Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week articles from June 2004

Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week archives from June 2004

Compact disk-like microfluidic ELISA platform developed.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A CD-like microfluidic ELISA platform has been developed. Researchers in the United States devised "an integrated microfluidic device on a compact disk (CD) that performs an enzyme-linked...

Immunonephelometric FLC test useful for monitoring monoclonal gammopathies.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A novel immunonephelometric assay is useful for monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies. "In patients with light-chain myeloma or primary AL-amyloidosis, 24-hr light-chain excretion in the...

Electro-osmotic flow shows promise for use in neural interfaces.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The utility of electro-osmotic flow in neural interfaces have been elucidated. "Electro-osmotically driven flow in neurotransmitter-based retinal prostheses offers a novel approach to interfacing...

Cost-effective prosthesis developed for leg amputees in Third World.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A cost-effective leg prosthesis has been developed for use in developing regions. "Early ambulation after lower extremity amputation has profound benefits on the functional, psychological outcomes...

FDA approves recombinant protein device for tibia fractures in adults.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Wyeth (WYE) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved rhBMP-2/ACS (recombinant human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2/Absorbable Collagen Sponge), a novel protein device that...

Laser in situ keratomileusis ignites choroidal neovascularization.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Laser in situ keratomileusis ignites choroidal neovascularization. According to a study from the United States, "two cases of choroidal neovascularization occurring after laser in situ...

Antihistamine ready-spray bottle introduced.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- MedPointe Pharmaceuticals announced the introduction of a new 30 mL bottle featuring a convenient, preassembled spray pump for the company's prescription intranasal antihistamine, Astelin (azelastine...

Enhanced iNOS expression associated with progression of CAL in Kawasaki disease.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Enhanced iNOS expression is associated with progression of CAL in Kawasaki disease. "Nitric oxide (NO) serves many vasoprotective roles, but the massive release of NO causes arterial wall...

Flow visualization useful for predicting thrombus formation in blood pump.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Flow visualization provides valuable information about the development of thrombi in an artificial heart prototype. Researchers in Japan conducted a study "to eliminate fluid dynamic causes of...

Study shows potential of new asthma formulation using Captisol.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- CyDex, Inc., presented results of a preclinical study demonstrating the potential of its proprietary Captisol-Enabled formulation of budesonide, a widely used asthma medicine, for delivery by a variety...

Laser destroys vascular plaques.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Russian medical professionals are trying to fight atherosclerosis by means of low-intensity infrared laser therapy. The relevant clinical tests are demonstrating successful results. Vascular...

New FDA-approved catheter designed to treat shorter prostate lengths in BPH.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- TherMatrx, Inc., has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to market a shorter length treatment catheter that will allow more patients to benefit from treatment with TherMatrx dose...

A new recombinant polymer augments angiogenesis and other functions.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A new recombinant polymer augments angiogenesis and other functions. According to recent research published in the Journal of Materials Science - Materials in Medicine, "genetic engineering...

Computer simulation predicts microvascular patterning in mammals.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Computer simulation predicts microvascular patterning in mammals. "Remodeling of microvascular networks in mammals is critical for physiological adaptations and therapeutic revascularization....

Micropatterned hyaluronan surfaces orient lymphatic endothelial cell growth.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Micropatterned hyaluronan surfaces orient lymphatic endothelial cell growth. "The implant of a biocompatible device capable of guiding lymphatic vessel regeneration in patients who underwent removal...

Manufacturing agreement announced for PC card blood pressure meter.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- TriVirix Inc. has entered a manufacturing agreement with QRS Diagnostic to manufacture BPCard, the world's first PC card blood pressure meter. QRS Diagnostic specializes in creating medical device...

Combined image guidance can be done with reduced biopsy weights.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers report a new breast biopsy technique, combined image guidance (CIG) that uses a guide-wire placed under mammographic guidance. "When mammography detects a nonpalpable lesion, the...

Cytological and histological diagnostic markers compared.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Diagnostic markers of breast cancer detectable through cytologic and histologic tests have been identified. "Although fine-needle aspiration cytology is a routine procedure for the diagnosis of...

Imaging company announces increased second-quarter revenues.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Hologic, Inc., (HOLX), a provider of women's diagnostic imaging systems and state-of-the-art digital imaging systems, announced its results for the quarter ended March 27, 2004. Second-quarter...

License granted to market breast imaging system in Canada.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Computerized Thermal Imaging, Inc., (CTI, COIB) announced that it has received a Medical Device License from Health Canada to market its Breast Cancer Imaging System (BCS2100) in Canada. The...

