Fast-moving objects create blurry images in photography, and the same challenge exists when scientists observe cellular interactions within tissues constantly in motion, such as the breathing lung. In a recent UCSF-led study…
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Robotic surgery as effective as other minimally invasive techniques for head and neck squamous cell carcinomas
Less-invasive robotic surgery for upper airway and digestive track malignant tumors is as effective as other minimally invasive surgical techniques based on patient function and survival, according to University of Alabama at…
FDA approves Medtronic’s Arctic Front Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter system for drug refractory PAF
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its Arctic Front® Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter system, the first and only Cryoballoon in the United States indicated…
MDI introduces McKesson’s Disease Monitor software tool for better health care
MDI announced today that it has added McKesson’s CareEnhance® Disease Monitor software to the Viewpoint Analytics solutions portfolio. Integrating one of the industry’s leading disease management products increases the breadth of solutions…
Verisens cTnI assay can measure low levels of troponin I in patients with heart failure
A clinical study released online by the European Journal of Heart Failure, a publication of the European Society of Cardiology, demonstrates the value of using Nanosphere’s Verisens™ cTnI assay (RUO) to detect…
Improved brain-machine technologies
A new study published in the Dec 15 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience found that monkeys were able to move thought-controlled computer cursors more quickly and accurately when provided with additional…
Arthrosurface announces knee procedure based on HemiCAP platform technology
Arthrosurface, Inc., the developer of less-invasive joint resurfacing systems, announced that it has performed its first biological knee procedure based on the company’s proven HemiCAP® platform technology. The next generation HemiCAP(BIO) implant…
Elsevier Foundation’s new library grants focus on telemedicine, HIV/AIDS videos and Egyptian cancer database
The Elsevier Foundation has announced the 2010 recipients of grants under its Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries program, committing over $300,000 to support the work of libraries in developing countries. The 2010…
Study suggests blood test may detect persons with CKD
An infrequently used blood test can effectively identify individuals at increased risk of developing complications associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the…
Biomarkers may aid in early diagnosis of breast cancer
In the war on cancer, perhaps there is nothing more powerful in a physician’s arsenal than early detection. Despite recent advances in early detection and treatment, breast cancer remains a common and…
New study suggests PSA test effective for men with prostate cancer
The PSA screening test for prostate cancer is not perfect. It can indicate cancer when none is present and miss life-threatening tumors. But a new study suggests the test is more reliable…
FDA grants Fenwal 510(k) clearance for ALYX blood component collection system with wireless data export
Fenwal, Inc., a global medical technology company focused on improving blood collection, separation, safety and availability, announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Fenwal 510(k) clearance to market its…
Researchers discover new molecular mechanism of Alzheimer’s disease through protein interaction
Through a complex analysis of protein interactions, researchers from IRB Barcelona and the Joint Programme IRB-BSC have discovered new molecular mechanisms that may be involved in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The…
Scientists receive $1.4 million NSF grant to develop robotic device for heart surgery
In a truly interdisciplinary effort, a team of biomedical scientists and engineers from the University of Houston (UH) and physicians from The Methodist Hospital Research Institute (TMHRI) are collaborating to develop a…
Head, neck radiation exposure increases thyroid cancer in children
When children are exposed to head and neck radiation, whether due to cancer treatment or multiple diagnostic CT scans, the result is an increased risk of thyroid cancer for the next 58…