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Building Protocells from Inorganic Nanoparticles
May 10, 2013 11:00 am | by University of Bristol | CommentsResearchers at the University of Bristol have led a new enquiry into how extremely small particles of silica (sand) can be used to design and construct artificial protocells in the laboratory. The work is described in an article published in Nature Chemistry.
Flawed Diamonds Promise Sensory Perfection
May 10, 2013 10:48 am | by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | CommentsFrom brain to heart to stomach, the bodies of humans and animals generate weak magnetic fields that a supersensitive detector could use to pinpoint illnesses, trace drugs – and maybe even read minds. Sensors no bigger than a thumbnail could map gas deposits underground, analyze chemicals, and pinpoint explosives that hide from other probes.
Biomaterial Shows Promise for Type 1 Diabetes Treatment
May 10, 2013 10:41 am | by Georgia Tech | CommentsResearchers have made a significant first step with newly engineered biomaterials for cell transplantation that could help lead to a possible cure for Type 1 diabetes, which affects about 3 million Americans. Georgia Tech engineers and Emory University clinicians have successfully engrafted insulin-producing cells into a diabetic mouse model, reversing diabetic symptoms in the animal in as little as 10 days.
Operating Without Interrupting Warfarin Reduces Risk of Bleeding After Cardiac Device Surgery
May 10, 2013 10:21 am | by University of Ottawa Heart Institute | CommentsA new Canadian study shows that operating without interrupting warfarin treatment at the time of cardiac device surgery is safe and markedly reduces the incidence of clinically significant hematomas compared to the current standard of care. The new findings were released today at Heart Rhythm 2013, the Heart Rhythm Society's 34th Annual Scientific Sessions.
Life Care Medical Devices Ltd Announces Addition Of Dublin, Ireland Based European Subsidiary
May 10, 2013 7:04 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsLife Care Medical Devices Ltd (OTCBB:LCMD) today announced the opening of their European subsidiary offices in Dublin, Ireland. Life Care Medical Devices Ltd, Ireland will manage all aspects of the company's European business. "With a strong, solid history in the medical device arena,...
Canada’s Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Joins Elekta and Philips Research Consortium on MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy
May 10, 2013 1:46 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsSTOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2013--Regulatory News: Elekta (NSE: EKTAb) and Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) announced today that Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Toronto, Canada) will join their growing consortium to validate the clinical potential of MRI-guided...
Globus Medical Launches FORTIFY® I Integrated Expandable Corpectomy System
May 9, 2013 7:06 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsAUDUBON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2013--Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading spinal implant manufacturer, today announced the launch of FORTIFY ® I, an expandable corpectomy spacer with integrated screws for further stability in addition to supplemental fixation. “The FORTIFY ® I...
St. Jude Medical Announces Results from Independent Analysis of Optim-Insulated Defibrillation Leads in Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Session at Heart Rhythm 2013
May 9, 2013 1:55 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2013--St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, today announced the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), an academic health science research institute, has conducted a further independent analysis of data received from...
New Four-Year Data From Boston Scientific Demonstrated WATCHMAN Device Was Superior To Warfarin For Mortality And Primary Efficacy In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation In Long Term Follow-Up Of The PROTECT AF Trial
May 9, 2013 12:02 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsBoston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) reports that the four-year follow-up data from the PROTECT AF clinical trial demonstrated the WATCHMAN@ Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Closure device was statistically superior to warfarin for preventing cardiovascular death, all-cause stroke and systemic...
NEC Display Solutions Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance on MD211C2 and MD211C3 Medical Diagnostic Monitors
May 9, 2013 12:00 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2013--NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the Food and Drug Administration 510(k) market clearance of the 21-inch MultiSync® MD211C2 and MD211C3 medical-grade monitors, built for...
Wearable Robots Getting Lighter, More Portable
May 9, 2013 11:12 am | by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer | CommentsWhen Michael Gore stands, it's a triumph of science and engineering. Eleven years ago, Gore was paralyzed from the waist down in a workplace accident, yet he rises from his wheelchair to his full 6-foot-2-inches and walks across the room with help from a lightweight wearable robot.
Spintronics Discovery: Scientists Find New Magic in Magnetic Material
May 9, 2013 11:03 am | by University of Delaware | CommentsIn research that is helping to lay the groundwork for the electronics of the future, University of Delaware scientists have confirmed the presence of a magnetic field generated by electrons which scientists had theorized existed, but that had never been proven until now.
Engineers Fine-Tune the Sensitivity of Nano-Chemical Sensor
May 9, 2013 10:56 am | by University of Illinois at Chicago | CommentsResearchers have discovered a technique for controlling the sensitivity of graphene chemical sensors. The sensors, made of an insulating base coated with a graphene sheet--a single-atom-thick layer of carbon--are already so sensitive that they can detect an individual molecule of gas.
Using 'Bacteria-Eaters' to Prevent Infections on Medical Implant Materials
May 9, 2013 10:42 am | by American Chemical Society | CommentsViruses that infect and kill bacteria—used to treat infections in the pre-antibiotic era a century ago and in the former Soviet Union today—may have a new role in preventing formation of the sticky "biofilms" of bacteria responsible for infections on implanted medical devices.
Covidien Unveils Innovative Capnography Solution for OEM Partners
May 9, 2013 10:16 am | by Covidien | CommentsCovidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products and recognized innovator in patient monitoring and respiratory care devices, has launched the Microstream® MicroPod™ module. This is an important product for its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners that will help hospitals improve patient safety by expanding access to capnography technology.
