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Merck and Schering-Plough receive approval
for merger from EC, US, Swiss and Canadian regulators
The transaction remains subject to approval from other regulators,
including China and Mexico and is expected to close in the fourth
quarter of 2009. 30 Oct 2009
Eurogentec to acquire proteomics developer
AnaSpec
Belgian biotechnology lab products supplier Eurogentec S.A. has
announced it has entered a final agreement for the acquisition of
california protemics developer AnaSpec, Inc. 30 Oct 2009
Investment
in global health is best way to save lives, say Bill and Melinda Gates
In a joint speech to US policymakers this week, Bill and Melinda Gates
called for a global push to halve child deaths worldwide by 2025. They
made the case that US initiatives to fight AIDS, malaria, and other
diseases in poor countries are America's best investment for saving
lives. 30 Oct 2009
Microbix and Hunan Biopharmaceutical to
build Asia's largest flu vaccine facility
Canadian vaccine technology company Microbix, has signed a joint venture
agreement with the Hunan Biopharmaceutical Co. Ltd. for initial
financing to construct a vaccine production facility with capacity for
100m doses of seasonal flu and 300m doses of pandemic flu. 27 Oct 2009
Sinovac obtains third H1N1 vaccine order
from Chinese Government
Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (NYSE:SVA), a leading provider of biopharmaceutical
products in China, has received its third purchase order for its H1N1
vaccine, PANFLU.1, from China's Ministry of Industry and Information
Technology for the national stockpiling plan. 29 Oct 2009
eBioscience acquires Bender MedSystems'
immunoassay technology
eBioscience Corporation has acquired privately held Austrian immunoassay
technology pioneer Bender MedSystems GmbH in an all cash transaction. 29
Oct 2009
Smiths Detection wins $3.2m in grants to
develop tests for sepsis pathogens and flu
Smiths Detection has won two grants from the US National Institutes of
Health for the development of tests using its Clinical Bio-Seeq
instrument. 29 Oct 2009
Patient's
own stem cells used to grow facial bone
In a first-of-its kind procedure, stem cells taken from the fat tissue
of a 14-year-old boy were combined with growth protein and donor tissue
to grow viable cheek bones in the boy. 29 Oct 2009
Health Robotics ships first IV medication
preparation robots to US and Spain
i.v.STATION represents a revolutionary approach in the quest for safe,
accurate, efficient, and cost effective intravenous and
ready-to-administer patient doses.
Antibody treatment for ulcerative colitis
reduces need for colon surgery
Ulcerative colitis patients had a 41% reduction in removal of their
colon (colectomy) after a year when treated with the artificial antibody
infliximab, according to a study led by Mayo Clinic. 29 Oct 2009
SwitchGear Genomics launches novel
high-throughput screening products for profiling biological pathway
regulation. 29 Oct 2009
New MRI technique for diagnosing lung
disease
A new type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that uses Xenon gas to
highlight details of damage to the lungs is being pioneered at The
University of Nottingham. It could lead to better treatment for people
with chronic lung disease and asthma. 28 Oct 2009
High tech gas sensors for premium cars
turned into diagnostic device for human diseases
High-tech gas sensors normally used to test components for premium cars
have been used by researchers at Warwick University to analyse human
blood and urine, and even cow dung samples to test their feasibility for
diagnosing diseases. 28 Oct 2009
GE Launches $250m Healthymagination Fund
for healthcare technology ventures
GE's new equity fund will make investments in highly promising
healthcare technology companies globally that have innovative
diagnostic, IT, and life sciences technologies. 27 Oct 2009
Northern Centre for Cancer Care upgrades
radiotherapy services
The Northern Centre for Cancer Care in Newcastle, UK, is upgrading its
five Siemens Oncor linear accelerators to 160 multileaf collimator (MLC)
capabilities to improve conformal shaping of radiotherapy treatment
beams and IMRT. 27 Oct 2009
TÜV Product Service extends medical device
testing service in UK
The TÜV Active Medical Device Service includes safety testing for the
first time and is responding to a surge in demand from UK customers
preparing for the 2012 third Edition of the Medical Electrical Equipment
Standard. 27 Oct 2009
Med tech programme at Genesis 2009
biotechnology conference
Genesis 2009, the UK's leading biotechnology networking conference
(10-11 December 2009) will have a significant focus on the development
and commercial aspects of medical technology. 27 Oct 2009
Institute of Biomedical Engineering wins
prize for outstanding contribution to innovation and technology
The Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London, has
been honoured with a top prize for innovation at the prestigious Times
Higher Education Awards 2009. 27 Oct 2009
Olympus offers complete instrument set for minimally invasive LESS
Surgery
Olympus has produced a complete set of minimally invasive surgical
instruments for laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery (LESS). Access through the navel is made using a TriPort or QuadPort,
through which up to three hand instruments can be simultaneously guided.
