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UK10K project to sequence genomes of
10,000 people in UK
The Wellcome Trust has launched a
multi-million pound project to decode the genomes of 10,000 people
in the UK over the next three years. This will be one of the largest
genome-sequencing programmes ever undertaken. 30 June 2010
Leicester University to develop
virtual autopsies from CT scans
The University of Leicester
has won a grant to research and develop the use of cardiac
angiography using CT scans to conduct near virtual autopsies. 30
June 2010
Proton therapy company formed to
establish network of treatment centres
Proton Therapy USA and
CareCapital plc have formed a new company, Proton Therapy Global
Management, to design, develop and manage a global network of proton
therapy centres. 30 June 2010
Computerised blood pressure diagnosis
beats hypertension experts
Irish Company dabl’s computerised
system for diagnosing 24-hour blood pressure is more accurate and
consistent than a leading group of international hypertension
experts, according to an independent study. 30 June 2010
JMP Clinical software streamlines
clinical trials safety reviews
New from SAS, the software can
help shorten the drug development process. It lets users see and
explore safety data from every angle, and then easily share findings
with others. 30 June 2010
Extedo upgrades PcVmanager drug safety
software
Extedo has announced the availability of PcVmanager
1.3, a major new release of the leading drug safety software
management solution based on E2B and MedDRA standards. 30 June 2010
Ultra thin cling film reduces air
leaks during lung keyhole surgery
Leeds-based Tissuemed have
launched TissuePatchThoracic, a new version of its ultra thin
adhesive film which is more resilient and more conformable to the
tissues, and possesses improved handling characteristics. 30 June
2010
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Ingen launches in vitro diagnostic kit
for joint replacement infections
Ingen Biosciences has
launched in Europe the first in vitro diagnostic kit to detect
infections in prosthetic replacements. The diagnostic kit, BJI
InoPlex, is built around Ingen Biosciences’ proprietary antigen
technology. 30 June 2010
Project to develop bilayer lipid
membranes to evaluate effectiveness of drugs
An array of
artificial cell membranes that will enable more efficient testing of
potential new drugs is being developed by scientists at the
University of Southampton and Birkbeck College, University of London
in a £1.2m project. 29 June 2010
Simple method for creating monolayer
coatings of gold nanoparticles
Researchers at Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute in the US have developed a new, extremely
simple method for coating surfaces with a single layer of gold
nanoparticles that measures only billionths of a meter thick. 29
June 2010
LCD television waste turned into
antibacterial
Chemists at the University of York have
discovered a way to convert a key component of LCD screens into and
anti-microbial substance. 23 June 2010
Intelligent wearable sensors to
monitor disease and diagnose problems
Researchers at the
University of Southampton are developing intelligent medical sensors
that can be worn by patients to monitor their symptoms and alert a
healthcare professional if medical intervention is needed. 23 June
2010
Gut microbiology scientists gather in
Aberdeen
Over 200 scientists are gathering in Aberdeen this
week for a major international conference on the impact of gut
bacteria on the health of humans and animals (23-25 June). 23 June
2010
Mirada Medical launches Caseaccess
PET-CT image management software
The product combines the
company's fusion image analysis software with online image
visualisation technologies to provide remote access to PET-CT and
SPECT-CT scans and reports via fast, richly featured multi-modal
quantitative imaging software. 23 June 2010
Pharmimage adds members and extends
research platform
Pharmimage, a French group specialized in
the use of imaging to measure the efficacy of new therapies for the
pharmaceutical industry, has acquired four new members and plans two
major additions to its research resources. 23 June 2010
biolitec laser treatment gently
removes varicose veins
With the minimally invasive ELVeS
PainLess laser treatment from biolitec varicose veins are gently and
painlessly removed without leaving scars. 23 June 2010
Centocor Ortho Biotech acquires lung
disease portfolio in takeover of Respivert
Centocor Ortho
Biotech Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has acquired
RespiVert Ltd., a privately held drug discovery company focused on
developing small-molecule, inhaled therapies for the treatment of
pulmonary diseases. 23 June 2010
Genetic mutation in KRAS gene can
trigger melanoma
A genetic mutation found in some malignant
melanomas can initiate development of this most deadly form of skin
cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cancer
Research. 23 June 2010
BD Max system for molecular
diagnostics launched in Europe
BD Diagnostics has launched
the BD MAX Automated Molecular Diagnostic System and the BD MAX GBS
Assay in Europe, the first in a planned broad menu of infectious
disease assays. 23 June 2010
Cytoo technology increases sensitivity
and speed in cell analysis
Rigorous quantification of
cell-wide internal organization could be obtained using adhesive
micropatterns and it can also decipher a protein re-distribution
upon a drug treatment that was previously undetectable in
conventional cell culture conditions. 23 June 2010
Simple urine test could diagnose
autism
Children with autism have a different chemical
fingerprint in their urine than non-autistic children. The finding
could ultimately lead to a simple urine test to determine whether a
