http://www.mtbeurope.info News on the latest developments in medical technology. 180 The Birchley Hall Press Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202009.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202009.htm Maquet has launched Orchide 3D, a medical grade 3D high definition video camera. This camera sets a new standard of image quality in surgery, with the ability to distinguish depth in the screen as well as in a body cavity. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202008.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202008.htm The move follows the purchase of Southern Scientific in September 2011 by LabLogic Systems. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202007.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202007.htm GE Financial Services has announced that it has invested in Israeli company Check-Cap Ltd, a developer of an ingestible X-ray imaging capsule that may help detect intestinal polyps and colorectal cancer Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202006.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202006.htm Lab studies have shown that nanoparticles containing protein molecules that bind to pancreas cells can effectively deliver diabetes drugs directly to the pancreas, the organ that produces insulin and is at most risk during onset of diabetes Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201039.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201039.htm Sony DADC and Axela have entered into a collaboration to develop and manufacture smart consumables for the dotLab mX detection system for real-time detection of binding events and full characterization of biomarkers through sequential probing. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201038.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201038.htm eltex Medical Group plc, a developer of oesophageal Doppler monitoring (ODM), has commented on the report on standards of surgical care in the NHS by the UK National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD). Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202005.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202005.htm Belgian company LayerWise has built a total lower jaw implant from titanium using its additive manufacturing (AM) system. The jaw was built to treat a senior patient’s progressive osteomyelitis of almost the entire lower jawbone. The reconstruction has been implanted successfully has restored the patient’s facial aesthetics. The patient was able to speak within hours of the operation. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:40:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202004.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202004.htm AstraZeneca has announced a set of new restructuring initiatives along with its full-year 2011 results today. The programme is expected to lead to 7,300 job losses in total, with 2,200 of those R+D and save $1.6bn annually. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202003.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202003.htm The test, developed by researchers at the RIKEN Omics Science Center can detect influenza virus infection in 40 minutes and with one hundred times the sensitivity of conventional methods. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202002.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202002.htm The Liverpool BioInnovation Centre is a 2 million square foot project that aims to create up to 5000 high tech jobs and make Liverpool a world class centre of innovation in the life sciences. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202001.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1202001.htm BD MAX is a bench-top molecular system designed to perform a broad range of molecular testing. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201043.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201043.htm The first commercial use of Uptake Medical's system for endoscopic lung volume reduction in emphysema, was made in Germany last November Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:20:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201042.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201042.htm The companies have announced a joint solution for operating room management based on tracking patients and equipment using WiFi tags. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:20:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201041.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201041.htm The new technology provides surgeons with guidance and control during surgery, enabling faster, more precise and safer interventions, and offering improved patient outcomes. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:20:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201040.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201040.htm The University has been awarded a grant from the European Research Council of €2.8 million to support research into enhanced nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:20:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201037.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201037.htm the plant flavonoid luteolin is able to inhibit the activity of the cell signalling pathways (IGF and PI3K) which promote growth of colon cancer cells Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:20:00 +0000 http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201036.htm http://www.mtbeurope.info/news/2012/1201036.htm A study published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics suggests that omega-3 fatty acid can help prevent the psychological consequences of a traumatic accident. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:20:00 +0000