27 Oct 2009
Siemens integrates Trumpf’s OR table in its
Artis angiography systems
Siemens Healthcare has integrated the TruSystem7500 operating table from
Trumpf with its C-arm systems Artis zee ceiling and Artis zeego. 27
October 2009
Devlin Electronics to launch Medical
division at Medica
Devlin Medical will be launched at the Medica Exhibition in Dusseldorf
in November (18-21). Devlin Medical is dedicated to the development of
innovative point-of-care computing systems. 27 October 2009.
Cepheid wins grant to develop ten-colour
real-time PCR detection technology
Cepheid has received a notice of grant award from the US National
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to develop new ten-colour
detection technology for use in its GeneXpert System. 27 Oct 2009
Report:
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.: PharmaVitae Profile
This analysis examines the historical and forecast performance for BMS
in the prescription pharmaceutical sector. The profile encompasses
global company strategy, portfolio and pipeline analysis and assessment
of financial performance, with 1-6 year sales forecasts for key drugs.
Oct 2009
Report:
AstraZeneca plc: PharmaVitae Profile
This analysis examines the historical and forecast performance for
AstraZeneca in the Rx pharmaceutical sector. The profile encompasses
global company strategy, portfolio and pipeline analysis and assessment
of financial performance, with 1-6 year sales forecasts for key drugs.
Oct 2009
Report:
Abbott Laboratories: PharmaVitae Profile
This analysis examines the historical and forecast performance for
Abbott in the prescription pharmaceutical sector. The profile
encompasses global company strategy, portfolio and pipeline analysis and
assessment of financial performance, with 1-6 year sales forecasts for
key drugs. Oct 2009
3M Drug Delivery Systems expands with new
Singapore lab
The Singapore lab will develop products in both the inhalation and
transdermal drug-delivery categories for pharmaceutical customers and
patients in the Asia Pacific region. 23 October 2009
Kinaxo and Bayer Vital collaborate in cancer
biomarker identification
Kinaxo will apply its quantitative phosphoproteomics technology
PhosphoScout for the identification of novel biomarkers in a clinical
trial conducted by Bayer Vital. 21 Oct 2009
First Latvian patients treated with Varian's
RapidArc radiotherapy system
Doctors in Latvia have begun treatments using the region’s first Novalis
Tx radiosurgery platform from Varian Medical Systems and BrainLAB. 21
Oct 2009
Siemens wins $135 million service contract
from US health system
The University of Pennsylvania Health System has awarded Siemens
Healthcare a $135 million
contract for integrated service management for diagnostic systems and bio-medical
devices. 21 Oct 2009 Deutsch
Ethicon Endo-Surgery launch one-handed
articulating endocutter
The Echelon Flex Endopath Stapler is an articulating endocutter designed
to be fully operated with one hand and is designed to provide surgeons
with improved access and precision during surgery while reducing
interruptions. 21 Oct 2009
UK campaign to raise awareness and funds for
stroke research
Siemens plc and The Stroke Association have launched the third annual
Stroke for Stroke campaign, in a bid to raise awareness of stroke and to
highlight the benefits of a healthy diet and regular exercise in its
prevention. 21 Oct 2009
IBM
building microchip to read human DNA and advance
personalised medicine
IBM scientists are designing a microchip with nano-sized holes
that could thread single strands of DNA and read the genetic code as the
strand passes through. 20 Oct
Affymetrix launches platform for
next-generation genotyping
The Axiom Genotyping Solution is a high-throughput, automated platform
that enables researchers to find novel genetic variations associated
with complex disease. 20 Oct 2009
World Courier triples clinical trial
storage capacity worldwide
World Courier has opened two purpose-driven investigational drug storage
facilities in Melbourne and Johannesburg, bringing its network of
GMP-compliant clinical trial depots to 11 worldwide. 20 Oct 2009
Emergent BioSolutions sponsors discussion
on biopreparedness in Europe
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. has sponsored the Security and Defence
Agenda’s roundtable discussion, Raising Biopreparedness Levels in
Europe, which examined European efforts in preparing and reacting
to various biological threats and the potential for European cooperation
in these areas. 20 Oct 2009
Medifacts wins $2.7m contract for cardiac
monitoring in clinical trial
Medifacts International Inc, has been awarded the contract to provide
comprehensive cardiac safety and efficacy services for a large
late-stage clinical trial. 20 Oct 2009
Stemcell Technologies releases defined,
animal-protein free maintenance medium for hESCs and hiPSCs. 20 Oct
2009
DNA Precision offers tools for healthcare
research, gene discovery and analysis services
DNA Precision is offering services for genetic and healthcare research.
