http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:49:36 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:07:59 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Mellon-scientists-develop-implantable-cyborg-brain-chips-that-allow-brain-waves-to-control-computers?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner   It may sound as this news was taken directly out of a science fiction movie script but the reality is that brain computer interfaces (BCI) are one step closer to reality thanks to the combined efforts of many universities and research in... UPMC/ U of Pittsburgh New medical devices medical device industry Brain interfaces Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:07:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Mellon-scientists-develop-implantable-cyborg-brain-chips-that-allow-brain-waves-to-control-computers?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d21-IBM-scientists-have-unveiled-a-new-labonachip-device-for-screening-infections-and--biomarkers?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner    In this new age of nanotechnology, the possibility for developing an easy-to-use medical without the need to visit the family doctor or perform blood tests  is one step closer to reality thanks to the amazing feats of biomed... New medical devices biomarker Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:26:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d21-IBM-scientists-have-unveiled-a-new-labonachip-device-for-screening-infections-and--biomarkers?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Neurosurgeons-can-now-perform-a-virtual-brain-biopsy-in-realtime-without-perforating-the-skull?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner    Brain cancer is a devastating disease with a relatively poor prognosis which accounts for about 1.5% of all cancers of the world population. Prior to the news release of this technological breakthrough, the traditional methods for obt... New medical devices brain cancer Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:32:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Neurosurgeons-can-now-perform-a-virtual-brain-biopsy-in-realtime-without-perforating-the-skull?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Magnetic-nanoparticles-have-diagnostic-and-therapeutic-applications-against-cancer?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner    Since their inception, nanoparticles are not just a wonderful chemical engineering invention that have a myriad of possible biomedical applications, but have positively  affected  the health and quality of life for many... Pharmacology Nanotechnology Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:49:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Magnetic-nanoparticles-have-diagnostic-and-therapeutic-applications-against-cancer?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d1-New-promising-treatments-partially-restore-vision-in-blind-people?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner      As more than two million Americans suffer from eye related diseases, three studies summarized in this Examiner related article show that these potential medical treatments may cure people who suffer macular degeneration, re... Stem cell research New medical devices Aging medical device industry Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:11:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d1-New-promising-treatments-partially-restore-vision-in-blind-people?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Coloring-and-lighting-up-the-brain-new-techniques-allow-investigators-to-map-the-human-brain?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner   The inception of the Golg stain in 1887 literally revolutionized the field of neurobiology. This staining technique was further refined and improved by Spanish neurobiologist Santiago Ramon y Cajal which allowed neurobiologists and neu... Novel therapies Brain mapping Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:33:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Coloring-and-lighting-up-the-brain-new-techniques-allow-investigators-to-map-the-human-brain?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Researchers-develop-new-techniques-to-enhance-spinal-cord-regeneration-after-injury?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner    New discoveries in spinal cord regeneration research were unveiled by a superb panel of well known spinal cord investigators during a press conference at the 40th Society for Neuroscience conference in Chicago, Il. During the last ten... Novel therapies tissue engineering Spinal cord regeneration Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:27:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Researchers-develop-new-techniques-to-enhance-spinal-cord-regeneration-after-injury?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Exercise-delays-neuronal-death-and-improves-quality-of-life-in-Parkinsons-disease-animal-models?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner    Groundbreaking research performed in rhesus macaque monkeys and in rodents showed the benefits of exercise in a neurotoxin model of Parkinson’s disease. The relevance of these findings performed by a distinguished panel of neuro... Pharmacology UPMC/ U of Pittsburgh Novel therapies Aging Parkinson's disease Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:03:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Exercise-delays-neuronal-death-and-improves-quality-of-life-in-Parkinsons-disease-animal-models?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d30-UPCI-researchers-improve-the-detection-of-cancer-biomarkers-which-may-lead-to-better-treatment?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner An artistic depiction of metastatic cancer cells (http:\www.eliax.com)   When it comes to treating a cancer patient, time is of the essence for accurately identifying the type and malignancy of a tumor. A misdiagnosis of malignant... biomarker Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:33:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d30-UPCI-researchers-improve-the-detection-of-cancer-biomarkers-which-may-lead-to-better-treatment?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d26-From-medical-uses-to-ideal-cosmetic-additive-how-nanodiamonds-will-revolutonize-the-nanotech-field?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner Diamond: the king of all gemstonesbut it is debunked by nanodiamonds for practical uses in biomedicine and engineering!    Nanotechnology seems to be pushing the envelope further and further as new applications are unveiled e... Nanotechnology Novel therapies Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:15:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d26-From-medical-uses-to-ideal-cosmetic-additive-how-nanodiamonds-will-revolutonize-the-nanotech-field?