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Achieving Clinical Performance and Sensitivity Criteria with CLINITEST HCG Testing on CLINITEK Analyzers

The CLINITEST hCG test employs an easy-to-use cassette that is utilized with the CLINITEK Status family of analyzers. After mounting the cassette on a test table, a urine sample is added to the sample well and the cassette is then automatically drawn into the analyzer. The analyzer reports qualitative hCG results as negative, positive or borderline:

From Siemens Healthineers Point of Care Diagnostics 23 Jan 2018

Coating Implants with Bioactive Glass to Promote Implant Fixation

Bioactive glass triggers specific biological activity which forms a layer on the glass surface with a material similar to hydroxyapatite.

From Mo-Sci 19 Dec 2017

Using SEM to Investigate Dental Biomaterials

Modern dentistry has undergone many developments, but despite this, there is still room for a great deal of improvement in dental research towards many different topics, ranging from dental surgery, brackets and braces, to the recurrent problem of teeth sensitivity.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Phenom-World BV 6 Dec 2017

Bioactive Glass Used in Bacteria Inhibiting Tooth Fillings

Potential toxicity of amalgam has become an increasing concern, who increasingly prefer less conspicuous fillings.

From Mo-Sci 14 Nov 2017

Facilitating Bone Repair with Bioactive Glass Bone Grafts

In the United States, bone grafting was used for treating nearly two million patients between 1992 and 2007.

From Mo-Sci 14 Nov 2017

Using Bioactive Glass Scaffolding to Accelerate Vascular Regeneration

Over the past few years, developments in tissue engineering have made it possible to restore serious traumatic conditions.

From Mo-Sci 14 Nov 2017

Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Measurement Using IR-Spectroscopy

Diabetes is a disease involving chronically high sugar levels in the blood, and around 422 million people across the world are suffering from this disease.

From Daylight Solutions Inc 3 Nov 2017

HbA1c Testing for Diagnosing and Monitoring Diabetes

Many individuals with prediabetes or diabetes remain undiagnosed, which can be reduced with widespread POC HbA1c testing and monitoring diabetes symptoms.

From EKF Diagnostics 23 Aug 2017

Speech Recognition in Healthcare: a Significant Improvement or Severe Headache?

Voice recognition is actively used in an array of ways: from improving customer service to combating crime, to name a few. In addition, BCC Research reveals that the global market for SR will increase from $104.4 billion in 2016 to $184.9 billion in 2021.

21 Aug 2017

Common Health Risks and Associated Symptoms of Diabetes

Symptoms of diabetes include short term including hypoglycaemia, and long term symptoms such as diabetic retinopathy and cardiovascular disease.

From EKF Diagnostics 2 Aug 2017

Tissue Regeneration Using 3D-Printed Bioactive Glass Scaffolds

The medical industry is already using 3D printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing (AM) in many different areas.

From Mo-Sci 1 Aug 2017

Working to facilitate early mental health support for young people

Alarming statistics from the Mental Health Foundation indicate that there is clearly an unmet need in the provision of childhood mental health care and that mental health issues among children and adolescents are becoming increasingly common.

From University of Derby Online Learning 21 Jun 2017

Professional treatments and facilities at Addiction Helper can help patients fight substance abuse

A common and effective way to recover from drug addiction is by booking yourself into a rehab centre to gain access to better treatment and professional support than you would receive at home.

13 Jun 2017

Haemoglobin Testing Methods

Tech advancements in hemoglobin testing methods result in techniques and devices that help in the measurement of hemoglobin concentration in patients.

From EKF Diagnostics 5 Jun 2017

How healthcare organizations can benefit from social media analysis

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are in the spotlight of many tech news websites, and it is not for nothing. These technologies are being actively implemented in an array of spheres, and some AI uses make the mind boggle.

From EffectiveSoft Corporation 23 May 2017

Identifying New Agents for Lowering Blood Glucose Levels

Diabetes affects people in countries all over the world and its incidence is rapidly increasing. Indeed, diabetes is approaching epidemic proportions globally and it is estimated that by 2040 there will be 642 million people with diabetes1.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 19 May 2017

Using Fibrous Borate Bioactive Glass in Wound Healing

Wound healing is complex and dynamic biological requiring different types of cells to complete the critical steps at the appropriate time promptly.

From Mo-Sci 15 May 2017

Patient Populations at Risk of Anaemia

Anaemia is a disorder that occurs when the of red blood cell count is lower than normal and when haemoglobin levels are insufficient.

From EKF Diagnostics 9 May 2017

Improving Asthma Management with NObreath® FeNO Monitor

NObreath FeNO monitor handheld device that determines the amount of nitric oxide exhaled in a person’s breath, referred to as fractional exhaled nitric oxide.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 3 May 2017

Role of Technology to Enhance SOP Management Processes

Today, the life sciences industry is facing more and more globalization, regulatory enforcement, and product supply chain complexity. Life sciences companies must show to auditors that they are in complete control of their training management programs and GxP document.

From UL Solutions 10 Apr 2017