These include gene discovery, Agilent microarray processing and
bioinformatics. 20 Oct 2009
SynCardia’s companion driver system for
artificial heart receives CE Mark
SynCardia Systems, Companion Driver System has received CE Mark approval
to power the Total Artificial Heart in Europe. 20 Oct 2009
Linguamatics announces I2E 3.1 text mining
tool for pharmaceutical companies
I2E is a high performance natural language processing (NLP)-based text
mining platform that streamlines knowledge discovery from text. 20 Oct
2009
Cochlear and NXP Semiconductors collaborate
to produce IC devices for advanced hearing implants
The agreement includes the definition, development and supply of
ultra low power speech processor and wireless communication ICs to be
used in Cochlear’s next generation products. 20 Oct 2009
Serametrix Partners with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
to develop and commercialize serum-based diagnostics
This new alliance will enable rapid development and commercialization of
tests that predict and monitor drug response in cancer patients. 20 Oct
2009
Norway's aging population creating
impossible demand for hospital beds
SINTEF has estimated that the
health service in 2030 will need to employ every second young person in
the country and increase hospital bed capacity by 5000, which cannot be
achieved in the timeframe. 20 Oct 2009
GE's Developing Health Globally programme commissions
three
hospitals in Cambodia
The Developing Health Globally corporate citizenship program is aimed at
improving access to quality healthcare by addressing critical gaps in
existing developing-world healthcare facilities. 20 Oct 2009
Breakthrough in lab-on-chip for fast breast
cancer detection
The EU-funded MASCOT project has developed a set of modular components
for construction of a lab-on-chip system for detection of tumour cells
in blood samples. The modules are now ready for integration into a
single lab-on-chip and clinical evaluation. 14 Oct 2009
Mathematical tool links 11 genetic
variations to diabetes
Mathematicians at Michigan Technological University have developed
powerful new tools for winnowing out the genes behind some of humanity’s
most intractable diseases. With one they have isolated 11 variations
within genes associated with type 2 diabetes.
US Army awards LiveData grant to develop
integrated clinical 'plug and play' patient safety system
The US Army Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center has
awarded a $730,000 research grant to LiveData, Inc. to develop an
integrated clinical environment (ICE). The results are expected to
benefit patients throughout the continuum of care including improvement
in workflow, reductions in medical errors in particular and healthcare
costs in general. 14 Oct 2009
Diabetech selects Cinterion wireless
modules for GlucoMON diabetes management system
The 4th generation GlucoMON device uses Cinterion’s TC65 Terminal and
works in conjunction with Diabetech’s Automated Diabetes Management
System (ADMS), which helps manage and control blood glucose levels and
change behaviour to avoid potentially deadly consequences of diabetes.
14 Oct 2009
Systems Biology Ireland uses HP Extreme Data Storage technology to advance new drug development
IT company HP has announced it is collaborating with Systems Biology
Ireland (SBI) on life sciences research aimed at providing a powerful
new way to use the strength of computers and mathematics to understand
biology. 14 Oct 2009
Baxter receives EC approval for Celvapan
H1N1 pandemic flu vaccine
Celvapan H1N1 is the first cell culture-based and non-adjuvanted
pandemic influenza vaccine to receive marketing authorization in the
European Union. 14 Oct 2009
Revolutionary fertility monitor helps
couples conceive without IVF
DuoFertility is a groundbreaking new fertility monitor developed by
Cambridge Temperature Concepts that
helps women to maximise their chances of conceiving naturally without
resorting to fertility treatment. 14 Oct 2009
Claros Diagnostics receives ISO 13485
certification for point-of-care blood-test system
Claros Diagnostics, a developer of novel point-of-care immunoassay
systems, has reported the receipt of corporate ISO 13485 and CMDCAS
certificates of registration issued by the National Standards Authority
of Ireland (NSAI). 14 Oct 2009
Medtronic launches improved delivery system
for minimally invasive treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms
Medtronic's Captivia Delivery System features tip capture for enhanced
control of the Valiant thoracic stent graft during deployment and a
hydrophilic coating applied to the graft cover to facilitate iliac
access and delivery through patients’ vasculature. 14 Oct 2009
First drug-eluting stent for femoral artery
blockage available in EU
Created by Cook Medical, the new CE Marked Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting
Peripheral Stent is widely expected to improve the standard of care for
many patients with serious blockages in the superficial femoral artery
(SFA) by creating an effective, new treatment option. 13 Oct
Mathematical modelling enables faster
development of electrical stimulation devices customised for patients
The Cleveland FES Center in the US has used model-based design tools to
develop technology that more quickly restores movement to individuals
with neuromuscular disabilities. 13 Oct 2009
Blood flow blockages in heart measured using wireless fractional flow
reserve technology
St Jude Medical, Inc. has announced the first use of the PressureWire Aeris technology, an interventional tool which measures
Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) to evaluate the severity of blood flow
blockages in the arteries. 13 Oct 2009
Technology to help visually impaired
‘watch’ television on show at TechnologyWorld09
Visually impaired people can ‘watch’ TV thanks to award winning
technology developed by Bristol-based Ocean Blue Software. This UK
innovation is one of hundreds being showcased to international buyers at
TechnologyWorld09 from 23 to 24 November in the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
12 Oct 2009
Women asking for larger breast implants
UK surgeons say that the size of breast implants women ask for has
increased in the last decade. Seven years ago the average implant size
women were asking for was about 240cc but today the average is between
270cc and 310cc. However, the experts say big is not always best. 12
Oct 2009
GE Healthcare launches global initiative on
10th anniversary of digital mammography
To commemorate the tenth anniversary of digital mammography and its long
standing commitment to fighting breast cancer, GE Healthcare has created
a digital wall of personal stories from those whose lives have been
touched by breast cancer, as well as doctors, scientists and fundraisers
who work tirelessly against the disease. 12 Oct 2009.
