News tagged with microsphere


Food scientists strive for sodium reduction

In the May issue of Food Technology magazine published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Associate Editor Karen Nachay writes about how food manufacturers are trying to overcome formulation challenges to dev ...

Health created May 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Microbeads' may boost survival in advanced colon cancer patients

(HealthDay News) —For advanced colon cancer patients who have developed liver tumors, so-called "radioactive beads" implanted near these tumors may extend survival nearly a year longer than among patients ...

Cancer created Jan 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Engineering cartilage replacements

A lab discovery is a step toward implantable replacement cartilage, holding promise for knees, shoulders, ears and noses damaged by osteoarthritis, sports injuries and accidents.

Medical research created Dec 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Radioembolization improves chance of survival for liver cancer patients

Analysis revealed survival for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is achievable using 90Y-resin microsphere radioembolization. The analysis conducted at multiple centers across Europe showed that the procedure is ...

Cancer created Aug 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0