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Artificial bone generated by computer

This technology takes its lead from nature: Bones are masterpieces of lightweight construction that can withstand immense stresses.

23 Mar 2006

Innovative automatic system stops patients falling through gaps

Every day in hospitals around the country, thousands of patients undergo CT, MRI, X-ray and other kinds of scans, producing detailed images of their bodies. Specially trained doctors "read" those images to look for problems, and then send a report of what they've found to each patient's own doctor.

23 Mar 2006

Jefferson neurosurgeons use innovative "Wingspan Stent System" to open clogged brain arteries

Neurosurgeons at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia are the first in the region and among the first in the nation to successfully use a new stent specifically designed to open potentially life-threatening clogged arteries in the brain, preventing a stroke.

22 Mar 2006

New technology - desorption electrospray ionization detects the boundaries of cancerous tumors

Researchers at Purdue University have shown how a new ultra-fast chemical-analysis tool has numerous promising uses for detecting everything from cancer in the liver to explosives residues on luggage and "biomarkers" in urine that provide an early warning for diseases.

21 Mar 2006

Neuroscience Therapy unveils new Electro Stimulation Device

Neuroscience Therapy Corp. has unveiled its leading product: P-Stim Electro Stimulation Device.

17 Mar 2006

Wireless transmission of eletrocardiograms to a cardiologist's hand-held device from ambulance cuts time to direct clot removal

When emergency medical technicians (EMTs) wirelessly transmit eletrocardiograms (ECG) directly to a cardiologist's hand-held device, heart attack patients can potentially receive direct clot removal in half the usual time, according to cardiologists at Duke University Medical Center and NorthEast Medical Center, Concord, N.C.

14 Mar 2006

New device for fixing holes in hearts of young stroke patients

As many as one in four adults is walking around with a "hole" between the upper chambers of the heart. Most of them will never know it.

14 Mar 2006

Novel device uses light to probe for early signs of cancer

A novel device that could use light to harmlessly and almost instantly probe for early signs of cancer has been developed by researchers at Duke's Pratt School of Engineering.

9 Mar 2006

Breakthrough in fast, disposable DNA testing

Thermal Gradient announced today that it has successfully developed a 30-cycle PCR device that can amplify DNA in just 4.4 minutes, far faster than anything available in the marketplace.

9 Mar 2006

Virtual reality to train brain and heart surgeons

Virtual reality simulation tools are already revolutionizing the way dentists are taught at Case Western Reserve University - and if M. Cenk Cavusoglu has his way, simulation technology at Case will also train the world's brain and heart surgeons.

9 Mar 2006

Landmine detection technology adapted to screen for breast cancer

Scientists researching ways to detect landmines have discovered a radical new way to screen for breast cancer using microwave radar technology that could save thousands of lives.

8 Mar 2006

Fealth.com health search engine launched

Fealth.com has launched itself as the internet's most comprehensive Health Search Engine.

7 Mar 2006

Sono-Tek announces new ultrasonic atomization technology

Sono-Tek Corporation has announced that it is developing an entirely new generation of ultrasonic atomizing nozzles using advanced materials technology and unique new designs.

7 Mar 2006

Scientists create new type of 'bio-gel'

Scientists at The University of Manchester have created a new type of 'bio-gel' which provides a pH neutral environment for culturing cells in 3D, as published in the journal Advanced Materials.

From The University of Manchester 7 Mar 2006

Development and evaluation of an open source software tool for deidentification of pathology reports

Researchers have developed new reliable open-source software to remove identifiers from patient reports.

7 Mar 2006

Space suit technology can protect workers from heatstroke

The technology used in space suits to protect astronauts carrying out space walks in direct sunlight is now being used to develop protective clothing to safeguard firefighters and steel workers who often work in extremely hot and dangerous conditions.

6 Mar 2006

Orthopaedic medical device technologies that offer greater clinical benefits expected to succeed

Current users of medical device technologies for orthopaedic applications seek systems that offer maximum comfort while requiring minimum physical supervision. This is driving the market to continuously evolve technologies that use radically different approaches or make significant improvements to existing products.

6 Mar 2006

"Technology for Health" now also in Switzerland

The international eHealth specialist InterComponentWare AG (ICW) is now represented in Switzerland, too: Based in Zurich, the new subsidiary InterComponentWare (Schweiz) AG will support the implementation of innovative eHealth solutions throughout Switzerland.

1 Mar 2006

New implanted lens to fix nearsightedness

UT Southwestern Medical Center ophthalmologists will be the first in the area to insert a new type of implanted lens to fix nearsightedness.

1 Mar 2006

Hand-held device for detecting illegal and legal drugs

A real-time sensor for detecting cocaine - made with inexpensive, off-the-shelf electronics - has been developed by a team of researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

1 Mar 2006

Device / Technology News

Artificial bone generated by computer

Innovative automatic system stops patients falling through gaps

Jefferson neurosurgeons use innovative "Wingspan Stent System" to open clogged brain arteries

New technology - desorption electrospray ionization detects the boundaries of cancerous tumors

Neuroscience Therapy unveils new Electro Stimulation Device

Wireless transmission of eletrocardiograms to a cardiologist's hand-held device from ambulance cuts time to direct clot removal

New device for fixing holes in hearts of young stroke patients

Novel device uses light to probe for early signs of cancer

Breakthrough in fast, disposable DNA testing

Virtual reality to train brain and heart surgeons

Landmine detection technology adapted to screen for breast cancer

Fealth.com health search engine launched

Sono-Tek announces new ultrasonic atomization technology

Scientists create new type of 'bio-gel'

Development and evaluation of an open source software tool for deidentification of pathology reports

Space suit technology can protect workers from heatstroke

Orthopaedic medical device technologies that offer greater clinical benefits expected to succeed

"Technology for Health" now also in Switzerland

New implanted lens to fix nearsightedness

Hand-held device for detecting illegal and legal drugs

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