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Siemens installs ultrasound systems in
three UK community and acute hospitals
Siemens has announced installation of its Acuson ultrasound systems at
three UK hospitals for use in outpatients, a range of maternity uses,
foetal medicine and general medicine, in Malvern, Barnet and
Wolverhampton. 9 Oct 2009
Wellcome Trust and Merck launch joint
venture to develop affordable vaccines for low-income countries
The Wellcome Trust and Merck have created the MSD Wellcome Trust
Hilleman Laboratories, a first of its kind research and development
joint venture with a not-for-profit mission to focus on developing
affordable vaccines to prevent diseases that commonly affect low-income
countries. 9 Oct 2009
DSM Biomedical develops polymer platform
for artificial hips and knees
DSM Biomedical has improved the properties of ultra high molecular
weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) which has long been used in artificial
joints, giving stronger implants with better long-term stability. 9 Oct
2009
Medtronic launches intraoperative nerve
integrity monitors for surgeons
During minimally invasive or traditional open surgery them monitors
enable surgeons to identify and confirm motor nerve function and monitor
major motor nerves throughout the body, such as cranial nerves in a
patient’s head, face and neck. 9 Oct 2009
Corning increases lab portfolio with
acquisition of Axygen BioScience
Corning Incorporated has acquired all the shares of Axygen BioScience,
Inc. and its subsidiaries from American Capital Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) for
approximately US$400 million in cash. 9 Oct 2009
Blind
patient regains sight with 'eyetooth' implanted in eye
A woman blind for nine years has regained her sight through a surgical
procedure called modified osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis which implanted
part of a tooth in her eye, as a base to hold a prosthetic lens. 9 Oct
2009
Phadia launches two diagnostic tests for
celiac disease
Phadia's has developed the non-invasive serological tests for celiac
disease with the aim to replace the biopsy procedure, especially in
children. 9 Oct 2009
Philips upgrades Allura Xper
cardio-vascular x-ray systems
Philips has launched a new upgrade program for its Allura Xper family of
cardio/vascular x-ray devices. The complimentary upgrade will be
provided globally to more than 2000 customers with Customer Service
Agreements. 8 Oct 2009
Viatronix awarded Frost & Sullivan European
medical imaging emerging company of the year
Frost & Sullivan has awarded the European Medical Imaging Emerging
Company of the Year Award in the radiology applications market to
Viatronix for its innovative 3D computer imaging technologies for
diagnostic imaging. 8 Oct 2009
DASGIP
launches bioreactor control system on iPhone
DASGIP AG, a provider of bioreactor systems at benchtop scale, has
launched a Remote Control Suite to remotely observe and access running
processes on an iPhone, iPod touch or notebook computer. 8 Oct 2009
Philips develops breakthrough
photomultiplier for medical imaging and diagnostics
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) has announced that its
scientists have developed a highly innovative digital silicon
photomultiplier technology that will allow faster and more accurate
photon (the basic quantum unit of light) counting in a wide range of
applications where ultra-low light levels need to be measured. 8 Oct
2009
French biotech companies seek UK partners:
BIOMED-Connect Oct 12, London
The London Branch of Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon, with
support from the London Technology Network, is holding BIOMED-Connect, a
business convention, on Monday October 11th from 2.00pm to 9.00pm open
to all companies in the medical technology sector. 7 Oct 2009
Half of people with type 2 diabetes suffer
from 'hidden' hypos
Nearly half of people with Type 2 diabetes (excluding those treated with
insulin) experienced at least one 'hypo' — an episode of low blood
glucose that can result in symptoms ranging from sweating to a loss of
consciousness — according to a new survey. 7 Oct 2009
BD launches expanded line of Visitec
single-use microsurgical instruments
BD Medical — Ophthalmic Systems, a unit of BD (Becton, Dickinson and
Company), has announced the worldwide launch of its expanded line of the
BD Visitec stainless steel single-use instruments and customised trays.
