Cheap, rapid hand-held check for HIV
Political pressure has finally seen the price of antiretroviral therapy for HIV slashed in poorer countries. But a lack of cheap, simple diagnostics to enable doctors to use these complex treatments remains a stumbling block. Now scientists from two New York universities believe they have the solution: a hand-held sensor that checks the health of a patient's immune system in seconds. At t...Professors to develop hand-held pathogen testing device
Testing for deadly food, air and water pathogens may get a lot easier and cheaper thanks to the work of a Michigan State University researcher and his team. Syed Hashsham, an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Center for Microbial Ecology, is developing a portable, hand-held device capable of detecting up to 50 microbial threat agents in a...Lab Pal Handheld Label Printer from Brady Corporation
Description:The LAB PAL label printer is portable, easy-to-use and makes identifying your samples more quick and efficient. Serialization feature makes you more efficie...Report: Wisconsin still lags in college degrees held by workforce, leads elsewhere
NorthStar Economics and the Wisconsin Technology Council have released a report detailing the strengths of Wisconsin in the new economy and the difficulties that still need to be addressed to ensure the quality of the state's future workforce. Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still pointed out that other states such as New Hampshire and Massachusetts have lost 10 to 15 percent...Public Hearing Held for controversial anti-cloning bills
The hearings are being held to solicit public sentiment on <a href=http://www.legis.state.wi.us/2003/data/AB-104...Handheld ECG: stethoscope of the future
In hospitals and clinics of the future, small handheld echocardiography machines will be used to quickly screen patients’ hearts for structural abnormalities. The smaller machines can detect heart abnormalities needing further attention, even when used by physicians with just minimal training, says Dr. John Alexander, based on the results of his new study at Duke University.// For year...New Virus Held Responsible For Respiratory Infection In Children
A new virus, named human bocavirus, that may be responsible for causing severe respiratory infections in children has been identified by a group of Swedish researchers. The finding of this virus is held to initiate a systematic // search for all the viruses that cause respiratory infections. Only 40 % of the viruses infecting patients have been identified which, outlines the need for...Phase II trails of new HIV vaccine to be held in South Africa
In a step further to combat the AIDS epidemic, South Africa's first Phase II HIV vaccine trials were launched by charitable group the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) and U.S.-based Targeted Genetics Corporation. // The trials will test the safety of "tgAAC09" is a preventive HIV vaccine candidate that is based on HIV subtype C, the subtype of the virus most prevalent in s...International conference on Ayurveda to be held on Kerala
On the global ayurveda submit to be held on Friday about 100 delegates are proposed to participate from all parts of the world like Russia, Italy, Brazil, Britain and south Korea//. Scientist and research scholars of all leading Indian university and academic institutions will participate in the three-day submit of global ayurveda meet. On the eve of the birth century celeb...Nurse Held Responsible For Insulin Overdose
A massive overdose of insulin led to the death of 62-year-old Moira Pullar on 17 January 2004 at Monklands General Hospital. The wrong dose was administered by a nurse who failed to cross check// the records in the hospital, or consult a doctor. The overdose of insulin resulted in bronchial pneumonia after cardiac arrest and brain damage. The poor handwriting of one nurse was misread by...Ocular Sussman Four Mirror Hand Held Gonioscope
Description:Four 64 mirrors for complete anterior chamber angle viewing with minimal lens rotation. Directly hand held for easy handling and stability. Choice large or small holding ring. Small diameter contact surface allows static or dynamic gonioscopy without methylcellulose. Advanced technology, multi-layer polymer coating protects mirrors and is compatible with most disinfecting methods. No methylcellul...KM-500 Hand-Held Auto Keratometer
Description:The KM-500's unique viewing and alignment window lets you observe the targeted eye from any distance. Two rechargeable batteries provide continuous uninterrupted use. Each battery provides 60 minutes of constant readings....Hand-Held Auto Ref / Keratometer
Description:Lightweight & portable, compact station. Accurate and speedy measurement, auto-shot function, AI measuring function, focusing indicator....