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Gut microorganisms affect response to
cancer treatment
A healthy population of microorganisms that
live off other microorganisms in the intestine is required for
optimal response to cancer therapy, according to a study led by
scientists at the US National Cancer Institute (NCI). 24 Nov 2013
MRI mapping of nerve fibres helps
brain surgeons preserve brain function
A novel technique for
interpreting MRI scan data produces images of the brain’s nerve
network that can guide neurosurgeons to preserve critical brain
functions such as vision, speech and memory. 24 Nov 2013
European Parliament approves €80 billion research fund for Horizon 2020
programme
The European Parliament has approved the Horizon 2020 European
research and development programme with a budget of nearly €80
billion over seven years. 22 Nov 2013
Eating nuts linked to longer life and
lower risk of diseases
A study tracking the diet of over
100,000 men and women over 30 years has found that people who ate a
daily handful of nuts were 20% percent less likely to die from any
cause than were those who didn’t consume nuts. 21 Nov 2013
Vagus nerve stimulation via implant
improves tinnitus
A small clinical trial has found that
treating tinnitus using vagus nerve stimulation-tone therapy is safe
and brought significant improvement to some of the participants. 21
Nov 2013
Online training improves diagnosis of
skin cancer in primary care
Primary care doctors who took an
online training course on diagnosing skin cancer significantly
improved their skill to properly diagnose and manage benign and
malignant lesions, according to a national study from Henry Ford
Hospital in Detroit. 21 Nov 2013
Multispectral camera highlights cancer
margins for removal during surgery
Researchers at the
Fraunhofer Project Group for Automation in Medicine and
Biotechnology (PAMB) have developed a multispectral fluorescence
camera system that can make hidden tumour cells visible during
surgery. 20 Nov 2013
Trinity Biotech exhibits cardiac
diagnostics point-of-care system at MEDICA
Trinity Biotech
is displaying its new 15-minute-analysis Meritas Troponin I (TnI)
point-of-care test in Dusseldorf this week. 20 Nov 2013
Aerotel showcases smallest hand-held
ECG monitors at MEDICA
Aerotel Medical Systems is presenting
two new models of what it claims are the world’s smallest and most
accurate hand-held ECG monitors at Medica 2013. 20 Nov 2013
ARC launches non-touch medical
thermometers at MEDICA
Belfast company ARC is launching
four new highly accurate non-touch thermometers at MEDICA this week.
20 Nov 2013
Capillary Film Technology launches
microfluidic device manufacturing technology at MEDICA
Biotechnology developer Capillary Film Technology Ltd (CFT) has
announced the launch of a new fluoropolymer Micro Capillary Film
(MCF) technology. 20 Nov 2013
Combining MRI with ultrasound gives a
quicker technique for breast cancer biopsy
The Fraunhofer
Institute for Biomedical Engineering has developed a technique that
combines MRI with ultrasound scans to make biopsy taking quicker and
less traumatic for breast cancer patients. 18 Nov 2013
TB drug resistance detected in under
15 minutes
Newcastle-based diagnostics company QuantuMDx has
been awarded a £1m grant by the UK Technology Strategy Board to
develop a new rapid test, called Q-TB, to diagnose TB and test for
drug resistance. 18 Nov 2013
3D video game helps restore muscle function in stroke patients
Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
have developed a video game so that stroke patients with muscle
weakness can have therapy at home to build strength in the affected
hand or arm. 18 Nov 2013
RNA molecule in blood could be
indicator of pancreatic cancer
A specific RNA molecule is
present in the blood of most pancreatic cancer patients, according
to research at Indiana University, suggesting it could be a
diagnostic marker for the usually fatal disease. 14 Nov 2013
Caution urged on taking daily doses of
aspirin for heart benefits
Researchers at Warwick Medical
School have published the most comprehensive review of the benefits
and risks of a daily dose of prophylactic aspirin. They warn that
further research is needed. 14 Nov 2013
Foetal heart monitor uses magnetism to
identify abnormal heart rhythms
A device that records the
natural magnetic activity of the heart of foetuses can help identify
abnormal heart rhythms in unborn babies. 14 Nov 2013
TSF sets up emergency communications in disaster zones of the
Philippines
Teams from Télécoms Sans Frontières’
have set up three telecoms centres in the town of Tacloban, the centre
of the devastation from typhoon Haiyan to provide communications for all
relief organisations and the public. 11 Nov 2013
Why does lack of sleep increase risk
of diabetes, heart disease and asthma?
University of Helsinki
researchers have discovered new biological links between sleep loss
and the immune system. The results help explain why sleep
deprivation increases the risk of inflammatory diseases such as
cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and asthma. 11 Nov 2013
New hope for blood test to catch
pancreatic cancer early
A simple blood test to detect gene
fragments unique to pancreatic cancer cells could be on the horizon
following promising results in a small preliminary study at Johns
Hopkins Medicine in the US. 11 Nov 2013
Rheumatoid arthritis linked to
specific bacteria in intestine
For the first time in humans,
a species of intestinal bacteria, Prevotella copri, has
been linked to the chronic inflammatory joint disease rheumatoid
arthritis. 8 Nov 2013
Monkeys master mind over virtual matter
Rhesus monkeys have learned to
control the limb movement of computer characters, or avatars, using
thought, in a study led by Duke University in the US. 8 Nov 2013
European project to develop vaccine
for Clostridium difficile
A three-year project
involving four European countries aims to develop an oral vaccine
against the common hospital infection C difficile. 8 Nov
2013
Laser treatment could cure Alzheimer's
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the
Polish Wroclaw University of Technology, have discovered a technique
to distinguish disease-causing proteins in the brain from normal
proteins using lasers. 8 Nov 2013
Exco InTouch to supply electronic
scoring system for Clinical Researcher of the Year Awards
Nottingham-based Exco InTouch has been appointed to build an
electronic scoring system for the US and International clinical
researcher of the year awards organized by Pharma Times. 7 Nov 2013
Immunocore achieves research milestone in GlaxoSmithKline
collaboration
Oxford-based Immunocore has announced the achievement of
the first cancer drug development milestone in its research and licensing agreement with GSK,
triggering a first payment. 7 Nov 2013
Endomagnetics wins first ever ETPN
Nanomedicine Award
Cambridge-based Endomagnetics has been
named as one of two winners of the inaugural Nanomedicine Award for
its cancer management systems. 6 Nov 2013
Interactive whiteboard gives Epsom and
St Helier Hospitals real-time view of patients
Epsom and St
Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is developing a monitoring
system for its Emergency Department consisting of an electronic
whiteboard and clinical portal to give the staff a live view of
relevant information about the patients. 6 Nov 2013
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