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New Study on Random Lasers

When University of Utah scientists discovered a new kind of laser generated by an electrically conducting polymer, no one knew how it worked.

25 Jan 2010

e2v and Bayspec Partnership Offers New OCT Spectral Engine

e2v, the leading designer, developer and manufacturer of CCD and CMOS imaging sensors and cameras, and Bayspec, Inc., a world leader in advanced spectroscopy solutions, have announced that their successful partnership has delivered a new Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) spectral engine.

23 Jan 2010

New Microscopic Technique Shows Neurons Connection

A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, in Germany, led by the Spanish physicist Rubén Fernández-Busnadiego, has managed to obtain 3D images of the vesicles and filaments involved in communication between neurons.

23 Jan 2010

Scientists to Develop Molecular Image Guided System for Lung Cancer Treatment

Scientists at The Methodist Hospital Research Institute in Houston received a research grant from the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) today to develop the first molecular image guided system to diagnose and treat small-cell peripheral lung cancer in one sitting.

22 Jan 2010

Scientists Discover Membrane-Coat Proteins in Bacteria Using Electron Microscopy

EMBL scientists have discovered that a group of bacteria possess proteins thought to exist only in eukaryotes.

21 Jan 2010

New Report Shows Optical Molecular Imaging to Become Key Tool in Personalized Medicine

In vivo optical molecular imaging (OMI) is poised to move into clinical use as one of the key tools in personalized medicine, complementing more established imaging tools such as CT and MRI. Growth of equipment sales is on track to reach $400 million in 2014 and nearly $1 billion by the end of the decade.

21 Jan 2010

Fujitsu Frontech Showcases MedServ Patient Kiosk Featuring PalmSecure Palm Vein Biometric Technology

Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., today announced the company will demonstrate the MedServ Patient Kiosk, featuring the Fujitsu PalmSecure™ palm vein biometric authentication technology, at the 13th Annual Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee Kickoff Technology Policy Exhibition, on January 26, 2010.

21 Jan 2010

Given Imaging’s PillCam COLON 2 Now Features Aptina MT9S526 Medical Image Sensor

Aptina announced today that Given Imaging Ltd.’s PillCam® COLON 2 includes Aptina’s MT9S526 medical image sensor. All three of Given Imaging’s patient-friendly, ingestible PillCam® products for small bowel, esophageal, and now colon imaging include Aptina’s sensors embedded within the Given Imaging capsules.

21 Jan 2010

Market Report and Outlook on Flexible Endoscope Pipeline Technology

"Flexible Endoscope Pipeline Technology and Market Forecasts to 2015" report is an essential source of information and analysis on the global flexible endoscopes market. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the dynamism in the global flexible endoscopes market.

21 Jan 2010

Axis Surgical Completes First Evaluation of C-MOR Direct-Imaging Tool

Axis Surgical Technologies, Inc., has announced the first evaluation in human patients of their lead product: a self-contained portable direct-imaging tool. The C-MOR™ functions much like a standard arthroscopic tower, yet at a fraction of both the size and cost. The handheld lightweight device offers practitioners the convenience of intra-articular visualization and complete operability in one hand. Axis Surgical's goal is to enable smaller clinics, practices, and field trauma centers to have the direct imaging capabilities currently available in larger facilities.

20 Jan 2010