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Adding Radiation Therapy To Chemotherapy Improves Survival In Patients With High-risk Breast Cancer

For patients with high-risk breast cancer treated with radical mastectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy, the addition of radiation therapy leads to better survival outcomes with few long-term toxic effects, according to a 20-year follow-up of a randomized trial, which appears in the January 19 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The British Columbia randomized radiation the...

University of Manchester makes made-to-measure skin and bones a reality using inkjet printers

Made-to-measure skin and bones, which couldbe used to treat burn victims or patients who have suffered severedisfigurements, may soon be a reality using inkjets which can printhuman cells.Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed thebreakthrough technology which will allow tailor-made tissues and bonesto be grown, simply by inputting their dimensions into a computer....

Genome of deadly amoeba shows surprising complexity, evidence of lateral gene transfer

The genome sequence of the parasitic amoeba Entamoeba histolytica, a leading cause of severe diarrheal disease in developing countries, includes an unexpectedly complex repertoire of sensory genes as well as a variety of bacterial-like genes that contribute to the organism's unique biology. The report, which appears in the February 24 issue of Nature, presents the first genome-wide study...

“Nano-scissors?laser shows precise surgical capability

)is quite a challenge; its about 1 mm in length. A research team fromthe University of Texas at Austin developed a method of laser-assistedsurgery to work on these little beasts, being able to section a singleaxon (the "arms" of a neuron) with g...

An HIV Protein Plays a Surprising Role in Gene Activation

Retroviruses are expert manipulators when it comes to co-opting their host's cellular resources. A great deal of human complexity stems from the vast repertoire of proteins and mechanisms dedicated to the business of regulating gene expression, and retroviruses like HIV have evolved myriad ways of redirecting that machinery to their own benefit. Humans and other eukaryotes have three type...

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Noninvasive Blood Pressure Software from IITC Life Science

Description:The software records analyzes and reports the data from any one of IITC NIBP amplifiers. The software replaces the a chart recorder. The final data is sent from the amplifier to the software program. The end-point selection is automatic for Systolic, Mean, Heart Rate while the Diastolic values are automatically computed. The user is always in the position to override the automatic process by the...
Company:IITC Life Science

Finnigan Pocket Surveyor from Thermo Scientific

Description:The new Finnigan Pocket Surveyor software provides local instrument control for new and existing Finnigan Surveyor HPLC Systems. The software operates on a handheld computer running the popular Windows Pocket PC 2002 O/S and offers chromatographers the ability to connect directly to their Surveyor quaternary gradient pump and/or variable wavelength detector....
Company:Thermo Scientific

BD Falcon Roller Bottle, smooth surface from BD Biosciences - Discovery Labware

Description:BD Falcon 850 cm Smooth-surface TufRol Roller Bottle, tissue-culture treated polystyrene, blow-molded one-piece design, with easy on/off non-vented cap, packed in double bag. (20/ca) Packaging: 20 / double pack, 20 / case...
Company:BD Biosciences - Discovery Labware

BD Falcon Roller Bottle, smooth surface from BD Biosciences - Discovery Labware

Description:BD Falcon 850 cm Smooth-surface TufRol Roller Bottle, tissue-culture treated polystyrene, blow-molded one-piece design, with easy on/off non-vented cap. (2/sp, 20/ca) Packaging: 2 / pack, 20 / case...
Company:BD Biosciences - Discovery Labware

Affymetrix SSP Data Analysis Report from Asuragen, Inc.

Description:Maximize the value of your microarray data using Asuragens bioinformatics expertise. We offer the support you need from consultation to extensive data analysis using the most up to date methods. Utilize our expertise in combination with the Gene Expression Profiling Service or from your own microarray experiments. Normalization and basic statistical analysis including publication quality...
Company:Asuragen, Inc.

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Restriction Endonucleases Undergo Rigorous QC Testing to Ensure Optimal Performance

Stratagene Restriction endonucleases are used in many molecular biology protocols,making the functional purity of critical importance. Each restriction enzymepreparation must be free of contaminants that can potentiall...

Microbial Diversity in Ground and Surface Water Analyzed by Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis Using the DCode System

Bernd Eschweiler and Beate Kilb, Institute for Water Research, Schwerte, Germany Introduction Bacterial diversity in environmental samples is usually determined by a characterization of isolated strains. A problem for the analysis and characterization of microbial communities is the inability to culture...

measurement of green fluorescent proteins and a red fluorescent protein in live cells in the Analyst GT multimode reader

Evelyn McGown, Ph.D., Jinfang Liao, M.D., Ph.D., Mary Kassinos, Irina Osetinsky and Jayne Hesley, Molecular Devices Corporation, 1311 Orleans Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Fluorescent proteins have become enormously popular as tools for monitoring biological events in vivo. They can be cloned in a diverse range of cells and org...

Measurement of proteasome inhibition in live cells in Molecular Devices microplate fluorometers

Proteins inside eukaryotic cells exist in a dynamic state, in a highly-regulated balance between synthesis and degradation. Whereas prot...

Measurement of Green Fluorescent Protein in the SpectraMax Gemini XS Spectrofluorometer (MaxLine Application Note #44)

1 GFP (Green Fluorescent Protein) is an extremely stable protein of 238 amino acids produced by the jellyfish that fluoresces in the lower green region of the visible spectrum....

