Stolen bone found in neck
Having a neck operation is serious enough, but an operation that meant having a piece of bone implanted into the neck to relieve constant back pain, is something else. Especially when the patient later finds out that the bone had been stolen from a corpse.
It is believed that a defunct company called Biomedical Tissue Services [...]
Jobs created by cash injection
It is expected that almost 100 new specialist jobs will be created at Dundee University over the next few years. This is because of a massive £6 million investment in the biomedical research centre, the college of Life Sciences, making it the largest of its kind in the UK.
This investment will be used to create [...]
Biomed fabric tested in Iraq
A revolutionary product developed by the Carolina Narrow Fabric Co and the Entegrion, Biomedical group, utilises the properties of bamboo and glass fibres and is woven into a fabric to produce a low cost dressing.
The product which has been named “Stasilon” has been approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and is now being field [...]
New treatment for menopause
There is a new and exciting idea that could help reverse the symptoms of the menopause. After many years of research in Russia, this treatment which is based on herbal remedies will be on its way to the States as Lunada Biomedical have acquired the world wide rights for the treatment. Which has been developed [...]
September 20, 2007New source of stem cells
Researchers in the US have discovered an unusual source of stem cells, men’s testicles! It would appear that they are quite a good resource for the stem cells which have become a vital part for the treatment of many illnesses and diseases.
The research team have already taken the stem cells from mice and reprogrammed them [...]
Scientists discover “Good” cholesterol gene
A team of biomedical researchers at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research in San Antonio have announced that they are able to pinpoint the genes responsible for regulating good cholesterol.
This discovery can lead to the effective treatment of heart disease, by identifying the different genes responsible for cholesterol. Of the two types the bad one [...]
Ageing can be cured
To cure something would imply that it’s an illness, well that is exactly what biomedical theorist Aubrey de Grey claims, and he believes that it is a disease that can be cured. And he has raised over $10 million so far to fund his research further.
According to his research, life expectancy has increased steadily over [...]
Microsoft to sponsor research awards
Microsoft Research a subsidiary of software giant Microsoft, are to sponsor the BioMed Central 2007 Research Awards, which is for work that has been published through the BioMed Central open access journals.
The nominations are still open as the deadline is December 21st 2007, with any scientist or doctor who has published any original research are [...]
Australian Biomed Experts in Wales
A group of the top biomedical and biotechnology firms are presenting a showcase in Cardiff, Wales. The idea is to enable them to present themselves, the work and the companies to possible business partners in the area.
The reason behind this showcase is a strange one, as it has to do with the Rugby World Cup. [...]
Mobile Phones dangerous in Hospitals
The subject of mobile phones is back on the agenda again, as researchers in Holland suggest that mobile phones should not be taken in hospitals. A team from the University of Amsterdam produced results from a recent study, which concluded that mobile phones should not be taken to within one metre of a hospital bed [...]
September 10, 2007A new may of doing CPR
For years it seems that there was only one way of carrying out Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation or CPR as we have come to know it as. Yet there are some problems with this, one is the danger of breaking ribs by pushing down too hard, but if you do not use enough force the patient [...]
September 7, 2007Star Trek meets real world
Who would have thought the original series of Star Trek would have spawned so many gadgets that we take for granted today, like mobile phones and even medical equipment.
A team from Harborview and the university of Washington have been working on a device that is very similar to the tri corder device as used [...]
Human-animal hybrid embryos on the way
As outrageous as it may sound, the UK fertility regulator will be giving the go ahead for this sort of research in the UK.
The bill in draft form has already been published by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) and it would appear that there are not many people who were consulted who [...]
Nanoparticle helps combat brain tumours
A 3D model has been used to show how a new nanoparticle drug delivery system can help treat brain tumours, this is a remarkable break through as brain tumour are very difficult to treat or to even get drugs to the precise point needed to make an effective treatment worthwhile.
The model has been developed by [...]