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Promising-clinical-trials-will-test-whether-antioxidants-slow-progression-of-Parkinsons-disease?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner Coenzyme Q10 pills, a very common over-the-counter supplement (www.passeportsante.net/frSolutions/)   More hope is on the way for Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. A large multi-scale Phase III clinical trial study will be conduc... Pharmacology Novel therapies Parkinson's disease Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:12:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Promising-clinical-trials-will-test-whether-antioxidants-slow-progression-of-Parkinsons-disease?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Surprising-report-roboticassisted-surgery-may-decrease-patient-recovery-time-in-some-instances?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner Courtesy of Intuitive Surgical. http:\\www.intuitivesurgical.com     Nowadays, medical surgeons are heavily relying on “robo-docs” to carry out complicated and delicate surgeries on patients with kidney, bladder a... New medical devices medical device industry Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:43:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Surprising-report-roboticassisted-surgery-may-decrease-patient-recovery-time-in-some-instances?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Current-healthcare-plan-proposal-insurance-companies-win-and-medical-device-makers-loose?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner Emblematic image showing how intertwined and inter-dependent the relationship between the medical deviceindustry (EKG) with the healthcare industry www.tapemark.com    President Obama relentlessly advocated his new health-care ref... business related medical device industry Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:04:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Current-healthcare-plan-proposal-insurance-companies-win-and-medical-device-makers-loose?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Science-2009-a-conference--showcasing-Western-Pennsylvanias-advances-in-biomedical-technology?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner    Whether you are a casual spectator, a venture capitalist, a scientist or a high-school or K12 educator, Science 2009 is a great opportunity to network with many local scientific leaders and investigators in the fields of biomedical scien... UPMC/ U of Pittsburgh Local Conferences/Events Local Events/ Conferences Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:58:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Science-2009-a-conference--showcasing-Western-Pennsylvanias-advances-in-biomedical-technology?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Tissue-engineering-101-how-stem-cells-grown-in-scaffolds-may-hold-the-key-to-curing-osteoarthritis?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner Electron microscope image of a PLGA scaffoldshowing the hexagonal arrangment of polymers (Vozzi et al., 2003)     Great strides in tissue engineering and stem cell research have further pushed the envelope further this year t... New medical devices Novel therapies tissue engineering Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:28:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Tissue-engineering-101-how-stem-cells-grown-in-scaffolds-may-hold-the-key-to-curing-osteoarthritis?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Society-for-neuroscience-2009-a-panoply-of-potential-cures-for-neurodegenerative-diseases?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner Logo obtained from the Society for Neurosciencewebsite (www.sfn.org)     Every year, about 30,000-40,000 neuroscientists from all over the world come to the United States to showcase their work-in-progress in the field of neurosci... Novel therapies Alzheimer's disease Parkinson's disease Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:33:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Society-for-neuroscience-2009-a-panoply-of-potential-cures-for-neurodegenerative-diseases?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Nanotechnology-101-Cooking-up-cancer-cells-how-nanotechnology-may-revolutionize-cancer-treatment?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner 3D reconstruction of different forms of carbonnanotubes. Note that carbon nanotubes maybe synthesized as hollow tubes or spheres. Image Provided by www.inoactive.co.uk     In a previous Examiner related article, the impact of nano... Nanotechnology Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:48:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Nanotechnology-101-Cooking-up-cancer-cells-how-nanotechnology-may-revolutionize-cancer-treatment?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d2-How-creating-a-strategic-vaccine-production-facility-in-Pittsburgh-will-boost-the-local-economy?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner A beautiful collage of X-ray crystal structures of  different infectious viruses!http://www.virology.ws/2009/03/06/virus-images-at-viperdb/    As previously reported a week ago, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) i... swine flu UPMC/ U of Pittsburgh business related Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:20:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d2-How-creating-a-strategic-vaccine-production-facility-in-Pittsburgh-will-boost-the-local-economy?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m8d30-The-FDA-weights-on-how-reports-of-liver-failure-will-impact-the-future-of-weight-loss-drug-Alli?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner Alli, a successful multi-national weight-loss drug     Nowadays, there are many weight loss drugs available in the markets that are not regulated by the FDA (ie, hydroxycitric acid, high caffeine and green tea containing beverages... Pharmacology FDA Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:30:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m8d30-The-FDA-weights-on-how-reports-of-liver-failure-will-impact-the-future-of-weight-loss-drug-Alli?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Fatostatin-a-new-weight-lowering-drug-turns-off-fat-genes-in-mice-a-promising-therapy-for-obesity?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner The image shows an ob/ob mouse in the right treated with fatostatin while the mouse on the left did not receive the chemical. Note the weight loss in the fatostatin treated mouse. Kamisuki, S et al., (2009). “A small molecule that blocks f... Pharmacology Novel therapies Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:17:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11432-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Fatostatin-a-new-weight-lowering-drug-turns-off-fat-genes-in-mice-a-promising-therapy-for-obesity?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Medical-Technology-Examiner