Month: December 2017

Technology that keeps track of how your smartphone is oriented can now give $50,000 ultrasound machines many of the 3-D imaging abilities of their $250,000 counterparts -- for the cost of a $10 microchip. Doctors and engineers from Duke and Stanford universities recently demonstrated their device at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Research Forum in Washington, D.C. The key to the technology is a fingernail-sized microchip that mounts onto a traditional ultrasound probe -- the plastic scanner that…

A newly developed microscope is providing scientists with a greatly enhanced tool to study how neurological disorders such as epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease affect neuron communication. The microscope is optimized to perform studies using optogenetic techniques, a relatively new technology that uses light to control and image neurons genetically modified with light-sensitive proteins. “Our new microscope can be used to explore the effects of different genetic mutations on neuronal function,” said Adam Cohen from Harvard University, USA, and the leader…

Cathay Pacific has become the first airline in Hong Kong to be awarded IATA CEIV Pharma Certification, a globally-recognized pharmaceutical product handling accreditation. The certification underlines the carrier's capabilities in the treatment and transportation of high-value, time-sensitive and temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products with speed, consistency and efficiency. In harness with aviation industry stakeholders and regulators, IATA created the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) with the aim of helping organisations involved in the air cargo supply chain achieve pharmaceutical handling…

Merck, one of the leading science and technology companies, has appointed Paolo Carli as head of Middle East and Africa (MEA) region and Turkey for its healthcare business. In his new role, Paolo will be responsible for leading the commercial operations for Merck across MEA & Turkey, a company statement said. “Merck prepares to celebrate its 350th year in the pharmaceutical business in 2018. Being a strategic region for Merck, we are committed to excel innovation and create value for…