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ProUroScan is an advanced medical imaging system that uses an array of sensors mounted on a rectal probe, a central processing unit and software and image construction algorithms to provide a real time color image of abnormalities in the prostate. The system provides an image or record of the pressures that are generated from palpation of the posterior surface of the prostate using ... Full story

Postmenopausal women who gained weight during adulthood had an increased risk for endometrial cancer compared with women who maintained a stable weight, according to data from the American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study II Nutrition Cohort. Victoria L. Stevens, Ph.D., strategic director of laboratory services at the National Home ... Full story

Cell cultures from a machine Research News October 2011 Cell cultures form the basis of day-to-day research work in applications that range from the development of drugs and vaccines to the decoding of functions of individual genes. Up until now, cell cultures have been sown, tended, observed and transferred to vessels – all by hand. A new device automates these worksteps completely.... Full story

New membrane lipid measuring technique may help fight disease Could controlling cell-membrane fat play a key role in turning off disease? Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago think so, and a biosensor they've created that measures membrane lipid levels may open up new pathways to disease treatment. Wonhwa Cho, distinguished professor of chemistry, and his coworkers engineered a way to modify proteins to fluoresce ... Full story

MyBrainSolutions Works What is MyBrainSolutions? MyBrainSolutions is an interactive brain training site which brings together a brief objective brain assessment, games, videos and trackers designed to: Reduce your stress Boost your memory and attention Maximize your positivity How Can You Change through MyBrainSolutions? ... Full story

Abstract Background: High-intensity focused ultrasound presents a noninvasive approach to body sculpting for nonobese patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a high-intensity focused ultrasound device for sculpting of the abdomen and flanks. Methods: Adults (aged 18 to 65 years) with ... Full story

The V-Go™ Disposable Insulin Delivery Device has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The V-Go is for the continuous subcutaneous delivery of insulin in preset basal rates and with on-demand bolus dosing for adult patients requiring insulin. V-Go devices will be available in a preset basal rate to deliver 20, 30, or 40 Units of insulin in ... Full story

THE NEW SPECIAL-PURPOSE OPERATING TABLE FOR PRECISION SURGERY IN ORTHOPEDICS, TRAUMATOLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY: THE YUNO OTN For orthopedic, traumatology and neurosurgery procedures, a state-of-the-art operating table is critical to surgeons’ success – and the YUNO OTN from MAQUET offers exceptional functionality for all three disciplines. Developed in line with real-world OR requirements, this mobile table ensures optimum results for all orthopedic, traumatology ... Full story

The Medical industry's most rugged handheld tablet PC The new rugged Panasonic Toughbook® H2 handheld tablet PC runs a full OS (Windows(R) 7 Professional) and is the ultimate productivity tool for mobile workers. With superior ergonomics, a brilliant 10.1" sunlight-viewable LED screen capable of up to 6000 nit in direct sun and sealed all-weather design, the H2 lets you work virtually anywhere. ... Full story

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Researchers have developed a new type of imaging technology to diagnose cardiovascular disease and other disorders by measuring ultrasound signals from molecules exposed to a fast-pulsing laser. The new method could be used to take precise three-dimensional images of plaques lining arteries, said Ji-Xin Cheng, an associate professor of biomedical engineering and chemistry at Purdue University. ... Full story