Departments: Lab & Pharma

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07/01/2003

Stimulating cell metabolism

G-ogo sport, a new innovation from Dr. Goettfert Systems, uses a pulsing magnetic field to stimulate cell metabolism. …

07/01/2003

Britain earmarks £50 million for NHS genetics

'Genetics offers prediction of risk, more precise diagnosis, more targeted and effective use of existing drugs, new gene-based drugs and therapies, and prevention and treatment …

07/01/2003

'Polypill' cuts cardiac attacks by 80%

A newly invented 'Polypill', composed of currently available drugs, may act as a 'vaccine' against heart disease, according to new research published in the British Medical …

04/30/2003

BioAnalytica 2003

Live 'drug transporters' - bacteria that deliver medication to targeted body areas; a coating for tooth implants that promotes bone growth; biochips to test the potential effects …

04/30/2003

Advances in blood group serology

Todays test formats (gel technology, micro test plates), plus laboratory electronic data processing and automation, have changed the classic format of blood group serological …

04/30/2003

$430.3 billion global spend on drugs

Global sales of prescription and over-the-counter drugs grew 8% to $430.3 billion last year, according to the annual IMS World Review report, which tracks about 90% of all …

04/30/2003

High-res colour photos of micro-specimens

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04/30/2003

Stick to conventional tests!

France - Researchers have found new cervical smear tests to be unreliable and conclude that these should not replace conventional tests (PAP smears). Their study also emphasises …

04/30/2003

Earlier diagnosis for Alzheimer's

Christopher Pryce, PhD, describes a promising test that can predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease some two years earlier than currently available tests can determine. …