistry services for US Institutes for Pharmaceutical Discovery
Krakow-based Selvita has signed an agreement with US drug discovery
company the Institutes for Pharmaceutical Discovery (IPD) to provide
computational chemistry services related to a novel protein target. 11 April 2011
High temperature glueable chip
resistors for non-magnetic electronics
Northumberland company
TT electronics has produced chip resistors optimised for use with
conductive adhesives. 11 April 2011
Trial results for MycAssay
Pneumocystis kit published
UK medical diagnostics company
Myconostica, has announced the publication of a multicentre
prospective trial of its CE marked kit, MycAssay Pneumocystis. 11
April 2011
QUB and Almac discover natural protein
with anti-angiogenic activity
Scientists from Queen’s
University Belfast and Almac have announced the first publication
describing a potential new anti-angiogenic therapy based on a
natural protein first discovered at QUB. 11 April 2011
CIT launches LeadScreen services for
drug candidate selection
French contract research
organization CIT has announced a new range of services for companies
developing new drugs. 11 April 2011
Oncodesign offers patient-derived
colorectal tumour models for drug development
Dijon-based
Oncodesign is offering what it claims is the world’s most
comprehensive collection of human colorectal cancer models directly
developed from patient’s tumours. 11 April 2011
British Lung Foundation and Philips
Respironics to raise awareness of obstructive sleep apnoea
UK charity, The British Lung Foundation and Philips Respironics,
have partnered to create a three year programme that aims to raise
public awareness and improve diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea
(OSA). 11 April 2011
Avacta Analytical signs distribution
agreement with DKSH Japan
Avacta Group plc has signed an
exclusive agreement for the distribution of Optim, its low volume
protein analysis system, with DKSH Japan. 11 April 2011
IBM's MRSA-fighting nanotechnology
marks century of healthcare innovation
IBM’s announcement of
the first biodegradable nanoparticles that can seek out and destroy
drug-resistant bacteria caps off a century of healthcare and life
sciences innovation from IBM. 11 April 2011
Digirad launches Ergo solid state
nuclear medicine camera
Digirad has launched the Ergo, a new
range of solid-state, nuclear medicine cameras. In the UK it is
available from Southern Scientific. 11 April 2011
Randox biochip detects up to 97 drug
metabolites simultaneously
Northern Irish company Randox
Laboratories has developed biochip array technology that allows
clinicians to detect up to 97 drug metabolites from one sample
simultaneously. 4 April 2011
Movea markets 9-axis inertial
measurement device for health and sports
Grenoble-based Movea
has developed a wireless, miniaturised, inertial measurement unit
(IMU) that uses MEMS sensors to accurately measure nine
degree-of-freedom motion with a PCB module that is about the size of
a small wristwatch. 4 April 2011
Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe
takes over Olympus Surgical UK
Hamburg-based Olympus Surgical
Technologies Europe has taken over Olympus Surgical UK, the fifth
company to join the expanding corporate network. 4 April 2011
Photoacoustic system images
structural, molecular and functional properties of tumours
simultaneously
VisualSonics has launched the Vevo LAZR
Photoacoustics Imaging system that enables pre-clinical researchers
to visualize structural, molecular and functional attributes of
tumors simultaneously. 4 April 2011
Esaote International NV and Pie
Medical Imaging acquire 3mensio
Esaote International NV has
taken over 3mensio Medical Imaging BV which has merged with Pie
Medical Imaging BV (PMI), a company of the Esaote group. 4 April
2011
IBM and IBN develop biodegradable
polymers that detect and destroy MRSA
Researchers from IBM
and the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore
have discovered new types of polymers that physically detect and
destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria and infectious diseases such
as MRSA. 4 April 2011
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