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Bypass Heart Surgery Performed Without General Anesthesia

A minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) procedure was performed at Pittsburgh while the patient was awake. The operation was done under thoracic epidural anesthesia. This approach may help in discharging the patient early from the hospital. Dr. Zenati from the team of doctors who performed the surgery said that patients who are operated in this way may not have to go t...

NEW ROBOTIC SURGERY ARM APPROVED BY FDA

FDA today cleared for marketing a robotic device that enables a surgeon to perform laparoscopic gall bladder and reflux disease surgery while seated at a console with a computer and video monitor. The surgeon can use hand grips and foot pedals on the console to control three robotic arms that can perform the surgery using a variety of surgical tools. The product, the Da Vinci Surgical Sys...

Thyroid hormone treatment hastens recovery after cardiac surgery

Thyroid hormone treatment after surgery requiring heart bypass speeds recovery in children undergoing correction of congenital heart defects, according to a clinical trial published in The Lancet. The effects were greatest in the patients who underwent long and difficult surgeries. Following trauma or surgery or during a critical illness, thyroid hormone concentrations plummet. Ma...

Long-Term Survival can be Predicted by a Simple Lung Test

Researchers have found a simple pulmonary test can predict overall long-term survival rates in both men and women. Their findings are presented in the September issue of Chest. Researchers studied survival rates based on a lung function test, called forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1).They performed the lung function test on a group of more than 550 men and more than 640 wom...

Indian Prime Minister has successful Knee Replacement Surgery

Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, the Prime Minister of India has successfully undergone left knee joint replacement by Dr. Chittaranjan Ranawat at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. "The operation, which started at around 10 a.m., was completed by 11.15 a.m. and went on very well, to my satisfaction," Dr. Ranawat said at a press briefing. ``He (Mr. Vajpayee) was awake and comfortable throughou...

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Microsurgical Instrument Tray

Description:Storage in bottom of tray for bipolar cords, I/A accessories, etc. Anodized aluminum. Durable and lightweight with built-in protection against rust. Security locks ensure against accidental opening. Silicone matting/V-strips and bumper guards hold instruments in place. Sturdy, long wearing, riveted hinges....
Company:Bausch & Lomb Storz

Microsurgical Cannula Holder Tray

Description:Anodized aluminum. Durable and lightweight with built-in protection against rust. Security locks ensure against accidental opening. Silicone matting/V-strips and bumper guards hold instruments in place. Sturdy, long wearing, riveted hinges....
Company:Bausch & Lomb Storz

IDS-200 Electrosurgical Generator

Description:The Bovie IDS Series are the latest electrosurgical generators with fully digital implementation....
Company:Bovie Aaron Medical

Force EZ Electrosurgical Generator

Description:Microprocessor-based isolated electrosurgical generator, designed for all general surgical procedures. Unit includes the Valleylab adaptive REM system and Instant Response technology....
Company:Valleylab

Surgistat Electrosurgical Generator

Description:The Valleylab Surgistat II generator provides exceptional performance, reliability, and safety benefits in a compact, easy to use unit....
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Controlling the Spread of Healthcare Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Requires Active Surveillance

Both methicillin sensitive and methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA, MRSA) can cause invasive and life-threatening infections such as osteomyelitis, septicemia, endocarditis, and pneumonia. Healthcare associated MRSA is of particular clinical importance because it is not only predictably cross resistant to all penicillins and cephalosporins, but is also typically resistant to mu...

New Point-of-Care Methods to Measure Coronary and Cerebrovascular Risk

Harvard Medical School Contributing Editor Atherosclerosis is the fundamental process in coronary artery disease, stroke, and many other vascular diseases. It is responsible for more than half of the disease burden of the United States, with an annual cost of over $100 billion. This includes over 1.5 million my...

Reaction to Avandia Warnings Stronger Among Internists Than Endocrinologists, According to Study by GfK Market Measures

EAST HANOVER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 11, 2007 - Since the May2007 release of a New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) reportthat Avandia users are 43 percent more likely to suffer a heartattack and 67 percent more likely to die of cardiovascular causesthan non-users of Avandia, it is no surprise that physicians intendto switch many type 2 diabetes patients from Avandia to therapiesbelie...

International ENDORSE Study Shows That the Majority of Hospitalized Patients Surveyed are at Risk for VTE and Many do not Receive Recommended VTE prophylaxis

- ENDORSE Global Findings Highlight the Need to UrgentlyImplement Hospital-Wide Strategies to Optimize VTE Management:Systematically Assess Patient Risk for VTE and Provide Appropriateprophylaxis to Prevent VTE Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk is high among hospitalpatients and most of these at-risk patients are not pro...

Phase III Trial Results Show Superiority of Rivaroxaban over Enoxaparin for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Undergoing Knee Replacement Surgery

Rivaroxaban, a New Oral, Once-Daily Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor,Shows a Significant Reduction in Deep Vein Thrombosis and PulmonaryEmbolism Compared with Enoxaparin with Similarly Low BleedingRates GENEVA, July 8, 2007 - Late-breaking Phase III clinical trialdata presented today at the XXI International Society on Thrombosisand Haemostasis (ISTH) Congress demonstrate that once-daily...

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