Bioabsorbable stents to revolutionize treatment of artery disease

The technology is in its infancy, but GlobalData believes bioabsorbable stents hold the potential to revolutionize patient treatment

Ultrasound detects second trimester markers <br>for Down's syndrome

Certain features detected during a second trimester ultrasound exam are potential markers for Down's syndrome

New interactive wobbleboard to help rehabilitate patients

Computer software that objectively measures wobbleboard performance will allow clinicians to better measure improvements in patients’ balance

Tracking made easy

Maintaining quality and safety standards in food production and retail through RFID

China won't impose solar tariff on polysilicon imports

China expected to rule next month on complaints from domestic polysilicon producers that imports are being sold in the country below cost

LVAD help keep siblings alive

Two brothers with muscular dystrophy live with left ventricular assist devices to improve their quality of life

Grease-defiant, fluorochemical- free paper

The days o f messy,PFOA-laden packaging are finally over

Revolutionary lid for triple tray

A deftly engineered container meets the challenge of pre-packaging various raw ingredients

Making headway in milk formulation

IN JANUARY, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it had approved the addition of canola oil as a fat ingredient in term infant formula marketed in the United States. The agency is allowing the use of the GRAS ingredient only up to 31% of the total fat blend.

Ripe for the picking

Market-ready GCC provides growing opportunities for food retailers and manufacturers, reports RIA MENDOZA

Frigoglass receives award for sustainability

Nigeria on track to be rice sufficient by 2015