Collagen News and Research

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Syneron's Sublative technology receives CE Mark for effective treatment of striae, acne scars

Syneron Medical Ltd., a leading global aesthetic device company, announced today that its proprietary Sublative™ technology has received CE Mark indication for the effective treatment of striae (stretch marks) and acne scars.

3 Apr 2014

Scientists develop new substance that could simplify manufacture of cell therapy

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have developed a new substance which could simplify the manufacture of cell therapy in the pioneering world of regenerative medicine.

1 Apr 2014

BioRestorative Therapies, Rohto sign Research and Development Agreement

BioRestorative Therapies, Inc., a life sciences company focused on adult stem cell-based therapies for various personal medical applications, today announced that it has entered into a Research and Development Agreement with Rohto Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. Under the Agreement, BRT has been engaged to provide stem cell research and development services.

25 Mar 2014

Endogenous tissue growth: an interview with Laurent Grandidier, CEO, Xeltis

ETG or Endogenous Tissue Growth is a new therapeutic category in which surgeons use implants designed to allow the body to repair itself by spontaneously growing natural, healthy tissue from the inside without the use of stem cells or animal-derived products.

25 Mar 2014

Adherent stromal cells derived from human placenta improve tendon healing, shows study

According to Dr. Scott Rodeo of New York's Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), although the findings of a recent study should be considered preliminary, adherent stromal cells derived from human placenta appear promising as a readily available cell source to aid tendon healing and regeneration.

17 Mar 2014

Covidien launches Symbotex composite mesh to perform surgical laparoscopic, open ventral hernia repairs

Further strengthening its broad line of hernia repair products, Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) today announced the U.S. launch of Symbotex™ composite mesh, an innovative product designed to make it easier for surgeons to perform surgical laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repairs.

13 Mar 2014

Glucosamine not reduces knee cartilage deterioration among individuals with chronic knee pain

A short-term study found that oral glucosamine supplementation is not associated with a lessening of knee cartilage deterioration among individuals with chronic knee pain.

11 Mar 2014

Fibrotech successfully completes Phase Ia trial of anti-fibrotic compound FT011

Fibrotech, an Australian biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of drugs to prevent a massive health burden associated with fibrosis, today announced that its lead anti-fibrotic compound FT011 has successfully completed a Phase Ia trial in healthy volunteers demonstrating safety and tolerability up to doses of 1000mg.

10 Mar 2014

Biomarkers for bone resorption predict outcomes for men with prostate cancer

Biomarkers for bone formation and resorption predict outcomes for men with castration-resistant prostate cancer, a team of researchers from UC Davis and their collaborators have found.

10 Mar 2014

$Meta-analysis study shows association between BTMs s-CTX, s-PINP and risk of future fractures$

Meta-analysis study shows association between BTMs s-CTX, s-PINP and risk of future fractures

A new study by an International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) scientific working group summarizes the clinical performance of serum procollagen type I N propeptide (s-PINP) and serum C-terminal cross-linking telopeptide of type I collagen (s-CTX) in fracture risk prediction in untreated individuals in prospective cohort studies.

5 Mar 2014

New corneal layer important for intraocular pressure maintenance

UK researchers have found that a newly discovered layer of the human eye is an important part of the structural tissue that helps to maintain intraocular pressure and thus may play a role in the development of glaucoma.

27 Feb 2014

Predictors of bone metastasis, skeletal events in lung cancer identified

Researchers have identified a range of factors that are associated with the likelihood that a patient with advanced lung cancer will develop bone metastases or skeletal-related events.

20 Feb 2014

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis could soon be diagnosed without the need for surgical lung biopsy

People who have suspected idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis without typical patterns on high resolution computed tomography scans could in future be spared the substantial risks of lung biopsy and be given a confident diagnosis of IPF based on clinical and radiological findings alone, according to new research published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

20 Feb 2014

Rhythm important for correct development of baby hearts

To develop correctly, baby hearts need rhythm...even before they have blood to pump.

19 Feb 2014

NeoStrata announces debut of Vitamin C+ Antiaging Booster

NeoStrata Company, Inc., the creator of the original Glycolic Acid peel, is pleased to announce the debut of Vitamin C+ Antiaging Booster, available February 1, 2014. The NEW dermatologist developed product is the latest and most technologically advanced treatment for helping to smooth wrinkles and brighten dark spots improving skin texture and luminosity.

18 Feb 2014

Vitamin C may reduce risk of most common type of hemorrhagic stroke, says study

Eating foods that contain vitamin C may reduce your risk of the most common type of hemorrhagic stroke, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

17 Feb 2014

Dua's Layer in the human cornea may be linked to glaucoma

A new layer in the human cornea - discovered by researchers at The University of Nottingham last year - plays a vital role in the structure of the tissue that controls the flow of fluid from the eye, research has shown.

17 Feb 2014

Engineers turn cells common in scar tissue into colonies of beating heart cells

Poets and physicians know that a scarred heart cannot beat the way it used to, but the science of reprogramming cells offers hope--for the physical heart, at least.

13 Feb 2014

Admedus obtains FDA clearance to market CardioCel in the US

Admedus today announced it has received FDA clearance to market CardioCel in the US. CardioCel is the group's lead regenerative tissue product to repair and treat a range of cardiovascular and vascular defects. The Company will now look to complement its existing product launch in Europe with preparation for initial sales in the US.

10 Feb 2014

Researchers design microfluidic platform to see how cancer cells invade specific organs

Nearly 70 percent of patients with advanced breast cancer experience skeletal metastasis, in which cancer cells migrate from a primary tumor into bone - a painful development that can cause fractures and spinal compression.

7 Feb 2014

Collagen News and Research

Latest Collagen News and Research

Syneron's Sublative technology receives CE Mark for effective treatment of striae, acne scars

Scientists develop new substance that could simplify manufacture of cell therapy

BioRestorative Therapies, Rohto sign Research and Development Agreement

Endogenous tissue growth: an interview with Laurent Grandidier, CEO, Xeltis

Adherent stromal cells derived from human placenta improve tendon healing, shows study

Covidien launches Symbotex composite mesh to perform surgical laparoscopic, open ventral hernia repairs

Glucosamine not reduces knee cartilage deterioration among individuals with chronic knee pain

Fibrotech successfully completes Phase Ia trial of anti-fibrotic compound FT011

Biomarkers for bone resorption predict outcomes for men with prostate cancer

Meta-analysis study shows association between BTMs s-CTX, s-PINP and risk of future fractures

New corneal layer important for intraocular pressure maintenance

Predictors of bone metastasis, skeletal events in lung cancer identified

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis could soon be diagnosed without the need for surgical lung biopsy

Rhythm important for correct development of baby hearts

NeoStrata announces debut of Vitamin C+ Antiaging Booster

Vitamin C may reduce risk of most common type of hemorrhagic stroke, says study

Dua's Layer in the human cornea may be linked to glaucoma

Engineers turn cells common in scar tissue into colonies of beating heart cells

Admedus obtains FDA clearance to market CardioCel in the US

Researchers design microfluidic platform to see how cancer cells invade specific organs

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Collagen News and Research

Latest Collagen News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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