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Astra Tech Dental introduces online
3D Editor for dental prosthetics
Astra Tech Dental has
introduced the Atlantis 3D Editor, a service that will further
improve efficiency and turnaround time for customers using Atlantis
patient-specific abutments. 29 Sept 2011
Uptake Medical's
InterVapor system for emphysema wins EU approval
The
InterVapor System was developed in response to the needs of patients
with severe emphysema and is designed to directly target the
hyperinflation in the lungs. 29 Sept 2011
Max Medical to show new
range of diagnostic and monitoring devices at Medica 2011
Max
Medical are displaying a range of new products at Medica in
Dusseldorf in November, including first aid kits, blood glucose
monitoring devices, and blood pressure monitors.
ECDA welcomes UN discussion on
non-communicable diseases
The European Chronic Disease
Alliance welcomes the UN High Level Meeting on Non Communicable
Diseases to address the diseases that account for 86% of deaths and
77% of the disease burden in Europe. 27 Sept 2011
New method to 'disarm' HIV gives hope
for development of vaccine
Removing cholesterol from the HIV
membrane prevents it from damaging the immune system, according to
research by Imperial College London and Johns Hopkins University. 27
Sept 2011
Stucture of AIDS-like virus enzyme solved in three weeks by online gamers
The gamers achieved their discovery by playing Foldit, an online
game developed by the University of Washington that allows players
to collaborate and compete in predicting the structure of protein
molecules. 23 Sept 2011
Aging of adult stem cells can be
reversed
The aging process for human adult stem cells can be
reversed by adjusting areas of DNA thought to be 'junk'. 21 Sept
2011
Brain stents increase risk of stroke
and death
Stents inserted in arteries in the brain to reduce
to reduce the high risk of repeat strokes have been found instead to
significantly increase strokes and deaths. 21 Sept 2011
New aptamer based sensors will lead
to cheap ultra-portable blood testing
The University of
Toledo in Ohio has developed a low-cost, portable technique that is
able to quickly and reliably detect specific proteins in a sample of
human blood. 20 September 2011
Biogen Idec acquires Dompé joint
ventures
Biogen Idec will acquire 100% of Dompé shares in its
joint ventures in both Italy and Switzerland. 20 Sept 2011
Bruker introduces PRIME
multidimensional solution for unravelling the proteome
PRIME
leads to integrated approaches for modern proteomics and harnesses
the strengths of MALDI and ESI mass spectrometry technologies. 20
Sept 2011
NuGEN and Advanced
Liquid Logic to co-develop digital microfluidic cartridge technology
Advanced Liquid Logic will provide instrumentation, software and
digital microfluidic cartridge technology to NuGEN for
commercialization. 20 Sept 2011
UCLA creates cheap
light-weight lens-free microscope using holograms
The
prototype weighs about as much as a medium-sized banana and fits in
the palm of a hand. It could be used to improve health care in
remote areas of the world with little access to expensive diagnostic
equipment. 20 Sept 2011
GE relaunches Optison
ultrasound contrast agent in Europe
Optison is used in select
echocardiograms. It is currently available in Germany, Italy, Spain,
Austria, the Nordic countries and the UK. 20 Sept 2011
New cancer treatment could destroy
all types of solid tumour
The new cancer treatment being
developed at the University of Bradford has so far been tested on
breast, colon, lung, sarcoma and prostate cancers. 15 Sept 2011
Draft guidance from NICE paves way
for next-generation cardiac CT scanners
The provisional
recommendations support the use of the latest generation of scanners
from Siemens Healthcare, Toshiba Medical Systems, Philips
Healthcare, and GE Healthcare. 15 Sept 2011
Almac and Queen's University Belfast
in £4.4m cancer research collaboration
The unique
academic-business collaboration will help develop better tests for
diagnosing and treating prostate, ovarian and breast cancer. 15 Sept
2011
Insulin pen with timer
helps diabetics remember to take insulin on time
Called
Timesulin, this innovative ‘smart cap’ marks the first major step
forward in insulin pens for twenty years. 15 Sept 2011
Diabetes drug combined with
glycolysis inhibitor effective in killing cancer cells
Blocking a key controller of energy production in cancer cells and
treating them with the diabetes drug metformin effectively starves
cancer cells. 13 Sept 2011
Genetic analysis confirms Black Death
caused by plague bacterium
Genetic analysis of medieval
skeletons of victims of the Black Death has proven the presence of
the plague bacterium, Yersinia pestis. 13 Sept 2011
St Jude gains CE mark for implanted
neurostimulation device for migraine
St. Jude Medical, Inc.
has received approval for its Genesis implanted PNS device for
patients with intractable chronic migraine. 12 Sept 2011
North West Fund for Biomedical makes
first investment in Liverpool start-up
The North West Fund
has made its first investment in telemedicine, in Merseyside
start-up company Med ePad. 8 Sept 2011
Welsh project to develop blood
glucose monitor that can text alert in emergency
Scientists
from Swansea University and Welsh companies are developing a
non-invasive blood glucose monitor that will send a text alert when
there is danger of a hypoglycaemic attack. 8 Sept 2011
Harmless soil bacteria used to
deliver drugs direct to tumour cells
A genetically altered
soil bacteria that specifically targets tumours could soon be used
as a vehicle to deliver drugs to destroy cancer cells. 8 Sept 2011
Open MRI scanners reduce anxiety in
patients
Patients who suffer from claustrophobia experience
less anxiety if examined in open than in closed MRI scanners. 8 Sept
2011
Mechanism that triggers resistance to
radiation after exposure discovered
University of Oslo
researchers have discovered how exposure to radiation can make
cancer cells and normal cells resistant to radiotherapy and
chemotherapy. 8 Sept 2011
New self-retracting needle can cut
rate of failed intravenous injections
A new form of needle
with an automatic mechanism to reduce the rate of failed intravenous
injections has been co-developed at Nottingham Trent University and
Oberon Medical Innovations. 5 Sept 2011
Electronic nose could detect heart failure
A team at University Hospital Jena in Germany is developing a
non-invasive method using gas sensors to detect volatile compounds
given off by people suffering from heart failure. 5 Sept 2011
Eizo launches new range of RadiForce
diagnostic monitors
EIZO UK has launched four new models, the
3 megapixel monochrome GX340 and colour RX340, and the 2 megapixel
monochrome GX240 and colour RX240. 5 September 2011
Bayer Healthcare to
acquire Pathway Medical Technologies. 5 Sept 2011
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