child has autism. 18 June 2010
IntrinsiQ launches IntelliScribe
eprescribing system for medical oncology
IntrinsiQ, provider
of IntelliDose, the leading chemotherapy management software, has
launched IntelliScribe, the first integrated eprescribing system for
medical oncology. 18 June 2010
Life Technologies partners with German
Cancer Research Centre to create genome sequencing centre
Life Technologies Corporation and the Deutsches
Krebsforschungszentrum are collaborating to create the National
High-Throughput Sequencing Center, the first national sequencing
center in Europe dedicated to systems biology. 18 June 2010
Improved biopsy forceps for kidney
cancer diagnosis
Cook Medical has introduced the BIGopsy
Backloading Biopsy Forceps, a device designed to obtain large renal
or ureteral tissue specimens up to 4 mm3 for cancer diagnosis. 18
June 2010
Link found between obesity, gut
bacteria and genes
Researchers at the University of Maryland
School of Medicine have found a link between obesity, a variant of
the FTO gene and the presence of certain bacterial groups in the
digestive tract. 18 June 2010
Philips launches mobile 3.0T MRI
system with automatic adjustment to the patient
Philips has
introduced the world’s first mobile 3.0T MRI system with
MultiTransmit — automatic adjustment to the patient's size and
shape. 17 June 2010
Philips launches intra-vascular
interventional configuration for stroke assessment
The VasoCT
is designed to visualize vessel structure beyond a clot and help
physicians identify and assess the size and extent of an ischemic
stroke. 17 June 2010
Surrey Clinical Research Centre
achieves MHRA accreditation
The Medicines and Healthcare
products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has awarded the Surrey Clinical
Research Centre (Surrey CRC) at the University of Surrey standard
accreditation for conducting clinical pharmacology Phase I trials.
17 June 2010
Euro-regional meetings in
biotechnology and healthcare
The meetings will be held on 1st
and 2nd July 2010 in Montpellier, France. Biomeridies and Eurobiomed
in collaboration with Sud de France Export are organising these
meetings for exchanging ideas, forming partnerships and meeting
future partners. 17 June 2010
Elephantiasis elimination programme
reaches 600m people in 2009
Lymphatic Filariasis (LF),
commonly known as Elephantiasis and one of the world's leading
causes of chronic illness, is on track to become one of the first
parasitic diseases transmitted by a mosquito to be eliminated
worldwide. 15 June 2010
European IMIDIA project to develop
better tools to fight diabetes
The Innovative Medicines
Initiative for Diabetes (IMIDIA), a public–private consortium funded
by the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), has launched a project
focusing on pancreatic islet cell function and survival. 15 June
2010
Ambry Genetics introduces test to
identify carriers of newborn genetic disorders
Ambry Genetics
has launched AmbryScreen, a genetic screening test used to identify
carriers of some of the most severe and common childhood diseases
affecting pan-ethnic populations. 14 June 2010
Polyplus-transfection licenses mammalian transient transfection technology to Kempbio 14 June 2010
Riester upgrades range of
laryngoscopes
Riester has launched new blades and handles
for its range of Laryngoscopes. ri-dispo disposable laryngoscope
blades and new LED and plug-in handles make Riester Laryngoscopes
much more efficient and user friendly. 14 June 2010
CEA-Leti launches study on
photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment
CEA-Leti has
launched the TARGET-PDT project designed to increase the
effectiveness of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for treating cancer by
developing a novel nano carrier-based approach.
14 June 2010
Biotage extends peptide research
collaboration with University of Copenhagen
Biotage has
extended a research collaboration with the University of Copenhagen
to develop new applications on the Biotage Syro Wave in the field of
synthetic peptide and protein chemistry. 12 June 2010
Almac and University College Cork
collaborate in solid state chemistry
UCC and Almac have
launched an academic/ industrial collaboration in the field of solid
state chemistry to advance drug development. 12 June 2010
Analog Devices launches MEMS gyroscope
for harsh environments
Analog Devices has developed the
high-performance, low-power ADXRS450 iMEMS gyroscope with digital
output specifically for rotational sensing in harsh environments. 12
June 2010
CardioTrace monitors cardiovascular
health by measuring arterial blood flow
Advanced Global
Health has launched CardioTrace, a non-invasive device that monitors
the blood flow in finger arteries to identify fitness levels and
abnormalities. 12 June 2010
Otto Bock Healthcare launches
mind-controlled robotic arm
Otto Bock has announced that
following a four-year research project its mind-controlled arm is
now ready to leave the laboratory and be put to everyday use. 8 June
2010
Giltech and B1 Medical collaborate to
develop biodegradable suture anchor
Scottish companies
Giltech and B1 Medical have signed an agreement to jointly develop a
pioneering suture anchor that biodegrades in a controlled fashion. 8
June 2010
Cellnovo and Home Diagnostics form
alliance to advance diabetes monitoring
London-based Cellnovo
and US company Home Diagnostics, Inc. have formed a strategic
alliance to integrate their diabetes care technologies and develop
distribution opportunities for Cellnovo’s insulin patch pumps. 8
June 2010
Intercell acquires monoclonal antibody
technology from Cytos Biotechnology
Cytos' technology is
based on expression cloning of monoclonal antibodies from human
B-cells and enables the identification of anti-infective antibodies