Minimal residual breast cancer detected using CK19 and EGF-R primers in RT-PCR.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Minimal residual breast cancer was detected using cytokeratin 19 and epidermal growth factor receptor primers in an RT-PCR assay. "Breast cancer cells pose a difficult target for detection due to...

New method described to localize nonpalpable lesions with adhesive marker plate.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Radiologists in Spain have developed a way to localize nonpalpable breast lesions easily and accurately using an "adhesive marker plate that makes an anteroposterior approach to the thoracic wall...

Potential for adjuvant radiotherapy doesn't sway women from reconstruction.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Even though they may need additional radiation therapy, most female breast cancer patients in a Scottish study still opted for immediate breast reconstruction surgery. Having an implant or tissue...

Sentinel node biopsy accurately stages axilla in multifocal breast cancer.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a study from Wales, sentinel node biopsy accurately stages axilla in multifocal breast cancer and could become another option in addition to complete axillary lymph node dissection in...

Study discusses the molecular biology of the estrogen receptors.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers review the newer anti-estrogens in treating breast cancer. "Evidence for a role of ovarian factors in the growth of metastatic breast cancer was first recognized over 100 years ago....

Biotech plans IPO.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- MannKind Corp. has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. All of the shares are to be...

Healthcare services company expands medical contract manufacturing arrangement.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Sleep Solutions, Inc., (SSI) announced that continued business growth created an immediate need to increase the scope of Asemtec's medical contract manufacturing and fulfillment arrangement with SSI....

Healthwatchsystems acquires marketing rights to Fertilite-OV fertility monitor.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Pheromone Sciences Corp. (PHS) announced the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which Healthwatchsystems, Inc., will take over the worldwide marketing of Pheromone's proprietary technology,...

Pap test developer reports 11% increase in revenues.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Cytyc Corporation (CYTC) announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. Revenues for the quarter rose 11% to $80.7 million compared to $72.6 million in the first quarter of 2003. ...

Hanger Orthopedic forms new subsidiary.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc., (HGR) announced the formation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Innovative Neurotronics, Inc., (IN, Inc.) and the company's first licensing agreement with BioMotion, Ltd.,...

HealthRamp announces CarePoint Companion communication program.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Ramp Corp. (RCO) announced that its HealthRamp CarePoint technology suite has been extended to provide its CarePoint Companion suite at the point of prescribing on a handheld device. The details of...

Imaging company ships CTLM System to Dubai.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc., (IMDS) announced that the company has shipped the CTLM system to Dubai as a result of a purchase order from Axies Medical, LLC, of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from...

Medical products maker doubles manufacturing operation.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- H-Quotient, Inc., (HQNTE) announced the expansion of its medical-products manufacturing facility by 100%. This doubling of its manufacturing operations entails the investment of capital in modern...

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy appears promising for pelvic cancers.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Although Phase II results are promising, more research is needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), researchers say. "Intensity-modulated radiotherapy...

Optimal timing for catheter removal determined in candidemia patients.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The optimal timing for catheter removal after Candida infection has been determined in cancer patients. In a recent study from the United States, "[t]o determine the need and appropriate timing of...

CINtec technology granted U.S. patent for diagnosis of carcinomas.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- mtm laboratories AG, announced the granting of U.S. patent 6,709,832 entitled "Methods of Early Diagnosis of Carcinomas," covering the company's CINtec technology. mtm's CINtec technology is based...

Second phase III trial of Regadenoson initiated.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- CV Therapeutics, Inc., (CVTX) announced that it has initiated a second phase III clinical trial of regadenoson (CVT-3146). Regadenoson is a selective A2A-adenosine receptor agonist being jointly...

Mouse cardiac surgery techniques described.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers describe techniques for performing mouse cardiac surgery with regard to genomic studies. "Mouse models mimicking human diseases are important tools in trying to understand the...

First implants of the EnRhythm pacemaker and EnTrust defibrillator announced.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Medtronic, Inc., (MDT) announced the first clinical implants of a new family of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) - the EnRhythm pacemaker and the EnTrust ICD. This...

Abciximab and heparin resolve thrombus on atrial septal occluder.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Abciximab and heparin have been successfully used to resolve a thrombus on an atrial septal occluder. "Acute device thrombosis is a rare but important complication after transcatheter atrial septal...

Exercise testing - associated late coronary stent thrombosis reported.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Late coronary stent thrombosis can be triggered by exercise testing. Researchers in Italy described "a case of coronary stent thrombosis that occurred 6 months after the primary stenting of the left...

Myocardial performance index tracks hypertrophy development.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The myocardial performance index (MPI) is useful for tracking hypertrophy in murine models. "Myocardial hypertrophy is the hallmark of chronic pressure overload," and the MPI is "an easily...

