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Altius IT infrastructure passes ultimate security stress test
The Altius Vendor Assessment Exigo software for Supply-Chain Compliance Management has been put to the ultimate security test and proven that it is highly resistant to cyber security attack. Altius invited a CREST approved security specialist to conduct a thorough ‘penetration’ test on its system to check any areas of possible vulnerability and to ensure immunity from the latest ...
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Stress tests for Europe`s atomic power plants after nuclear scare in Japan
Stress tests on nuclear reactors, Europe's future energy mix and the lessons to be learnt from the ongoing nuclear accidents in Japan were the hot issues at Tuesday's special appearance by EU Commissioner Günther Oettinger before Parliament's Energy Committee. Mr Oettinger will address members of the Environment Committee on Wednesday. "We are all affected by the situation in Japan", ...
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Potrero Medical Announces Launch of New Furosemide Stress Test App
Potrero Medical, innovator of the Accuryn Monitoring System, announced the launch of its newest software App for the Accuryn™ Monitor and AccuTab™. The Accuryn Monitoring System includes a revolutionary sensor-integrated foley catheter that provides real-time, actionable information to healthcare providers, enabling them to take important, earlier steps to prevent disease state ...
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Digital Image Correlation for Medical Implants
Too many measurements aren't made because they are difficult to make or inaccurate when made under live, realistic conditions. Digital Image Correlation (DIC) changes that and offers an efficient, non-contact way to measure motion and strain in real time. Use DIC as a non-contacting extensometer on flat or curved surfaces including wires during stress-strain tests. Identify stress concentrations ...
By Echobio, LLC
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CD Formulation Offers Forced Degradation Studies
To ensure the safety and efficacy of the drug product, chemical stability is of paramount importance. Earlier this month, CD Formulation announced its decision to launch forced degradation studies to help researchers find ways to promote drug stability. The forced degradation study, also known as stress testing, is carried out to produce representative samples for developing stability-indicating ...
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miDiagnostics is pilot testing its ultra-fast PCR COVID-19 Test at Brussels Airport
miDiagnostics, which originated from an innovative co-operation between imec and Johns Hopkins University, is taking another important step in its goal to enabling fast and high-quality diagnostic testing at any location. Today, the company announced that, in close cooperation with Brussels Airport, Ecolog and Eurofins, it is setting up a pilot program to test passengers with the aim of ...
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Kardiolytics’ VCAST Technology Offers Non-Invasive and Safe Solution for Functional Evaluation of Coronary Disease, According to Recent Study in Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology
Our latest publication in Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology showcases the feasibility and functionality of our VCAST technology, a patented, AI-based medical system developed for non-invasive, clinical quantitative and qualitative analysis of CT-scan data, to assess the hemodynamic significance of coronary artery atherosclerotic stenosis. Using a ...
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ASTM A453 / A453M - 11 standard specification for high-temperature bolting, with expansion coefficients comparable to austenitic stainless steels
This specification covers standards for Grade 660 (Class A, B, C, and D) , Grade 651 (Class A and B), Grade 662 (Class A and B), and Grade 665 (Class A and B) of bolting materials for use in high-temperature service such as fasteners, for pressure vessels and valve flanges. Bolting materials in this specification covers rolled, forged, or hot-extruded bars, and also ...
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ASTM F1147 - 05(2011) standard test method for tension testing of calcium phosphate and metallic coatings
The tensile test method is recommended for tension testing of calcium phosphate/substrate or porous metal coating/substrate combinations and can provide information on the adhesive or cohesive strength of coatings under (uniaxial) tensile stress. The test method may be useful for comparative evaluation of adhesive or cohesive strengths of a variety of types of coatings. Coatings may be ...
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Seahorse Executive Jay Teich Receives SFRBM CEO Innovator Award
Jay Teich, former Seahorse Bioscience CEO, received the first-ever CEO Innovator Award from the Society for Redox Biology and Medicine (SFRBM). This international award recognizes industry leaders who have transformed the face of scientific research in the areas of redox biology and medicine. Teich received the award in Boston on Nov. 20 during SFRBM 2015, the premier event for cutting-edge ...
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ASTM F2346 - 05(2011) Standard Test Methods for Static and Dynamic Characterization of Spinal Artificial Discs
Artificial intervertebral discs are orthopaedic implants that replace degenerated natural intervertebral discs. Their function is to support the anterior column of the spine while allowing motion at the operated level. These test methods outline materials and methods for the characterization of the mechanical performance of different artificial intervertebral discs ...
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ASTM F1044 - 05(2011)e1 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Calcium Phosphate Coatings and Metallic Coatings
The shear test method is recommended for shear testing of calcium phosphate and metallic/substrate combinations and can provide information on the adhesive or cohesive strength of coatings under a uniaxial shear stress. The test method may be useful for comparative evaluation of adhesive or cohesive strengths of a variety of types of coatings. Information developed using this test method may be ...
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CD Formulation Newly Launches Drug Packaging Services for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Packaging is another factor that decides the stability and integrity of drugs. Except for the role as an excipient producer and supplier, the US-based CRO company CD Formulation today announces that it newly launches a wide range of pharmaceutical packaging services, providing support throughout the whole process of packaging design, from material selection to chemical and surface analysis and to ...
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ASTM F1160 - 05(2011)e1 Standard Test Method for Shear and Bending Fatigue Testing of Calcium Phosphate and Metallic Medical and Composite Calcium Phosphate/Metallic Coatings
The shear and bending fatigue tests are used to determine the effect of variations in material, geometry, surface condition, stress, and so forth, on the fatigue resistance of coated metallic materials subjected to direct stress for up to 107 cycles. These tests may be used as a relative guide to the selection of coated materials for service under condition of repeated stress. In order ...
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Nature Fix
What if there was something you could do that would improve your life, make you feel better, make you more productive, and even help you live longer? What if it were available in many forms and in many places, frequently costing you little or nothing to access? And what if that something was simply nature? An extremely likable Florence Williams travels the globe talking to people who are ...
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Update of the virtual reality therapy system CUREO for more efficient and therapist-relieving therapy
With the update 2.0 of the virtual reality therapy system CUREO® of the med-tech company CUREosity from Düsseldorf, therapy is optimized with intuitive, digital and efficient tools. Based on user analysis and evaluation of feedback from clinics, therapists and patients, we have further developed our system to relieve therapists. The update has been officially available since January 31. ...
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5 Benefits of Using Electronic Contact Tracing In Healthcare
Contact tracing is an important strategy for controlling disease. Hospitals that can quickly identify who was exposed, where they went, and who they interacted with can cut down on transmission and significantly slow the spread of costly infections. Unfortunately, many hospitals and healthcare settings still rely on manual efforts to contact trace, which can be time-intensive and prone to error. ...
By BioVigil
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