to prevent and treat infectious diseases. 8 June 2010
Touch Bionics upgrades i-LIMB Pulse
bionic hand
The i-LIMB Pulse upgrade includes pulsing grip
strength, software-enabled grip patterns and robust aluminium
features for improved strength. 8 June 2010
Breakthrough tuberculosis vaccine to start clinical trials
Archivel Farma's treatment uses the
company’s unique combination of its novel therapeutic vaccine called
RUTI in conjunction with an antibiotic. 8 June 2010
Experia showcases sensory technology
at Hospitalar
West Yorkshire based Experia exhibited the next
generation in sensory equipment, which provides a calming and
stimulating learning environment, at Hospitalar 2010, the largest
medical trade fair in Latin America. 8 June 2010
Siemens and Olympus collaborate on
magnetically guided capsule endoscope
This innovative
technology is intended to allow stomach examinations to be performed
easily and comfortably by having the patient simply swallow an
endoscope in the form of a capsule. The patient would then lie down
in a magnetic guidance system. 8 June 2010
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Orthos licenses bone regeneration
technology from Catalonia University
Bristol-based Orthos
Limited, which specialises in developing technologies to help
re-grow human bones, has signed an exclusive patent license
agreement with the University of Catalonia in Spain. 8 June 2010
Monoclonal antibody treatment gives
new hope for cure for rheumatoid arthritis
Portuguese
scientists have discovered a revolutionary new approach to treating
rheumatoid arthritis using monoclonal antibodies. It could also
change the way we treat a range of autoimmune diseases. 3 June 2010
Evotec wins grant to take H3 receptor
antagonist drug into clinical trials
Hamburg-based Evotec AG
has won funding of up to €1.5 million from the German Federal
Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to advance its H3 receptor
antagonist drug programme into clinical trials. 3 June 2010
Almac launch XCEL array platform for
biomarker discovery
Almac has launched the XCEL array, a
biomarker discovery platform that enables the identification of
biomarkers within multiple disease areas. 3 June 2010
ClinTec CEO shortlisted for Scottish
Entrepreneur of the Year award
Dr Rabinder Buttar of ClinTec
International, the Global Clinical Research Organisation, has been
shortlisted by Ernst & Young for the 2010 entrepreneur of the year
award. 3 June 2010
Blood test for detecting cancers five years before visible in diagnostic imaging
A ground-breaking
diagnostic test that can identify biomarkers in blood for a range of
cancers as much as five years earlier than current diagnostic
imaging methods will be launched this month. 2 June 2010
iCAD launches new polyp detection tool
for virtual colonography
iCAD, Inc. has launched a new
version of its VeraLook computer-aided detection technology for CT
colonography (CTC), or virtual colonoscopy. It detects and
highlights potential polyps during CTC examinations. 2 June 2010
Applied BioCode gains EU approval for barcoded magnetic beads multiplex testing system. 2 June
Elekta acquires ultrasound-guided
radiation therapy technology from Resonant Medical Inc
Elekta
has acquired Canadian company Resonant Medical Inc. (RMI),
specialists in image-guided radiation therapy for cancer treatment.
2 June 2010
GE unveils new spectral mammography
technology for breast cancer diagnosis
GE Healthcare has
introduced the SenoBright Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography
(CESM) technology, to detect and diagnose breast cancer more rapidly
and accurately, even in the densest part of the breast tissue. 2
June 2010
Call for EU to ensure maximum benefits
are gained from nanomedicine
European nanomedicine experts
have called on the European Parliament to ensure the widespread
benefits offered by advances in nanomedicine are used to the best
advantage. 2 June 2010
Estudio de casos de ALOKA. ‘See the unseen’
[Español]
‘Seeing the unseen’. El Prof Dr MA García Fernández habla en la
European Association of Echocardiography sobre el uso que hace de ALOKA. 1
Juni 2010. Deutsch.
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High content screening automation for
Leica confocal microscopes
Leica Microsystems has released
the the Leica HCS A, a high-content screening automation package for
confocal research microscopes.
It is a flexible tool for
automated imaging in multi dimensions. 1 June 2010
ActiGait implanted muscle stimulator
improves walking for stroke patients
Otto Bock Healthcare has
launched the ActiGait implant that aids stroke patients suffering
from drop foot by electronically stimulating leg-muscles to
compensate for the lack of control of the ankle joint. 1 June 2010
LynuxWorks and Portwell develop
wireless body sensor platform for patient monitoring
The
proof-of-concept platform can connect to more than 25 Bluetooth
wireless biometric sensors and has the ability to graphically
portray patient sensor data for visual monitoring in a familiar
Windows environment. 1 June 2010
Siemens offers online real-time
monitoring service for molecular imaging systems
The Guardian
Program monitors customer systems’ performance in real time and
online. When critical parameters are detected the system
automatically informs the Siemens Service Centre. 1 June 2010
Proton therapy platform introduced by
Varian
Varian Medical Systems has launched the
fully-integrated ProBeam proton therapy system. The new system
incorporates imaging, gating, robotic patient positioning, treatment
planning and oncology information software to enhance treatment
quality for patients and workflow efficiency for clinicians. 1 June
2010
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