7 Oct 2009
Biochemical pathways that could reverse
aging of human muscle discovered
By manipulating the pathways, researchers were able to turn back the
clock on old human muscle, restoring its ability to repair and rebuild
itself. 5 Oct 2009
Promising results for rapid viral diagnosis
tests in emergency rooms
Rapid viral diagnosis tests for respiratory diseases in children who
arrive in emergency departments have the potential to reduce pressures
on health systems by enabling doctors to reach a quicker diagnosis,
according to Cochrane Researchers. 5 Oct 2009
Blindness in Nigeria set to rise 40% —
mostly preventable
By 2020, 1.4 million Nigerians over age 40 will lose their sight, and
the vast majority of the causes are either preventable or treatable,
according to the Nigeria National Blindness and Visual Impairment Study
Group. 5 Oct 2009
Measuring pancreatic fat with MRS may help
predict diabetes
Measuring pancreatic fat content non-invasively using magnetic resonance
spectroscopy could one day serve as an effective clinical tool to
identify those at high risk of diabetes and monitor interventions
designed to prevent the disease. 5 Oct 2009
New test identifies active TB in smear-negative patients
Researchers in the Tuberculosis Network European Trialsgroup have found
that the enzyme-linked immunospot
assay (ELISpot) can detect active tuberculosis in patients with negative
sputum tests and give test results in one day. 5 Oct 2009
Breast cancer detector with a unique touch
Researchers at Drexel University in the US are developing a new
portable, low-cost, breast cancer detector based on piezoelectric
fingers that measure stiffness and mobility of breast tissue. 5 Oct 2009
Electrical nerve stimulation could
complement medicinal pain management
A recent study on the short-term effects of high and low-frequency
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on neuropathic pain
following spinal chord injury showed that a significant amount of
patients can gain benefit from the treatment. 5 Oct 2009
Omron unveils blood pressure monitor
modules for OEM applications
Two new blood pressure monitoring modules can be easily integrated into
new or existing medical device manufacturers' OEM systems, one aimed at
hospital grade devices and a lower-cost option for high accuracy home
and telemedicine environments. 2 Oct 2009
UTAS chooses ADI Blackfin processors for
patient monitoring and diagnostics devices
Patient monitoring and diagnostics device manufacturer UTAS has
selected Analog Devices' Blackfin processors to ensure high-performance
digital signal processing operations and robust functionality across its
full line of products. 2 Oct 2009
InVivo licenses CEVEC pharmaceuticals'
human CAP-T technology for production of recombinant proteins
This license enables InVivo to offer its customers the production of
their diagnostic and preclinical grade material very fast and in highest
quality, including authentic human glycosylation patterns. 2 Oct 2009
Sigma-Aldrich receives award from The
Michael J Fox Foundation to develop clinical research models for
Parkinson's disease
Sigma-Aldrich and The Michael J. Fox Foundation have announced a
collaboration that is expected to develop more accurate preclinical
research models of Parkinson’s disease based on the company's novel
CompoZr zinc finger nuclease (ZFN) technology. 2 Oct 2009
Handheld cardiac monitors reduce
risk for cardiac surgery patients at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Handheld devices that monitor blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen
levels, have been put in place in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE)
to prevent complications, such as cardiac arrest and deep vein
thrombosis. 2 Oct 2009
September 2009
Cancer awareness scheme launched at English
football clubs
A new scheme launched today at five English football clubs will help
educate men about the symptoms and risks of ‘male’ cancers — prostate,
lung and bowel cancer — and encourage them to go to their doctor earlier
when they show the symptoms. 26 Sept 2009
Thailand
HIV vaccine trial first to show preventive effect
The world's largest clinical trial of an investigational vaccine regimen
has shown that it is well-tolerated and has a modest effect in
preventing HIV infection in strains present in Thailand. 25 Sept 2009
Revolutionary antibody technology gives
hope for vaccine against genetically diverse HIV
For the first time an antigen has been created that induces protective
antibodies capable of blocking infection of human cells by
genetically-diverse strains of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
25 Sept 2009
METRC calls for project proposals in the
"science of everyday things"
METRC the N8 Molecular Engineering Translational Research Centre based
at Sheffield University, has launched its Autumn 2009 Proof of Concept
Funding Call for industry–academic partnership projects. Up to £50,000
is available for each project. 23 Sept 2009
InVitria launches Optiferrin for mammalian
cell culture
Optiferrin is a cell culture supplement which supports cell growth by
