Medical Textiles

15th Oct 2012

Micro-encapsulated textiles, which offer added comfort as well as aroma-therapeutic benefits to cancer patients, are now being used in a luxury handmade headwear range, Asha.<br /> <br /> The range

15th Oct 2012

A first of its kind study conducted by the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine found standard control curtains were 8 times more likely to be contaminated with the superbug vancomycin

15th Oct 2012

“Getting to the Holy Grail: Intelligent Design for Small Bore Vascular Scaffolds” will be presented by Peter D. Gabriele, Director of Emerging Technology, Secant Medical, Inc., at the MedTech Cardio

12th Oct 2012

Imec announced that it has integrated an ultra-thin, flexible chip with bendable and stretchable interconnects into a package that adapts dynamically to curving and bending surfaces. The resulting

12th Oct 2012

In their quest for a cancer cure, researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute made a serendipitous discovery -- a molecule necessary for cheaper and greener ways to produce nylon.<br /> <br /> “In our

11th Oct 2012

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is executing on its growth and productivity plan to enhance performance and drive shareholder value, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bob McDonald, told the

10th Oct 2012

Semperit AG Holding acquired 12% of the shares of Malaysian Latexx Partners Berhad in the open market. Including yesterday´s announced share sale agreement with Mr. Low Bok Tek (29.3% of the ordinary

10th Oct 2012

Encompass Group LLC introduces Super-Soft Evolution scrubs to their line of nonwoven staff apparel. Super-Soft Evolution scrubs are the perfect solution for staff, visitors, labor room, and patients

6th Oct 2012

Avery Dennison Medical Solutions, a business unit of Avery Dennison Corporation, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new