Study reviews cyclosporine and other immunosuppressive therapies.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- New research in immunosuppression attempts to avoid nephrotoxicity and cardiovascular disease related to steroid administration. According to recent research from Italy, "Most of the experience...

Temporary coronary guidewire pacing feasible during percutaneous intervention.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Coronary guidewires can provide safe and effective temporary pacing when needed. "Temporary pacing is occasionally required during percutaneous coronary artery interventions," cardiologists in Texas...

Microvascular obstruction underlies stent-related myonecrosis.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The factors underlying stent-related myonecrosis have been determined. "Contrast-enhanced cardiac MRI (ceMRI) and TIMI myocardial perfusion grade analysis (TMPG) are proven methods for visualization...

Safety and efficacy of coronary rotational atherectomy evaluated.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The safety and efficacy of coronary rotational atherectomy (RA) has been clarified. Researchers in Italy "conducted a prospective observational study to evaluate the indications, technique,...

Simultaneous bilateral carotid artery stenting feasible.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Simultaneous bilateral carotid artery stenting appears to be a feasible approach to treating stenosis, even in high-risk patients. "Due to the progressive aging of the population, severe bilateral...

Intraocular lens provide near, distance vision after cataract removal.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Alcon, Inc., (ACL) reported updated clinical results on the AcrySof ReSTOR intraocular lens (IOL) that demonstrate its ability to substantially restore a cataract patient's ability to see both near and...

IARC Recognizes HPV testing as part of cervical cancer screening.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Digene Corporation reported that the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, has issued an assessment of available medical technologies for screening...

HDCT improves cure rate of young children with medulloblastoma and stPNET tumors.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- High-dose chemotherapy improves cure rate of young children with medulloblastoma and supratentorial primitive neuroectodermal tumors. "In order to improve the dismal prognosis of patients younger...

Company provides two NIH agencies with open access to cloning technologies.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Invitrogen Corp. (IVGN), a provider of essential life science technologies for disease research and drug discovery, announced that it has entered into agreement with the National Human Genome Research...

Splicing variants of novel Rnd2 effector Rapostlin induces neurite branching.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Splicing variants of the novel Rnd2 effector Rapostlin induces neurite branching. "Rho family GTPases regulate neuronal morphology. Rnd subfamily is a new branch of Rho family GTPases. Of these...

Agreement signed for humanized antibody to interferon-gamma.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Advanced Biotherapy, Inc., (ADVB) and Innogenetics NV (INNX) announced the signing of a cross-licensing agreement combining Innogenetics' patented humanized antibody to interferon-gamma (known as INNO...

International distribution pact signed for cardiac surgery device.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Novare Surgical Systems, Inc., a privately held provider of innovative devices for cardiovascular and vascular surgery, announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Minneapolis-based Medtronic,...

Licensing agreement signed with Quest Vision.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Advanced Medical Optics, Inc., (AMO, AVO) announced a 1-year research and evaluation licensing agreement with Quest Vision Technologies, Inc., to develop accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) designs....

Minilaparotomy approach useful for second colorectal cancer surgery.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The minilaparotomy approach is a minimally invasive alternative to an additional radical surgery after colonoscopic snare polypectomy for T1 colorectal cancer. "An additional resection is indicated...

New treatment options featured in colorectal cancer guidelines.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of 19 cancer centers, announced an update of the NCCN Colorectal Clinical Practice Guidelines. NCCN's Colon, Rectal, and Anal Cancer...

Gene-based test detects mutations linked with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has developed and is now offering a gene-based blood test to detect genetic mutations associated with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The new test, which...

$5 million NIH contract to fund development of pediatric heart assist device.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Penn State researchers recently were awarded a $5 million contract from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the U.S. National Institutes of Health to develop a pediatric heart assist...

Survey finds 78% of consumers are interested in new types of home test kits.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Heightened interest in home testing kits have the $4.5 billion home testing kit market poised for explosive growth, according to a recent survey by FIND/SVP, Inc.'s, Advanced Analytics division. ...

Tirofiban reduces risk of acute coronary syndromes in people with prior CABG.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Patients who had previously undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CAGG) had decreased risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with tirofiban administration. According to recent research...

Nifedipine retard and ACE inhibitors both reduce cardiac events.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Study shows that nifedipine retard and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor treatment are equivalent in reducing cardiac events in patients with coronary artery disease in Japan. According to a...

European approval granted for new stent for bifurcated coronary lesions.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Guidant Corp. (GDT) announced Conformite Europeenne (CE) Mark approval of the company's Multi-Link Frontier Coronary Bifurcation Stent System, which is specifically designed to treat plaque in coronary...

