Sub-Saharan Africa tagged as growth "miracle"

Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to continue growing strongly in the near term, with regional differences in prospects reflecting in part the economies' varying exposure to external shocks, according to the recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Jordan on a juncture

It will be a tough balancing act for Jordan, one of the most strategically positioned countries in the Middle East. Internal unrest and political instability have drawn international concerns and actions.

Injectable sponge can deliver drug, cells

Harvard bioengineers develop injectable, degradable gel-based sponge to deliver drugs or cell tissues

Fetal pacemaker under development

20 mm-long pacemaker for unborn babies with heart defect being developed

New NMR-based device detects microvesicles

Microfluidic NMR system may allow diagnosis, monitoring of brain cancer

Infrared thermometer for smartphones

The infrared camera of the device measures 5x5x5 mm in size and has a range of -22°F to 400°F (-30°C to 200°C)

Researchers develop rocket-powered ankle prosthesis

Alternative below-knee prosthesis capable of actively powering the ankle joint

Pasireotide recommended for Cushing's disease

FDA advisory committee recommends Novartis drug Signifor for Cushing’s disease

FDA approves Watson’s generic equivalent to Revatio

Fast track designation for Soligenix pediatric Crohn’s disease drug

Orphan drug designation for Morphotek’s amatuximab

FDA grants orphan drug designation to MORAb-009, an investigational cancer drug for malignant pleural mesothelioma

New-strength Prezista cleared by FDA

Janssen Therapeutics’ 800mg PREZISTA (darunavir) tablet provides an option for a reduced pill burden