Technology

Lab-On-A-Chip Designed to Minimize Preterm Births
In the USA, a half million babies are born preterm; worldwide, the number is an estimated 15 million and complications associated with preterm birth are the number one cause of death for children under five, and those who live often face a range of health problems. More...25 Apr 2017

High-Res Imaging Obtained with Conventional Microscopes
Researchers have developed a technique for obtaining high-resolution images of tissue samples with confocal microscopes, at a fraction of the cost of other techniques that offer similar resolution. This level of resolution allowed them to see, for example, proteins that cluster together in complex patterns at brain synapses. More...24 Apr 2017



Hand-Held Test Kit Developed for Chemotherapy Patients
Chemotherapy often reduces blood cell counts, exposing patients to infections, anemia and other problems. Low blood counts, when discovered, are also the major cause of delayed treatment or reduced treatment dosage. The normal procedure has been for a patient to turn up at the hospital and take a blood test before undergoing treatment, but in 20% of cases they were being sent home because their blood counts were too low. More...19 Apr 2017
Biosensor Chips Identify Antibiotic Treatment Faster
Bacterial infections are still a major cause of death in the Western world, and because of over and mistreatment antibiotics resistant bacterial stains are increasing every day. In the UK, it is estimated that 300,000 patients a year acquire infections in hospital, with over 9,000 dying from bacterial infections. More...14 Apr 2017
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Circulating TB Antigens Allows Rapid Diagnosis of Active Disease
CTC Protein Expression Uses Microfluidic Western Blotting
Technology Developed for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Monitoring
Lab-on-a-Chip Platform Designed for Detection of Pathogens
Organ Cells Derived from Stem Cells May Predict Drug Sensitivity
Wearable Glucose Device Includes Drug-Delivery Module
Paper-Based Battery Powers Microfluidic Devices
Microarray PCR System Detects STI Pathogens
Fine-Tuned Microscopy Offers Breakthrough Resolution of Melanoma
Device Automates Collection of Extracellular Vesicles from Biological Fluids
Portable Device Being Developed to Detect Zika at POC
Inexpensive Diagnostic Device May Revolutionize Medical Care
Liquid Filtration System Captures Circulating Tumor Cells
Cerebrospinal Fluid Lens-Free Microscopy Used to Diagnose Meningitis
Faster Way of Detecting Bacteria Developed
Marker Detection Leads to Earlier Pancreatic Cancer Testing
Novel Approach Enables Ultrasensitive Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds
Breathalyzer Test for Personalized Disease Detection
Direct Blood Dry LAMP System Detects Malaria Species
Immunoassay Device Based on Acoustic Vortex Nanoparticle Enrichment
Smartphone-Based Optical Imaging Offers Onsite Diagnostics
Nanoparticles and Faraday Rotation Allow Faster Diagnoses
New Version of Online QC Management Program Available
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