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Meridian Bioscience Receives FDA Clearance for New Molecular Amplification Test: illumigene® Mycoplasma
June 10, 2013 10:30 am | by Business Wire | News | CommentsMeridian Bioscience, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio (NASDAQ: VIVO) today announced that it has received FDA clearance for a new molecular diagnostic test for Mycoplasma pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae ), its fourth assay on the illumi gene platform. This innovative test that aids in identifying an important respiratory pathogen is a strong addition to the illumi gene platform.
3-D Map of Blood Vessels in Cerebral Cortex Holds Surprises
June 10, 2013 10:09 am | by University of California - San Diego | News | CommentsBlood vessels within a sensory area of the mammalian brain loop and connect in unexpected ways, a new map has revealed. The study, published June 9 in the early online edition of Nature Neuroscience, describes vascular architecture within a well-known region of the cerebral cortex and explores what that structure means for functional imaging of the brain and the onset of a kind of dementia.
MRI Detects Early Effects of Chemotherapy on Children's Hearts
June 10, 2013 10:07 am | by BioMed Central | News | CommentsMRI scans of children who have had chemotherapy can detect early changes in their hearts finds research in biomed Central's open access journal Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. Chemotherapy with anthracyclines, such as Doxorubicin, is one of the most effective treatments against many types of cancer, including leukaemia and Hodgkin's lymphoma, breast, lung, and ovarian cancer.
Women Can Be Screened Years Later than Men with 'Virtual Colonoscopy'
June 10, 2013 10:05 am | by Wiley | News | CommentsA new study has found that women can be screened for colorectal cancer at least five to 10 years later than men when undergoing an initial "virtual colonoscopy." Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings may help establish guidelines for the use of this screening technique, which is less invasive than a traditional colonoscopy.
Carbon Nanotubes for Molecular Magnetic Resonances
June 10, 2013 10:03 am | by ICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences | News | CommentsScientists from ICFO- Institute of Photonic Science, in collaboration with researchers from the Catalan Institute of Nanotechnology (ICN2) and the University of Michigan, have been able to measure weak forces with sensitivity 50 times higher than what has been achieved to date. This significant improvement represents a turning point in measuring very weak forces and opens the door for magnetic resonance imaging at the molecular scale.
Judge's Ruling Challenges U.S. Transplant System
June 10, 2013 9:45 am | by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer | News | CommentsIt's a life or death matter: Who gets the next scarce donated organ? In an unprecedented challenge to the nation's transplant system, a federal judge has allowed one dying child — and a day later another — to essentially jump the line in rulings that could have ramifications for thousands of people awaiting new organs.
New Generation of Micro-Chains
June 7, 2013 5:38 pm | by MDT Staff | Igus Inc. | Product Releases | Commentsigus has given its micro cable carriers a facelift. Neat design features, such as a new double-stop dog system, make the latest E2 Micro chain even sturdier and quieter than its predecessors. The E2 Micro range is made up of small one or two-part cable carriers, designed especially for restricted spaces.
4th Generation Intel Core Processor Support
June 7, 2013 5:31 pm | by MDT Staff | Kontron America Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsParallel to the launch of the 4th generation Intel Core processors, Kontron announces its support of this new microarchitecture on a broad range of long-term available systems, boards and modules. Four intelligent platforms with improved processing and graphics performance as well as energy efficiency are available for evaluation with immediate effect.
Tiny, Space-Saving Laser Diode Modules
June 7, 2013 5:23 pm | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe Optoelectronics Company has launched another innovative and cost-effective range of laser diode modules. With a diameter of only 11 mm, the modules are ergonomically designed with a small form factor for integration into a wide range of applications...
New High-Tech LED Lamps
June 7, 2013 5:16 pm | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe new DELOLUX 202 / 400 LED curing lamp is based on the proven DELOLUX 20 / 400 but offers a longer irradiation line. The innovative optical system of DELOLUX 202 / 400 generates an extremely even irradiation area with intensities of more than 200 mW/cm². This is a key precondition for process-reliable adhesive curing.
Silicone Offers Options for Medical Device Design (A Roundtable Q&A)
June 7, 2013 4:48 pm | by Aaron Updegrove, Marketing Manager, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Healthcare Markets | Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics | Blogs | CommentsAaron Updegrove, Marketing Manager for Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Healthcare Markets, responded to questions regarding the use of materials in medical device design and manufacturing. He was included in the staff written article, “Materials Impact Medical Device Design Trends.” Following are all of the responses he provided.
A Laser’s Role in Medicine
June 7, 2013 3:18 pm | by Tracey Ryba, Product Manager—Lasers, TRUMPF Inc. | Articles | CommentsThe use of lasers in the development of medical devices through to their actual usage in the devices themselves has been a steadily growing trend. The capabilities and functionality they offer to both design engineers as well as healthcare professionals is varied and beneficial. This article looks at the advantages lasers offer in the development of medical devices.
Patient and Healthcare Worker Safety Major Areas of Focus at B.Braun
June 7, 2013 11:45 am | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsCatheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs), needlestick (sharps) injuries and exposure to potentially deadly blood borne pathogens continue to be major areas of concern for healthcare workers throughout the U.S. "We are committed to addressing these issues by providing a robust portfolio of safety-engineered IV therapy devices that offer patient protection against infection and optimum safety in the workplace," said Tom Sutton.
MedTech Firms Invited to Post Diabetes Questions
June 7, 2013 11:44 am | by Creative Medical Research | News | CommentsSuffolk (UK) based Creative Medical Research (CMR) is giving medical device manufacturers the chance to ask questions of 150 EU and US-based Diabetes Nurses through its latest Omnibus Survey. The survey has already attracted a number of the major medical device manufacturers keen to understand the concerns and thoughts of the Healthcare Professionals who focus on Diabetes and use their technologies every day.
Researchers Discover How Brain Circuits Can Become Miswired During Development
June 7, 2013 11:38 am | by Weill Cornell Medical College | News | CommentsResearchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have uncovered a mechanism that guides the exquisite wiring of neural circuits in a developing brain -- gaining unprecedented insight into the faulty circuits that may lead to brain disorders ranging from autism to mental retardation.