regulating the amount of iron transported to the cell. 23 Sept 2009
AorTech licenses heart valve to SynCardia
for use in artificial heart
This agreement licenses the use of AorTech’s Elast-Eon polymer heart
valve (PHV) in the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart, as well as the
company’s future family of pulsatile products. 23 Sept 2009
Touch
Bionics wins silver medal in Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation
Awards
Scottish company Touch Bionics, developer of the world’s first
multi-articulating bionic hand, has won silver in the 2009 Wall Street
Journal Technology Innovation Awards and also won top honours in the
Medical-Devices category for its i-LIMB Hand. 23 Sept 2009
Phico Therapeutics reaches first human
clinical trials with novel MRSA-beating antibacterial technology
The new technology is based on the antibiotic protein SASP which is
delivered into the target bacterial cells by bacteriophages. 23 Sept
2009
Siemens introduces dedicated ultrasound
system for obstetrics and gynecology
Siemens Healthcare has introduced a dedicated ultrasound system for
obstetrics and gynaecology, the Acuson X300 ultrasound system,
PremiumEdition (PE) — Women’s Imaging. The system features exceptional
clinical performance across all modes, including 3D/4D imaging. 23 Sept
2009
Hamilton launches ARC sensor technology for
fluid measurement
Hamilton Company, a producer of precision fluid measurement devices, has
announced the Hamilton ARC concept, a new sensor family for process
control that includes pH, dissolved oxygen and conductivity
measurements. 23 Sept 2009
Chimpanzees
trained to help DNA research
Geneticists at Leicester University are receiving willing assistance
from chimpanzees at Twycross Zoo. The chimps have been trained to enable
keepers to take their DNA samples with cheek swabs. 23 Sept 2009
HIV vaccine a step closer with discovery of
new potent antibodies
Two powerful new antibodies to HIV that reveal what may be an Achilles
heel on the virus have been found. Researchers will now try to exploit
the newfound vulnerability on the virus to craft novel approaches to
designing an AIDS vaccine. 22 Sept
Cepheid accelerates development of rapid
flu A panel test
Cepheid has announced the accelerated development of a Flu A Panel test
for use on the GeneXpert System. The test will be designed to provide
45-minute identification of flu A infection, with specific presumptive
identification of seasonal H1, seasonal H3, and H1N1 novel strain types.
22 Sept 2009
Pandemic flu H1N1 can cause more severe
lung infection than seasonal flu
Pandemic swine flu can infect cells deeper in the lungs than seasonal
flu, which may explain why people infected with the pandemic strain of
H1N1 influenza are more likely to suffer more severe symptoms than those
infected with the seasonal strain of H1N1. 21 Sept 2009
Large differences in cardiovascular mortality and national prevention
policies across EU
Research from a three-year programme to analyse cardiovascular health
and prevention policies in 16 European countries shows heart disease
remains the leading cause of death in Europe but there are huge
differences in both national prevention policies and levels
of cardiovascular mortality between countries. 21 Sept 2009
Functioning model of human brain could be
built within 10 years
A model that replicates the functions of the human brain is feasible in
10 years, according to neuroscientist Professor Henry Markram of the
Brain Mind Institute in Switzerland. 21 Sept 2009
Cardinal Health spin-off CareFusion starts
trading on NYSE
CareFusion Corp. was launched as an independent, publicly traded company
at the beginning of the month. CareFusion products include Pyxis
automated dispensing systems, Alaris IV pumps, ChloraPrep V. Mueller
surgical instruments. 21 Sept 2009
eBioscience corporation acquires NatuTec
GmbH
eBioscience Corporation, a San Diego-based producer of cell analysis
reagents to biotechnology laboratories has announced the acquisition of
Frankfurt-based NatuTec GmbH, a distributor of high-quality biological
research reagents. 21 Sept 2009.
Abbott to acquire cardiac valve device
company Evalve
The acquisition provides Abbott with a presence in the growing area of
non-surgical treatment for structural heart disease for a cost of up to
$410 million. 21 Sept 2009
US FDA approves four vaccines for 2009 H1N1
influenza virus
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has
approved four vaccines against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. The
vaccines will be distributed nationally after the initial lots become
available, which is expected within the next four weeks. 21 Sept 2009
World Alzheimer's Day: report shows more
than 35 million with dementia worldwide
Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) has released a new report to
mark World Alzheimer's Day on 21 September 2009. It shows more than 35
million people will have dementia in 2010, a 10% increase over figures
reported in 2005, and a doubling nearly every 20 years. 21 Sept 2009.
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Does government do enough for SMEs?
