MRI of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in childhood demonstrate that paediatric start of multiple sclerosis seems to be more aggressive and causes added brain lesions as compared to the same diagnosed in adulthood….
I.T. Applications Focuses on Skeletal Diseases
IBM Corp. is working with researchers at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute in Bologna, Italy, to develop an information system to aid in the treatment and research of rare genetic skeletal diseases. The…
Linde and Algenol groups to cooperate in CO2 and O2 management for biofuel production from algae
Munich, 18 November 2009 The technology group The Linde Group of Germany and the US based Algenol Biofuels LLC have agreed to collaborate in a joint development project in order to identify…
Advanced BioMedical Finds Partner for New Use of Medical Device
Advanced BioMedical Technologies (ABMT.OB) said its operating subsidiary, Shenzhen Changhua Biomedical Engineering Co. (ABT-Changhua), has signed a cooperative agreement to develop its Polyamide (PA) bio-absorbable material in new applications. Together with the…
Fat Accumulation Around Certain Organs, A Better Predictor Of Decreased Heart Function
A new study conducted by researchers at the Boston University School Of Medicine (BUSM) has stated that BMI can be a poor predictor of undesirable fat that causes a decreased heart function….
FDA Warns Proctor And Gamble Against Marketing Two Vicks Cold And Flu Medicines Containing Vitamin C
The U.S Federal Drug Administrators warned Proctor & Gamble to discontinue illegal marketing of two of their products, Vicks Nyquil and Vicks Dayquil, both containing vitamin C. According to federal regulators, a…
ECRI Web conference on Surgical Robots on Dec 16th
ECRI Institute’s® (www.ecri.org) Web Conference, “Surgical Robots: Systematic Planning and Implementation” on December 16, 2009, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EST, will present first-hand surgical robot experiences and discuss ways to successfully…
GE sees healthy gains in low-cost medical devices
India 15th November 2009 V. Raja, President and CEO, GE Healthcare, South Asia, and Managing Director, Wipro finds the idea of a cheap portable ECG device that could be set up at…
Vitamins D Deficiency Linked To Strokes, Heart Disease
WASHINGTON, November 17, Insufficient intake of vitamin D, long known to play a key role in bone health, may significantly increase a person”s risk of stroke, heart disease and even death, a…
Advanced BioMedical Technologies begins Phase II Animal Test on PA Miniscrews and Plates
Advanced BioMedical Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: ABMT) announced that the Company’s subsidiary, Shenzhen Changhua Biomedical Engineering Co., Ltd. (“ABT-CHANGHUA”), has signed a cooperative agreement with The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University…
Kuwaiti Army offers premium care for personnel, families
17th November 2009 Kuwait’s Chief medical services authority Major-General Dr. Zuheir Al-Haj has said that, General Staff of the Army is offering the best health care services for the Ministry of Defense…
Italian researchers develop techneque Stem-cell breast regeneration
Florence, 16th November 2009 – Italian researchers have developed a new technique that regenerates the breast tissue of cancer survivors without using invasive surgery, an expert said Monday. The team at the…
Axis Medical Travel partners with Zulekha Hospitals in Dubai, U.A.E
Axis Medical Travel recently partnered with Zulekha Hospital in Dubai, one of the best health care providers in the United Arab Emirates. Axis Medical Travel clients will now have access to world…
Tel Aviv University’s Automated I.V Device To Become A Life Saver At Disaster Sites
Tel Aviv University is currently in the process of developing a smart I.V device named ‘LifeFlow’, to be used by paramedics at accident or trauma sites. This latest technology uses a highly…
Advanced Leukaemia Treated With Antibody And Stem Cell Transplantation
A latest study revealed that a group of advanced leukaemia and pre-leukaemia patients, who earlier had no curative options, were successfully treated with a combination of antibody and stem cell transplantation. A…