Company advances botulinum toxin type A clinical development program.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Inamed Corp. (IMDC), a global healthcare company, and its partner Ipsen, Ltd., a European specialty pharmaceutical company, announced the continuation of their botulinum toxin type A clinical...

Myeloid progenitor genes affected by latent CMV infection identified.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The effect of latent CMV infection on myeloid progenitor cell gene expression has been characterized. "Herpesviruses establish lifelong latent infections in their hosts," virologists in Australia...

Rolling circle amplification useful for whole-genome microarray manufacture.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A novel method has been developed for manufacturing whole-genome microarrays using rolling circle amplification (RCA). "Comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) to metaphase chromosomes is a method...

Ridge-based vessel segmentation defines retinal nuances.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Ridge-based vessel segmentation defines retinal nuances. According to a study from Netherlands, "a method is presented for automated segmentation of vessels in two-dimensional color images of the...

3-D computed tomography predicts the utility of resecting periampullary cancer.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- 3-D computed tomography predicts the utility of resecting periampullary cancer. "The radiographic assessment of extent of tumor burden and local vascular invasion appears to be enhanced with...

Cirrhotic nodules sometimes resemble liver cancer on computed tomography.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Cirrhotic nodules sometimes resemble liver cancer on computed tomography. According to a study from Turkey, "viral hepatitis B, post-hepatitic cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the...

ARFI imaging useful for monitoring soft-tissue lesions.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) imaging provides valuable information on soft-tissue lesions. In a recent study from North Carolina, the "ability of acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI)...

Drug testing system launched in Europe.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- OraSure Technologies, Inc., (OSUR) in conjunction with its development and distribution partner, Drager Safety AG & Co. KGaA, located in Lubeck, Germany, announced the European launch of the company's...

Ethanol post-fixation enhances histological bone analyses.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Ethanol post-fixation enhances histological analysis of of murine bone samples. "Proper histological and histomorphometric assessment of bones requires acute visualization of cellular detail,"...

Gastroenterology residents should receive diagnostic laparoscopy training.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Laparoscopy has evolved into a procedure with great use in diagnosing and treating various gastroenterological diseases and disorders. According to recent research from the United States, "Since...

Immunomagnetic seperation does not improve fecal Brachyspira isolation.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Immunomagnetic seperation (IMS) does not improve isolation of Brachyspira from fecal samples. "Porcine intestinal spirochetes are fastidious anaerobic organisms and, as a consequence, it has been...

Laboratory diagnosis of urinary tract infections reviewed.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The laboratory diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs) has been reviewed. UTIs "are among the most common bacterial infections and account for a significant part of the workload in clinical...

MRI enables macrophage monitoring in murine autoimmune neuritis.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- MRI enables monitoring of macrophage activity in murine autoimmune neuritis. Researchers in Germany conducted an "in vivo assessment of macrophage infiltration in adoptive transfer experimental...

Novel filtering algorithm improves ultrasound accuracy.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A novel filtering algorithm can improve the accuracy of ultrasound blood flow analysis. "In Doppler ultrasound (US) systems, a high-pass filter is usually employed to remove the wall component from...

Recombinant ELISA highly sensitive and specific for clonorchiasis diagnosis.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Recombinant ELISA is a highly sensitive and specific test for clonorchiasis diagnosis. "We produced a recombinant cysteine proteinase of Clonorchis sinensis and tested its value as an antigen for...

Saliva IgA levels useful for pediatric giardiasis diagnosis.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Saliva immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels can be used in the diagnosis of pediatric giardiasis. In a recent study, scientists in Venezuela "standardized and evaluated an ELISA technique for the detection...

Tc-99m-GSA scintigraphy complements liver function analysis before hepatectomy.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Tc-99m-GSA scintigraphy complements liver function analysis before hepatectomy. According to recent research published in the journal Hepatology Research, "the clinical significance of and...

Novel hemoperfusion method attenuates dialysis-related amyloidosis.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A novel hemoperfusion technique attenuates amyloidosis and its symptoms in dialysis patients. In a recent study, scientists in Japan "investigated the clinical efficacy of direct hemoperfusion with...

Serum growth factor activity characterized in hemodialysis patients.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Serum growth factor activity has been characterized in dialysis patients. "The contact of chronic hemodialysis patients' blood with components of extracorporeal circulation leads to mobilization of...

GW112 is a novel antiapoptotic protein.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers find that GW112 is involved in tumor cell survival and tumor growth. "GW112 is a novel gene that has little homology to other known genes. It is overexpressed in a number of human tumor...

Hydrodynamic injection accomplishes transduction through hydroporation.
June 6, 2004... 2004 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Hydrodynamic injection accomplishes transduction through hydroporation. According to scientists in the United States, "we have reported that a rapid tail vein injection of a large volume of plasmid...