Monthly Archives: August 2010

Unlocking the potential of nanotechnology

Martin Courtney, Computing , Monday 16 August 2010 at 16:21:00 Martin Courtney looks at the different approaches scientists are taking to harness the power of nanotechnology Nothing is ever simple in IT, and nanotechnology is no different. For a start, … Continue reading

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Sunscreens may become transparent

Nanotechnology, the study of matter on an molecular scale, is being used to develop a transparent sunscreen.

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New gadget for water purification: a "nano tea bag"

Scientists in South Africa have come up with a novel way of purifying water on a small scale using a sachet rather like a tea bag, but instead of imparting flavor to the water, the bag absorbs toxins, filters out … Continue reading

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Are there too many stem cell journals?

Are there too many stem cell research journals? This question has been posed by Drs. Paul Sanberg and Cesar Borlongan of the Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida. Their article appears in the current … Continue reading

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Bacteria shown to "smell" ammonia

A new study provides the first evidence that bacteria respond to odors, which according to one of the researchers may be the earliest evolutionary example of olfaction.

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Government of Canada Supports Nanotechnology Firms’ Growth in Edmonton

NINT-led nanotechnology cluster supports local firms in developing world-class technology

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Regenerative medicine gets on a profitable roll

After getting off to a false start in the 1990s, the field of regenerative medicine has been reborn over the past decade. Now, several New England companies are showing that regenerative medicine generally defined as therapy that uses living cells … Continue reading

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NYU School of Medicine Receives $8.2 Million Grant from the National Institutes of Health To Continue Urological …

The Urothelial Biology Team at NYU School of Medicine received an $8.2 million, five-year program project (P01) grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health to continue groundbreaking research … Continue reading

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Sun Hop Fat and Medicine Ball (psychedelic Ethiopique jazz)

Sun Hop Fat and Medicine Ball perform Wednesday, August 18, at Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St in Arcata. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cost is $8, $6 advanced and is 21 and over.

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Einstein scientist discovers stem cell ‘partnership’ that could advance regenerative medicine

( Albert Einstein College of Medicine ) A study led by a researcher at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has revealed a unique “partnership” between two types of bone marrow stem cells, which could lead to advances … Continue reading

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Varian Medical Systems to Showcase Advanced Motion Management Technology for the Treatment of Lung Cancer at CHINA …

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. will showcase the company’s new Gated RapidArc technology on its Trilogy® machine with advanced motion management capabilities at the 2010 CHINA-HOSPEQ exhibition being held in Beijing August 19-21 by China’s Ministry of Health.  Varian, the … Continue reading

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VirtuOx and Watermark Medical Announce Strategic Alliance to Expand Sleep Apnea Home Sleep Testing Solutions

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ — VirtuOx, Inc., a medical technology services company and industry leader in delivering home sleep testing solutions, today announced an agreement with Watermark Medical, a privately-held, medical products and services company currently servicing the … Continue reading

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CRH Medical Corp. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Pink OTC Markets Inc. (OTCQX: PINK), the financial information and technology services company that operates the leading electronic quotation and trading system in the U.S. OTC securities market, today announced that CRH Medical Corp. … Continue reading

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School board on medical marijuana: Consider students

GLENWOOD SPRINGS Roaring Fork District Re-1 school board members have issued a formal position statement related to medical marijuana and the impact its proliferation could have on students in the district.

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NYU School of Medicine receives $8.2M grant from NIDDK to continue urological disease research

( NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine ) The Urothelial Biology Team at NYU School of Medicine received an $8.2 million, five-year program project grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney … Continue reading

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School closes for day over swine flu

A Christchurch primary school closed its doors today after a student was diagnosed with swine flu.Emmanuel Christian School principal Jill Garrett said one of the girl’s parents called yesterday evening with the news – she had…

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Medical Education & Research Institute (MERI) Named a Simulation Center of Excellence

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Medical Education & Research Institute (MERI) is a non-profit medical teaching and training school in Memphis, Tennessee, conducting state-of-the-art, hands-on educational courses.

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School board sends health insurance issue to committee

Fairfield school board members sent the administrators health insurance issue to a committee for further study during a regular monthly meeting Monday.

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News Near You for Aug. 18

NEWS NEAR YOU Richmond Showers and thunderstorms could drop 1 to 2 inches of rain on the Richmond area today and tomorrow, the National Weather Service says. A cold front from the north has stalled over central Virginia, contributing to … Continue reading

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Successes, Challenges Emerge From Efforts to Shift Away From Industry-Funded CME [Medical News & Perspectives]

JAMA. 2010;304(7):729-731. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.1062 A growing number of medical institutions and organizationsare responding to concerns about potential biases in industry-funded continuing medical education (CME) by working to limit industry sponsorship of and influence in this realm.

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