The UK Chartered Institute of Marketing has launched its latest Agenda
Paper, Access all areas? which asks what kind of help does government
really offer SMEs. 19 Sept 2009
New role discovered for vitamin C in
protecting the skin
Researchers at the University of Leicester and the Institute for
Molecular and Cellular Biology in Portugal have discovered new
protective properties of vitamin C in cells from the human skin. It
could lead to development of better skin-regeneration products. 19 Sept
2009
12th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and
Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI) London, 20-24 Sept. 19 Sept
2009
Sterilin secures laboratory supplies chain
in case of disruption from pandemic flu
British manufacturer Sterilin Ltd has geared up to ensure
‘pandemic-proof’ production and distribution of essential laboratory
testing supplies from its South Wales facility. 19 Sept 2009
Leica SCN400 slide scanner for optimal
histological examinations
The new Leica SCN400 Slide Scanner offers an alternative to the
microscope for the examination of histological samples in pathology,
research, and teaching. 19 Sept 2009
PROdesign launches 96-well plate
cell-feeding station for live cell imaging
PROdesign GmbH has launched the PROcellcare cell-feeding station
based on a 96-well plate. It supplies live cells (in vitro) under the
microscope with biological nutrient and working solutions thus allowing
the scientist/developer to execute efficient and automatic dispensing
and controlling processes of the equipment. 18 Sept 2009
Birmingham Children’s Hospital completes development of laboratory
system for newborn blood screening
Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH) has completed a project to improve
laboratory services for screening of newborn babies in the West
Midlands. A new laboratory system is being used to manage the
screening of bloodspots, taken by heelprick from 70,000 newborn infants
each year. 17 Sept 2009
UK Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer
Network supports €1 billion EC investment in technology
The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s
primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has
announced its support for the €1bn that has been made available by the
European Commission for new projects. 17 September 2009
PrimerDesign develops world's first test
kit for Tamiflu-resistant swine flu
Gene detection specialists PrimerDesign have developed a swine flu test
kit that identifies the Tamiflu-resistant strain within 2 hours compared
to the usual three days. 11 Sept 2009
Gold-coated nanotubes used as imaging agent
to detect tumour cells
The imaging agents could be used as a more efficient and less toxic
alternative to nanoparticles and fluorescent labels used in targeted
molecular detection of normal cells, cancer cells and bacteria. 11 Sept
2009
European pharmaceutical companies ahead of
US in drug discovery
A new analysis of 20 years of data contradicts previously published
claims that United States pharmaceutical companies are better innovators
than their European counterparts, and questions whether Americans
actually benefit from the higher prices they pay for many prescription
medications. 11 Sept 2009
First evidence of virus in prostate cancer
cells
A type of virus known to cause leukemia and sarcomas in animals has been
found for the first time in malignant human prostate cancer cells. If it
is proven to cause the cancer it would open opportunities for developing
diagnostic tests, vaccines, and therapies for treatment. 11 Sept 2009
Encap in colonic drug delivery licensing
deal with London University
London University's drug delivery system, Phloral, has unique coating
technology designed to target the release of drugs to the colon and will
form part of a range of colonic delivery systems promoted by Encap under
the name Encode. 10 Sept 2009
Siemens and SurgiVision to develop
MRI-guided cardiac electrophysiology system
The companies will partner to develop and commercialize a real-time
MRI-guided cardiac electrophysiology (EP) system. They will also
collaborate with the University of Utah to bring it to the clinic stage.
10 Sept 2009
First patient implanted with St Jude's Brio
neurostimulator
St. Jude Medical, Inc. has announced the first implant of the Brio
neurostimulator and the EU approval of the device, which it claims is
the world’s smallest, longest-lasting rechargeable deep brain
stimulation (DBS) device for treating the symptoms of Parkinson’s
disease. 10 Sept 2009
Education and defibrillators needed to
reduce sudden death during sport
More widespread availability of defibrillators and education of the
general public could boost survival rates fourfold amongst athletes
suffering cardiac arrest. 10 Sept 2009
Reperfusion therapy can cut risk of dying
from heart attack by half
Effective reperfusion therapy provides a timely and sustainable
reopening of the blockage. The wider use of reperfusion therapy in
patients with heart attack (AMI) can save millions of lives. 10 Sept
2009
Mederi Therapeutics launches radiotherapy
treatment for bowel incontinence
The Secca therapy delivers radiofrequency energy to the muscles of the
anal canal, which tightens the muscles, producing better bowel control
and reducing the symptoms of incontinence. 10 Sept 2009
PerkinElmer launches multiple steroid
diagnostic kit for hormone and endocrine disorders
The Child Health System steroid profiling kit and data suite software
can simultaneously measure ten different steroids in biological samples
for diagnosing hormone imbalances or endocrine diseases in both children
and adults. 10 Sept. Espanol
IDRI licenses NanoPass microneedle
technology for intradermal delivery
IDRI has licensed NanoPass' proprietary MicronJet microneedle technology
for the intradermal delivery of products against a number of diseases
including tuberculosis, HIV, malaria, leishmaniasis and leprosy. 10 Sept
2009
Illumina delivers first individual's genome
sequence through new service
Illumina, Inc. has delivered the genome sequence for the first customer
of its new gene sequencing service. It points to a future where genome
sequencing will become a routine practice that will enable physicians to
make better healthcare decisions for the individual. 5 September 2009
St Jude Medical announces European launch
of remote cardiac care network
The Merlin.net Patient Care Network (PCN) is a secure, Internet-based
remote care system for patients with implanted medical devices. It
gathers and stores data from the implant procedure, in-clinic follow-up
visits and from remote transmissions sent from a patient’s home. 5 Sept
2009
NeuroLogica announces FDA clearance for
inSPira HD: portable high resolution SPECT
The inSPira HD is a battery-powered, high resolution, portable SPECT
designed primarily for brain imaging. 5 Sept 2009
TransEnterix lauds study results for
minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical platform
Surgeons from the United States and Paraguay have successfully performed
first-in-man studies of TransEnterix's revolutionary single-incision,
single-port, four-channel laparoscopic surgical platform called the
SPIDER System. 5 Sept 2009
GE Healthcare and TomTec Imaging Systems
co-operate in cardiology IT
GE Healthcare and TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH, have entered into a
formal strategic co-operation contract to improve their echocardiography
systems. 5 Sept 2009
New TRUST trial data confirms clinical
benefits of home cardiac monitoring
Trial data demonstrates the benefits of the Biotronik Home Monitoring
system in the early detection of patient clinical events as well as the
safe reduction of in-office follow-up visits. 5 Sept 2009.
