U.S. steel consumption set to surge

According to RNCOS, the U.S. is anticipated to raise its apparent steel consumption

SternVitamin highlights ‘love boost’ drinks

Energy drinks contain extracts of damiana, ginseng, guarana

Renault’s plastic fenders from new SABIC post-recycled NORYL GTX?

Marking a new milestone in its distinguished 25-year relationship developing thermoplastic fenders with Renault S.A., SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced that the French automaker has successfully adopted a new post-industrial recycled (PIR) grade of NORYL GTX? resin as part of its ongoing drive to comply with the European Union’s end-of-life vehicle (ELV) requirements.

New syringe design could curb HIV transmission

Better syringe designs could nearly eradicate global annual HIV infections from syringe sharing within eight years

Experts recommend comprehensive approach to combat Hepatitis C

EIU report calls for global policy innovation to tackle the 'silent pandemic'

Potential benefits of LVAD to be examined

Study to observe if patients with advanced heart failure, but who are not sick enough to meet current guidelines for a left ventricular assist device, would benefit from earlier implantation of an LVAD

Knee cartilage repair success with new biomaterial

Proof-of-concept clinical trial in 18 patients shows improved tissue growth, tissue engineers report

Are some patients too heavy for a new kidney?

Health outcomes of patients with higher body mass indices (BMI) are not as good, reports a review article

Packaging Solutions to Transform Your Beauty Brand

Uncovering new trends in products and packaging, Datamonitor observes three major trends in the beauty-packaging sector, namely, alternative shaping, engagement and discovery and sustainability.

GE to drive wastewater treatment plant in UAE

GE has won a contract of more than US$10 million to supply eight pump drive trains and process automation to wastewater treatment plant. GE’s Power Conversion business announced that it has won a contract of more than US$10 million to supply eight pump drive trains, as well as process automation for the largest wastewater treatment plant in the world.

Tata Steel wins CII-ITC sustainability prize

Tata Steel was awarded the 'CII-ITC Sustainability Prize' at the CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2012

Global Market Brief on Professional Nail Care Market

The explosive growth in sales of professional nail care products outshined resilient but modest growth rates in other cosmetics categories, posting over 25% increase globally in 2012, according to Kline.