Deutsch
PsychoGenics and AstraZeneca in agreement
to identify new treatments for central nervous system disorders. 5
Sept 2009
Sectra signs multi-year contract with
Nordic region’s largest radiology company
Sectra and Norwegian company Curato have signed a six-year partnership
agreement for Sectra’s RIS/PACS products and services in a contract
worth about SEK 100 million. 5 Sept 2009
Bruker announces availability of world’s
first 18 Tesla FTMS magnet
This will open up new capabilities in mass spectrometry in a variety of
research areas, including protein identification, petroleomics,
metabolomics, small molecule tissue molecular imaging, and environmental
sample analysis. 5 Sept 2009.
Deutsch
Swansea Centre for Nanohealth awarded £1m
to study safety of nanoparticles
Researchers at Swansea University’s Centre for NanoHealth have been
awarded a £1 million grant to analyse the levels at which nanoparticles
can be deemed safe within cells. 5 Sept 2009
World-first swine-flu vaccine trial reveals one dose provides 'strong
immune response'
A clinical trial in the UK of Novartis MF59-adjuvanted cell-based A (H1N1) vaccine indicates that the vaccine is well-tolerated and one dose elicits
a strong immune response. 5 Sept 2009
Cause of neurological interference by
carbon nanotubes discovered
A team of Brown University researchers in the US has found that the
cause is the metal catalysts used to form the tubes, especially the
metal yttrium. 1 September 2009
Diagnostic Hybrids releases Thyretain for
specific detection of thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin
Thyretain is the first FDA-cleared test that specifically detects TSI
and is to be used as an aid in the differential diagnosis of Graves’
disease, an autoimmune thyroid disorder.1 September 2009
Space
Shuttle carries vaccine processing platform to International Space
Station
The Space Shuttle Discovery carried a scientific payload for the
International Space Station from Austin-based Astrogenetix that will
help develop vaccine candidates for MRSA and Salmonella. 1
September 2009
Opsonic Therapeutics to develop RAS and
mRNA technology from Tripep and Cosmix. 1 September 2009
MicroPhage opens clinical trial on
bacteriophage-based platform to identify MRSA
The MicroPhage platform is based on bacteriophage amplification to
rapidly identify bacterial infections and determine antibiotic
susceptibility. 1 September 2009
The US NIH awards Advaxis $210,000 for the
development of dual antigen vaccine
Advaxis has been awarded the grant from the US National Institutes of
Health to develop a single bioengineered Listeria monocytogenes
vaccine to deliver two different antigen-adjuvant proteins. 1 September
2009
Cerus’ Intercept blood system receives
Swiss approval. 1 September
3M introduces first electronic stethoscope
with Bluetooth wireless
3M has introduced the 3M Littmann Electronic Stethoscope Model 3200, a
next-generation auscultation device featuring Bluetooth technology that
wirelessly transfers heart, lung and other body sounds to computer
systems software for further analysis. 1 September 2009
The Gambia launches national vaccination
campaign against child-killing disease
The Gambia has launched a national immunisation programme with the help
of the GAVI Alliance to eradicate pneumococcal disease, one of the
leading causes of child death worldwide. 1 September 2009
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CLC bio delivers specialised
immunoinformatics solution to Symphogen
CLC bio has completed a specialized immunoinformatics system that is
fully customized to fit into Symphogen’s proprietary Symplex technology
for high throughput identification of antibodies with diversity and
specificity customized to a particular therapeutic application. 1
September 2009
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